RV REVIEW
The van ’ s 12V system is quite decent . It ’ s comprised of two 200Ah lithium batteries , which were fixed to the offside chassis rail behind protective checkerplate , and five 200W solar panels . The system is managed by a BMPRO BatteryPlus 35 , not to mention the MPPT solar regulator .
This van was fitted with a suite of extras , including a 3000W Redarc inverter wired to all GPOs , and a Mini Boost DC-DC charger , which boosts the voltage from the tow vehicle ’ s alternator to provide more charge into the battery system . An OdysseyLink and corresponding digital display was included , too .
The list of external equipment continues : the van had a Fusion sound bar mounted to the nearside , under the roll-out awning , a picnic table , front and rear LED light bars , a reversing camera , and a spare wheel on a three-stay steel bumper . It adds up to a well-appointed exterior and , let ’ s be honest , the black cladding and matching checkerplate with those orange decals looks fantastic .
There were certainly some points of difference between this van and the previous Amore Ultra that I mentioned . For example , the front storage box is fabricated from checkerplate , whereas the previous one was a sleek-looking powdercoated aluminium . I personally preferred that box ; however , it ’ s important to remember that this van was built to a customer ’ s needs . It does show , though , that Hike RV is a flexible manufacturer that works with its customers – the team behind this business relish a challenge .
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