GORV ’ S GREATEST VANS 2024
Now and then , I come across a manufacturer for whom the word ‘ innovation ’ actually means something . In this case , I ’ m talking about Masterpiece Caravans .
If you ’ ve not checked out what ’ s happening at Masterpiece , I highly recommend you do . These vans are not slapped together .
As 2023 drew to a close , I rode along as Masterpiece torturetested three of its 2024 models at the Australian Automotive Research Centre , one of which was this van , the Masterpiece Optimum Extreme Off-Road . We absolutely belted this van over some of the gnarliest terrain you ’ ve seen .
This van uses Masterpiece ’ s ‘ R- TECH ’ construction method , which involves a 24mm one-piece floor , ‘ Fibroplast ’ framing material , and ‘ Aircell ’ insulation . Fibroplast is a brilliant innovation that replaces meranti timber . It is a composite fibreglass and polyurethane material that takes a screw as well as , if not better , than timber , and it ’ s significantly lighter . Further , it won ’ t deform and it will never rot . I have personally tried to snap this unique framing material and couldn ’ t do it .
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