RV FEATURE However, one small thing: inside the entertainment locker, Harvok had fitted an Anderson plug that sat loosely inside on its lead. I’ m agnostic about it, but I did ask why the plug wasn’ t mounted to the chassis. I was told that by having it in the entertainment locker, it’ s in a sealed environment out of the weather, and it made it almost impossible to forget to disconnect the portable solar panels before towing the van away.
The Harvok’ s monocoque construction was one point of difference, but so was its off-grid power system. In a market that almost exclusively uses 12V power, Harvok employs a 48V electrical system comprised of a 5kWh 48V lithium battery. This roughly equals 104Ah; however, if this sounds low, it is crucial to realise the efficiency dividend offered by 48V over 12V. Every time voltage doubles, the amp draw halves, making a 48V lithium battery four times more efficient than a 12V battery.
The system is linked to Harvok’ s Smart Power Management System, and comes with a 3000W 48V inverter, allowing you to run the induction cooktop and compressor fridge off-grid, as well as the roof-mounted reverse-cycle air-conditioner. The system also includes 480W worth of solar on the roof and a 48V solar regulator.
I also appreciated the fact that the Harvok Dream Cruise just looked different. In a market filled with homogenous caravans made of timber and composite aluminium cladding, the Harvok stands out as unique and worth a good look. Oh, and did I mention that it was a dream to tow?
QUICK SPECS Tare: 2483kg ATM: 3500kg Unladen ball weight: 159kg Overall length: 8.5m External body length: 6.2m
External width: 2.2m( excluding awning)
Travel height: 3.1m( including air-con)
Internal height: 2m
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