The kitchen is undeniably attractive. I loved
the textured wooden benchtop, which
matches the dinette table and the bathroom
vanity. In fact, the decor and functionality of
the layout are up there with the best of them.
Truth is, many so-called family vans don’t
truly cater for a family, aside from the addition
of the bunks. Not so here. The kitchen
bench offers plenty of work space, the plush
L-shaped dinette can comfortably seat four
or five at a squeeze, a large 182L Thetford
three-way fridge-freezer is fitted… and even
the multidirectional reading lights throughout
have integrated USB charging points.
These unique touches continue in the bedroom.
For example, each bedside wardrobe is fitted
with a two-stage LED light, with a white light
option and a blue night light. Finally, Everest
has not forgotten to include a privacy curtain
for the main bedroom, as is so often the case in
family vans.
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Among the other features, Everest has fitted
an Ibis 4 reverse-cycle air-conditioner, a
BMPRO 35 SR battery management system,
a 25L microwave, a 3kg washing machine,
a 24in flatscreen TV, and much more. The
internal cabinetry appears thoughtfully
constructed, too.
OUTSIDE THE ICE GLIDER
The Ice Glider rides on 16in alloy wheels,
3.5-tonne-rated Oz Trekker independent coil
suspension, and a 6in SupaGal chassis with
3in raiser. It uses a meranti timber frame clad
with ribbed black and white ‘carbon fibre-
look’ aluminium cladding on the sides and
smooth composite aluminium cladding at the
front and rear.