We Tested 5 Campervans — Only 1 Was Truly Off-Grid Ready!

Consort Reef vs the Best of the Rest! If you want a van that works for real life off-grid travel, not the lies some motorhome traders tell you, watch this before you buy. We show you exactly what to look for (and what to avoid) with footage from the NEC Motorhome Show.
Most campervans fail the real-life test. We put 5 popular vans to the test—only 1- the Consort Reef passed all four of our non-negotiables. See the side-by-side proof, including the one cooker placement mistake most buyers never spot!

OUR 4 NON-NEGOTIABLES:
✅ Real off-grid capability (300W solar minimum, 200Ah lithium battery, 2000W inverter)
✅ Diesel heating (not gas ) It matters for off grid winter touring as gas heating depletes your gas store VERY quickly.
✅ Cooker placement away from lounge seating (ventilation + splatter protection for your furnishings)
✅ Practical storage that doesn't destroy your knees and makes the best use of the limited space

🔍 VANS WE TESTED:
✅ Consort Reef - PASSED ✅
• Vantage Sol - Failed (gas heating)
• Wildax Europa - Failed ( Cooker placement, storage, Off Grid capability )
• Hillside Hopton - Failed ( off grid capability, cooker placement, storage)
• IH 600RL - Failed ( Off grid capability, cooker placement, gas heating)