IN BRIEF
14ft black top tourer
Couples van with corner bed and combo shower toilet
ATM 1560kg
“Small vans, such as the Miniline, priced at under $60k, keep the door open for many”
Roma has quite a backstory - it has been manufacturing in Australia for over 90 years with a strong family tradition. On hand to tell the story was third-generation family member Mark Palmarini and colleague Olivia Asprea.
Roma covers a lot of bases in its RV range, manufacturing classic Australian-style caravans geared for long-range touring complete with a heavy-duty chassis and checkerplate as well as offroad specs. Roma has also recently entered the motorhome category, with a smart little unit built on a Fiat Ducato platform. Roma is also the Australian importer of Alto caravans, a highly innovative compact teardrop-shaped van with a lifting roof that reveals expansive windows. In this review, we look at another unique product, the Roma Miniline - it's a special little van with a very European flavour that takes a completely different approach to the typical Australian offer.
SMALL VANS, BIG FUTURE
I have spent a fair bit of time in European caravan parks, and there are a couple of standout differences
