Both of the van ’ s 95L water tanks are mounted forward of the axle set , and naturally they will add somewhat to the van ’ s ball weight when filled . But given this van would require a muscular 4WD ( the ATM is 3500kg ), the tow vehicle would likely have a maximum towball mass of 350kg , which would accommodate the van ’ s ball weight nicely .
Among the Force 8 ’ s external features are a storage box on the A-frame , set behind a mesh stone guard . This box contains a slideout tray either side . The nearside tray would suit a portable fridge , given there ’ s a 12V point within the box . The offside tray might be used for a 2kVA generator .
This van ’ s 12V system seems pretty decent . There are two 100Ah deep-cycle batteries mounted to the offside chassis , behind some protective checkerplate . These batteries are wired to two 170W roof-mounted solar panels .
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