RV REVIEW
Being an offroad-capable caravan, it’ s fitted with independent trailing arm coil suspension with Pedders shock absorbers mounted vertically – OPUS feels the vertical orientation provides better offroad performance, since the shock absorption occurs perpendicular to the ground. The water supply comes in the form of two 120L freshwater tanks, as well as one 70L grey tank. The van also comes pre-wired for Starlink.
The self-supporting Dometic slideout kitchen sits just out from underneath the roll-out awning – simply connect the gas line to the chassis-mounted bayonet, and screw on the water lines. I would, however, carry a portable induction cooktop for use inside during inclement weather.
There’ s a storage box on the A- frame, containing a slide-out that would accommodate a portable fridge on the nearside, and general storage on the offside. The OPUS Expedition Max is also equipped with a substantial rear bar complete with storage space, jerry can holders, a firewood box, and of course a spare wheel. A reversing camera is also fitted to the rear wall. The metal plating replacing the traditional J-moulds looks great too.
OPUS has riveted the diesel tank for the onboard heater to the front of this storage box, behind a piece of folded aluminium for protection.
Yet another slide-out tray, just aft of the kitchen, is provided – the perfect place to store a portable lithium battery, perhaps.
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