RV FEATURE

AUSTRALIS OVERLAND XT

The layout of this Overland 21XT was actually based on the 20ft Overland, one of Australis’ most popular models. As part of the design of this XT, the company added 1ft in length in order to sensibly fit the slide-out module and allow space for a floor-toceiling pantry on the offside, which sat between the slide-out and the Thetford compressor fridge. The additional space also allowed for a pull-out bin in the nearside kitchen, which you wouldn’ t get in the Overland.

This was very much a couple’ s van, with a queen-size bed up front and a spacious bathroom in the rear. With its padded headboard upholstered in a suede-like material, overhead lockers and side wardrobes complete with USB and 240V points inside the niches, I found this space to comfortable and logically arranged.

There was no shortage of equipment in this van. Further, it was packaged in a thoughtful way with attention to detail. For me, a kind of litmus test is the way in which a manufacturer seals and conceals cabin entry and exit points for the plumbing. Australis had positioned these behind the cabinetry where it couldn’ t be seen in both the kitchen and the bathroom.

Considering the van had 450Ah worth of lithium batteries, the customer could arguably have opted for electric induction cooking rather than the gas appliances found here but Australis can accommodate either option.

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