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Gusto DRS Pro

Product
Hobby, Leisure & Lifestyle Products
Completed
Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

Nat Johnston and Graham Uprichard / Izaac Piper (industrial designer)

Studio:

Gusto Global / Boost Design

Design Team:

Nat Johnston – Owner/Director
Graham Uprichard – Owner/Director
Boost Design – product design consultancy

Country:

Australia

Gusto DRS Pro: The Next Evolution in Dust Reduction Technology

At Gusto Global Industries, we’re always driven to improve and innovate. After the success of our award-winning Gusto Dust Reduction System (DRS) for caravans over 17ft, we recognised a gap in the market for a more compact solution for caravans 16ft and under. Rather than simply creating a smaller version of our existing model, we took a different approach — we set out to enhance every feature of our original design and created the Gusto DRS Pro, a model that has also gone on to win the prestigious Good Design Award.

The Gusto DRS Pro builds on the strengths of the original model, pushing the boundaries of design, performance, and ease of use. Here are some of the key improvements:

Revolutionary Air Filter Design: One of the most significant advancements in the DRS Pro is our redesigned air filter. This new filter reduces weight while optimising airflow, durability, and overall performance. It’s an efficient upgrade that delivers superior results without compromising on quality.

Enhanced Internal Vent: We’ve redesigned the internal vent with angled fins to better obscure the internals of the cabinet, improving both the aesthetics and performance of the system. This simple yet effective change makes a big difference in terms of functionality and looks.

Streamlined Installation: We also rethought the installation process to make it easier and more intuitive. The filter housing design has been optimized, allowing both the filter housing and sheet metal enclosure to be installed in a single step. This reduces complexity and streamlines the installation process for end-users, making the DRS Pro even more accessible for a wide range of customers.

The Gusto DRS Pro is a groundbreaking solution for caravans, RVs, and motorhomes, delivering top-tier dust suppression in a compact, lightweight, and highly efficient unit. Designed with ease of installation and performance in mind, it addresses a common problem faced by travelers — dust management — in a way that doesn’t sacrifice on space, weight, or functionality.

Its innovative, well-resolved design ensures effective dust reduction while minimising intrusion into the caravan’s internal space. It’s a perfect example of functional performance in a small package. With the DRS Pro, we’ve taken what was already an exceptional product and made it even better, meeting the needs of a wider range of customers without compromising the quality or effectiveness that our brand is known for.

Gusto Global / Boost Design

Collaboration with Boost Design for the Development of the Gusto DRS Pro

To further enhance the performance and efficiency of the Gusto Dust Reduction System, Nat and Graham partnered with Izzac and his team at Boost Design. Having previously worked with Izzac on the original Gusto DRS, the collaboration was a natural next step. Together, they set out to refine and perfect the existing system, focusing on creating a smaller, more compact, and even more efficient unit.

Izzac’s expertise, combined with Nat and Graham’s vision, allowed them to identify key areas for improvement and design a new, more powerful solution — the Gusto DRS Pro. By working closely together, they were able to apply their collective insights to create a product that takes the best features of the original DRS while making significant strides in both size and performance.

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