🚐 Woody’s  FAQ's

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1. What are the three batteries on board, and what do they do?

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• Traction Battery – This is Woody’s main “fuel tank,” powering her electric motor for driving.

• Starter Battery – Just like in a normal van, this powers the radio, dashboard, and essential vehicle systems.
   

• Habitation Battery – This is your home-on-wheels power source. It runs the camper’s lighting, sockets, fridge, induction hob, and other comforts.

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2. How do I charge the Traction Battery (the driving battery)?

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• Public Rapid Chargers – Plug in at motorway services or charging stations using the standard charging port. Quick and easy.
   

• Campsite Hook-Up (with the Granny Charger) – By plugging the Granny Charger into Woody, she safely charges herself through her onboard electrics. This clever system manages the load to prevent tripping the campsite supply, so you can relax while topping up the traction battery. You’ll leave with a full charge and up to 180+ miles of range.
   

• Campsite Hook-Up – Fuel Up for Free – Most campsites don’t charge by the kilowatt-hour. Electric hook-up is usually included in your pitch fee, so you can charge Woody’s “fuel tank” at no extra cost. Think of it as filling up for free while enjoying your holiday.
   

• At Home (Granny Charger) – Plug into any normal 3-pin household socket. It’s slower than a public charger but perfect for overnight charging before a trip.

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3. What is the Granny Charger?

 

The Granny Charger is a portable charging cable that lets you charge Woody from any standard 3-pin plug. It’s slower than a rapid charger but incredibly versatile — ideal for charging at home, at a friend’s house, or at campsites.

 

4. What about the solar panels?

 

Woody’s roof-mounted solar panels work quietly in the background, topping up both the habitation battery and the starter battery. It keeps your lights, fridge, and radio running, even off-grid.

 

5. What’s the Onboard Inverter and why is it clever?

 

Woody has a powerful inverter that provides 230V mains power from the habitation battery — even when you’re not plugged into a campsite hook-up. You can run your kettle, laptop, or other essentials anywhere.

Thanks to an automatic changeover system, Woody seamlessly switches between campsite power and inverter power. You don’t need to flick switches or swap plugs — your sockets are always live, no matter where the power is coming from.

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6. How does the Range Extender work?

 

Woody’s range extender is like a secret backup plan. It uses the inverter to push energy from the habitation battery back into the traction battery via the Granny Charger. In simple terms: your camper’s living battery can give the driving battery an extra boost when you need it most.

 

7. How do I charge the Habitation Battery?

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• Campsite Hook-Up – Charges the habitation battery automatically while you’re connected.

• Solar Panels – Constantly top it up during daylight.

• Inverter & Onboard Management System – Ensures the habitation battery is always balanced with your power needs.
   

8. What’s the best way to leave a campsite?

 

Always leave with Woody’s traction battery topped up. Between the Granny Charger, campsite hook-up, and solar, you’ll roll out with 180+ miles of range and a habitation battery ready for the next adventure.

9. How can I extend my time off-grid?

 

If you’d like to stay away from campsites for longer, we’ve got a couple of handy options:

• Use Woody’s efficient electrics and solar to stretch your battery life.

• Request our portable gas BBQ – it takes the pressure off the induction hob, saving power for lighting and essentials.

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10. What about exploring and day trips?

 

Woody is built for flexibility:

• Add a Drive-Away Awning to your booking, and you can leave a base set up at the campsite while you head out exploring.

• At under 2m tall, Woody fits in most car parks where bigger motorhomes can’t.

• Being electric, she glides into inner cities with ease, and there are no ULEZ charges to worry about.

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✅ Tip: Think of Woody as three systems always working together – Drive, Live, and Support. The clever onboard electrics mean you’re never without power, whether you’re on a campsite or off-grid in the wild.