RV REVIEW

A WHOLE NEW KOKODA !

The Kokoda Commando F226 family van is a different breed of caravan . In fact , it looks entirely different from the rest of the Kokoda line-up . This composite fibreglass sandwich panel van is clearly intended for offroad , offgrid touring for extended periods .

Our review van is the product of real-world R & D . The husband and wife owners of Kokoda took the prototype on a long trip away with their kids , with the intention of incorporating their experience , ideas and areas for improvement , into the final design .

EXTERNAL INNOVATION

The F226 is the first van in Kokoda ’ s new Commando range . It tips the scales at 3477kg , with an ATM of 4500kg . However , you can opt for a 3500kg ATM on the standard model F226 .

The design is such that despite having a body length of 22ft 6in , when unhitched on a site in a van park , it takes up much the same room as a 21-footer , thanks to a couple of design tricks . By fitting a custom rear bar ( with in-built storage space !) and mounting the spare wheels to the van rather than the rear bar , Kokoda has saved at least 300mm in length .

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