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Tested by Peter Baber Price £19,395 Berths 2 MIRO 1256kg Payload 164kg MTPLM 1420kg

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Having to wait so long before we can take the Aire out on the road!

caravan, because the Aire’s lounge is both comfortabl­e and roomy, with a convenient pull-up shelf at the front which means that I might not need to bother with the fold-away table – unless I decide to invite some friends into my ‘bubble’.

In fact, the whole of this interior is styled in such a pared down, minimalist way, it is sometimes possible to forget you are even inside a caravan. It looks much more like a modern apartment – complete with not very helpful spotlights.

But where to go? That’s the question.

The Aire is quite light, with an MTPLM of 1420kg, and although as standard it doesn’t come with either shock absorbers or ATC, I remember that I still found it an easy tow, even down rather winding Suffolk country lanes. So there must be somewhere that I can take it, and soon? Here’s hoping.

C‘This is one of those generously sized two-berths with a large sideboard, providing plenty of extra kitchen storage if needed’

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Shower cubicle is larger than many you’ll find in campsite facilities
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A The Aire’s spacious washroom and kitchen mean you don’t have to rely on site facilities B Lightweigh­t and compact, it should also be easy to tow and to manoeuvre
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