It’s hard to believe it was only two years ago that caravan journalists were first introduced to the radical designs from Stealth Caravans. Since then, in the short space of eighteen months the Stealth has undergone a number of key revisions as parent company Dunster House increased and expanded the offering. The introduction of family-friendly layouts in the Q-Class and R-Class has revolutionised the portfolio, while the Stealth can now be ordered in almost any colour you fancy thanks to a customisation programme.
However the firm has now achieved a key milestone in joining the mainstream of upper-end caravan models. Stealth Caravans’ methods of insulation and heating have now been certified as meeting Grade 3 insulation standards.
What is Grade 3 insulation?
The award is the highest level of insulation for European touring caravans and is recognised by caravanners who want to tour all year round. Caravans built to Grade 3 European Standards must be habitable throughout the year in almost any climate and weather conditions. Suitable models will be able to maintain an interior temperature of 20°C – even when it is below freezing point outdoors.
Last year Stealth introduced the Overseal Construction system which is unique to the range. And the firm claims the wall, floor and ceiling panels are up to 30% thicker than most touring caravans in the industry. This upgraded exterior (combined with a powerful Truma Combi heating system unique to Stealth Caravans) led to the Grade 3 insulation standard being granted.
Distinct advantages
Managing Director Alex Murphy talked us through the features that won Stealth its Grade 3 insulation rating. “Our Overseal Construction system offers some distinct advantages over a traditionally built tourer and we are the only touring caravan company using the Truma Combi heating system, which has a maximum output of 4kW to 6kW depending on which model it is used in.”
He added, “All of this makes the Stealth Caravan a comfortable tourer all year round, and this has been recognised by the National Caravans Council’s latest rounds of tests and inspections, awarding the Overseal Construction caravans Grade III insulation standard EN1645-1.”
More information on the Stealth Caravans range can be found at stealthcaravans.co.uk
