This van rides on Al-Ko airbag suspension , which can independently raise one side of the van as required , and it also has an auto-levelling feature . The 6in SupaGal chassis is coated in X- Gard , a rubberised compound that provides additional protection .
Underneath , there ’ s numerous protected water tanks : two 95L tanks , a 50L tank for drinking water , with a separate pump , and a 50L grey water tank .
This is a highly functional off-grid caravan . However , it all comes at a cost in terms of weight . In fact , the Tare is 3474kg , while the unladen ball weight is 326kg , so this caravan is no lightweight . The ATM of 4074kg gives the EcoMate 23 a payload capacity of 600kg .
SUMMING UP
It ’ s big . It ’ s beautiful . It ’ s a true offgrid warrior . This EcoMate 23 brooks no compromise . Sure , it ’ s a heavy beast but when you ’ re talking a 23-footer with this level of specification , that ’ s to be expected . Besides , Rob and Prue ’ s Chev is more than up to the task .
Well done , Royal Flair . I ’ m sure it ’ ll bring its happy owners , and their kids , many years of awesome memories .
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