OFFROAD CHALLENGE
There ’ s a range of other decent storage options on the nearside , including a slide-out tray to suit a portable fridge . I particularly liked the storage system incorporating two slide-out baskets – the locker door also acts as a fold-down picnic table – quite clever . On the drawbar , Mars has included a generous storage system incorporating three separate compartments , one of which is for the gas cylinders .
Moving to the offside , you ’ ll find an external shower , but being the Premium model , Mars has fitted an ensuite tent which simply rolls up into its storage bag attached to the side when not in use . And yes , there ’ s also a shower indoors !
On the 12V front , the Mars 15 Premium fares quite well . It has two 200Ah lithium batteries , 600W worth of roof-mounted solar , a 30A mains charger , a Projecta PM400 power management system , and a 2000W Enerdrive inverter . For the majority of travellers , that system should be adequate . Further , the water capacity on this camper is on par with what some full-size caravans offer : two 120L tanks for a total of 240L . A 75L grey water tank is provided too .
Built on a 6in hot-dippedgalvanised chassis with aluminium frame , composite alloy panels with a baked enamel finish , and a healthy supply of checkerplate , the Mars 15 Premium also has 12in brakes on 16in alloy wheels , rear recovery points rated to 4.75 tonnes , automotive seals on all external lockers doors , and even a couple of jerry can holders .
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