I ’ ve really only scratched the surface on this van ’ s internal features . There ’ s obviously a reverse-cycle air-conditioner , a 23L flatbed microwave , a 24in smart TV , a Bluetooth Furrion stereo system linked to internal and external speakers , and a 224L compressor fridge . A small point : Australis has included a full-height pantry in the kitchen , but it ’ s in three separate sections . This means not having to open the entire pantry – which would be a pain in a small space – every time you want to grab something .
EXTERNAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Australis Coastline XT 226 rides on a 4in chassis with a 4in raiser . The A-frame has been extended 450mm , too , allowing for a decent checkerplate storage box to sit behind dual 9kg gas cylinders ( though only the holders are provided ) which are protected by a mesh stoneguard . The tank for the onboard diesel heater , which is mounted to the front of the storage box , has also been wrapped in checkerplate .
Now , more and more manufacturers are opting for custom-made A-frame boxes fabricated from powder-coated aluminium . In time , I think Australis might consider doing this too , but for now , there ’ s nothing wrong with the checkerplate . Each side contains a slide-out to accommodate , say , a portable fridge on the nearside ( Australis has included an Anderson plug here for this purpose ) and a little generator on the offside . Though when it comes to external cooking , you ’ ll find a slide-out Dometic kitchen out from under the awning – it ’ s just a matter of connecting it to the gas bayonet and water taps mounted nearby to the chassis rail .
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