RV FEATURE
Item Criteria Standard (S = Suggested)
Rating
GVM Greater than van’s ATM S – GVM at least 1.3 times ATM □
Restrictions Any conditions? Required factory upgrades? □
Axle – rear Solid or independent Seek recommendations □
Suspension Airbag; booster Required / recommended / prohibited □
WDH Weight distribution Required / recommended / prohibited □
Towing aids Anti-sway, etc. Required / recommended / prohibited □
Engine power Safely sufficient S – kW / GCM (tonne) more than 25 □
Engine torque Safely sufficient S – Nm / GCM (tonne) more than 65 □
Fuel Range, availability Choice: petrol or diesel □
Fuel economy High as possible Compare city and highway figures □
Driving range Fuel tank capacity Fuel availability and travel distance □
Transmission Personal choice Choice: manual or automatic □
2WD / 4WD / AWD On-road, offroad Paved; mild / moderate / extreme dirt □
Ground clearance On-road, offroad Paved; mild / moderate / extreme dirt □
Under-side angles On-road, offroad Paved; mild / moderate / extreme dirt □
Wheel-base On-road, offroad Paved; mild / moderate / extreme dirt □
Wheels As per van? Same diameter / width / offset / studs □
Tyres On-road, offroad Traction / noise / tyre life □
Towbar overhang Short as possible S - Less than 0.3 times wheelbase □
Coupling and height Must be legal Confirm compliance with ADR 62 □
Warranty Long as possible Kilometres / year limits / conditions □
Servicing costs Low as possible Service intervals / cost of parts □
Air-conditioning Personal choice Comfort level desired □
Other options Highly desirable ABS / ESC / traction-control, etc. □
Van dealer advice Technical issues (Non-commercial) recommendations □
Re-sale value High as possible Check with used-vehicle dealer ads □
Make / model Personal choice Preferences □
Safety rating Crash test results Ratings as high as possible □
Reputation From other vanners Reliability / durability / service / parts □
Price Personal choice Budget constraints □
Test drive
Total
Are you happy with it? Do you feel comfortable and
confident?
Score: 1 = Low; 10 = High
Y / N
□
Score
1-10
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