Caravan Review: Australis Coastline 2210

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I first worked with Australis Caravans back in 2021 when it launched the Coastline range of family vans. Australis was a new player on the market then, and its range of vans has come a long way since. This new dual-entry, three-zoned Coastline is very different.

It’s not often you see a caravan with two entry doors, one towards the back and one towards the front. This isn’t typical because it requires a larger van. Australis Caravans, under the Coastline Family Van range, has managed it, and the concept is interesting.

As seen in our review van, the Coastline 2210, one door opens into the main bedroom at the front of the van, while the second door opens into the kitchen/dining area, which also includes the twin bunks. This van is definitely designed for family touring.

THREE LIVING ZONES

This van contains three distinct living zones. Zone one is the master bedroom at the front. The external door in this room provides access through to the shower and toilet without disturbing the kids, who could be in bed in the bedroom/kitchen/dining room at the back of the van. It also means that doors to that area can be locked.

A queen-size bed dominates the space coming off the front wall, complete with a Matador Steel padded leather bedhead. The room is well-lit by Ranger EV2 windows and a Midi roof hatch with lighting. There’s also LED lighting throughout.

Storage is ample, with overhead compartments above the bed, more storage under the bed, and hanging space on either side with cupboards that include nooks for books and charging ports. A full-height wardrobe is located in the corner of the room, opposite the door, and optional Sirocco fans are mounted on each wall facing the bed.

With Graphite TruMatt cabinetry, hidden catches on the overhead cupboards and black handles everywhere else, the look is very smooth. The white walls add to the classy, neat, and possibly even sexy aesthetic of this master bedroom.

Zone two is the ensuite. Looking from the main bedroom towards the back of the van, the one-piece moulded shower is on the right and the toilet/laundry space on the left. This section of the van features sliding doors on either side to close it off completely.

The separate spaces are clever, as a toilet might be needed while someone is in the shower, especially with kids. The shower is a good size, with a roof hatch and light, and black fittings making it neat and functional.

The toilet space features a Thetford toilet, four towel rails, and a practical Halifax Oak timber-look bench with black tapware and washbasin. The washing machine is a new-to-the-market 12V 3.3kg top-loader, which is fitted under the bench.

A full-width mirror extends onto the exterior wall, aiding the sense of space. Other features include a power hatch, window, reasonable overhead locker storage, and flashy LED lighting.

Zone three is the largest space in the van, encompassing the kitchen, L-shaped dinette for four, and twin bunks. The classy cool look continues throughout this area. From leather dining seats to a graphite cupboard trim, white walls and roof and Halifax Oak benchtops, it’s pretty swish! A Nova Mapa dinette table with telescoping leg adds to the stylish feel. Plenty of windows and a hatch provide light and air, and of course the second entrance adds convenience.

The kitchen is on the nearside, running from the doorway to the ensuite wall, and contains the latest Dometic fan-forced oven with three gas burners and one electric burner recessed under the bench. A Finch recessed rangehood sits neatly above this in an overhead cupboard. Next is a black, deep sink with draining board, black tapware and water filter, then a small amount of bench top space for prep work.

Slide-out, soft-close drawers and cupboards sit under the bench with plenty of overhead storage above. An NCE microwave is located above the bench, easy to access.

Between the ensuite wall and the bunks on the offside wall are the fridge and main storage spaces. These start with a raised Dometic 188L three-way fridge-freezer. Next is a floor-to-ceiling pantry system with two slide-out pantry units and storage lockers. Last, a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and storage space for the kids ensures no shortage of space for clothing.

The bunks, which are quite large at 1880x660mm, take up the rest of the space from the wardrobe to the back wall. Each bunk has its own optional Sirocco II fan, a large window, reading light, padded leather headboard and leather storage pocket at the foot end.

Other interior features include a Furrion entertainment unit, Fresh Jet reverse-cycle unit, diesel heating system, full LED lighting and plenty of power points with USB/USBC charging plugs. A BMPRO control system with Trek and SmartConnect Odyssey Link 300 advises available power and water. This is all linked to an Enerdrive 2600W inverter system, solar panels, and everything electrical.

OUTSIDE THE AUSTRALIS

This Coastline is designed for family touring fun. On the outside are three drop-down tables, one with TV and entertainment connectors and external speakers. There’s a Swift slide-out kitchen, while a 20ft Aussie Traveller awning covers both main doors into the van.

On the back wall is a Fiamma four-bike rack, while the offside wall hosts an external shower, handy for kids and adults alike. There are also great storage lockers for extra gear such as fishing rods.

This Australis was framed in meranti timber and clad with silver and black aluminium with styrene foam insulation. The roof is a one-piece fibreglass sandwich panel. The van is built upon a Proline extended chassis with Tuffride 3.5-tonne suspension with twin shockers.

Underneath are the usual accompaniments, from drop-down legs to neatly presented plumbing. The main components are three 95L water tanks and a 95L grey water tank. There are twin 225Ah lithium batteries to power the van while on the roof are three 200W panels.

GORV’S VERDICT

There’s a lot to like about this Australis Coastline. It’s very well-appointed with a huge range of options and plenty of room for a family to travel in comfort. That said, it’s a big van that weighs in with a Tare of 2998kg and an ATM of 3500kg, so it will require a larger, suitably-rated 4WD for towing duties.

Towing it up the Hume, I have to say the Australis sat well on the back of the Cruiser. It behaved well on some rough surfaces, which are prevalent on many main roads in Victoria at the moment, and just sat and reacted nicely!