RV REVIEW
AROUND THE OUTSIDE
As expected, it isn’ t a light rig and I do not intend that as a criticism. After all, we’ re talking about a van that by its very nature needs to be on the larger side. It tips the scales at 3170kg Tare, with an ATM of 3990kg and an unladen ball weight of 320kg.
The van is built atop of a 6in chassis with airbag suspension, with two Pedders shock absorbers per wheel, mounted perpendicular to the ground for optimal performance. The fresh water supply comes courtesy of two 200L tanks – a grey water tank is included as well – so that’ s a lot of water capacity.
As expected these days, the RAV comes with a decent 12V system as well. It is comprised of two 200Ah lithium batteries, a DC-DC charger, a 3000W inverter wired to all internal powerpoints, and a battery management system. It’ s all Enerdrive gear, mounted inside a forward offside locker. The Enerdrive MPPT solar regulators, however, are kept in an internal locker.
Moving to the front of the van, you’ ll find a small checkerplate storage locker complete with two 9kg gas cylinders and an offside slide-out tray. Notably, the van comes with the Black Jack electric jockey stand – just push a button, with no need to wind a handle. I did wonder, however, if the tank for the diesel heater, mounted on the face of the storage box, could do with a stoneguard.
On the nearside is a Weber Baby Q on a slide-out, an electric awning( of course), a picnic table, a couple of speakers, and some 12V points.
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