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RV REVIEW “THE ROCK DOESN'T OMIT ANYTHING AND INDEED INCLUDES ALL THE GEAR YOU'RE LIKELY TO NEED FOR LENGTHY TRIPS.” While kitchen bench space is on the small side, there are loads of cupboards and cabinets – I loved the three large pots and pans drawers, not to mention the soft-close function found on the cupboard doors and drawers throughout. This model is equipped with a rear kids’ bedroom complete with adjacent bathroom in the nearside rear corner. Two or three bunks are available, and each has a niche providing access to the main cupboard, where Avida has fitted 12V points for each child/teenager. Nice. It’s not possible to run through every feature, nook and cranny. Suffice it to say that the Rock doesn’t omit anything and indeed includes all the gear, and more, you’re likely to need for lengthy trips. SUMMING UP The Avida Rock requires a substantial tow vehicle – think Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Land Cruiser, et al. This van is not a light weight. But aside from a few small fit and finish issues, which I suspect were the result of the van being ‘used and abused’ prior to my review, the Rock presents well. It certainly promises comfortable and convenient adventures into outback Australia. / 17