DISC BRAKES
The first thing to know about the CRV Hurricane is that it comes with the Al-Ko iQ7 disc braking system , rather than the electric drum brakes found on most caravans . This unit stores compressed air within a pressure chamber to actuate the van ’ s brakes .
Compared to electric drum brakes , the iQ7 is a revelation . It brakes the van particularly smoothly , without the ‘ grabbing ’ of drum brakes . The system , however , requires the tow vehicle to be wired with a dedicated Anderson plug for power .
Another major feature of the Hurricane is its independent airbag suspension . When I pulled up for the day , the van was not level . But using the remote control , I was able to level the van eastwest at the push of a button . When it was time to set off , I just flicked a couple of switches and the airbag system automatically re-levelled – brilliant .
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