RV REVIEW
In terms of cooking , the kitchen comes with a three-burner gas cooktop – no griller or oven is provided , which is something to be aware of . However , there is a microwave built into the overhead cabinetry . Bench space is a bit tight , but that ’ s the result of the fact it ’ s a 14-footer with all the gear – something has to give . In any case , the dinette table is right there , ready to be help with meal prep space .
I have been complaining about unsightly mounds of silicone inside caravans for 15 years , especially when used to seal around the plumbing under the kitchen and bathroom sink . So imagine my surprise when I saw that MDC had used plastic collars to finish off the plumbing entry points ! Honestly , if a company that has its vans built in China can get this right , then the companies that make their vans locally have no excuse . The finish in the Forte SR14 is much more in line with what you ’ d expect when paying tens of thousands of dollars .
Across the rear wall , MDC has given this van an excellent storage system comprised of a side wardrobe , a couple of overhead lockers , and some cupboards below a vanity / washbasin . It might seem counter-intuitive to have a bathroom vanity within the main cabin , but the bathroom itself is a combo unit containing a toilet and hand-held shower rose – space doesn ’ t permit anything else . That said , this rear section of the van is multi-functional , and I can see a benefit to having a sink close to the entrance of the van .
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