FILLING THE GAP

Times change, and sometimes so do the directions and approaches of a company. Take Queensland caravan manufacturer, Spinifex Caravans, as an example. Back in early 2019 when I visited and reviewed the EpiX Premier, Spinifex were building big, heavy, fully customised offroad vans that needed a big, heavy 4WD to tow them. Fast forward to late 2020, and while Spinifex still pump out the big, full-custom vans, they have added another string to their bow.

Enter stage left, the all-new Spinifex Xscape. Born from a need for a full-sized van light enough to be safely towed behind the ever-popular dual cab ute without sacrificing strength and reliability, the Xscape creates its own place within the Spinifex family.

“Born from a need for a full-sized van light enough to be safely towed behind the ever-popular dual cab ute without sacrificing strength and reliability, the Xscape creates its own space”

WEIGHT WATCHERS, HERE I COME

When it came to designing the new Xscape model, one thought was front and centre in everyone's mind — save weight wherever possible, but not to the detriment to the overall