RV FEATURE
A queen-size bed was fitted in the back of the van , surrounded by overhead lockers and wardrobes .
The amidships kitchen , positioned on the offside , was equipped with a stylish black sink , a four-burner cooktop complete with griller and oven , a microwave and a 188L Dometic three-way fridge . One of the kitchen ’ s overhead lockers was occupied by the BMPRO BatteryPlus35 lithium-ready battery management system . This system was connected to a BMPRO OdysseyLink .
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Like all Kokoda vans , the Force 8 was built with a meranti timber frame clad with aluminium . Our review van had smooth composite aluminium and black checkerplate protection .
It sported AL-KO ’ s 3500kg-rated Enduro X suspension , with both of the van ’ s 95L water tanks mounted forward of the axle set . Naturally , they would add somewhat to the van ’ s ball weight when filled , but given this van would require a muscular 4WD ( the ATM is 3500kg ), the tow vehicle would likely have a maximum towball mass of 350kg , which would accommodate the van ’ s ball weight nicely .
The Force 8 had a storage box on the A-frame , set behind a mesh stone guard . This box contained a slide-out tray either side .
This van ’ s 12V system seems pretty decent . There were two 100Ah deep-cycle batteries mounted to the offside chassis , behind some protective checkerplate . These batteries were wired to two 170W roof-mounted solar panels .
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