GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #87 | Page 17

RV REVIEW
The van has two tunnel storage systems , with one up front and one towards the rear . Combined with the box on the A-frame , the 22ft 6in Amore certainly has sufficient external storage capacity .
Overall , it ’ s hard to fault the exterior . It conveys a sense of strength and purpose .
UNIQUE IDEAS
The Hike RV Amore Ultra has one of the most appealing interiors that I have seen in some time . The brown colour scheme seen here might not be for everyone and yes , a full colour scheme is available . But the layout is well balanced and there are a number of interesting touches that you won ’ t find on most vans .
The main living quarters incorporate a spacious club lounge surrounded by overhead lockers , a kitchen with angled benchtop , a bench on the offside and a 224L Dometic three-way fridge . Interestingly , Hike RV has given the Amore Ultra an air-fryer instead of a microwave . It draws about 1600W , so without an inverter you won ’ t be able to use it off-grid , which is one reason I ’ d opt for one at the build stage , but the same goes for a microwave ( albeit with less power draw ).
And then there ’ s the large niche in the forward kitchen wall . This cutout is designed to accommodate a 28in flatscreen TV provided in the Ultra pack , and all connection and mounting points are provided .
Moving towards the front , you ’ ll find a split bathroom . This bathroom incorporates a 3.2kg top-loading washing machine , mirrored cabinet and more . Much like the rest of the interior , it ’ s hard to fault .
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