MEASURING UP
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PROS
→ A small van with a well-executed, liveable layout
→ CNC cut internal ply frame allows highly consistent manufacturing
→ Panoramic windows
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CONS
→ A little heavy for its size
I must confess I have a soft spot for smaller vans as they offer greater versatility in many ways. A shorter van will swing through smaller spaces. A lighter van is easier to tow through more rugged conditions and can be matched up with a wider choice of tow vehicles. The challenge for a caravan manufacturer in designing a smaller van is what they leave out compared to larger models. Customers then need to decide if the set-up suits their needs. With all this in mind, I had a day to run through the Highline Prospector and see how it measured up.
A LITTLE NUGGET
The Prospector may be small, but it won’t go unnoticed. Our van for the day was a headturning bright orange with bold graphic decals. The Prospector is a 16-footer couples van with a high-end interior spec with just
