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JOHN FORD CARAVAN WORLD EDITOR
BUILD QUALITY
Great Aussie Caravans added to its versatile building methods when it brought the Xplora 206 to COTY, showcasing its FIBRETECH timber-free composite construction that complements Great Aussie's timber and aluminium framed versions.
The walls are formed from CNC cut sheets of a recycled polyester material that's fire retardant and lightweight. An aluminium frame then goes over the roof and the exterior is clad in single sheets of fibreglass. An exterior moulding then covers the edge joins for an enduring seal of the van so that it is weatherproof.
The interior furniture is also made from interlocking polyester panels and while there were some issues of fit and finish around the cupboards, the overall impact is very impressive, especially with the high-quality upholstery and choice of accessories.
The van is a top-of-the-line Xplora version, so it's designed as an offroader with heavy duty underpinnings. The chassis is a laminated beam of two 100mm x 50mm x 4mm RHS sections of Australian DuraGal steel, so it's immensely strong and rigid. The 150mm x 50mm x 4mm extended A-frame supports a large checkerplate toolbox with two jerry can holders, twin 9kg gas bottles and a stoneguard. Connection
