RV REVIEW
EXTERNAL STRUCTURE
The ‘ EcoLite ’ construction of the van is very appealing . Frameless onepiece fibreglass sandwich panels , complete with closed cell structural foam , form the walls and roof , while the floor is also a sandwich panel that uses ‘ woven ’ fibreglass for the upper and lower skins .
These Ecolite panels not only make the van quieter inside , their foam cores offer excellent thermal efficiency and are hail-resistant – there is a good reason they are used for vehicles such as trucks and motorhomes . As I negotiated the tight entrance to my property , branches scraped the sides and roof , and I winced , expecting damage … But there was not a scratch to be seen . Had it been made of ribbed aluminium , I ’ d have been up for an expensive repair .
The van rides on a ‘ Duratech ’ 6in chassis fitted with roller-rocker leafspring suspension rated to 3200kg . The underside of the van is quite ‘ clean ’ – very few components or cables to snag or break . Having said that , yes , there is some grey water plumbing to be mindful of , but I did like that the outlet of the 95L grey water tank had been wrapped in some aggy pipe .
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