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ROADSTAR CARAVANS
FIT AND FINISH
www.roadstar.com.au
The ensuite, featuring a wall-
mounted washing machine,
cassette toilet, vanity and
separate fibreglass shower,
doesn’t substantially encroach
on the living space; in fact,
Roadstar has struck a
reasonable balance between
ensuite size and the amount
of space given to the dinette
and kitchen.
The kitchen has a good
amount of storage and decent
appliances. The cabinetry,
from the glossy finish to
the joinery, is as neat as a
pin. The same goes for the
dinette, which is upholstered
in Annahide. I liked the snap-
up footrests and the fact that
the speakers are mounted
in the space beneath the
lounges. To be honest, I found
accessing the storage space
here somewhat difficult, but
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the packing space is rather
limited in any case, considering
it’s the location of the onboard
battery, charger, 12V fuses and
the controller for the 150W
roof-mounted solar panel.
Along with features such as
a flatscreen TV, reverse-cycle
air-conditioner, soft-glow LED
lights that lend the van a rather
classy ambience, the Little
Rippa has a first-rate finish.
SUMMING UP
Overall, this caravan has
serious long-term touring
potential at a size and weight
that’s comfortable for many
mid-range 4WDs. There is
nothing slap-dash about this
rig, either. The fit and finish is
up there with the best of them
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HITS
• Quality of the
fibreglass finish
• Interior attention
to detail
• Strength of build
and light weight
MISSES
• It’s difficult to access
the storage space
under the dinette
• I’d like easier access
to the 12V fuses
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