supply (two 120L poly water tanks protected
by checkerplate) via special ‘cable tracks’. This
means that you only need to connect the gas
when cooking outside. Brilliant.
Towards the front, EzyTrail has fitted a slideout
tray to accommodate a portable fridge,
and has sensibly included a 12V point and
even an Anderson plug within the cavity to
power the fridge off the van.
A generator tray has been fitted to the offside,
and there are some other external storage
nooks provided as well. In fact, the revisions
to the Parkes 15 have resulted in more
storage outside the van than inside.
SETTING UP THE PARKES 15
Setting up of the MkII is much the same as the
first iteration and it all locks together easily.
Notably, EzyTrail has improved the seals on
this bedroom and I immediately noticed that
the walls felt more ‘substantial’ than those on
the original van.
This is because, unlike on the Parkes MkI, the
walls are insulated composite aluminium,
much like the rest of the van.
Inside, the ‘split’ mattress, most of which sits
vertically when the van is packed up, needs to
be folded into position. Lift the mattress and
you’ll find laminated panels that provide access
to the batteries and Truma hot water heater.
The rear window has been repositioned in this
van, allowing the pillows on the bed to sit
right against the rear wall.
The inclusion of a small kitchen is one of the
main changes found inside. This has
necessitated a few major layout changes. The
former L-shaped lounge has been removed to
make room for the kitchen and optional 12V
EvaKool fridge and microwave.
The large offside storage cabinet found on the
first Parkes 15 has been replaced by a twoseater
lounge with swivel table.