The bed base lifts on gas struts to reveal a
large storage space, but I did wonder if the
bare meranti timber framing would be better
finished with some laminate.
With post-formed benchtops and a decent
amount of bench space, the kitchen in this van
is a winner. It includes a cooktop and griller
with a drawer and floor-level cupboard
beneath as standard, rather than an oven,
which I actually prefer.
While hatch doors are fitted, the better bet to
access the storage space below each dinette
seat is to remove the cushions and lift the ply
bases. Again, like the bed base, could these
be laminated for a better overall finish?
A large fridge is positioned between the
dinette and bathroom, with a microwave
recessed into the furniture above. Kokoda
hasn’t fitted a locker above the microwave,
even though there is potentially room for a
small one. This is just an observation, rather
than a criticism, as there is plenty of storage
space elsewhere.
Along with the kitchen, the rear ensuite is a
highlight. I particularly appreciated the large
linen cupboard next to the toilet. It is easy to
access and comes with multiple shelves.
Kokoda has also included a top-loading
washing machine hidden beneath a hinged
benchtop, and a fully-moulded fibreglass
shower.
With double-glazed windows, a reverse-cycle
air-conditioner, LED lights and a genuine
sense of space, the interior of the Aussie Spirit
is classy and highly liveable – I think travelling
couples would be very comfortable in this rig.
TRADITIONAL VALUES
The Kokoda Aussie Spirit is, as mentioned, built
in a traditional way: a meranti timber frame,
ply floor, ribbed aluminium cladding, all on an
Australian-made RHS chassis comprised of a
6in drawbar that runs back to the suspension
mounts and 6in main chassis rails.