RV REVIEW
EXTERNAL FEATURES
What do you get on the outside? It’ s an extensive list. First, there’ s a full-length roll-out awning, a picnic table, multiple storage compartments, from the A-frame box to a rear-nearside locker. On the offside is the 12V nerve centre of the van. Mounted behind a few different powder-coated aluminium doors is all the Victron gear, as well as the lithium battery from Arizon.
It’ s built atop a 4in SupaGal steel chassis with a 3in raiser and a 6in A-frame extended by 22in. Independent coil trailing-arm suspension is used and BMPRO sway control is also part of the package – one of many new features for 2025. And if you find yourself stuck on the side of the highway, unable to tow the van, a premium roadside assistance is provided for your first year of ownership.
Royal Flair builds its vans in an interesting way. Instead of traditional studs / framing, Royal Flair’ s walls are one sheet of 18mm ply, routed out to accommodate wiring, that are then clad with smooth aluminium. I don’ t doubt that it’ s strong. As I poked and prodded around the outside, I noticed a neatly finished vehicle with no rough or unfinished edges. Small touches such as the branding laser-etched into steel plating, the inclusion of a mesh stoneguard, and some plating to protect the A-frame tap were very welcome. The powdercoated Bluescope steel sheeting used for protection around the van rather than black checkerplate is great too.
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