WINDSOR WILD 196RD and 220MD REVIEWS
IN BRIEF
Couples and family versions
Upgraded chassis and suspension
Composite insulatedbody
Since its introduction five years ago, the Windsor Genesis has proven itself a reliable blacktop cruiser. The modest range offers two couples and two family vans appealing to buyers wanting a lightweight van with a workable layout and a sensible payload of features. The vans come standard with all the essential appliances, and this combines with a marketleading construction method to ensure an easy-to-tow and value proposition.
THE COMPANY
As one of our heritage brands, Windsor retains a strong brand recognition and has a modern take on practical usability. Apollo took over ownership of the Windsor brand from the WA builder Fleetwood in 2018 and moved production to Northgate, a northern suburb of Brisbane. The vans accompany motorhomes, a well-oiled production line honed by years of experience building motorhomes and caravans, including for the Apollo hire fleet. Making vans that cope with the rough and tumble of the hire fleet showed where vans need strength and durability and gave valuable insights on usable layouts.
Our reviews of the new Wild models saw us travelling with a couple in the 196RD and a family in the 220MD into the hills and countryside of the Scenic Rim south of Brisbane.
