Caravan for 50 million won..Windsor Lapid 15B Family Hybrid
Jul 27, 2025
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The original Windsor Lapid early model was a pop-top caravan with a bed surrounded by canvases when both ends were unfolded.In the past, rapid was popular with family travelers like rival Jayco Expanda. Windsor Lapid was a well-known name until it was discontinued around 2018, so the new version seemed to have a lot to live up to expectations.
One of the most striking things about the Windsor rapid 15B is that it looks very much like an imported hybrid trailer.This caravan falls into a highly competitive and price-sensitive category. The key is whether it is the best cost-effectiveness among the 15-foot (4.57m) hybrids currently on the market.
Like many hybrid caravans, the Lapid 15B has confusing model names.'15' indicates that the interior length of the vehicle body is 15 feet (4.57 m).The full length of the folding van when folded is 22ft 9in (6.94m).It is 2.1 meters wide and 2.66 meters high. Rapid offers more compact space than most full-size vans, while also providing more interior space.
Especially if you fold the rear part for placing a king-sized bed. The tolerance weight is 2401 kg and the maximum loading weight is 2990 kg, providing a loading capacity of approximately 589 kg.Manufactured for durability and off-road performance, the Windsor rapid 15B has a galvanized chassis with reinforced chassis around the chassis rail. The lower part is protected by a Raptor coating.
If you open the back, there is space to open the king-sized bed. There are also two extra wheels. Lapid 15B is designed for situations away from the grid.Six 100W solar panels are supplied in a pair of 135Ah lithium batteries. The 2000 W Renogy inverter was fitted as standard.
It is sufficient to use basic functions such as charging electronic devices, but additional main power or generator is required to operate roof air conditioners. It is also well equipped with water storage facilities. It has 240L of fresh water and 70L of medium water tank built in.
Thanks to this facility and power system, it depends on how much a family of four saves their shower, but they can live independently for about four days.If you use a rooftop air conditioner, you can stay cool by connecting power even in the hot season. When it gets cold, all models are equipped with diesel heaters as a standard, so you can keep warm.
In front of Lapid 15B, there is a large bed to use as a great storage space when not traveling with children.A corner bathroom and living room are located in the central space.In the bathroom, a shower booth, a sink, and a cassette toilet are all-in-one structures made of glass fiber, making them easy to clean.
In the case of these hybrid caravans, the most important thing is outside life.The rapid 15B has very good external functionality. It can be expanded in just two minutes.
What's surprising is that it's much easier to install thanks to the pop-top roof and gas struts on the back wall of the extension. Earning is manual, so it is not difficult to use.The side of the trailer features a pull-out kitchen with a sink, lighting, dish dryer, drawers and a four-hole gas stove.
It's a typical outdoor kitchen style, but it suits you very well.The front toolbox has space for generators and firewood.The rapid 15B has aggressive mud tires and cool alloy wheels.
Rapid 15B was mounted and towed on the Eist's pickup truck D-MAX blade. The Etspickup features a stable 3L turbo diesel engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a rear differential four-wheel drive system.
I switched to all-wheel drive mode on the hillside for towing tests. The rapid 15B is quite a heavy caravan, which is a necessary setup for improved grip.In the two-wheel drive, I felt that the rear grounding force was slightly inferior.
The price of the rapid 15B is highly competitive. The price of 64,995 Australian dollars (about 58.6 million won) includes all essential off-road equipment such as twin shock absorbers, 16-inch mud tires, and cruise master DO35 coupling.
The Windsor Lapid 15B comes with a three-year warranty on the drawbar, chassis and suspension, and an additional three-year structural warranty.It adds verification to the most cost-effective family hybrid caravan on the market.
Although the price is a little higher than its competitors, the nationwide recognition in Australia and the service management network that has been spread across the country for decades provide sufficient satisfaction. Moreover, the convenience of remote diesel heaters is the best.
Editor Song Moon-chul mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
