JB launches first luxury motorhome
Paradise-inspired, new Iveco-based JB Touring motorhome starts at $216,000One of Australia's biggest caravan manufacturing brands has officially released its first motorhome.
Just the one 7.9m long, JB Touring motorhome model is currently available; built on a rear-wheel drive Iveco Daily 50 180 cab-chassis with 132kw/430Nm 3.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, and rated to a standard, car licence-friendly GVM of 4495kg that's upgradeable to 5200kg.
The new JB Touring motorhome is built at JB's Melbourne caravan factory but borrows many design, construction and safety features from the upmarket range built by Gold Coast-based Paradise Motorhomes which the owners of JB Caravans acquired around 12 months ago.
As such, the new JB Touring motorhome benefits from a slick, full composite fibreglass construction including one piece panels for the floor, walls and roof, smooth convex roof profile, fully moulded external storage lockers and an integrated roll-over protection system.
JB's first motorised RV also gets an upmarket, Paradise-style interior fit-out including a flat-floor walk-through from the front seats into the living area which includes a two-seat leather-covered dinette/lounge, well-equipped kitchenette, walk-around east-west queen bed with side wardrobes, and a spacious rear ensuite with extra-large shower, toilet and vanity.
The luxury on-road couple's motorhome comes with a long list of standard features for its $215,950 asking price, including black tapware and sinks, a microwave and twin-hob induction cooktop, water filter, 224L compressor fridge-freezer, 3.5kg washing machine, gas instant hot water, powered awning and electric entry steps, a reversing camera, rooftop air conditioner, Bluetooth stereo and two Smart TVs.
Off-grid camping is taken care of with enough tanks to carry 200 litres of fresh water and 75 litres of grey water, and an EcoFlow 4kWh 48V power kit incorporating two 2kWh lithium batteries, a 3600W inverter and 600W rooftop solar, with the option to expand battery power to as much as 15kWh.
The Iveco base vehicle is also loaded up with safety and tech features including satellite navigation and Apple Carplay, cruise control, power mirrors, a multi-function steering wheel, twin airbags and an electric park brake.
Full details including a 3D online walk-through, at the JB Caravans website.
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