Caravan Review: On the Move Infinity 7.2

A couple months ago, On the Move Caravans launched a range of blacktop touring caravans, one of which was the Galaxy. However, the Galaxy was a little rig that wouldn’t suit everyone. That’s why On the Move also built the Infinity range, available in single-axle and tandem-axle configurations ranging from 5.5m to 7.2m in length.

Why is this notable? You see, On the Move has, until now, been exclusively an offroad caravan builder. But as CEO Robin Harris said during the launch of this van on the Gold Coast, there’s a big market of vanners who have neither the need nor the budget for all of that offroad equipment. Some customers just want a comfortable, nicely finished van, staying in holiday parks and the occasional free camp for a night or two. Nothing wrong with that.

Thus, the Infinity range was born. Like all On the Move vans, it’s built in China to our ADRs, with some components finished in Australia. And frankly, I wouldn’t be the first to point out that many of the vans imported from China these days are of very good quality – and I count On the Move among them.

EXTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS

The Infinity 7.2 employees a ‘honeycomb’ flooring system, with a one-piece fibreglass sandwich panel for the front, roof and rear sections. This panel contains hidden aluminium inserts to provide solid dovetail anchor points for the separate one-piece sandwich panel walls. I couldn’t fault the finish. On some comparable vans, there may be a slight ripple here and there, but not so with this Infinity.

The body of the van sits atop a 6in galvanised RHS chassis attached to On the Move’s own ‘Desert Master’ A-frame, a steel C channel construction complete with lightening holes. A reasonably slimline storage box, with a slide-out tray either side, sits on the A-frame. Two 4.5kg gas cylinders are stored in the nearside compartment.

The ‘holiday park’ nature of this caravan is revealed by its 12V system. In an age when every new van seems to have a minimum of 400Ah worth of lithium batteries, the Infinity offers a 120Ah AGM deep-cycle battery as standard, with two roof-mounted 100W solar panels. Is this a negative? Not by any means. Again, the van is intended to be plugged in most nights, and the less ‘muscular’ 12V system is reflected in the van’s price.

The suspension is an independent torsion bar system with shock absorbers, with a single 95L water tank mounted near the axle set. A grey water tank isn’t included in the price. As expected, the van comes with highway terrain tyres (16in) and 10in electric brakes (or 12in brakes on single axle versions of the van).

This sleek, modern-looking van is equipped with a nearside awning, anti-insect lights, a tunnel storage system, a rear hatch for access to the under-dinette storage space, speakers, and a fold-down picnic table. There aren’t any external 12V points, however.

At the rear, you’ll find a discreet reversing camera almost hidden within the black plastic moulding to which it’s mounted. Matching mouldings are used for the tail-lights, while a spare wheel is mounted to the bumper.

With clean lines and a smooth finish, the Infinity 7.2 is undoubtedly a good-looking unit. Robust, too. It isn’t overflowing with external features and equipment but the bases are covered in the price. In the ‘fit for purpose’ stakes, I’d say this van scores high marks.

ON THE MOVE INFINITY LIVING

For as attractive as the exterior is, the interior is where this van particularly shines. Fancy a rear club lounge that can double as a bed, thanks to an infill cushion? How about a split bathroom?

The club lounge is upholstered in leatherette, surrounded by overhead lockers. The fact that On the Move has included both a 240V and USB charging point in the leg area is a winner too – it’ll help to keep your cable organised as you work away on your devices.

On the offside, between the dinette and the bathroom, is the kitchen. It’s comprised of a cooktop and griller, a black sink with matching tapware, and a small amount of bench space. Top marks for positioning the microwave below the griller rather than in the overhead storage space – I’ve always thought that placing microwaves up high poses a potential safety issue.

You might notice that the van’s front-loader washing machine is placed inside a cabinet within the entryway (with a TV mounting point above, though our review van hadn’t yet been fitted with a 12V TV point). Often in split-bathroom layouts, the washing machine is placed roughly amidships, under the bench. However, by placing the washer near the entrance, On the Move has been able to include a very large wardrobe/pantry beside the 185L compressor fridge.

I wondered if a three-way fridge might provide a bit more flexibility to camp longer away from mains power, especially since there’s two 9kg gas cylinder on board, but this could be a ‘horses for courses’ situation.

As mentioned, the bathroom is split across both sides of the van, with the fibreglass shower cubicle on the nearside. I liked the provided shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispensers! Across the way is the cubicle containing the cassette toilet and wash basin. Not a huge area, but nor does it need to be. Further, with the bathroom arranged as it is, there’s a distinct sense of separation and privacy between the main living quarters and the bedroom, meaning you could toddle off to bed while your partner stays up to watch TV in the club lounge.

The bedroom, meanwhile, comes with a wardrobes, overhead lockers, bedside tables with 240V powerpoint either side, and reading lights. However, no TV point is provided int the bedroom.

At first I wondered if space at the foot of the bed was a little tight; however, I soon realised that by leaving the rear bathroom door closed and the forward bathroom door open, you’ll have all the space you need while retaining your privacy.

If I was to find fault with an otherwise lovely finish throughout the van, it would be that the silicone around the wheel arch (hidden behind a lower kitchen cabinet) was untidy. That said, the On the Move Infinity 7.2 is an attractive, homey unit.

GORV’S VERDICT

Though there are some limitations around its 12V capabilities, it’s important to remember both the purpose of the van and its price point. If your adventures are all to be mostly blacktop-bound, staying in holiday parks, the Infinity 7.2 is a winner. 

I can’t fault the construction – it looks rigid and tight, while the fitout includes all the gear you’ll need. Oh, and the weight. At 2456kg Tare, it seems about right. It’s ATM of 3500kg allows for a massive payload capacity – just be sure you have the tow vehicle to suit!

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