5 Benefits of a Gasless Off-road Caravan for Your Adventures

We all love exploring off the beaten track, especially if we can travel farther and for longer periods. Gasless caravans are now the way to go if you want more freedom with your caravan adventures. 

You can do just that – forget about the clunky gas canisters and the constant leak worries. Here are the top reasons to go gasless:

Benefit 1: Safety First – Always

We all know the risks of gas in caravans or your backyard BBQ, especially with your little ones around. Gas leaks and explosions are a rare, but a real danger and can be life-threatening, according to the Gas Technical Regulators Committee (GTRC), with half of LPG accidents involving heaters, cookers or ovens, and storage vessels. 

Full gasless off-road caravan setups eliminate that worry completely, always providing added safety in your van. A gasless caravan is the safest way to do it, so you can relax and enjoy the outdoors with your family without worrying about the dangers of gas. Peace of mind is priceless! 

Benefit 2: No-fuss Convenience  

Pending abundant solar power, a gasless caravans is more convenient than a gas caravan. No more running out of gas mid-cookout in the outback or battling with leaky connections.

Induction cooktops, air fryers or all-in-one cookersare a dream – super efficient, easy to use, and easier to clean. Gas stoves and heaters on the other hand can produce soot, grime, odours, and contaminants that can build up inside your van. When using gas, you also often open the vents, so dust can easily get inside. When you go gas-free internally, you get a caravan interior that’s dust-free. 

Go for the unparalleled convenience and comfort of a gasless van, while keeping your luxury van interiors pristine.

Benefit 3: Ultimate Flexibility and Comfort 

A gasless off-road van offers superior comfort, convenience, and carefree caravanning. Imagine the flexibility to cook indoors in the cool and out of the weather, or cook outside in the sunshine. This is the flexibility you can achieve when going gasless with a portable induction cooktop, air fryer or all-in-one cooker. 

However, there’s a catch. Using an induction cooker demands a minimum 2600w inverter, a large lithium battery, ample solar power, and lots of sunshine. Essentially, you’ll need a more expensive and powerful electrical system or a generator.

Ditch the hassle of gas and embrace the pure luxury of electric appliances. With flexible cooking arrangements and precise cooking temperatures, you’ll be living the dream. Forget about the fuss and focus on what really matters: exploring and soaking up the good times! 

Benefit 4: Extend Your Outback Adventure 

Gasless setups are perfect for serious off-grid adventures. With plenty of sunshine, and a gas-free caravan, you can conquer the outback on an extended off-grid journey.  

Caravans that don’t use gas are equipped with diesel hot water systems and cabin heaters. With their combined power and efficiency, you can stay comfortable even in the coldest weather. 

We can kit out your Wonderland caravan with a diesel hot water system and cabin heater – stay warm wherever you roam! Plus, you’ll have power for all your needs with our high-capacity batteries and solar panels, even miles away from civilisation at the push of a button.

Benefit 5: Live in the Future 

Gasless vans are the future of caravanning – innovative, safer, and more flexible than gas caravans. Gas-free caravans use high-capacity batteries and inverters, so they can power all your caravan appliances and systems. Innovations like these are prominent in any Wonderland family off-road caravan.

Transforming a Wonderland to Gasless

It’s an easy process for a Wonderlander looking to transition to a gas-free system: 

1. Select a  portable induction instead of a gas cooker. Induction cookers are safe and can run off the caravan’s electrical system.
2. Change your gas Hot Water System (HWS) to a hydronic diesel HWS. Diesel hot water systems are efficient and can provide ample hot water for your needs.
3. Diesel cabin heater can be added to the Diesel HWS. This allows you to heat your caravan using the same diesel system that provides your hot water.
4. Upgrade your solar battery capacity. To power all your systems, you’ll need a larger battery capacity and more solar panels to keep those batteries charged.
5. You need an inverter to convert the DC power from your batteries and solar panels into AC power for your appliances. Hornet and XTR include.

Building a New Gas-Free Off-road Caravan 

If you’re looking for a new caravan, Wonderland offers the Hornet and XTR series caravans, which already come equipped with large-capacity inverters and batteries as standard. These are designed for off-road and off-grid adventures, providing a luxurious home away from home while withstanding the harshest conditions. Inverters and battery capacity options are popular upgrades for the Adventus and Amaroo models.

Both the XTR and the Hornet have a portable induction cooktop, a diesel heater (or upgrade), a Hydronic Diesel HWS & Heater “Gasless” upgrade, an inverter, and an upgrade option for electrical systems. 

The Hornet and XTR series caravans are built to last with the best components, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free journey. So, if you’re planning to buy a new caravan and want to go gasless from the start, these models would be an excellent choice. 

Ready for the perfect gas-free caravan of your dreams?

Go on a Gas-free Caravan Journey 

If you are looking for a caravan for your next adventure, a gasless caravan is the perfect choice. It’s safe, convenient, perfect for off-grid trips, and innovative. If you already have a Wonderland van, consider transitioning to gasless. If you’re starting from scratch, get a rugged offroad Hornet van or an extreme XTR caravan.