RV REVIEW
INSIDE AVIDA'S OFFROAD CARAVAN!
“ THE ROCK IS A MID
Avida joined the offroad gang last year with
the release of the Rock. The first model was a
20-footer that could be purchased with two or
three bunks as well as a front east-west bed. With
loads of storage, independent suspension, scrub
bars and other features for hitting the rough, it
seemed to have real potential.
We didn’t have the opportunity to tow this van
ourselves or test it in genuine offroad conditions,
so we can’t comment on those aspects. But
there’s nonetheless lots to look at….
LOOKING THE GOODS
The Rock rides on a hot-dipped-galvanised chassis
equipped with Cruisemaster XT suspension with
Dexter brakes and 16in sports alloy wheels. The
scrub rails no-doubt add to the ‘offroad’ ability
of the Avida and the underside seemed quite well
protected, too.
TO HIGH-END VAN AND
THIS IS REFLECTED IN
THE PRICE. ”
Like other Avidas, the Rock makes good use of
fibreglass construction methods, with one-piece
walls, a fibreglass composite one-piece floor, and
even a one-piece front, rear and roof section.
It does well in terms of external storage, too.
There’s a checkerplate storage box on the extended
A-frame, complete with a couple of jerry can
holders. The nearside of the box has a slide-out
for a portable fridge, while the offside has one for
a generator (fridge and generator not included).
The Rock is a mid to high-end van, and this is
reflected in the price. As such, it is fitted with a
lot of equipment, including an optional premium
external Dometic kitchen.
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