We are Vanless !!!!

 

For the 1st time since 2005 we do not own a Caravan .. 

We have been very happy with our choices of Vans in the past but we decided to move our 2022 Masterpiece Optimum on so we can take delivery of a 2024 Masterpiece Optimum around the end of June. 

Why? You may ask .. Well .. 

After helping out MP at the latest Perth Caravan & Camping Show and seeing their latest model vans with the redesigned Victron Electronics and Lithium Batteries layout plus the new truss chassis and Terraglide airbag suspension it really got me thinking about changing up. Another of the selling points was the new model no longer had the Passive Dometic Dust Reduction system which we thought was ugly and caused water leaks initially. The new model has a 12v fan system, lower profile and you just know by looking and using it that it’s a 100% better. Plus we get to choose our colours and layout this time instead of buying a display van. 

Of course all this does cost more, and we know we won’t be living this lifestyle for ever so we intend to give it our best shot for a few more years before I physically can’t. 

Build information on our Optimum can be seen here 

Masterpiece Optimum Off Road

We added extra solar, 1000w in total and a few minor changes, opting for an Oven & Gas cook top and a conventional microwave instead of the convection microwave & cooktop in the specifications. We already use a portable induction cooktop and we wanted more bench space so also opted for a sink with no drain board.  No photos to share as our van has not been built yet, but when it is I will share some build pics here when I can. In the mean time here are some more links 

Terraglide Suspensions

Masterpiece Caravan

Roadking Chassis