RV FEATURE

ROYAL FLAIR PIAZZA

The deck forms the front end. It contains a fibreglass nose cone that folds flat against the front for travel. When released, the lid will rise on hydraulic struts to reveal the deck folded flat behind the lid. Simply lower the deck – an easy job – over the A-frame.

If it looks intimidating to set-up, rest assured that it is not. Further, as I was doing it, I couldn’ t help but think that each component, from the lid to the fence pieces were light to manoeuvre – it’ s suitable for all levels of strength.

There are some things to note, however. First, the A-frame must be clear of all encumbrances, especially the jockey wheel. A jockey wheel is required to lift the van off the towball, but once that’ s done, it’ s a simple matter of lowering a support stand at the pointy end of the drawbar and removing the jockey wheel.

As mentioned, the Piazza’ s deck system has been in production for a long time; however, I have noticed that it has been refined over the years, to the point that it’ s quite flawless. In its early years, the nose cone had a flatter profile, but it’ s since been given some angles for a sharper and ore pleasing aesthetic. Royal Flair has also added black midge-proof screens that can be rolled up against the lid when not needed.

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