GORV ’ S GREATEST VANS 2024
First up , we have the Royal Flair EM18 . The EcoMate has been an important part of the Royal Flair line-up for many years . In fact , it ’ s one of the company ’ s most popular vans . It ’ s focus is on off-grid living – and it ’ s built like a tank .
The EM18 is an 18-footer on tandem axles weighing just over 3000kg Tare . Yes , this was a substantial beast that spared no expense .
Built on a truss chassis with 6in main bearers , the Royal Flair EM18 doesn ’ t have a frame in the traditional sense . Instead , the walls are made from one-piece 18mm ply clad with composite aluminium and black checkerplate .
An 18ft van with a rear club lounge and full bathroom is going to need a clever bed setup . Royal Flair has employed an elevated bed system that lowers over the dinette to whatever height you prefer . Royal Flair uses this bed a lot in its vans – it has almost become the company ’ s signature .
The van has 2x300Ah Enerdrive B-Tech lithium battteries , a 3000W Enerdrive inverter ; a DC- DC charger , and 1000W of solar , which includes the innovative slide-out system to maximise your rooftop solar real estate .
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