RV REVIEW
Let’ s talk about the kitchen. The gold tapware mightn’ t be for everyone, nor would the choice of splashback, but that’ s the beauty of customisation. This van had been built specifically for a customer in New Zealand – you’ re not limited to what you see here.
Appliances include a four-burner cooktop, griller and oven, a 23L flatbed microwave, and a 224L Thetford compressor fridge mounted up off the floor with a pot drawer beneath. But where’ s the reverse-cycle air-conditioner? Well, air-conditioners are not as in demand in the New Zealand market as they are here in Australia, but never fear: Australis fits reverse-cycle AC units as standard for vans intended for our roads.
What about the bathroom? It stretches the width of the van at the rear. It doesn’ t have a washing machine( at the choice of the customer) though they are standard in Australis vans. The result, though, is a large vanity unit with a niche for dirty laundry. Obviously, the van has a fibreglass shower and a cassette toilet too.
Have I mentioned every feature and appliance? No. There’ s a 32in smart TV, an instant hot water system, a recessed rangehood and even a pull-out rubbish bin.
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