GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #92 | Page 20

LUXURY LAYOUT
It starts with a north-south bed in the nose of the van . Surrounded by overhead lockers and wardrobes , along with niches complete with 12V / 240V points , not to mention wireless phone chargers either side , it is a very comfortable space . I liked that the controller for the diesel space heater was placed within arm ’ s reach , meaning you can stay in bed while the van warms up !
The nearside kitchen doesn ’ t lack bench space . Though there ’ s a cooktop , griller and oven ( with the cooktop recessed below bench height , providing yet more space ), as well as a black sink with mixer tap and filtered drinking water , there ’ s plenty of room to work here . I immediately noticed that the microwave had been positioned slightly below the overhead locker space , putting the hot food inside within easy , safe reach .
Hilltop had given this van a cafestyle dinette upholstered in faux leather , and it looked great if somewhat traditional . It had a trifold table , a little cabinet underneath , and the inclusion of powerpoints here is very welcome .
Hilltop had given this van a generous 220L Dometic compressor fridge . After all , when you ’ ve got 400Ah of lithium battery capacity , why not use it ? The 12V system included an impressive 1000W of solar on the roof and a Hitech electrical panel that incorporated a 2600W inverter , a 60A MPPT solar regulator , a 60A DC-DC charger , a 40A mains charger , as well as a Hitech battery monitor .
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