Goldstream RV Thunder: Review

By: Camper Trailer Australia

Date: 18.02.2015

If you believe your holidays are best spent on the road with the family, then the spacious Goldstream RV Thunder is your perfect match.

At $47,000, the Goldstream Thunder is at the top end of this category of campers, but occupies the position with distinction. It’s a camper aimed at families who want caravan comforts in a package that will handle offroad conditions

EXTERIOR

The Thunder features striking black alloys, which give the camper a standout appearance. The strong DuraGal chassis are also a plus, as it offers quality Vehicle Components independent suspension.

INTERIOR

Bench space is provided by a fold-down side shelf with storage space behind that. Alternatively, Goldstream offer an option of a 30L Waeco drawer fridge instead of the barbecue.

Electrically, the Thunder is equipped with a single 105Ah AGM battery and Ctek 7A charger (both marginal for the demands placed on them), two 12V outlets and a 130W solar panel on the roof. The system is wired to the alternator through a 12-pin plug and 8B&S cable. There is a 240V system with six outlets.

For a camper with lots of window space there is, thankfully, total blackout curtains and midgy screens, as well as a system for hanging shelves around the perimeter of the internal roof.

GOLDSTREAM THUNDER SPECS

Trailer

• Tare: 1512kg
• ATM: 2000kg
• Suspension: Cruisemaster independent trailing arm
• Brakes: 12in
• Coupling: Hyland
• Chassis: 150x50mm
• Drawbar: 100x50mm
• Body: 42x19mm framed 3mm aluminium composite
• Wheel/tyre: 16in alloy wheels, AT tyres
• Style: Pop-top

Dimensions

• Box size: 4600x2130mm
• Length: 6100mm
• Tent size: N/A

Accessories

• Gas cylinders: 2 x 9kg
• Water: 2 x 60L
• Cooktop: Two-burner Smev plus barbecue
• Kitchen: Slide-out stainless-steel external
• Battery: 105Ah Fullriver AGM

Price as Shown

• $47,000

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