I also appreciated that the bathroom, which sits directly adjacent to the bunks, was fitted with a concertina screen. The screen easily folds away when open, creating an open space between the bunks and bathroom. Excluding a solid bathroom wall might at first sound undesirable, but I suspect the kids would appreciate the sense of space it creates. The bathroom includes a washbasin, a cassette toilet, a large shower cubicle, some cabinets and brushed copper tapware and fixtures to match those of the kitchen.
Honestly, for an 18ft caravan, the Fraser 180B sure packs a punch, both on the technology front and the liveability front. Sure, there are some compromises, such as the small dinette, but those are easy to overlook when taking into account everything else on offer.
SUMMING UP
Overall, the fit and finish is hard to fault. There’ s plenty of storage space inside and out, a generous payload capacity, and I have to credit the off-grid nature of this van. With 220L of fresh water storage( with fast-fill point) and 110L of grey, and especially the DCX battery system and generous solar setup, this van is built to go places.
But that’ s what we would expect from Retreat Caravans, a manufacturer that has been in the game for decades and takes innovation seriously. While I found it to be a pleasure to tow, the Fraser 180B even comes with stability control.
The Retreat Fraser 180B is a van to be reckoned with, one that will draw envious glances from fellow travellers as it goes the distance around the country.
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