GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #44 | Page 26

ON THE INSIDE
Storage-wise , the exterior has a sizeable storage box up front and , when combined with a handy front tunnel boot , means the van has a decent amount of room for tools , torches , poles and other bits and bobs .
And this brings us back to payload . With a Tare weight of 2360kg and an ATM rating of 3500kg , the Xscape offers 1140kg to account for water , food , your gear , etc .
A convenient dropdown table with TV port makes outdoor living a nice experience . Although the absence of an exterior slide-out kitchen keeps the weight and cost down , travelling outdoor chefs are likely to frown a little – unless they pack their own barbecue .
Just a little detail : this van has a guard protecting the freshwater tap on the drawbar – always worth noting .
On first impressions , the Spinifex Xscape is simple , stylish , with a clean look that won ’ t date quickly .
The dinette looks good dressed in microfibre leather , which is a fine option because it offers durability , style and comfort at a reasonable price .
Beside the dinette is a nicely appointed kitchen with a Swift gas-electric cooktop , griller and microwave . A good-size Dometic fridge , ample laminated benchtop space , and stainless-steel sink and flick mixer complete the picture .
Although it might be argued that the kitchen is perhaps a little short on storage space , in reality for a few days away on the open road , I think there is plenty .
Entertainment-wise , the Xscape has a bluetooth stereo system , twin internal speakers and twin external speakers . There is also a 24in smart TV .
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