Camping 4.0: More comfort, safety & independence with electronics
Camping vehicles have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. The integration of electronic systems has not only improved comfort and safety, but also significantly increased self-sufficiency and energy efficiency.
With our electronics specialists Toptron, CBE and Nordelettronica, the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Electronics Group (AL-KO VTE) unites three strong partners under one roof whose innovative systems take camping and travelling life to a new level.
The most important points in brief
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From alarm systems to solar cells: you will find electronic components and complete solutions for your leisure vehicle from a single source at AL-KO.
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AL-KO VTE takes care of the networking of all components on board as well as energy management (batteries, photovoltaics), and is a system provider for electrical and electronic caravan infrastructure – including the complete, customer-specific wiring harnesses.
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It is crucial that the individual components are compatible and designed to be used together. We would be delighted to help you find the best solution for you!
Our products for your comfort
Some manufacturers already include our electronic components for electrical or electronic infrastructure and efficient energy management as standard or as part of the additional equipment they offer. This means you can enjoy perfectly harmonized systems straight from the factory.
If this is not the case with your vehicle or if you still require some additional upgrades, you can easily retrofit most of our products (or have them retrofitted).
The range extends from control and test panels, intelligent battery chargers and monitoring systems to solar regulators and inverters. There is also an app in which you can keep an eye on all charging statuses and important data at all times.
Here is a small selection:
Slim and intelligent: Our new touch panels
The new AL-KO VTE touchscreen panels allow electrical and electronic systems in camping vehicles to be controlled and monitored even more efficiently. Equipped with 7- or 10-inch touchscreens as well as Bluetooth and WiFi, they make it possible to connect and operate all components and devices on board via smartphones or tablets using the ONDA app.
Even the smaller 4.3-inch version offers touch functionality with buttons for a more traditional feel. These panels consume very little energy in standby mode and can communicate via the mobile phone network to send notifications or activate the air conditioning and other systems remotely.
Superior battery management: BDS200
The intelligent Battery Duo System 200 (BDS200 for short) helps to optimally manage two 12-volt on-board batteries in a motorhome or caravan – even if they have different ages or capacities. It recognizes when a battery is defective and automatically disconnects it from the system.
The system is compatible with the CL-BUS standard so that it can be easily connected to other devices on board. It supports both lithium and lead-acid batteries, such as gel or AGM batteries, and can handle up to 200 amps of power in total (100 amps per channel). It also shows how long the batteries will last along with their charging status and general condition. With the ONDA Smart System app and a Bluetooth connection, you can conveniently display all relevant information on your smartphone.
High-tech solar regulator PRM400
The high-quality PRM400 solar regulator can process the energy from solar panels with up to 400 watts total output as well as charge both lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries (such as gel or AGM batteries) with 12 volts. The energy supply is automatically controlled and limited. Thanks to MPPT technology, the PRM400 ensures that the maximum possible power is always extracted from the solar panels, which makes charging the batteries particularly efficient.
Operating status information can be read not only via an app, but also on an optional display panel. The regulator can be connected to other devices via CL-BUS. MPPT stands for ‘Maximum Power Point Tracking’. This technology is used in photovoltaic systems and other systems with variable energy sources to achieve the maximum possible output under the respective overall conditions. This optimizes the battery charging process and therefore also your energy yield.
Everything under control at all times with the ONDA app
All of our on-board devices and components with Bluetooth connectivity can be integrated into the ONDA Smart System. The associated ONDA app displays these via smartphone or tablet and enables monitoring and control. A huge advantage for you as a user – after all, who wants to deal with countless different apps every day?
Electronics and connectivity: Much more than technical bells and whistles
Even if some purists continue to swear by the analog camping experience, electronic systems have become an integral part of modern leisure vehicles. Many campers also want to enjoy the convenience of a reliable power supply, a stable internet connection and networked, intelligent systems even while on vacation. The new motto is: freedom through technology!
AL-KO – Your partner for camping solutions of the future!
The AL-KO Group has set itself the task of enriching this camping spirit with innovative developments. Whether AL-KO VTE with the renowned brands CBE and Nordelettronica and their smart IoT solutions, or Toptron as a developer of high-quality on-board electronics – we provide state-of-the-art systems to give you more comfort, safety and independence on your travels!
