RV REVIEW

TESTING AT THE AUS AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH CENTRE !

Now and then , I come across a manufacturer for whom the word ‘ innovation ’ actually means something . In this case , I ’ m talking about Masterpiece Caravans .

If you ’ ve not checked out what ’ s happening at Masterpiece , I highly recommend you do . These vans are not slapped together – Masterpiece is a boutique luxury offroad caravan manufacturer . These vans draw upon new technology and advancements , which alone put them ahead of the curve . More importantly : Masterpiece Caravans subjects its vans to some of the harshest punishment this side of death row . I know because I ’ ve seen it for myself .

As 2023 drew to a close , I rode along as Masterpiece torturetested three of its 2024 models at the Australian Automotive Research Centre ( AARC ), the country ’ s pinnacle facility for vehicle testing . One of those vans was the subject of this review , the 20ft 8in Optimum Extreme Off- Road . Did it fall apart ? Or did it laugh in the face of water crossings , steep hill climbs and descents ? Read on …

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