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TECH LEADING, PRICE BEATING GASLESS

“The front, side and roof aluminium panels are all welded together with no seals”

Recently I reviewed a big-name brand twin axle 20ft van with a decent offgrid power system capable of running a 3000W inverter. It wasn't cutting edge in that it still needed 2 x 9kg gas bottles to supplement energy requirements. Nonetheless, I saw it as compelling value at just over $100k. Then along comes the Harvok Suit of Armour 1960 with a 48V (gasless) power system that blows everything else out of the water in that it is currently retailing for $95k.

The closest price we have seen for a 48V gasless twin axle van has been around $150k and many are pushing $200k and above. On top of that the Harvok has a radically different method of construction that is almost completely devoid of external seals. As a somewhat seasoned campaigner now, this is among the most interesting vans I have had the pleasure of reviewing. Does this mean you should consider buying one? Hopefully, this review will help you decide.

WHO IS HARVOK?

Harvok launched in Australia in 2020 under the leadership of CEO Ben Liu. He is a qualified mechanical and aerospace engineer who has been involved in product design and manufacturing in the Australian caravan manufacturing industry

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