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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
*Maxi chassis weights estimated

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

The prices quoted were from the price list dated 11/11/2003, and were 'on the road', including deliveries, PDI, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and new vehicle registration fee. Options prices are for factory fitted options specified at the time of ordering.

Our thanks go to Avondale Coachcraft Ltd for the loan of the test vehicle.

Avondale Coachcraft Ltd ceased trading in September 2008

 

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Avondale report words and photos © Andy Clarke 2004


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