The TerraCore rides on 3500kgrated independent trailing arm coil suspension with dual shock absorbers. One thing I always check for: electric brake wiring that’ s not been properly sheathed or protected, and fortunately the TerraCore had everything in order here.
With three 95L water tanks( including a fast-fill connection) and two 95L grey tanks, this van is ready and able to spend a good amount of time off-grid. However, I’ d love to see some protection around the grey water outlets.
An external shower, an electric awning, a DO35 V3 coupling, antisway control … the list goes on. The Australis TerraCore is indeed a comprehensive van, notwithstanding the omission of a washing machine. But Australis is a custom builder. If you wanted a washing machine, or anything else within reason, I have no doubt they’ d find a way.
SUMMING UP
While this TerraCore was the first fibreglass sandwich panel caravan ever made by Australis, it did not present as a‘ prototype’ – it was a fully finished production van, loaded with options, with a great deal of aesthetic and functional appeal.
From a weight perspective, its Tare is roughly what I’ d expect and the ATM puts it squarely in Land Cruiser territory – no big American ute required.
It’ s cohesive and well-finished, it looks and feels strong and substantial, and I’ m looking forward to seeing how the TerraCore range develops.
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