Building a adventure van is an exercise in complexity. Between managing lithium battery levels, adjusting dimmable lighting, and monitoring water tanks, your dashboard can quickly become a “cockpit” of confusing dials, knobs, and separate readouts.
At Outside Van, we believe the technology powering your home-on-wheels should be invisible until you need it—and effortless when you use it. That is why Overnight model features our most advanced integration yet:
A comprehensive smart control system powered by Garmin.
The End of “Control Chaos”
Traditionally, managing a van meant checking one screen for solar, another for heating, and a physical switch for the water pump. We’ve replaced that clutter with a centralized hub.
Working closely with Garmin, we implemented a hardware-integrated system that communicates directly with every critical component in the van. The result? A single, streamlined interface that puts total command at your fingertips.
The Garmin SERV: Your Digital Command Center
Located strategically above the galley, the Garmin SERV Control Center serves as the brain of Overnight. This high-resolution touchscreen provides real-time data and toggles for:
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Climate Control: Manage heating, A/C, and vent fans from one screen.
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Lighting Scenes: Dim interior LEDs or fire up the exterior light bars with a tap.
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Power Monitoring: Get an in-depth look at your battery state-of-charge and solar input.
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Utility Tracking: Monitor fresh and grey water levels so you never run dry unexpectedly.
Control Beyond the Dashboard: The Vieo Tablet
Adventure doesn’t happen just in the driver’s seat. To give you ultimate flexibility, Overnight includes a secondary 8-inch Garmin Vieo portable tablet.
This tablet docks magnetically to the headliner or inside the pop-top sleeping area. Because it connects via a dedicated internal Wi-Fi signal, you can even take it outside to the campfire to adjust the awning or dim the lights without stepping back inside the van.
Smart Features for the Modern Overlander
The system is more than just a series of switches; it’s an intelligent assistant. The integrated Vieo tablet features:
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Digital Inclinometer: Perfect for leveling your van on uneven terrain.
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Real-time Traffic Data: Keep your road trip rolling with real time traffic alerts when connected to an internet source.
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Adventure Planning: Use Garmin Drive to track your route and find the next remote campsite.
Stay Connected Anywhere
For those who need to monitor their rig from afar, the system supports mobile app connectivity. As long as you have an internet connection, you can check your van’s vitals or turn on the heater before you finish your hike, ensuring a warm welcome back to basecamp.
Experience the Future of Van Life
Overnight isn’t just a vehicle; it’s a highly tuned ecosystem designed to let you focus on the outdoors, not the technicalities of your gear. With the latest iteration of our smart control center, we are pushing the boundaries of what an adventure van can be.
Ready to see it in action? Overnight is available nationwide through our select dealer network.
