Tow Vehicle

Kean Walker, MD at Caravans 'R' Us, recommended a mid- to large-size vehicle to tow this van. Any vehicle with a tow rating up around 3000kg, with an appropriate towball download limit, would do nicely.

On The Outside

This Linwood Airliner features a fibreglass body on a tough chassis with a tandem-axle fully adjustable independent air suspension system which is pretty flash even for today's standards. Underneath there are three 80L water tanks, stabilising legs, alloy rims, wheel spats and a spare tyre which might prevent anyone who has mobility issues from getting to the tyre easily.

European slimline windows are used throughout the body while the front boot houses the gas bottles and battery charging units. At the back is a rear bumper for protection. Overall, this body has stood up well to the travel it's been exposed to as the underneath shows signs of adventuring where other caravans have possibly not dared to go.

Day Into Night

The van shows signs of use on the inside as well. The colour scheme reminds me of a Persian palace but with a closer inspection, this van has a lot to offer.

The entranceway is near the back and stepping into the van, an L-shaped dining area is on the left with a two-seater couch opposite and on the right running along the back wall is the kitchen area which is also L-shaped. A Smev 3-burner cook top with oven, deep sink and water filtration system and a huge range of cupboards for storage make up the kitchen. On the driver's side is a Samsung convection microwave oven, a 150L 3-way fridge and yet more storage.

In the middle of the caravan is an island-style bed off the passenger side wall and again, where possible, storage space is utilised. Across the front wall is an unusual layout with the toilet on the left, a wardrobe in the middle and a shower on the right. It's an older-style layout as far as vans go, yet it's practical and user friendly.

Features include A/C, full battery system, Flojet water pump, slide-out baskets, solar system including a roof-mounted panel, TV, CD and DVD unit plus curtains and blinds for privacy.

The interior is interesting and it wouldn't take much to get used to the closed-in feeling it generates relative to many open plan designs. One thing can be said and that's the interior is practical enough to suit many tourers looking to get away with a high level of comfort.

Caravan+RV magazine, issue 12, August 2009.