Weighing 2035kg Tare, and with an ATM of
2500kg, our Windsor Genesis 196RD offered
a payload capacity of 465kg.
Externally, it is not extensively fitted out with
every conceivable luxury and convenience, but
that is reflected in the price. However, it has
the essentials covered: a nearside roll-out
awning, a couple of speakers, a fold-out picnic
table and awning light.
External storage is limited to a tunnel boot,
which is home to the onboard 120Ah AGM
battery – 150W of solar comes standard –
while dual 9kg gas cylinders live on the A-
frame. A freshwater tap is also mounted to
the drawbar, which is welcome, but I’d fit a
checkerplate stoneguard to protect it. The
associated waterline on my van, while not
hanging too loosely, did however appear as
though it could do with another P-clamp to
secure it to the drawbar.
The dual water tanks, meanwhile, are
mounted near the axle group, which should
mean they have negligible bearing on the ball
weight when full of water.
Aside from a guard for the tap, the only thing
I’d consider adding would be a guard for the
gas cylinders.
INSIDE THE GENESIS
The inside of the Windsor Genesis 196RD is
the real highlight of this van. Hallelujah – a
company has finally done something about the
giant gobs of silicone found beneath the sinks
of almost every caravan made in this country!
That’s right: plastic collars have been fitted on
top of the silicone that seals the holes through
which the grey water plumbing and water
lines run.
The attention to detail extends to the ply that
supports the dinette seats – Apollo has taken
the time to apply laminate and edge-band it.