OFFROAD CHALLENGE
DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS
The fold-out rear bed system is the key to making the interior work . The pop-top roof , which lifts in the usual way , obviously adds head room , but it ’ s the bed that makes the trailer liveable . Truth is , this camper feels significantly more spacious on the inside than what its physical dimensions might suggest . The layout for this style of camper is a little different too .
Obviously , there ’ s the rear bed . But the front incorporates a wraparound lounge on a raised platform , while the kitchen sits amidships on the nearside . That leaves the angled bathroom cubicle , complete with cassette toilet , shaving cabinet and handheld shower hose , not to mention the very generous wardrobe system aft of it .
While there ’ s a version of this camper available in a 13ft format , this 15-footer provides that little extra space to allow for things such as a small internal kitchen with a two-burner stove and sink . That gives you the option to cook indoors and out – not always a given with hybrids , which often only provide external cooking options .
On that note , there is no internal fridge , so you will be relying on your portable unit , so get a good one of at least 80L .
Mars has centralised the various 12V controls and other switches in one overhead locker . As is often the case with hybrids , it gets a control panel that allows you to isolate the various 12V circuits and turn them on and off as needed . This is where you ’ ll also find things like the switch for the Truma UltraRapid hot water service , not to mention the sound system . 82 \