RV REVIEW
A storage compartment fabricated of checkerplate sits on the A- frame , behind the 9kg gas cylinders which are protected by a mesh stoneguard . The storage compartment is home to dual slide-out trays – one either side – that suit a portable fridge and a small generator .
Rather than composite aluminium walls , the Scout is clad in highprofile carbon fibre-look ribbed aluminium , complete with a high waist of black checkerplate , while composite aluminium is fitted to the front and rear . According to Kokoda , opting for the ribbed aluminium side walls over composite aluminium has given the van a significant weight saving .
Naturally , it comes with a swag of other features , such as a Belaire reverse-cycle air-conditioner , a Bluetooth CD / MP3 player , gaselectric hot water , a microwave , a slimline Thetford 141L fridgefreezer and more .
The Tare of our review Kokoda Scout was 2260kg which , for everything that ’ s onboard this van , does not seem inordinately heavy . With its 2860kg ATM , it offers a 600kg payload – quite generous , I think .
GORV ’ S VERDICT
The Kokoda Scout proves that you can have all the features and comforts of a 22-footer in an 18ft package , with a sensible layout that utilises the available space well .
It is , in my opinion , a stylish , wellbuilt caravan that does a lot of things well . If you ’ re in the market for a compact family van , this is one to have a close look at .
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