The kitchen doesn ’ t have loads of bench space ; however , it does have a black sink with matching tapware , a separate filtered drinking water tap , a four-burner cooktop and griller , and a microwave . Due to the compact nature of the living space , Australis has opted for a two-person benchstyle lounge on the nearside with a multi-directional table .
A diesel-fired heater is one of this van ’ s key features . The control module comes with a remote control and it ’ s easy to use . Just push a button to turn it on , and again to turn it off .
I was pleased to note the excellent 12V system . It is comprised of two 200Ah lithium batteries , three 210W roof-mounted solar panels , and an Anderson plug is provided so that you can plug in a portable solar panel as needed . A DC-DC charger is included , too , meaning your batteries should be topped up by the time you arrive at your day ’ s destination . There is even a 12V dust reduction unit fitted on the roof to keep the van dust-free on those bush tracks .
Further , the High Country has a 2600W inverter wired to all powerpoints . Just switch it on to power 240V appliances . No mains connection needed . I was expecting a small under-bench fridge when I first climbed aboard , so I was once again impressed to find a 188L compressor unit .
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