IN BRIEF
Twin bunk, family van
3500kg ATM with 795kg payload
Functional layout for two adults and two kids
MEASURING UP
PROS
Solid construction with decent components and appliances
Good practical layout for two adults and two kids
Access to the slideout pantry without having to step into the van is a nice touch
CONS
You may wish to consider optioning in ESC as it is not standard
“Observing a number of partially built vans in the factory revealed neatly constructed meranti timber frames.“
When Aravinda Samarakoon and his partners at Highclere saw a gap in the market, they grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Highclere was formed in March 2021, a time when consumer demand substantially exceeded supply across the industry. Aravinda told me he saw it as a pretty easy decision to start up another brand when most caravan builders had lead times exceeding 12 months, and he and his partners could hit the ground running slashing customer wait times to two months. The obvious question is does this start-up know what it is doing? Aravinda told me the four partners have 35 years of collective experience in the caravan industry. I also had the
