MAJESTIC TIARA
The Majestic brand has grown since its beginnings in 2002, with a number of models now available, including the top of the range Sheffield, the Tiara, the Knight and the Tourer. The best seller is the Majestic Tiara, so a 20ft 6in (6.25m) Special Edition of that was what we went to see.
Priced at $69,990, it's a classy, albeit traditionally built, caravan, its bright white sides enhanced by a stylish decal or two.
A sturdy G&S chassis with 2in riser forms the base component, with tandem 15in wheels fitted with all terrain tyres.
A peer underneath reveals seven-leaf spring suspension with a welcome set of Monroe GT GRS shock absorbers, which will improve the caravan's ride on the highway.
Other important features include a Dometic A&E roll-out awning, large tinted Camec windows and screens, and two 9kg gas bottles and full insulation.
A reversing camera is also fitted as standard. Less familiar is the modern door, with an opening screened section at the top.
The Tiara Special Edition features the popular rear full bathroom, central living and front bedroom layout, with differences being that the entry is forward and the kitchen is ranged along the nearside, with the dinette opposite. It's a very pleasant interior, with shapely Euro-style furniture and cabinetry, and a contemporary colour scheme.
Soft dark blue leather (an option) adorns the two seater dinette.
There's blue granite-look laminate on all the benches in the kitchen and bathroom, with faux parquet floor coverings. The raised 184L RM4605 fridge is next along the offside, with a shelf and spice rack built in above it.
The roomy bathroom has a Thetford swivel cassette toilet, ceramic basin fitted into a shelved vanity, moulded fibreglass shower cubicle and a Lemair washing machine. There are plenty of shelves and cupboards, some with useful partitions.
The nearside kitchen bench is eminently usable, with pullout pantry, Tiffany head-height microwave, Swift 500 Series three gas/one electric cooktop, grill and rangehood, large sink with drainer and cover and an assortment of cupboards and drawers.
At the end of the bench in the overhead cabinetry next to the door is the CD/MP3/DVD player, with roof mounted speakers. On the other side of the door, the triangular dressing table suits a TV; indeed the antenna point and a powerpoint are installed there.
The bed - queen-size, innerspring mattress - has mirrored robes and a drawer.
There are two Heki roof hatches - one above the bed and one at the rear, with a remote controlled Aircommand air-conditioner mounted centrally.
The curtains, with gold fabric fringed tiebacks express the Tiara's appealing design.
Lighting is 12V and there are plenty of powerpoints - a tick for that.
Majestic caravans are built with a meranti frame and aluminium sides. The 20ft 6in Tiara Special Edition is a solid caravan, and with its stated ATM of 2600kg, it will need a tow vehicle that can handle three tonnes.
It's well fitted for touring and additions such as the shock absorbers, reversing camera and washing machine provides travellers with a high level of convenience and functionality.
Majestic Caravans Melbourne
68 Lara Way
Campbellfield, Vic 3061
(03) 9357 7276
www.majesticcaravans.com.au