| RV REVIEW
HITS AND MISSES
HITS
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Quality of the
fibreglass finish
Interior attention to detail
Strength of build and
light weight
MISSES
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It’s difficult to access
the storage space
under the dinette
I’d like easier access
to the 12V fuses
COMPLETE SPECS
RATINGS
FIT AND FINISH
LAYOUT
INNOVATION
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INNER LITTLE RIPPA
The layout, with a front north-
south bed, nearside dinette,
offside kitchen, and rear
ensuite, works well.
The ensuite, featuring a wall-
mounted washing machine,
cassette toilet, vanity and
separate fibreglass shower,
doesn’t substantially
encroach on the living space;
in fact, Roadstar has struck a
reasonable balance between
ensuite size and the amount
of space given to the dinette
and kitchen.
The kitchen has a good
amount of storage and
decent appliances. The
cabinetry, from the glossy
finish to the joinery, is as
neat as a pin. The same
goes for the dinette, which is
upholstered in Annahide.
I liked the snap-up footrests
and the fact that the
speakers are mounted in
the space beneath the
lounges. To be honest, I found
accessing the storage space
here somewhat difficult,
but the packing space is
rather limited in any case,
considering it’s the location of
the onboard battery, charger,
12V fuses and the controller
for the 150W roof-mounted
solar panel.
Along with features such as
a flatscreen TV, reverse-cycle
air-conditioner, soft-glow LED
lights that lend the van a rather
classy ambience, the Little
Rippa has a first-rate finish.
SUMMING UP
Overall, this caravan has
serious long-term touring
potential at a size and weight
that’s comfortable for many
mid-range 4WDs. There is
nothing slap-dash about this
rig, either. The fit and finish is
up there with the best of them.
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