Following recent major exterior improvements, designers have given the interior of each Abbey range a fresh new look for 2006 whilst prices for the GTS and Spectrum ranges are reduced by £250 and £400 respectively despite heightened specification to make them even better value.
All layouts in the Aventura, GTS Vogue and Spectrum ranges benefit from new soft furnishings and the latest in spaceframe technology which has made seats strong and precision-built and gives easy access to generous storage underneath. Lockers in the Aventura are also built with spaceframe technology, which allows reading lights and cable runs to be built-in.
The Spectrum and Aventura now have big 107-litre fridges with stylish curved doors and full-width freezer compartments and the Spectrum has a microwave oven as standard.
GTS Vogue and Spectrum models offer plenty of entertainment facilities including a radio/CD/MP3 player and a socket and wiring for an optional DVD player.
Other high specification features in the GTS Vogue and Spectrum ranges focus on security, including an alarm system and the new AL-KO Secure portable wheel lock while Aventura models benefit from new washroom designs for separate showering.
Fresh new look for Aventura interior
At the top of this nine layout range is the twin-axle 340 with family accommodation for up to six, with end washroom and fixed side bunks. The 330, a best selling single-axle 6-berth, has been improved with a new rear shelved corner wardrobe and window for each of the two rear bunks and table storage now next to the side dinette. The 317, new last year and already very popular, is a shorter fixed bed model, ideal for smaller cars.
Last year saw all models widened to 7’4” wide with a redesigned rear panel with light clusters and high-level brake light and re-styled front panel with new style windows. There is an AL-KO “Euro” hitch with two-way assisted handbrake and an AKS 3004 stabiliser to help prevent “snaking”. The jockey wheel stores away inside the ‘A’ frame moulding, giving more clearance for manoeuvring.
Individually designed alloy wheels display an attractive Abbey badge on the centre bosses while the spare steel wheel is mounted on an underslung AL-KO carrier near the axle for ideal weight distribution. A wet locker with external access is provided for wet or muddy items.
New soft furnishings in contemporary Dakar green, help to create a relaxing interior and are complemented by loose fit carpets, which are easily removed for cleaning. Lockers are precision-built thanks to spaceframe technology, which has transformed the touring caravan industry. It means reading lights and cable-runs can be built-in.
Seats, too, are made with spaceframe technology and materials to create more usable space underneath with easy access via the full-front access flaps.
Two bolster cushions and two scatter cushions are useful because they can be used as armrests or pillows. All models have a clear, opening, panoramic Heki rooflight with blind and flyscreen, mounted in the front lounge, and some models have a second one.
Kitchen space is generous and includes a 107-litre electronic ignition fridge with attractive curved door. There is plenty of space as well as a salad drawer, full-width freezer compartment and single energy selector which enables the selection of gas, electric or 12V mains by turning just one switch. The dual fuel hob has three gas rings and one electric ring, to save gas if needed, gas grill and full size oven.
Aluminium double bed frames are strong and lightweight and provide easy access to generous underbed storage space. For 2006 some models benefit from new washrooms featuring a washbasin and mirror on a wall, which pivots to create a dry area for the toilet and wash handbasin and a wet area for showering. All models now have separated showering areas in washrooms with modern equipment including a Thetford cassette toilet.
Aventura Key features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide body
- Unique one piece highly durable and impact resistant brilliant white GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) side walls which give:-
- Ultra smooth, easy clean, one piece construction
- Easy to retain 'new' appearance
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking' - integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
- Alloy wheels
- Spare (steel) wheel and carrier
Interior
- New soft furnishings
- Two bolster cushions and 2 scatter cushions - can be used as armrests or pillows
- Full-height door flyscreen
- Spaceframe locker construction - strength and accuracy of construction, reading lights and cable runs built-in
- Spaceframe seat construction with full-front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- Aluminium double bed frame - strong, lightweight, easy access and maximum usable space (317, 318)
- Heki rooflight - panoramic opening clear rooflight with blind and flyscreen, mounted in front lounge. Additional one in layouts with longitudinal fixed beds
- New washroom with separated shower area (model specific) - washbasin and mirror-wall pivot to create dry area for toilet, washbasin, mirror, towels, clothes etc and wet area for showering (316, 330)
- New - All washrooms have shower cubicles or separate shower areas
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
- Recessed stainless steel bowl with pillar tap incorporating removable food grade chopping board and drainer, providing increased worktop space
Equipment
- New 107 litre electronic ignition fridge with curved door - 107 litres of usable space, salad drawer, full-width freezer compartment, single energy selector
- Dual fuel hob (gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
Aventura 2006 Model Range
312, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 325, 330, 340
Prices for the 2006 Aventura start at £11,055 (ex works) for the 312 and go up to £14,195 (ex works) for the 340.
Increased specification and new luxury soft furnishings improve GTS Vogue
With a stunning smooth, modern and aerodynamic front, the GTS Vogue now enjoys an enhanced interior with new soft furnishings and revolutionary spaceframe seat construction providing added luxury and practicality at £250 less than ’05 prices.
The exterior enjoys a moulded front panel with high-level marker lights, an AKS 3004 stabiliser to help prevent “snaking” and individually designed alloy wheels. There are also heavy duty corner steadies and a wet locker with external access, which is ideal for wet or muddy items. A new alarm system is operated with a key fob and there is a new AL-KO Secure portable wheel lock to further enhance security.
A spare wheel and tyre are mounted on an AL-KO underslung carrier, which frees up space for storage in the front compartment. An AL-KO “Euro” overrun device with assisted handbrake helps with hitching and unhitching.
The interior is transformed with the rich, autumnal Johan Stanford soft furnishings, complemented by curved lockers in Pennsylvanian Cherry colour wood incorporating solid ash-framed doors and front corner light mouldings.
Spaceframe technology has made seats strong and precision-built with easy access to generous underseat storage via the full-front access flaps.
Kitchens are fitted with a 93-litre fridge with stylish curved door, full-width freezer compartment and single energy selector, which enables the selection of gas, electric or 12V mains by turning just one switch. The cooker has a dual fuel hob with three gas rings and one electric ring, to save gas if needed, gas grill and full size oven. A larger free-standing table has plenty of room for four place settings.
Framed windows have stylish, easy-to-operate blinds on the sides and rear and an Omnivent two-way, three-speed extractor fan and rooflight to extract kitchen fumes or pull-in fresh air. Entertainment is made easy with a new radio/CD/MP3 player and a socket and wiring for an optional DVD player.
Washrooms are spacious thanks to the 7’4” width and centre layouts offer a luxurious specification with an integral round shower cubicle and large window. All washrooms have shower cubicles or separated showering areas.
GTS Vogue Key Features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide body
- Unique one piece highly durable and impact resistant brilliant white GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) side walls which give:-
- Ultra smooth, easy clean, one piece construction
- Easy to retain 'new' appearance
- Heavy duty corner steadies - stronger and more stable than conventional corner steady
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking' - integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- New AL-KO Secure portable wheel lock - high security device locks between wheel spokes to prevent motion
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Hitch light - illuminates front storage compartment
- Alloy wheels
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
- External 230V mains socket - convenient for connection of outdoor electrical equipment
- BBQ point - convenient for connection of gas BBQ
- Framed windows with pleated blinds on sides and rear
Interior
- New soft furnishings
- New larger free-standing table - for four place settings
- New spaceframe seat construction with full-front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- All washrooms have shower cubicles or separate shower areas
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
- Recessed stainless steel bowl with pillar tap incorporating removable food grade chopping board and drainer, providing increased worktop space
Equipment
- New 93 litre fridge with curved door - 93 litres of usable space, full-width freezer compartment, single energy selector
- New radio/CD/MP3 player
- New DVD socket and wiring (for optional DVD player)
- New alarm system - passive infra-red and tilt sensors with key-fob operation
- Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight - two-way, three-speed fan to extract kitchen fumes or pull-in fresh air
- Dual fuel hob (Gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
GTS Vogue 2006 Model Range
215, 216, 415, 416, 417, 420, 516, 517
Ex works prices for the 2006 GTS Vogue start at £13,465 for the 215 and go up to £14,445 for the 517.
Layout and specification changes in twin-axle Spectrum
The stunning twin-axle Spectrum range offers the ultimate in space and specification and offers two revised layouts and more new features for 2006 despite a price reduction of £400 on all models. The 520 now offers front parallel seating whilst the 620 now offers permanent rear bunks.
This follows last year’s exterior restyle, which gave the Spectrum a smart new front panel with new windows, creating a smoother, rounder, more modern and aerodynamic look. There are also the new AL-KO Secure portable wheel locks and alarm system.
An AKS stabiliser helps prevent “snaking” and an AL-KO side-mountable jack is provided as standard.
Other exterior features include heavy duty corner steadies and lockable rear corner steadies and a wet locker with external access door, which is ideal for wet or muddy items. An internal fresh water tank holds 40 litres and has a filling pump and level gauge and there is a 22 litre wheeled waste water container.
For 2006, the interior has been tailored to suit modern tastes. This includes new soft furnishings in Karelia and spaceframe technology, which has made seats strong and precision-built and allows easy access to generous underseat storage via the full-front access flaps. A larger freestanding table is big enough for four place settings.
Flush-fitting exterior framed windows with have stylish, easy-to-operate pleated blinds on the sides and rear while loose-fit carpets are easily removed for cleaning.
The Spectrum’s entertainment facilities put it head and shoulders above its competitors and offer a range of viewing and listening options for all the family thanks to the standard radio/CD/MP3 player and a socket and wiring for an optional DVD player.
The high specification kitchen is spacious and well-equipped with a microwave oven, which is an asset in any kitchen. Another bonus is the big 107-litre fridge, which has a stylish curved door, salad drawer, full-width freezer compartment and digital display and controls for energy selection and temperature. The 540 layout offers a 147-litre fridge/freezer with curved door incorporating a 25-litre freezer compartment.
The dual fuel hob has three gas rings and one electric ring, to save gas if needed, gas grill and full size oven, while the Omnivent two-way, three-speed extractor fan and rooflight helps extract kitchen fumes and lets in fresh air.
All models have fully-fitted luxury washrooms with separate sealed shower cubicles with other quality equipment such as large vanity bowl and Thetford cassette electric flush toilet.
Spectrum Key Features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide body
- Unique one piece highly durable and impact resistant brilliant white GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) side walls which give:-
- Ultra smooth, easy clean, one piece construction
- Easy to retain 'new' appearance
- Heavy duty corner steadies - stronger and more stable than conventional corner steady
- Lockable rear corner steadies - provision to fit padlock which prevents access to winder mechanism
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking' - integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- New - Two AL-KO Secure portable wheel locks - high security device locks between wheel spokes to prevent motion
- AL-KO side-mounted jack
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch with two-way assisted handbrake - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Hitch light - illuminates front storage compartment
- Alloy wheels
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
- External 230V mains socket - convenient for connection of outdoor electrical equipment
- BBQ point - convenient for connection of gas BBQ
- Framed window with pleated blinds on sides and rear
Interior
- New soft furnishings
- New larger free-standing table - for four place settings
- New spaceframe seat construction with full-front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- All models have separate shower cubicles
- Internal fresh water tank (40 litre) - with filling pump and level gauge
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
Equipment
- Microwave oven - 700Watt output, digital display/controls
- New 107 litre fridge with curved door and digital controls - 107 litres of usable space, salad drawer, full-width freezer compartment, digital display/controls for energy selection and temperature
- New 147 litre fridge/freezer with curved door and digital controls (540) - separate freezer 25 litres, digital display/controls for energy selection and temperature
- New radio/CD/MP3 player
- New DVD socket and wiring (for optional DVD player)
- Alarm system - passive infra-red and tilt sensors with key-fob operation
- Wheeled waste water container - 22 litre capacity
- Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight - two-way, three-speed fan to extract kitchen fumes or pull-in fresh air
- Dual fuel hob (Gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
Spectrum 2006 Model Range
520, 535, 540, 620
All models in the 2006 Spectrum range are priced at £17,585 (ex works).