RV REVIEW
Now , as you can tell , this is very much a couple ’ s van , with a queensize bed up front and a spacious bathroom in the rear . With its padded headboard upholstered in a suede-like material , overhead lockers and side wardrobes complete with USB and 240V points inside the niches , I found this space to be comfortable and logically arranged .
The 12V optional multidirectional fans are a welcome inclusion too , and Australis fitted the control for the onboard diesel heater in the best position possible : next to the bed , which means you can warm up the van before starting your day .
I am also a fan of the ‘ his and hers ’ drawers under the bed . Yes , you can still lift the bed base on its gas struts to gain access , but the drawers are just so much easier for ‘ real world ’ use .
Did I mention that there is no shortage of equipment in this van ? I ’ m talking a Dometic Freshjet 7 air-conditioner , a microwave recessed into the kitchen ’ s overhead cabinetry , a stylish black sink with filtered drinking water , a wall-mounted front-loader washing machine in the bathroom … the list goes on . Further , its packaged in a thoughtful way with attention to detail . For me , a kind of litmus test is the way in which a manufacturer seals and conceals cabin entry and exit points for the plumbing . Australis has positioned these behind the cabinetry where the silicone can ’ t be seen in both the kitchen and the bathroom – I wish more manufacturers would do this .
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