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Centaur expands Karavané range
New family and rear ensuite all-composite vans to be unveiled at Melbourne SupershowJust four months after launching its locally built all-fibreglass Karavané at Melbourne Leisurefest, Centaur Products has added two further variations of the new and larger side-entry model in time for the Victorian Caravan Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds from February 24-29.
As well as the core Karavané, which can be ordered with either twin single or an island front Queen bed, both featuring a large combined shower and toilet rear ensuite, Centaur is now also offering a version with a full across-the rear separate shower, toilet and vanity bathroom.
Meanwhile for couples travelling with children (or grandchildren), there will be a Karavané Bunk van, with its vertically stacked single beds located transversely across the rear, replacing the entire bathroom.
The base price of all three models is the same – $55,495 delivered in Victoria – $6600 more than the 900mm shorter
Karakampa II, which is the entry model to the 2016 Centaur caravan range at $48,895.
All four 17ft Karavané variants weigh in at approximately the same tare – 1600kg – and with their 2100kg ATM can be towed by most large family cars and mid-sized 4WDs.
Apart from its extra length, the main difference between the Karavané and the Karakampa is that all models in the new range have rear side entry doors and a two-third body length side roll-out awning, where the Karakampa II, like its predecessor, has a rear entry door and rear roll-out awning.
All models are built by Centaur Products in Kilsyth, Victoria, alongside ute canopies and the prisoner ‘pods’ it supplies to Victoria Police for its divisional vans.
Like other all-composite caravans – of which there are surprisingly few made in Australia considering the versatility, strength and light weight of fibreglass and its inroads into the boating market over many years – most cupboards, the wardrobes, lift up bed base/bases, the shower cubicle, overhead microwave and the under bench fridge housing are moulded into the van’s body, adding to their stiffness and light weight.
The loss of (fibreglass) kitchen bench space in the two new variants should not be an issue for potential purchasers, as the Karavané already has more linear bench length than many much larger caravans.
Apart from this, Karavané Bunk buyers also miss out on the basic van’s vanity washbasin and mirror, while the built-in microwave also overhangs the foot of the upper bunk, although this can be re-located, if desired.
However, Centaur Products Sales & Marketing Manager Caroline Anderson believes that these will be willing compromises for those wanting family accommodation in a compact, lightweight caravan.
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Written byMichael Browning
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