European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 2, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 10 the stars and stripes May 1977 Corner today column comes As part ii in the recreational vehicle or re last weeks report dealing with the Dodge furlough series Low top Camp now we go to the Hoyle rvs High top the main physical differences Are that one can stand up in a High top camper the Royale is Interior head room is 6 2 there is More room All and while the furlough models sleep two adults and a the Royale models sleep four adults and a theres also a Dif Ference in of course the Lowton furlough i09b with 225 Urcyl Inder engine and manual transmission goes at Fob Detroit the Royale ii with 360 v8 and automatic transmission Sells at in my the furlough is More ver while the Royale ii offers much More for the family that plans extensive travel and the Royale is not an unwieldy and it would do double duty Street use and travel with no problem Choice of High or Low top campers would depend on the needs of the individual and although purchasing any american made re has been made less painless be cause of 60month re financing As opposed to 48 months for a Normal new a traffic feature i liked about these rvs involved the endless construction on the German aut banns and other go slow areas where trucks and cars pulling Trail ers arc not allowed to As an re comes under none of these you zip along with the regular easy to drive the Royale ii has a 127 Inch wheelbase and is 16 2 inches so its Shorter than most american intermediate its surprisingly easy to drive and All three Royale versions having Power steering As Stan Dard the Royale thai i had came with a 318 cubic Inch engine with automatic while a 380 v8 is also Avail if one decided on a Royale with a 318 engine and three Speed manual transmit he could Knock from the and have the re for which makes things reasonable for this Well equipped As in any one sits High up in the Royale and visibility is the re buzzed along the autobahn at More than 80 Miles an hour if one but i Felt 6570 to be about in the twisting Back roads of the i act the royales performance from the 318 engine was responsive and Strong enough while the Power front disc brakes made for sure and straight the re Felt Strong at All and if one had the need for More Power a Quick drop Down to second gear took care of the suspension provided a smooth enough and there were no jolts or sudden lurches on tight Back Road somewhat to my sur think ahead one must that no matter How Well an re its any thing but a fast touring and in Europe its a Good idea to think ahead More than usual and never especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded in the where youre not being passed legally by a porsche at 120 or the driving Factor with other cars would be the stability and balance Factor on an re is and while the raised roof models provide comfortable they also cause additional wind resistance behind and so the vans suspension system must give ease of hand Ling and directional stability in Lane changes and As the royales handling rated and driving Back from the Eiful mountains in a hard wind and i was certainly the cooking Corner at rear of Royale ii is the with two Burner counter and refrigerator below cupboards aware of the buffeting but the vehicle remained stable at All regarding camping in or out once one reaches his the camping would be fun in Good but with the three Days of rain i things tended to become a bit even with just two a family of five i  want to think prospective buyers of any re Van must realize that a Van is no substitute for a big motor Home and makes no claim to an re Van is a Compro of and some crowding must be if it cant be then a motor Home is the Best models White All Royale models come in a Good idea because while reflects heat in All the window curtains Are which is Okay if youre an Early Riser in and id Dye the curtains either Black or Brown and be awakened by my alarm clock instead of the dawns Early my Only other complaints involved the height of the table and closeness of table called the family Taii Royale ii recreational vehicle features Royale ii a High top fibreglass roof that offers Interior Bead room of 6 2 the Royale ii Steps four adults and one Sis photo Are incorporated within the table stating four is located Between Kitchen and driving Sas photo the same faults shared by the fur i Interior features on the Royale ii in clude plenty of windows All screened including windows on the raised fibreglass Wood Grain panelling on Vinyl a double bed made from the Bench seats flanking the an Over head pullout double bed with mattress sleeps and a bunk sleeping arrange ment Over the driving my wife look notes on the Domestic items and Here Are her conclusions Kitchen area was Small but unit has two Burner counter area to i liked the cupboard Over the counter area As it had a swing up door less danger of rutting ones head and proved a Good place to store dishes and below the counter space is a Small 2i cubic foot refrigerator with Freezer area Freezer holding one goo size ice cube tray and a few other Small Small sink in the Middle Between counter and below the stove a Cabinet with one shelf for pots and pans and canned with a knife and Fork drawer across the area is another Small also for canned theres a full length door on wardrobe Cabinet with clothes More storage available at Bottom of lights above cooking area and dining and roof vent Over Light above dining table can be moved to direct the Light either to right or to Back doors May be opened and handed Over the counter to those straps should be incorporated with Over head pullout double bed arrangement so that Luggage will stay in place while vehicle is on the end of Domestic dual Battery the Royale ii has 40 log tanks for the a 110volt electrical system with breaker duplex outlet and 25foot Power dual a pres sure water system of 10 Gallons and City water Chrysler military sales also has two other Royale both High top Camp the Royale i and the Royale Maxi the Royale i is of the same specifications As the but Wilh fewer camping while the Maxi custom shares the 127inch wheelbase but is a foot and a half offering More room and Stor age Cost of the Royale with 360 cubic Inch v8 and automatic transmission is 50 while the Maxi custom with same Power train is the special military prices including preparation and Fob All models Are St caked in Germany and the for immediate these rvs May be ordered though Chrysler sales representatives at army and air Force Exchange Venice cafes Randy Barnett