The offside kitchen has a black sink with matching tapware – including a filtered tap – along with optional Thetford induction cooktop . One element is electric , while two are gas . Lotus Caravans has also given this van an optional Panasonic convection oven in place of a microwave . In standard format though , with a conventional oven , a microwave is included .
The electric specs on our Freelander were also upgraded . It ’ s basically an upgrade to the 12V specs of the Lotus Caravans Trooper . There ’ s 400Ah worth of Enerdrive B-TEC lithium batteries , a Redarc battery management system , and a 2600W inverter , while 800W worth of solar is standard . Given this sort of 12V power , the 224L compressor fridge is a great choice .
There ’ s a certain X factor to this van ’ s interior . The fit and finish is obviously excellent , which was to be expected . Small things , such as the kickboard in the kitchen , which can be opened to reveal quality joinery , left me with the lasting impression that the 19ft 6in Lotus Caravans Freelander was a rig to be reckoned with .
SUMMING UP
Tough . Strong . Durable . Choose your adjective . The Lotus Caravans Freelander is built for offroad touring and it shows . Even in standard format , minus the options seen here , it has a lot to offer in terms of getting to your destination and keeping you comfortable while you ’ re there .
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