RV REVIEW
The nearside is home to all the essential gear: a roll-out awning, a couple of speakers, anti-insect awning lights, and a fold-down picnic table.
Two 9kg gas cylinders sit on the A-frame, forward of the checkerplate storage box with dual slide-out trays. Personally, I’ d consider adding a stoneguard to the A-frame down the track. It was good to see the A-frame tap had a stoneguard though!
Important point: Hike RV has each van independently leak-tested by a company called Leak Tight RVs. In broad terms, the van is pressurised, soapy water is sprayed on all joins, and then inspected for bubbles that would indicate a potential point of water ingress.
INSIDE THE ATOM
Hike RV does its van interiors well, often employing a healthy dose of lateral thinking, with features such as illuminating wall niches. The interior of the Atom 176 is a little more traditional, though it’ s important to remember that this van is pitched at budgetconscious buyers. That said, it’ s still a very attractive and functional interior.
Further, despite its overall compact dimensions, I didn’ t feel like there were any compromises in terms of the space given to the kitchen, the bathroom or the bedroom. The kitchen has a fourburner gas cooktop with griller and oven, recessed beneath bench height to further improve overall bench space.
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