RV PROFILE
The timber furniture is fully customised , too . It includes a large club dinette , a bed that lowers down over the lounge ( and retracts against the ceiling when not in use ), large bunk space with storage , fans and lighting , an ensuite , and a large kitchen . There ’ s a composting toilet , fibreglass shower and a ceramic washbasin , with classy brushed copper fittings used throughout .
The van ’ s advanced electrical system replaces the need for gas as an energy source . The new DCX power system is certified Australian-owned and Australianmade . Designed by OzXcorp and distributed by NCE , it includes four 400W solar panels , a 5kW inverter , an impressive 14.3kWh chassis-mounted lithium battery and a comprehensive monitoring system which is utilised for everything in the van . It ' s a very special piece of equipment .
The battery runs the electric heating and cooling system , as well as the electric induction hot plates , the electric external barbecue , all lighting , and even the fridge .
The underneath of the van features twin 95L water tanks as well as twin 65L tanks , in addition to a 65L grey water tank .
SUMMING UP
The Wallace family , now including Theodore the dog , have a lot of info to share and are happy to chat about their experiences , good , bad and otherwise . Their easy-going manner and fun sense of life really shine through in their approach to travelling this incredible country of ours .
Now the big question : how will it stack up off the beaten track ?
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