52 |^ Caravan & Outdoor Life Magazine July 2019
setup
The Geitjie I reviewed is the Arctic
Edition – the range features purely
cosmetic changes with the white
exterior and black decals, and grey
canvas throughout the caravan instead
of the standard khaki.
Setting up the little two-sleeper takes
just a few minutes. After putting down
the corner steadies, you unlatch the
roof (two clips on the front and two at
the back) and lift it on the unique lever
system with gas struts.
The original Geitjie had a hinged
roof, but the new version lifts the entire
roof, creating much more space inside.
The roof opens to 2,55 m high, so
if you want the Bush Wing awning
(optional extra) set up as well, you have
to do this while the roof is still closed.
Anyone who has ever seen or
experienced the Bush Wing, will know
how easy it is to set up. Unzip the
storage bag, fold it open, put down the
fold-out poles, and you’re done.
Once the awning is open, you can
lift the roof. This is preferably a two-
person job, as the roof lifts best if you
can raise it level on all sides at the
sametime.eXterior
At the front, the Geitjie comes with a
high-quality Burquip hitch. There is
no nose storage area, with the spare
wheel and gas bottle fixed on the front
of the caravan.
Moving around to the passenger
side, you’ll find the outside kitchen.
Originally, the Geitjie did not have on
exterior kitchen, only a washbasin and
gas stove inside.
The new model has a great kitchen,
similar to what you’ll find on all the