Paradise Integrity Lite Deluxe

WE LIKED
>> Quality cabinetry
>> Interior décor
>> Sliding table
>> External bin space

NOT SO MUCH
>> Lounge/dining layout could be better
>> Still expensive

Getting behind the wheel of a new Paradise motorhome is no doubt something most aspiring motorhomers would like to do. But since the majority of the Paradise range comes in north of the $200,000 mark, it’s usually not an attainable dream.

However, the design team at Paradise has been working on the problem of building a motorhome with all of the essential features, but without a few of the luxury trimmings, that comes at a more affordable price. It seems they've come up with a solution in the form of the Integrity range.

I was recently able to get my hands on a new Integrity – a Lite Deluxe model with a slide-out – all the way near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The motorhome actually slotted in rather well with the surrounding red dirt countryside.

RIDE ALONG

The Integrity comes with all the essential structural and safety features, but with items like the base vehicle, appliances and the exterior finish kept to a much tighter budget.

Each unit in the Integrity range uses the Iveco Daily 50C18 as its base vehicle. With a 130kW/400Nm turbodiesel engine, it’s no slouch on the road.

While the standard Daily has a six-speed manual gearbox, they're also available with an automated manual transmission (AMT) as an option. Out review motorhome came with the AMT option.

While Ivecos come with swivelling seats, one of the traditional irritations of these rigs is the somewhat awkward location of the handbrake. But the Paradise conversion has overcome this problem by slightly shifting it to the left.

It seems a small feature, but it’s a welcome one. In addition to all the usual items, the Daily also comes with passenger and curtain airbags as standard.

In the load-carrying department, the standard Iveco Daily comes with a GVM of 4490kg, this case allowing a load capacity of about 750kg. A 5200kg chassis can be ordered if more capacity is required, but this would require moving up to a Light Rigid Truck licence.

The Integrity’s body is much the same as the rest of the Paradise fleet. The floor, roof and wall frames are all designed for strength and include side intrusion and rollover protection. Add to this the composite walls that are bonded and screwed to the framework and the end result is a very monocoque-like structure.

Our review Integrity came with a Paradise trademark slide-out, which feels comfortably like part of the motorhome’s structure, rather than an add-on. But if your budget or preferences don’t run to slide-outs, don’t despair; there are a couple of models without them.  

A closer look at the motorhome body reveals seven external storage bins. Most are in the underbody area, but one in the slide-out giving access to under-bed storage.

Some of the bins are dedicated for items such as gas cylinders, batteries and an optional generator, but there’s still plenty of available space. And the swing-up doors in the lower bins make access considerably easier.

COMFORTABLY AT HOME

Once inside, the Integrity’s layout looks very familiar. A full-width bathroom fills the rear, with the bedroom forward of that. A nearside kitchen bench and offside lounge split the front of the rig.

Both cab seats swivel around, making full use of the cab. The slide-out is fully stocked, containing the lounge, fridge and head of the east-west bed.

Anyone who likes a bit of extra space when they’re away from home will be especially happy with this 3.8m (12ft 6in) slide-out. The extra room also means lots more cupboard space, especially for the bedroom.

Given the Integrity’s layout, the lounge room is something of a multi-use space. The swivelled passenger sits alone, but the driver’s seat can be used in conjunction with the sideways-facing lounge and removeable table.

The table is two-pole mounted for stability and designed to slide in and out for easy seat access.

Opposite the lounge, the kitchen bench does look a little on the small side, but that’s partly because the fridge and microwave are separate from the main bench. The bench itself comes fitted with a three-burner cooktop and a stainless steel sink with drainer.

Storage is handled by one cupboard, four conventional and three wire-basket drawers and two overhead lockers. All the cupboards and drawers have self-closing/auto locking features. Part of the overhead locker space is taken by the electrical control panel.

Additional pantry/cupboard space is provided by the multi-use cabinet on the other side of the entry door. The lower half of this cabinet is a shelved cupboard, the mid-section contains the microwave and the top acts as a mounting point for the flatscreen TV.

The TV’s location means it can easily be seen from either the front seat or the bed opposite. The 184 litre two door fridge is in a very handy central location in the mid-offside.

BEDDING DOWN

Like many Paradise designs, the Integrity has an east-west queen bed with a head of overhead lockers and small bedside cabinets – just enough for the basic items.

Lifting the base reveals a substantial under-bed storage area while most of the nearside wall opposite the bed is taken by two large wardrobes and a multi-shelf cupboard.

The rear features an especially large nearside corner shower with a flexible-hose shower, towel rack and sliding screen curtain. A well-appointed vanity and wash basin, with cupboards below and a large mirrored cabinet above, fills the space opposite the shower.

A Dometic china bowl cassette toilet, fitted with the standard Paradise odour extraction system, takes the rest of the space. General ventilation is handled by a centrally-mounted fan hatch and large rear wall window.

The Integrity is fully wired for both 240V powerpoints and 12V LED lighting. The standard unit is rigged for mains power connection and limited independent camping, but solar panels and a 2.3kVA generator are available as an option.

VERDICT

A careful inspection of the Paradise Integrity reveals where a few budget cuts have been made when compared to other Paradise motorhomes.

However, it also reveals that none of the essentials like the structure, safety features and even the internal cabinetry and décor have been changed.

All up, the Integrity is a very impressive rig with a number of layout choices which should suit most customers in the market for a top quality motorhome.

PARADISE MOTOR HOMES INTEGRITY LITE DELUXE 
Base vehicle: Iveco Daily 50C18 
Engine: 3.0-litre turbodiesel 
Gearbox: Six-speed manual
Power/torque: 130kW @ 3200-3500rpm/ 400Nm @ 1250-3500rpm 
Brakes: Disc
Tare: 3740kg 
GVM: 4490kg   
External length: 7.45m (24ft 5in) 
External width: 2.5m (8ft 2in)
Internal height: 2m (6ft 7in)
Travel height: 3.03m (9ft 11in) 
Cooktop: Smev three-burner 
Fridge: Dometic AES 184 litre 
Microwave: GVA 
Gas: 2 x 4kg 
Lighting: 12V LED
Toilet: Dometic cassette
Shower: Separate cubicle 
Fresh water: 127 litre  
Grey water: 100 litre
Hot water: Truma 14 litre   
Second stage compliance: Yes 
Price: $192,242 (on road, Qld)
Supplied by: Paradise Motor Homes, Arundel, Qld