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more vulnerable to stone-strike. If I was being exceptionally picky, I’d say the town water inlet on the offside could be shielded too. Upfront, the van does well on external storage. There’s also a checkerplate-fabricated box mounted on the A-frame that also includes a separate compartment for a small generator, with jerry can holders either side. However, the other compartment is taken up by dual 9kg gas cylinders. The Terra Sportz is fitted with Al-Ko ESC as standard, powered via an Anderson plug rather than through the 12-pin, which is become more the norm these days. The nearside of the van has a traditional roll- out awning – the perfect spot to watch the 28in Bluetooth-enabled smart flatscreen TV, which even has a separate sound bar (another new addition for 2019). 16 \ In terms of 12V power, the Terra Sportz is fitted with two 160W solar panels on the roof, a BMPRO DC-DC battery charger, and dual 120Ah deep- cycle batteries. Other new pieces of external equipment include a Winegard Sensor HV antenna and decal-matching 16in alloy rims with orange highlights. TERRA SPORTZ LAYOUT Designed for two people, the layout is comprised of a forward north-south bed, nearside kitchen, an offside leather-upholstered dinette, and a rear bathroom, with the fridge (and microwave above) positioned between the dinette and bathroom. Aesthetically, it is a classy interior – I particularly liked the purple LED strip lighting above the overhead cabinetry. One new feature that really stands out in the new Terra Sportz is the cabinetry design, specifically