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JOHN FORD
CARAVAN WORLD EDITOR-AT-LARGE
BUILD QUALITY
One of the owners of Complete Campsite runs his own boat-building company, and much of the build process of the Exodus 18 has roots in composite yacht hull construction. Like a yacht hull, the innovative hybrid is a single-piece, hand-laid moulded body, an upside-down boat if you like, to which a single-piece roof is attached. All the mouldings are layers of glass mat and resin around a foam core for strength and efficient insulation. The roof hinges from the forward edge of the body and locks to the top of the frame so securely that it makes what is a virtual monocoque structure of immense strength. Around the front of the van are complicated shapes that add to the beautifully unique style while bringing more strength with their curves and angles. By using fibreglass in such an innovative way, the Exodus wins the triple crown of strength, weight saving and stunningly good looks.
The stainless-steel work in the kitchen is beautifully completed, and the setup is effortless. Elsewhere, the attention to detail shows with an electric step, electric roof actuator and Seitz windows.
Internal cabinetry is also composite, and the quality of all the mouldings is superb. As this is the first model built of the Exodus 18, you can forgive minor blemishes in the frontrunner lining inside, and if anything, they highlight the high quality of everything else in the build.
All electronic components are top quality, and the installation is neat and professional. The suspension is Cruisemaster's top-of-the-line airbag setup with disc brakes, and it
