I also noticed the nearside gas bayonet coupling . Rather than mounting an exposed gas coupling to the chassis , Goldstream has instead fitted it inside folded checkerplate , complete with a small lid . Not only is this a neater presentation , it ’ s much more protected from the terrain .
Given the amount of equipment on this pop-top , I thought its Tare weight – 1914kg – was quite reasonable , while its payload capacity of 600kg was more than fair . I had no concerns about the van ’ s towing performance – it was stable and steady at all times in a variety of conditions .
GORV ’ S VERDICT
As shown here , the Goldstream RV 1500 Remote Panther has a price tag of $ 84,990 , but remember that includes a swag of desirable features , including lithium batteries , designed to make this rig a true go-anywhere pop-top . Its base price is $ 60,300 .
So what did I think ? Put it this way : I wouldn ’ t hesitate to tow this van anywhere my 4WD could reasonably go . It is truly equipped for remote-area travel . Solid , dependable and nicely finished . I liked it – a lot .
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