RV REVIEW
Visually, there’ s no argument that composite fibreglass panels are superior to any other construction method. No H-mould to fill expansion gaps in aluminium cladding and a smooth, seamless finish. Then there’ s the practical benefit. These panels offer excellent shear strength and structural rigidity, while the foam core – known as XPS – offers vastly better insulation and sound-deadening than the polystyrene generally used in traditionally-framed builds. For me, there’ s no argument.
Let’ s go through some of the other external features. On the nearside, there’ s a keyless picnic table with pantry space, a speaker, antiinsect awning lights, and even a pull-out kitchen complete with a barbecue, sink and flick-mixer tap. One small change I’ d like to see is for the gas bayonet coupling to be instead mounted flush with the wall of the van.
There’ s a through-the-wall connection for the RV WI-Fi system, so you can easily connect your satellite dish for internet access.
What do you think of the rear spoiler? Visually, it’ s appealing, and it also serves as a mounting point for a reversing camera and LED light bar. Now, the rear bumper is of the traditional variety. Will we see a powdercoated rear bar complete with storage space and a firewood box on this van in the future? I think that’ s inevitable. Of course, these things add weight and can alter the balance of a van – it isn’ t just a case of bolting it on and hoping for the best, so time will tell.
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