Tow Vehicle

Any mid- to large-size family wagon with the right towing gear will handle hauling this caravan around.

On The Outside

The Woodland's exterior has a basic look. Aluminium cladding combined with a chequer plate front, Camec tinted acrylic windows and some neat graphics creates a clean package. There is a full-width tunnel boot up front for long storage and an awning for weather protection.

In terms of chassis, a Supagal unit holds it all together. Up front on the chassis are twin 9kg gas bottles, tap, mesh a-frame (not shown on our review model) and at the back a rear bumper and spare. Mechanicals include a 2000kg rated axle with leaf-sprung suspension system, 10inch electrical brakes and a cable handbrake. Bolted to the chassis are twin 80-litre water tanks and some neat plumbing rounds out what is a simple and neat package underneath.

Day Into Night

The door on the Woodland is mounted toward the front. Stepping up into the caravan, an island-style queen-size bed dominates the front wall with wardrobes both sides and plenty of cupboards along the roof line and on the floor, including corner cupboards creating part of the divider into the centre of the caravan.

On the driver's side of the caravan is a full kitchen complete with 3-way fridge, deep sink, recessed Swift 3&1 stove and grill, Swift rangehood and a carbon filter water filtration system. There is a water gauge connected to the twin water tanks underneath and a good amount of storage space for food and eating gear.

Opposite the kitchen is a four-seater L-shaped couch and above that a row of overhead cupboards with lead light glass panels. It's a simple yet practical layout that works.

Across the back of the van is an ensuite with Thetford toilet, vanity unit and full fibreglass moulded shower. There is plenty of cupboard space for storage and again a simple approach works practically.

The interior of this Woodland is neat without being over complicated. There is more than enough space to manoeuvre and considering the overall interior length of 18ft, it's certainly well balanced.

Caravan+RV magazine, issue 12, August 2009.