Features Explained
16 short reads on the modern tech you'll see on new vans — what it does, and whether it's worth paying for.
Power & Charging Tech
4 featuresSolar & MPPT Charging
Free top-up charging from a roof panel, using a smart controller that squeezes out every available watt.
3 min readLithium (LiFePO4) Leisure Batteries
Lighter, faster-charging, and usable to a much deeper level than a traditional leisure battery.
4 min readSmart Control Panels
A single touchscreen (often paired with a phone app) that shows every tank level, battery state and appliance status at a glance.
3 min readB2B (DC-DC) Split Charging
Properly charges a leisure battery from the alternator, even with a modern 'smart' alternator that older systems struggle with.
3 min readManoeuvring & Levelling
4 featuresMotor Movers
Nudge several tonnes of motorhome sideways into a tight pitch, using nothing but a handheld remote.
3 min readAutomatic Levelling Systems
Four corner legs that level the whole van automatically, at the touch of a button.
3 min readReversing Cameras
Your eyes at the back of a van that, in most coachbuilt layouts, has no rear window at all.
2 min readTowing Mirrors & Cameras
Extended visibility for towing a trailer, bike rack, or small car behind a larger motorhome.
2 min readLiving Comfort
5 featuresBlackout & Thermal Cab Screens
Insulated screens for the windscreen and cab windows that block light and hold heat in.
2 min readUSB Fast-Charge Sockets
Charging points built to keep up with modern phones and tablets, not just trickle-charge them.
2 min readBluetooth Sound Systems
Wireless speakers built into the habitation area, separate from the cab stereo.
2 min readRock & Roll Seating
Full-width rear travel seats that fold flat into a proper double bed in seconds.
3 min readDrop-Down Bed Mechanisms
A full-size bed that lowers from the ceiling at night and disappears by day.
3 min readConnectivity & Monitoring
3 featuresOnboard WiFi / 4G Routers
A dedicated router and roof antenna, generally pulling a stronger signal than your phone alone.
3 min readSatellite TV Systems
Automatic, self-seeking dishes that find a satellite signal without you touching a thing.
3 min readTank Level App Monitoring
Check your fresh, waste and battery levels from your phone, without leaving the sofa.
2 min read