RV REVIEW
The toolbox on the A-frame is quite substantial and versatile. Fabricated from powder-coated aluminium, it contains duel slideout trays as well as a top shelf. There’ s no internal divider, so long items will be accommodated easily, and I could appreciate the included Anderson plug, should you store a portable fridge or some other device that requires power here.
This storage comprises yet another section with three deep compartments – this is also where Australis has provided a couple of 9kg gas cylinders.
While Australis can frame its vans in traditional meranti timber, with a view to creating fibreglass sandwich panel vans soon, this Overland 19 XT has an aluminium frame clad with composite aluminium and X-plate. As per the current trend, laser-etched aluminium edging in lieu of J- mould hasn’ t been forgotten.
Here’ s a neat touch: along the nearside, Australis has fitted numerous press studs so that the owners of the van could later fit a draft skirt along with an annexe. The awning, by the way, is electric. Just push a button.
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