Verdict
The new Olympus is an attractive and practical van. The narrower body shell makes it lighter and easier to store – 8/10
Pros
Alu-Tech construction method comes with 10-year warranty and Grade III insulation makes this a van suitable for all-year round touring
Styling is attractive and makes van feel bright
Cons
Storage space in the kitchen is limited to an overhead kitchen locker, and the location of the plate and cup racks makes it difficult to use all the space
Lounge lacks some of the refinement found in the Pegasus range
Living
The lounge is very comfortable, with firm cushions. The furniture construction is traditional; the seats do not pull forward to make day beds, the bed is made up using slats and the seat lids lift to access under-seat storage.
Lighting in the lounge caused a stir with the Pegasus range, but the problems have been resolved in the Olympus. LED strip lights provide pleasant, gentle light and two spotlights make reading in the evening possible.
Kitchen
The 534’s kitchen is well-equipped and when the drainer is stowed there is plenty of work surface. Even when the drainer is in place there is a convenient strip by the power point for a kettle.
There is just one overhead locker, and the location of the plate and cup racks makes it awkward to use all the space. However, the cupboard is very practical – it has a cutlery drawer and two wire racks, but still enough space for larger items.
Washroom
The washroom has been improved on that in the Pageant Sancerre. It is longer and the extra space is instantly noticeable. The shower is large and there is good storage. The one niggle is that the toilet is tight with the basin – the only hint that the layout has been squeezed to fit into a narrower body shell.
Beds
This van has the season’s most popular layout – an end washroom behind a fixed bed, all on a single axle and very like the Pageant Sancerre. The fixed bed is as long and wide as those in wider caravans.
Storage
Storage throughout is good. The space under the fixed bed is large and there is more space under the lounge seats, though this would be improved by front access. Many of the lockers have shelves so the space can be used effectively. The wardrobe is what really stands out. It is split in two and provides good hanging space along with lots of shelves.
Technical Specifications
| Berth | 4 |
| MiRO | 1242 kg |
| Payload | 216 kg |
| MTPLM | 1458 kg |
| Shipping Length | 7.25 m |
| Width | 2.19 m |
