RV REVIEW
The rear bar is much more than a spare wheel carrier . Complete with storage on both ends , as well as a pull-out tray , a couple of lockable jerry can holders , and even a firewood box , there ’ s nothing to complain about here .
There ’ s also a storage box on the A-frame . Like the rear bar , it ’ s fabricated from powder-coated aluminium – a much better look than the traditional checkerplate – and gets slide-out trays either side . And yes , Hilltop had included an Anderson point in the nearside space , allowing you to power your portable fridge . It ’ s a small but thoughtful touch .
Yes , this van has some weight to it , with a Tare of 3100kg and an ATM of 3980 providing a payload capacity of 880kg . As a result , Hilltop had fitted a DO45 coupling . Oh , our van also had an electric jockey stand as well as the bracket for a traditional wind-up jockey wheel .
GORV ’ S VERDICT
Did I mention there ’ s a lot of equipment fitted to this van ? But more to the point , it ’ s done in a cohesive , thoughtful way . Things such as the new Camec door , the picnic table design and the new shower system are all very welcome . The layout , while traditional , is attractive and functional . Frankly , I think two people would be very comfortable and happy in this limited edition Hilltop Hotham Luxury .
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