SLIDE-OUT JEWEL

In the Australian RV industry, particularly the caravan sector, slide-outs are something of a dilemma. There’s no doubt that they add interior space to any layout, but they also add weight, extra electrics and moving parts — something of a consideration in contemporary vans.

It was with those dynamic thoughts in mind that I approached my review of Avida’s slide-out fitted Topaz C7652SL tandem axle caravan. This review has been some while in the making because of delay’s caused mostly by COVID-19 lockdowns.

Consequently, when the van, along with a brand new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Sahara tow vehicle, became available from Clintons RV, aka Avida Sydney, I made haste to get the tow vehicle keys in my hot little hand. Not only was I interested in the van, but I had yet to get a test drive of the new LandCruiser and I was curious to see