Classique Magnifique

The new range of caravans from Jurgens Ci has everybody talking, and really turned heads at the Beeld Holiday Show earlier this year.

- Celeste Hewett and Nicky Jones

So, it will come as no surprise that we were the “talk of the resort” when we took the Classique away to the Dube Private Game Reserve in Brits for a long weekend. Fellow campers and caravanners were intrigued, and popped in to chat about the Classique, and several wanted a guided tour of the caravan. A few even contacted their local Camp world dealerships the very next day to enquire about availability!

JURGENS CLASSIQUE

Hitching up and towing was a breeze. You would expect a caravan of this size to feel heavy when towing, but our Nissan Navara 4x4 bakkie (you need a towing vehicle with a tare greater than, or equal to, 1 800kg to tow the Classique) had no problems on the open road, as we headed from the city to the Dube Private Game Reserve.

If you want to benefit fully from all that Dube has to offer, then the longer you stay, the better! From the fun of the days, to the calm evenings of campfires and stars, the city feels a million miles away.

Setting up the Classique is simple, and the four corner-steadies stabilised and levelled the caravan perfectly.

The caravan comfortably sleeps two adults, and the mattress is an absolute win! We love a firm, comfortable mattress, and this one delivered the goods. Although the interior is pretty compact, it did not leave us feeling cramped, thanks to the layout.

We loved the choice of fabrics used throughout, and agreed that the finishes and furniture were definitely in line with modern interior-décor trends. The new ‘square design’ also has a current feel to it, and offers significantly more head room.