This Atom was intended for offroad use, and as such it was equipped with Tuff Ride independent coil suspension rated to 2700kg( the GTM was 2610kg, with a starting ball weight of 190kg).
Before going further, it’ s important to note that the Atom 176 is intended to appeal to budgetconscious buyers in a tightening market. To that end, Hike RV has fitted two 120Ah AGM deep-cycle batteries rather than the much more expensive lithium, along with two 200W solar panels on the roof. A BMPRO BatteryPlus 35 power management system is fitted inside the van, along with the BMPRO OdysseyLink, which sends the van’ s crucial data, such as water and battery levels, to an app on your phone and to a digital display( mounted to the cabinetry in the entryway).
This power management system is also compatible with lithium batteries, so you could theoretically upgrade to lithium batteries down the track, if you wanted to, without swapping out the power management system.
Underneath, Hike RV has fitted two 110L fresh water tanks and one 110L grey water tank. The PVC is up high and out of harm’ s way for the most part, but a DIY job might be to wrap it in a pool noodle to keep it in good shape, especially if you’ re doing long stretches on gravel.
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