IN BRIEF
Offroad engineered
Family layout
Welded aluminium frame
Our feature on Urban’s family van differs from most caravan reviews you see here or anywhere. For one thing, we are looking into three almost identical vans newlypurchased by three families. Then we get to see what it’s like as a travelling group as we cross most of the continent along the Southern Ocean.
We first experienced the Urban brand in a review through Hinterland Caravans in southern Queensland a year ago. I was impressed by the build quality and comprehensive offroad and off grid inclusions. When the story went to print, my nephew, Tom, called me and asked if the vans were as good as I had reported. He put me on the spot when he said he was looking for a full-size offroader to replace his camper. So, not to make it too easy for him, I suggested he go and have a look for himself, and within a week, he had booked in at the Newcastle dealer to go over the van. In the meantime, Tom told his sister and a mate about his plans, and the three families went along with
