Its freshwater carrying capacity is arguably on the low side, with 120L as standard, as well as a 120L grey tank. That said, it’ s likely this motorhome will spend more time in holiday parks than free camps, but it’ s perhaps something to be aware of.
It’ s also worth mentioning the warranty. For a limited time, as part of Avida’ s 60-year anniversary celebrations, the company is providing a 60-month structural, factory and chassis warranty, along with 60 months of roadside assistance and capped price servicing.
Another key selling point: the Birdsville LX can be driven on a standard car licence. And here I’ ll give the advice I usually give to anyone who feels intimidated by the thought of driving a large cabchassis build such as this: take one for a test drive. You’ ll find them to be surprisingly car-like in their handling and response to driver input. They’ re also incredibly manoeuvrable. Once you’ ve come to terms with the extra space they take up on the road, you’ ll be getting along like a pro.
GORV’ S VERDICT
As I poked and prodded my way around the Avida Birdsville LX, I genuinely felt that this was a motorhome of quality. There’ s 60 years of design experience here, and it shows. It was not slapped together – it’ s a carefully executed, serious build. The fit and finish was up there with the best of them – I really couldn’ t fault it.
But that’ s the thing. In this world, you get what you pay for. Yes, there are cheaper motorhome options on the market and that’ s fine – everyone has a different budget. But I can virtually guarantee these cheaper options won’ t offer the same attention to detail or quality of finish.
With its Luton peak, elegant kitchen and bedroom area, a bathroom that’ s very functional despite being a little narrow, not to mention the drivability and comfort of the Ducato, I’ d say you really could not go wrong with the Avida Birdsille LX. My biggest gripe: I didn’ t get more time with it!
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