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RV REVIEW “STEPPING INSIDE THE MOSSMAN C WAS ALMOST LIKE TAKING IN A BREATH OF FRESH AIR” increase of 58kg over the unladen ball weight) on the towball to stay within GTM, should you load right up to the allowable 2950kg. Having said that, that shouldn’t be hard to achieve, considering you’ll have potentially 18kg of gas in the drawbar-mounted cylinders, water in the tanks, load in the front tunnel boot, etc. For towing stability, every caravan needs a certain amount of towball weight, and the ‘magic number’ varies from one van and vehicle combo to the next. There does appear to be plenty of scope here to find it, though Winnebago hasn’t specified a maximum ball weight. reasonable amount. But like with all vans, it pays to be aware of the issues and load with caution. External features of this van include a full-length roll-out awning and awning light, a rear-mounted spare wheel, and a picnic table. There’s also a couple of external speakers and a 12V charging point. GORV’S VERDICT In short, stepping inside the Mossman C X-Country was almost like a breath of fresh air. Its layout is welcoming and very liveable for a family of five. Further, there’s a 457kg difference between Tare and GTM in this van anyway, which itself is a / 23