GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #49 | Page 10

Two single beds sit in the nose of the van . The interesting thing about this setup is that the twin singles double as seats for the swivel dinette table , which is mounted in between . This table can be removed to allow you to fit a piece of timber to serve as a base , which in turn allows you to bring the two mattresses together to form a double bed .
As with the Esperance , anyone over 6ft tall will feel a bit cramped in the single beds ; however , you might find some more legroom with the mattresses zipped together .
The key features of the layout include a 140L fridge ( larger than the fridge in the Esperance ), surprisingly generous storage compartments for food and clothes , a rear kitchen complete with a four-burner cooktop and griller , a stainless steel rangehood and sink , and plenty of cupboards and drawers .
The bathroom is comprised of a cassette toilet , small washbasin and a hand-held shower rose .
While there are some trade-offs involved with the layout – the dinette being one of them – there are benefits that in my opinion make the trade-offs worthwhile .
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