DESIGN RV CRX V8 REVIEW
There's a trendy caravan layout around these days, known by me as FBRB. That is a Front Bed, Rear Bathroom with the kitchen and dinette in between. There are variations, of course, mainly in van length but also which sides the kitchen and dinette are on and where the habitation door is located – mid door or rear door.
I understand the popularity, but it makes writing about the van challenging to come up with something different when considering various manufacturers. Consequently, I get very interested when a van like Design RV's CRX V8 appears on my radar. Sydney RV's Norman Roe was kind enough to point me in the right direction in his sales yard and not long after, the van was hitched up and ready to roll.
Also known as the 2110-F, the V8 (nothing to do with engine capacity) has an external length of 6.65m (21ft 10in) and a mid-door entry – something a little unusual in a van this length.
Inside there's a front clubbase of the bed, that's not necessary in the CRX V8. It saves weight, money and something that requires maintenance. Design RV has quite a few different layouts on its books and there's an interesting variation to this particular layout. Instead of a club lounge up front, there's the alternative of two recliner chairs with a table in between.
