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This system has made the wiring of our van so much simpler and safer. We’ve been constantly running the fridge, using the water pump and lighting as well as the TV occasionally and this is hardly affecting
Our vehicles, boats and rods and reels should be well maintained and in prime
Walk through the door and glance at the display monitor to see how you’re travelling.
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It has been a perfect opportunity for us to set up our new Vortex caravan and suss out its stand-alone capabilities.
of the luxuries.
As we walk through the front door, a
Stay positive everyone, know this will pass and make the most of every day, just like my grandkids.
Another feature I’m really getting used to is the airbag suspension by Airbag Man. Levelling the van on site with a remote control is unbelievable and takes no time at all.
I can control our water pump from the monitor as well. It gives us all the knowl- edge needed about what we’re receiving from our three roof panels.
Having the use of the system’s own compressor to operate a hydraulic jack or simply put air back into the van or four- wheel-drive tyres after a run on the beach is so convenient.
The master power unit has 14 built-in fused outputs, making identifying a prob- lem simple.
We’ll be on the road for quite a while, so we wanted an easy-to-use system to get on with enjoying the adventure, not to men- tion increase our safety.
If the fuse blows, the system identifies that individual fuse with an indication light.
By the time this virus has subsided, we should all understand our equipment a little better.
Camping in the backyard overcomes the mundane.
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The Projecta power management system tucked away in one of the van’s cupboards.
we’ve got a bit farther to go.
Our Australian adventure has been
the charge levels of our lithium batteries.
I must admit we’ve had beautiful sunny days and the van sits on a ridge away from any trees, so recharging has been optimum. The Pojecta management system gives us peace of mind knowing if we’re pushing our resources too close to the edge we can adjust our usage by cutting back on a few
Easter with the kids. It might have been just the backyard, but the kids thought it was great, especially when the marshmal- lows made an appearance.
placed on hold until the restrictions have been lifted and it’s safe to travel, but like everything in life, you can wallow in the negatives or look for the positives.
The tent went up and the sleeping bags were arranged and this simple change in routine made their day.
Having the time to understand and oper- ate our Projecta Intelli-RV power manage- ment system has been a blessing.
quick glance gives us on-the-spot infor- mation.
Cheers, Chief.
It gives me all the information I require to make decisions at a glance. It also gives me accurate readings of the levels in each of the 100-litre water tanks, our grey water tank as well as charge levels of our two lithium batteries.
How good is that!?
& adventure
BHetter understanding your equipment
I all, a big pat on the back to every- condition ready to take on anything the one who has social isolated to help Caravan Chat outdoors can dish up.
slow this epidemic. Finally, I had to include a picture of my
I’m so pleased the stats are improving but by PAUL ‘CHIEF’ GRAVESON daughter and her husband’s escape for