A number of external features stood out to me . First , the fact the gas bayonet coupling is mounted into the wall of the van , rather than dangling off the chassis rail , is a winner . You ’ re paying a lot of money , after all , and this is the kind of finish I would expect .
As standard , the Centaur gets beam-axle roller-rocker suspension , two 95L fresh water tanks ( mounted fore and aft of the axle set ), and a rear grey water tank . Refreshingly , all the grey water plumbing is wrapped in conduit for protection – a simple , inexpensive solution that other manufacturers should consider too .
The Centaur has a 105Ah deepcycle battery as standard along with a 170W solar panel . A BMPRO MiniBoost DC-DC charger is also part of the package . And , of course , there ’ s scope to upgrade at the factory level – Crusader offers a number of bundle packages , including the XCountry All-Terrain package , which is designed to enhance the capabilities of the van for a variety of terrain types .
GORV ’ S VERDICT
The 19ft 6in Crusader Musketeer Centaur presents as a worthy addition to the Musketeer range and sports all the hallmarks of a well-built van . It is truly cohesive and comprehensive . Using modern manufacturing methods , with hailresistant fibreglass , there ’ s no reason it wouldn ’ t provide years – or decades – of memories .
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