The layout consists of a forward bedroom
with side wardrobes, each containing a
bedside niche complete with 240V and 12V
powerpoint, a nearside cafe dinette, offside
kitchen and rear bathroom.
You’ll also find 12V and 240V points in a
cupboard under the tri-fold table at the
dinette, allowing you to plug in your devices
while using them from the comfort of one of
the dinette’s lounges.
The bathroom, meanwhile, has an offside
cassette toilet, central vanity and nearside
shower. There are a number of points of
difference in the bathroom, though, notably
the stylish tapware, featuring a vertical
strip with built-in LEDs, in the shower.
None of this is going to set the world on
fire, sure, but it is neatly finished off and
attractive. In fact, ‘neatly finished off and
attractive’ is probably how I’d describe the
entire van. Having said that, I did wonder if
it was possible to hide the aluminium
extrusion that’s visible above the door and
either side of the bed. It has been coated
white to match the walls and I imagine
many people would not be bothered by it at
all. I, however, am picky.
GORV’S VERDICT
At $59,990, the Windsor Genesis 196RD as
reviewed represents good value for money
and, in truth, there aren’t too many
composite fibreglass vans of this size and
spec-level available for a comparable price.
If your budget is limited but you’d still like to
get into a mid-sized van that isn’t
inordinately heavy, and fibreglass
construction appeals to you, put the Windsor
Genesis range on your list.