RV REVIEW |
The hunt for the perfect
caravan involves more than
the quality of the construction,
how well the van performs
under tow, its size and weight,
and all of the onboard features.
Important as these criteria
are, the liveability factor
figures just as highly but, in the
excitement of the moment,
it’s arguably the factor that’s
overlooked the most.
In terms of size, weight,
towing performance and
comforts, the largest rig in
the Golf Savannah Maxxi
range, the 584 Slide-out, puts
a very good foot forward.
But, to me, its greatest
appeal is in its clever layout.
MAXIMUM IMPACT
The Savannah Maxxi 584
offers two fold-out beds
either end, an offside slide-
out containing a club lounge,
a nearside kitchen, an offside
bathroom behind the fridge
and the full-height pantry, and
yet another dinette opposite
the bathroom. A fold-out bunk
is fitted above this second
dinette, which itself can be
converted into a single bed.
The result: an additional
dining area that in moments
transforms into two bunks for
the kids or grandkids. Not bad.
As you’d expect, the slide-
out adds significantly to the
van’s living space when open
and, importantly, it doesn’t
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