Roadstar Retreat
Roadstar’s Retreat is a innovative pop top that
expands to offer all the space and security of a
much larger caravan. It is available in three
layouts starting with the RP 12’0 x 7’ 6” -1, RP
12’0 x 7’ 6” -2 (Bunk) and RP 14’6” x 7’6” -1 SH
Ensuite version. This is a truly practical two
person van with or without the Ensuite layout or for
the young family with children a bunk combination
layout is available.
At first glance the Retreat comes with a basic small
single-axle, flat backed pop tops that have been
around for years. These are liked by couples that’s
easy to tow and doesn’t take up much room, and who
don’t mind having the minimum of living kitchen and
storage.
With the Retreat you’ll notice that instead of
having a door at the back, its entrance is at the
side. You might wonder how a kitchen, dinette and
sleeping accommodation for two could possibly fit
into such a floorplan. The answer of course is the
bed end design – the caravan’s flat back is hinged,
and it lifts up to allow a comfy double bed to pop
out of the rear end. The Retreat’s bed end has solid
walls and ceiling, with a conventional openable
window in the rear wall, and the way it works is
really clever.
Once the rear wall has been raised horizontally, the
slatted base of the bed end can be seen in a
vertical position behind it. When this is dropped
down it appears, as a neatly packed tray, containing
two sides and a rear wall all folded over on the top
of the made up bed. The side walls are hinged – they
lift up and outward to be attracted to the roof at
the top, then the rear wall follows to complete the
neat, safe and watertight bedroom extension.
The Roadstar Retreat RP 12’0 x 7’ 6” -1 and RP 12’0
x 7’ 6” -2 (Bunk) layouts have an external towing
measurement of 14’ x 7’ 6” on the road, and is
capable of expanding to the full 22’ 6”including the
A Frame when on site. The Roadstar Retreat RP 14’6”
x 7’6” -1 SH is a manoeuvrable single axle pop top,
but on site it is capable of expanding to a full 25'
including the A Frame.
In towing mode it contains a roomy seating and
dining area, ample storage and a well equipped
kitchen with plenty of bench space, all of which can
be used without the bed end extended. When
travelling you can stop for a coffee break without
needing to set up.
Roadstar’s Retreat bed end folding wall sections are
made from lightweight bonded sandwich layers of
aluminium polystyrene and plywood and raised and
held in place by gas struts. The drop down bed base
is supported by two strong cables. The whole thing
is quick and easy to erect and also to pack away.
The Roadstar Retreat is robust in its construction.
Its foundation is a heavy duty boxed steel Supergal
chassis on a single beam axle with leaf springs and
a pair of TX1 white polished alloy wheels fitted
with 14 inch light truck tyres.
The Roadstar Retreat body has a water resistance
12mm ply floor and a Meranti frame clad with white
aluminium. Inside it is lined with ply panelling,
and the wall and roof cavities are fully insulated.
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The Roadstar Retreat has a plain Supergal bumper
at the rear and the spare wheel is carried in the
400mm – deep front boot, which also contains a
single 9kg gas bottle. A 60 litre water tank with
galvanised guard is mounted under the floor.
The Roadstar Retreat’s standard fittings include
many items that are considered essential today but
would have been regarded as luxuries as little as 10
years ago. On the outside these include an A&E
rollout awning, quick release drop down corner
stabilisers, main pressure connection and plumbing
with a built –in water filter and a tap on the A
Frame.
There’s a jacking point on either side, and Roadstar
supplies a Trail – a –Mate jack and a four way wheel
brace with every model.
Conveniences abound inside the Retreat, too. These
include a microwave and a four burner stove with
griller, a 90litre Dometic three – way RM 2350
fridge, two rollout pot drawers under the stove, an
innerspring mattress with luxurious bedspread and
pillowcases, matching curtains and Velcro – attached
pelmets, a mains pressure tap and a hand pump, post
formed roll – edged benchtops, a radio/CD player, a
dressing table mirror, a wall clock, easy lift
handles for the pop top roof, and many more – all of
them standard.
This floorplan is well thought out, and the storage
space it provides is very generous. In addition to
the impressive array of kitchen cupboards, one half
of what appears to be the double wardrobe is fitted
either as a pantry or a storage cupboard for linen
and clothing. There’s also dressing table with four
drawers, easily – accessed storage under the dinette
seats and a narrow but deep recess with a removable
top behind one of the seats.
Lighting throughout the van is 12V, including round
fluorescents in the ceiling, a fluorescent strip
above the sink and reading lights for both the
dinette and bed. Roadstar’s usual excellent standard
of finish can be found throughout the van. All the
cupboards are lined and have brass hinges and
attractive brass knobs with gripper catches, while
the overhead cupboards are supported by metal spring
struts.
Safari Retreat side view (compacted).
Safari Retreat Interior cafe dinette.
Safari Retreat rear view with rear bed
configuration.
The Safari Retreat comes standard with 15" off
road single beam axle or can be optioned with 16"
off road wheels. Alternatively the suspension can be
upgraded to the simplicity independent suspension.
The Roadstar Safari Retreat is robust in it's
construction, it's foundation is a heavy boxed steel
Supergal chassis with TX1 white polished alloy
wheels. The Roadstar Safari Retreat body has water
resistant 12mm ply floor and a Meranti frame clad
with white aluminium.
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Retreat Pop Top
Retreat Interior
Retreat Pop Top with extended awning
Retreat Interior double bunk
Retreat Interior double bunk secured for travel
Other Options:
- Power Supply Control Panel
- Extra Storage Compartment
- Chequered Plating - Side
- Roof Air Conditioner
- Pressure Hatch
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