RV MINI REVIEW
Mum and dad’s bed sits in the nose of the van,
surrounded by a bedhead of overhead lockers
and side wardrobes. The offside bedside table is
fitted with a 240V powerpoint and two 12V points;
however, the nearside only gets a 240V point –
I’d love to see a 12V point on this side. VERDICT
Overall, the interior of the 21ft Family Marathon is
bright (two skylights are included), modern and large
families should find the layout particularly appealing. separate bathroom
Our review Marathon was built on a 4in SupaGal
chassis with tandem-axle Roller-Rocker suspension.
Underneath, you’ll find two gal-protected water
tanks mounted forward of the axles.
Given the size of the van, I thought it’s unladen
weight of 2040kg was very reasonable. The payload
capacity of 450kg should be adequate, too.
Overall, the 21ft Family Marathon offers decent
value for money. It is a genuine family van that can
be towed by the Prados and Pajeros of the world.
Is it the most glamorous caravan, or the most
extensively appointed? No, but that’s not the
point. It is a good, honest rig for a reasonable
price. I suspect it would be a faithful family
companion on short or long getaways.
TRUE FAMILY VAN
HITS
• Family-friendly layout, including
• Option of two or three bunks
• Relatively light weight – could be
towed by a Pajero or Prado
MISSES
• I’d like a stoneguard for the A-frame tap
• I’d centralise all switches in cupboard
above rangehood
FIT & FINISH
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