INSIDE THE PANDA
Let me clarify : my GPS insisted I turn down a gravel road that twisted its way through the Dandenong Ranges . I decided to give it a crack . The narrow road was not caravan-friendly . But as I drove , I couldn ’ t help but admire how well weighted the van was . Sometimes , it ’ s as though the van needs some decent weight in it in order to feel ‘ settled ’ on the towbar . Not the case here .
ProRV is big on customisation – any reasonable layout changes can be accommodated . The layout of our review van , however , ticks a lot of boxes . With its forward bed , nearside kitchen , large offside club lounge and rear bathroom , it ’ s a sensible and functional layout . The club lounge in particular is a winner in my book .
One aspect of the kitchen immediately caught my eye : the position of the microwave . While the vast majority of Australian caravan manufacturers position the microwave in the overhead cabinetry , ProRV has sensibly lowered it by about 300mm . The upshot : it ’ s safer and easier for shorter people to remove hot food .
Further , the kitchen offers a massive array of storage options . Opposite , between the dinette and the three-way fridge , ProRV has fitted a substantial full-height pantry with extra-wide shelves but it doesn ’ t slide out very far .
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