RV REVIEW

TOURING THE RUGGED EXTREME !

iDeal RV is a relatively new company on the Melbourne caravan scene , albeit with a history that spans eight-plus years in designing caravans .

iDeal has sold more than 50 vans in just four months . It ’ s an impressive record and , from what we could see , the vans are built to a high standard by Latitude RV for iDeal . This could well be a winning formula for 2021 .

The company also supplies on-road vans , as well as offering customisation to tailor a package to suit varying tastes and travel needs .

Our review van was the Rugged Extreme 19ft 6in offroader and it ’ s an excellent example of the quality work iDeal sets when its vans are built .

Tan faux leather is used for the dinette seats , which also feature built-in leg rests . There is some storage underneath the tri-fold table and seats and plenty of overhead cupboards around the roofline . My only critique here is that a securing strap is needed to stop the tri-fold table from being bashed around on rough roads .

Quality appliances have been used throughout the van , including a Dometic 184L fridge , Swift oven and griller , plus stainless steel rangehood , NCE 25L microwave and a full entertainment system , including a 24in LED TV .

ON THE INSIDE

I have to say I liked the bright and airy interior of the Rugged Extreme . It ’ s a proven layout suitable for a couple to tour with , featuring a queen bed up the front , kitchen and club lounge in the middle , and an ensuite across the back .

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