Avondale Seascape 5-ELX

And finally...
It's always difficult to ignore personal preference and try to be objective when carrying out a review like this, I have to say that on first viewing we thought that the layout of the 5-ELX wasn't particularly to our liking. However at the end of our few days away we had come to the view that, actually, this is a very comfortable and practical layout for a couple. Apart from the minor niggles mentioned earlier, which will be quite easily sorted, the van is very well put together, a pleasure to drive and cosy and comfortable to live in.

The technical stuff
The following information is as provided by the manufacturer

Avondale Seascape 5-ELX, base vehicle: Fiat Ducato MWB 2.8JTD Maxi
Price as tested: £35,995

Other engine/chassis options:
2.3JTD: £32,995
2.8JTD: £33,995
2.3JTD Maxi: £34,995

Dimensions:
Overall length: 5.855m (19ft 2.5in)
Overall width (mirrors folded): 2.245m (7ft 4in)
Overall width (mirrors extended): 2.49m (8ft 2in)

Weights:

	2.3JTD	2.8JTD
Standard chassis
MTPLM	3400kg	3400kg
MIRO	2868kg	2898kg
User payload	532kg	502kg
Maxi Chassis*
MTPLM	3600kg	3600kg
MIRO	2928kg	2948kg
User Payload	672kg	652kg

Extras:

ABS: £1044 ASR (2.8 models only) £120 Cab air con: £1560 Alarm: £396 Cruise control: £238 Passenger airbag: £262

Air con (Blizzard 230v: £1150 Bike rack: £195 Omnivent: £275 Omnistor awning: £560 Status aerial: £175 Water tank winterisation kit: £195

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