Starting at the rear , the barn doors of the Fiat provide ‘ right through ’ access , with storage space in the cabinetry at the rear of the campervan . Inside these lockers , you ’ ll find a 4.5kg gas cylinder , a 100Ah deep-cycle battery with BMPRO battery management system ( a 190W solar panel on the roof is standard ), and even a 14L gas-electric hot water heater , which should be just enough for quick showers or washing the dishes .
The bed is an interesting setup . The slatted base can be lifted vertically to provide access to the back of the van or the storage lockers , while to make up the bed at night , it ’ s just a matter of lowering the base – the end is supported by a special aluminium ‘ shelf ’ secured to the nearside cabinetry .
As you ’ d expect , the bathroom is a one-piece fibreglass shower / toilet unit . It is equipped with a cassette toilet and hand-held shower rose . Between the bathroom and the driver ’ s cab , the Windsor Otway ’ s dining area is small but functional . It is fitted with two permanent seats , each with an approved seatbelt , and a table . Both the driver and passenger chair can swivel around to create a dinette with four separate seating positions . The only things I ’ d add here , if possible , are 12V and 240V powerpoints in order to charge my devices while I used them .
There are a couple of overhead lockers as well as a small storage space above the cab ; however , the ply fascia for this locker felt a little loose .
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