SLIDE-OUT CENTREPIECE
The centrepiece of the layout is undoubtedly the slide-out . Featuring a leather club lounge with a table that can lower to form the base of a bed , it ’ s a very attractive space . It even has inbuilt cupholders ! Being on a raised platform , it almost feels like the seating in a Gold Class cinema . While I would personally prefer separate USB points , there are reading lights with integrated USB outlets . I think some USBs next to the cupholders would be nice touch . There ’ s a couple of slimline overhead lockers as well . Truly a comfortable , appealing space . Like all slide-outs , it opens at the push of a button .
Immediately opposite is a very attractive kitchen . The interior styling , I must admit , is something Australis Caravans does well . In this case , there ’ s a black sink with matching tapware that includes a separate tap for filtered drinking water . There ’ s a cooktop with three gas elements and one electric , with a griller and fanforced oven below , all recessed below the benchtop with a hinged section above . Everything lines up nicely – nothing sits askew .
Looking below the sink , I discovered that the cabinetry had been configured to hide the entry / exit points of the plumbing , so that you don ’ t have to look at the silastic sealing up those holes – it ’ s a neat finish that other manufacturers might consider . There are a number of small touches like this throughout . These are thoughtful things that make a difference to the owner ’ s overall appreciation of their van .
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