RV REVIEW
comfortably at highway speeds.
Though I’m tall (6ft 1in), I
found the seating position fairly
comfortable. And, of course,
the cab has the main features
you’d expect, such as air-
conditioning, cruise control
and keyless central locking.
SET-UP AND LAYOUT
Setting up the Freedom is about
as easy as it gets. Pull over,
open the ‘whirr-bang’ door, and
use the two ceiling-mounted
grab handles to push up the
roof. Tall people might find the
process a little uncomfortable
– I had to hunch and use only
upper-body strength to get
the roof up.
Storage-wise, you’ll be
making good use of the roof
rack. But there are some
cupboards and nooks for
pantry items, plates and
cutlery. A two-burner cooktop
is built into the cabinetry just
behind the cab, as is a small
sink (with hand pump) and
a microwave on the offside.
Beneath the microwave, you’ll
find a Vitrifrigo 12V/240V
85L fridge. The water tank
is a minimal 45L – off-grid
camping for extended periods
might be a challenge in the
water department, but in
terms of 12V power, the
van has a 100Ah deep-cycle
battery that can be charged by
the 120W roof-mounted solar
panel via the onboard Setec
battery management system.
There is a minimal amount of
bench space on offer, though
a hinged table folds out of the
entry door. The best bet might
be to load up a portable table
and have it set-up under the
Fiamma awning when onsite
for a few days.
The other aspect of the
layout is the dining area/bed.
It includes a table that can be
swivelled around for easy(ish)
access to the facing seats or
rear passenger chair.
This entire seating area
folds down to create a bed at
nighttime. Now, I won’t lie to
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