Life in a pandemic has meant that many of us have foregone our usual holiday plans and are instead turning to staycations. And what better way to explore the country than by campervan? Offering freedom on the open road, campervans are perfect for last-minute exploring.
Whether you’re heading to the coast for a spot of surfing or to the highlands for breath-taking scenery, there are no shortage of places for you to park your campervan. In recent years we’ve seen the popularity of campervans increasing, which has led to them incorporating some serious onboard safety tech. The following examples can be found in a number of modern leisure vehicles today.
Full Brake Control
Newer campervan models enjoy full brake controls (FBC). Helping to prevent collisions and reduce their severity, FBC alerts drivers to obstacles ahead. If the driver fails to react, it brakes automatically.
Blind Spot Assist
If you’re not used to driving a larger vehicle, you may find the thought of driving a campervan daunting. But with Blind Spot Assist (BSA)your fears can be waylaid. BSA uses radar sensors to detect oncoming vehicles which may not be visible to the driver and alerts the driver to these obstacles.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera provides drivers with a wide, detailed view of the area behind the vehicle. This is particularly useful when parking, as well as when reversing in pedestrian areas like in supermarket carparks and campsites. The screen displays grid lines which helps drivers estimate how close obstacles are.
Cruise control and speed limiters
When there’s nothing ahead of you but open road, cruise control is the perfect piece of kit. Allowing you to set the cruising speed, cruise controls keeps it constant – helping with fuel efficiency. Speed limiters allow you to set the maximum speed the vehicle can reach, making it perfect for the new motorway speed restrictions.
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control works by monitoring parameters such as lateral acceleration, speed, grip, and the angle of the steering wheel in emergency situations such as sudden swerving or braking. It processes the data, and if necessary, intervenes helping to restore stability to the campervan.
Hill Holder
Hill Holder ensures the brakes hold the vehicle on steep inclines. Hill Holder works by inhibiting the rearward motion without using the handbrake. The brake is released automatically when the engine delivers enough force to move the vehicle forward.
Of course, while you can have all the latest safety tech equipment onboard your campervan, it will all be for nothingif you do have an incident and you don’t have campervan insurance.Whether you suffer accidental damage or vandalism, fire, and even theft, having the right insurance in place will offer you that peace of mind when you’re out on the open road.