Arguably , the key considerations with a family van are space , comfort , and storage . Around the outside , of note is the independent Level 3 Alpha Xtreme independent air-bag suspension , a great choice for a modern van . Then there ’ s the robust and ever-reliable DO45 coupling to make hitching up easy . The chassis boasts Line-x coating , which is said to offer a combination of durability and armour-like protection .
The Summermile is built from a meranti timber frame , with a onepiece fibreglass sandwich panel roof section . The floor , meanwhile , is a ‘ honeycomb ’ structure – no timber here .
Out the back , you ’ ll find a convenient wood box mounted to the four-stay rear bumper , and on the drawbar there ’ s a toolbox and convenient storage drawer adding to the storage options , which also include a tunnel boot and storage hatch .
Two 9kg gas cylinders provide ample gas . The drawbar also includes a well-positioned water tap , diesel storage container for the diesel heater and a sizeable stone-guard .
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