RV REVIEW
Underneath, Salute Caravans has fitted two
95L fresh water tanks forward of the axles and
one 95L grey water tank to the rear. While the
brass mains water inlet is mounted out of harm’s
way behind a chassis rail, the grey water tank’s
outlet is not – a stoneguard or similar would be
welcome here.
In terms of 12V power, the Avalon gets two 120Ah
AGM batteries (with a 40A charger) fitted inside
two checkerplate boxes mounted to the offside
chassis rail. There are also two 160W solar panels
mounted to the roof.
The safety features of the van include Al-Ko
Electronic Stability Control and a Safety Dave
rear-view camera.
SUMMING UP
The Avalon has a Tare of 2700kg, ATM of 3500kg
and payload capacity of 800kg. As such, it calls
for a sizeable 4WD tow vehicle, such as a Jeep
Grand Cherokee.
At $67,990 (ex-Victoria), it appears to represent
good value for money, especially when you
consider the inclusion of features such as the
battery management system, RV Wi-Fi, ESC,
independent suspension and more.
Suitable for extended highway and rough-road
touring, the Salute Avalon is an intriguing
proposition. And I, for one, really like the
curved front.
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