Avida Topaz Multi Terrain: 2015 Review

Avida is one of the newest names in the caravan industry yet, ironically, it is also one of the biggest and longest-serving RV manufacturers. With almost 40 years’ experience building motorhomes in its sprawling western Sydney factory, Avida added caravans to its manufacturing base just 18 months ago.

Since then, the initial range of Avida Sapphire caravans has been augmented by the Topaz. The Topaz, introduced in July 2014, is the result of customer demand – buyers wanted a wider choice of colours and trim than Avida could deliver with the Sapphire. The Topaz offers 13 different fabrics (three are what the company calls ‘Ultraleather’), 13 different exterior decal colours, three cabinet colour options, and three choices of splashbacks.

THE BOTTOM LINE

This van is built with extreme attention to detail with an eye to long-term durability. While this particular layout may not be perfect, there is not much to criticise in this extremely well-provisioned and beautifully-built caravan.

Measuring up

I liked...

High level of quality
Detailed finish
Storage options
Plumbing/electrics design

I would have liked...

More kitchen bench space
Better splashback design

Avida Topaz Multi Terrain CV6634D Specs

Weight and measures

Overall length 6.84m (22ft 5in)
External length 6.54m (21ft 5in)
External width 2.44m (8ft)
Internal height 2.02m (6ft 7in)
Travel height 2.83m (9ft 3in)
Tare 2228kg
ATM 2900kg
Ball weight 126kg

External

Cladding Comoposite sandwich panel
Chassis DuraGal 150x50mm
Suspension Roller-Rocker leaf spring
Brakes 12in electric
Wheels 165in alloys and
245/75R16 tyres
Water 2x80L
Battery 1x100Ah AGM
Solar 2x80W
Air-conditioner Truma roof-mounted
Gas 2x9kg
ESC No

Internal

Cooktop Dometic combo
four-burner plus grill
Fridge Dometic 190L three-way
Microwave LG
Shower Separate fibreglass
Lighting LED
Hot water Truma 14L gas/electric

Options fitted

None

Read the full review on Caravan World or check out the full feature in issue #534 February 2015 of Caravan World magazine. Subscribe today for all the latest caravan news, reviews and travel inspiration.