Kali, Chief Security Officer at the VC Workshop, has conducted a thorough and entirely professional assessment of Vanny 2.0. Sniffability, nap potential, squirrel visibility and the rather excessive sound system all scored. Here is her official verdict.
Right. I need to address a few things.
Barney keeps saying I was "just sitting in it" for the photos. I was not just sitting in it. I was assessing the vehicle. Professionally. With my nose, which is considerably more qualified than his. Here are my findings.
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Sniffability: 9/10
Leather dashboard, tiger wood panelling, fresh oak worktops and something mechanical underneath that I could honestly investigate for hours. The only reason it's not a ten is that Barney keeps telling me to get my nose off the alcantara trim. Rude.
Nap Potential: 10/10
The bed converts easily and the acoustic carpeting throughout makes the whole van feel like a proper den. I tested this extensively and at some length. No notes.
Squirrel Visibility: 8/10
The front bench seats are a game changer for tracking movement. Windows are well placed. Slight deduction because the custom psychedelic wrap on the outside is very distracting and sometimes I forget what I was looking for.
Treat Storage: 7/10
The Dometic 50L compressor fridge is roomy and very cold. I have investigated it thoroughly. The oak worktops are an excellent height for looking hopeful. Barney remains uncooperative.
Sound System: 3/10
The Hertz subwoofer is doing too much. I have very good ears. This is not the flex Ryan thinks it is. The humans seem to love it so what do I know.
Overall: 9/10
An exceptional van. The front bench seats, the tiger wood interior, the leather dash, the Renogy lithium electrics quietly doing their thing in the background. Vanny 2.0 is, genuinely, something special. Ryan says she's going to one lucky winner on Tuesday 2nd June. I have submitted my application. I think my chances are good.
Whoever does win her, look after her. She deserves it. And maybe leave a treat in the fridge.
By Kali, Chief Security Officer, VC Workshop