Fun With The X Factor
Caravan & Outdoor Life|October 2019
We review the smaller Discoverer FunX 4X4 motorhome
Stuart Reichardt
Fun With The X Factor

On a recent jaunt up the south coast, I had the opportunity to put the Discoverer FunX 4X4 motorhome through its paces on a drive that would take me on a 1 700km roundtrip. Now, I’m familiar with larger motorhomes, both on-road and off-road variants, but this was my first time in a smaller motorhome, and I was pleasantly surprised. The clever design and layout of the interior allows for ample storage and packing space, it has a sink with running water, a two-plate gas cooker and a dinette that folds down into a comfortable double bed. There is also a toilet in its own curtained cubicle for use in emergencies, but we opted to use the ablutions at the various campsites we visited.

So, what makes the Discoverer FunX different from the traditional motorhomes that are typically seen on our roads? Well, firstly it’s the smaller size of the FunX that makes it oh-so-easy to travel with. It’s not much bigger than an average sized SUV, driving is effortless and parking is easy. After travelling close to 2 000km in one week, I can safely say that I have a very good feel for this motorhome.

So what did I think? Well, it was the perfect vehicle for two of us and offered all the comforts and conveniences we needed. The driver’s cabin is spacious for driver and passenger, and the standard radio/MP3 player allowed for road trip music along the way. The aircon offered welcome relief to the cabin when the outside temperatures increased, and the move away from the old bench seat to two bucket seats offers better long distance driving comfort.

One of the main differences between larger motorhomes and the FunX is that there is no access from the cab to the living area at the rear, though this didn’t faze us on the trip.

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