WATER AND POWER
In early February , we had the opportunity to take a look at the OP19 . With its grey composite aluminium cladding over a meranti frame , atop a 6in SilverShine chassis with 2in raiser , it ’ s a goodlooking unit .
In standard format , it ’ ll set you back around $ 93K which in today ’ s market is good value . While the OP19 isn ’ t the most kitted-out caravan in the holiday park , it still packs a pretty decent punch , without cutting corners in terms of the quality of the build .
Across the nearside you ’ ll find a full-length roll-out awning , a picnic table ( it isn ’ t a caravan without one of those !) speakers , awning lights , tunnel boot storage and a 240V and 12V outlet . All the essentials are covered . One thing to note , though , is that the front window will need to be closed in order to have the door opened all the way – an affliction common to many caravans .
The drawbar is equipped with a decent storage box with slide-out trays either side . I would , however , love to see an Anderson plug to power a portable fridge within the nearside compartment , but of course that ’ s something anyone handy with tools could add themselves down the track as needed . I ’ d also consider a mesh stoneguard or some other form of mechanical protection for the gas regulator and cylinders , since it is an offroad caravan and presumably there will be some flying gravel and the occasional stone in your future .
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