The customer will simply use a portable induction cooktop – something we are seeing more and more of these days .
The rear is fitted with a customised powder-coated aluminium bar complete with storage space and spare wheel . Other external features include a rear camera , a 16ft awning , and next to the slide-out kitchen there ’ s a locker that ’ s home to a King ’ s fridge ( the customer ’ s choice ). This is a very well set-up caravan exterior .
AUTO BLIND !
Something different : the blind for the door is on an automatic roller . Just push a button on a remote ( also voice activated ) and the blind will electrically lower or roll up again . A first for the industry , I ’ m told . Louie is also investigating electric blinds for the rest of the windows .
The interior conveys a sense of strength and rigidity . Again : there ’ s nothing flimsy here . There ’ s a lot that appealed to me about this interior , too . With three rear bunks , a nearside bathroom , a front east-west bed , nearside kitchen , and L-shaped lounge upholstered in faux leather , it ’ s a class act .
A couple notes about the kitchen : first , it ’ s amazing how much bench space you win back by omitting a fixed cooktop in favour of a portable induction unit . Second , Everest has strategically added a door to the leading edge of the kitchen , facing the entryway , to provide easy access to what ’ s in the pull-out pantry without having to step inside the van . Say you ’ re cooking outside and need the sauce . It ’ s literally a case of reaching into the doorway , opening the door , and grabbing what you need .
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