RV REVIEW

POCKET ROCKET !

Of all the manufacturer-based caravan clubs , none seem to match the enthusiasm of the members of the Hilltop Caravans club . They call themselves ‘ Hilltopians ’ and their pride in their vans is infectious .

Hilltop has an ever-growing range of vans available , from little singleaxle units to large and luxurious tandem-axle rigs with all the fruit . The 17ft 6in H-17 is one of Hilltop ’ s latest vans and , with its green composite aluminium cladding and angular front profile , it looked pretty sharp behind my car as I towed it along the highway .

But what is it about these vans that make their owners so proud ? I wondered as I hauled the H-17 at 100km / h north of Melbourne .

INTERNAL FITOUT

The Hilltopians I have spoken to each credit Damm and Dula , the owners of Hilltop Caravans , with their positive experience . The after-sales service is , apparently , first class . And that matters . The vans themselves , at least the ones I have checked out , all measure up , too . These are strong , sturdy caravans with sensible layouts and good-value equipment lists .

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