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"The Gladiator" by Crusader Caravans

written by The Junior Nomads January 15, 2014
Gladiator Caravan, Crusader Caravans

If you want a van that not only has the name but the engineering to back it up as one of the toughest off-road caravans on the market, then you can’t look past The Gladiator by Crusader Caravans.

A new design that hit the market for the first time in November 2013, we were fortunate to be the recipients of the very first, custom-built model. So read on and discover just why we love our Crusader home-on-wheels so much.

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
http://thejuniornomads.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Junior-Nomads-revision-1-Crusader-Mel.pdf

IMG_6099WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
External body length: 20′
External body width: 7′ 9in”
Tare: 2670kg
ATM: 3070kg
Ball weight: 260kg

EXTERNAL
Frame: Timber
Cladding: Silver grey aluminium
Chassis: Hot-dipped 6″ galvanised
Suspension: Control rider 3.5 tonne tandem
Coupling: Hyland
Brakes: 12″ electric
Wheels: 16″ alloy
Tyres: 8 ply light truck
Fresh water: 2 x 95L mounted to rear of axles
Battery: 2 x 120Ah
Solar: 2 x 150W panels and Voltech Controller
Air-conditioner: Dometic roof-mounted (Further info)
Gas: 2 x 9kg
Antenna: Wineguard
Awning: Dometic A&E 8300 16′ in Granite (Further info)
Electrical: TV hutch with 12V, 240V, TV plug
ESC: No (optional extra)
BBQ: Dometic Bravo on portable stand (Further info)

IMG_3272INTERNAL
Roof Hatches: 1 x Dometic mini (Further info), 1 x Dometic midi (Further info), Dust pressure hatch
Cooking: Swift 500 series full oven (recessed), four-burner with grill
Fridge: Dometic RM4805 225L AES (Further info)
Microwave: Sharp R-231Z 800W Microwave Oven
Toilet: Dometic ceramic bowl (Further info)
Shower: Separate cubicle
Lighting: 12V LED
Hot water: Suburban
Water filter: Yes
Water level gauges: 2
TV: 21″
Speakers: 4 (2 x internal, 2 x external)

CUSTOM PLAN MODIFICATIONS

  • Control rider suspension in canary yellow
  • 6’5″ x 5′ bed
  • Ensuite 3-way light switch both sides of bed
  • 12v points both sides of bed
  • Gas bayonet near picnic table
  • Angle kitchen
  • 12v point under café dinette
  • New style robes with cubby hole underneath
  • Dividers to overhead cupboards above bed
  • Extra towel rail on ensuite door
  • Bumper bar – square 3 arm with bike rack bracket and additional number plate
  • Additional annex lights above front tunnel boot

IMG_3291OPTIONS FITTED

  • External shower
  • CAMEC 2.5kg top load washing machine
  • Drawbar tap
  • Dometic 15′ annex (Further info)
  • Fusion MS-AV700i sound system
  • Trailmate Jack
  • Dometic 7″ RVS750X reverse camera video system (Further info)
  • Truma gas heater under bed (Further info)

RATINGS
1. Value for money ★★★★☆
2. Towability ★★★★★
3. Setting up and hitching up ★★★★★
4. Suitability for intended travels ★★★★★
5. Layout ★★★★☆
6. Quality of finish ★★★★★
7. Build quality ★★★★★
8. Creature comforts ★★★★★
9. Innovation ★★★★☆
10. X-factor ★★★★★

FURTHER INFO
For further information contact Geoff Gauci, Crusader Caravans, on (03) 9359 2938 or email geoff@crusadercaravans.com.au.

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