CREEK CROSSINGS
Eventually , we pulled off the bitumen onto a corrugated gravel road . Once again , the van felt totally solid and handled the bumps and potholes well . We then came across a couple creek crossings . The bottom of the creeks were hard but rough , so it was slow going ; however , due to the ride height and ground clearance , this was not an issue for the Nomadix . We were able to cruise straight over each crossing . Some of the tracks into the campground were windy and tight with low-hanging tress but at no point did the van feel cumbersome or unstable .
When we arrived at our campsite , we jumped out and Mark began to level the van – not with ramps but with the airbag suspension . There is an onboard compressor , which allows you to use a control panel in a compartment on the outside to level the van . He then set-up the awning . This was a quick and easy one-person job which meant I could stand back and admire the exterior styling of the van .
It is a modern-looking model , with greys and blacks , and understated branding . It looks sleek . Around the outside of the van , underneath the awning , there are opportunities for cooking and entertainment , powerpoints and a TV mount . This model I was looking at had been upgraded with a bigger electrical system from Victron , removing the need for gas . You can even use the exterior powerpoint to power an induction cooker . Yes , that ’ s right : this particular van had a 3000W inverter coupled to three 200Ah Victron lithium batteries – cooking needs are sorted . The van also comes with 700W of solar .
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