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RV REVIEW This motorhome offers 680kg worth of payload. With the fuel tank, fresh water tank, and two gas cylinders full, there is 439kg left to work with, or 329kg if the grey water tank is full as well. Of course, it’s important to also factor in the body weight of all on board and any water that might also be in the hot water service (which is true of all vans). Ultimately, much depends on how you travel. OUTSIDE THE OVATION SUMMING UP In terms of entertainment, Avan has fitted an external ‘entertainment hatch’, under the wind- out awning, complete with a flatscreen TV. Meanwhile, the rear of the motorhome sports a reversing camera. The Ovation M7 Slide-Out is priced quite well, too. Solar panels aren’t included, but those, along with a generator if you really needed one – could be added later. Overall, it’s an attractive package. The Ovation M7 Slide-Out is built on an Al-Ko chassis. Dual slide-out trays, one either side, are among the most notable external changes to the new-look Ovation. The redesigned cabinetry, including the glossy, contemporary laminate finishes throughout, have certainly breathed new life into Avan’s motorhome line-up. gorv.com.au 31