Retrofitting AL-KO CBE

Retrofitting

Older motorhomes, motorhomes and caravans can be quickly upgraded to today's connected and digital age with ONDA Connectivity retrofitting kits, intelligently extending the vehicle's useful life.

Today , retrofitting means much more than replacing an obsolete or non-functioning component: it means upgrading the vehicle by introducing intelligent technologies obtaining enormous advantages such as:

In just a few hours, a vehicle can become fully digital at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one.
Even a vehicle with many years of use can easily be transformed into a connected home automation hub that is ready for the future.

ONDA Connectivity

The heart of the ONDA Connectivity platform is a smart infrastructure that allows the management and monitoring of the main on-board functions from a control panel or smartphone. This allows for complete information on numerous vehicle functions and practical control of utilities:

Lighting control
Internal temperature control
Battery charge level
Charging status from solar panels
Vehicle leveling position
Monitoring of the level of clear water
Precise vehicle location via GPS

The use of the ONDA Connectivity platform is simple and practical thanks to a mobile app, developed specifically to manage and control all functions through a single interface. It allows communication with smartphones and tablets, both locally via Bluetooth and remotely via the Internet, all using a single SIM card.

The advantages of retrofitting

In just one simple step, an AL-KO VTE retrofit made with ONDA Connectivity transforms the functionality of the vehicle, bringing it into the modern era thanks to the integration of intelligent technologies capable of improving safety, efficiency, comfort and sustainability.

Traditional electrical systems are transformed into a unified environment that can be controlled via app, without the need to structurally redesign the electrical architecture.

Compared to a factory-installed system, a ONDA Connectivity retrofit also creates greater possibilities for upgrades throughout the vehicle's lifecycle, allowing it to stay ahead of the curve for many years. Modular accessories such as solar panels can be easily added, while ONDA Connectivity components can be upgraded as new technologies become available, making the vehicle even more future-ready.

The system is also not limited to proprietary devices: it supports multiple communication protocols, including LIN-BUS, CI-BUS, and CAN-BUS, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of vehicle configurations and component suppliers, including popular heating and air conditioning systems, refrigerators, and batteries. The goal of AL-KO VTE is to progressively expand this ecosystem.

Kits and installations

The ONDA Connectivity retrofitting kit is designed to be installed without interfering with the existing system and without the need to replace on-board accessories or structural wiring. Through the replacement of the control panel and electrical distribution unit – and with the integration of the ICL12 gateway – digital connectivity can be introduced quickly.

AL-KO VTE has developed three complete retrofitting systems for a simple and immediate upgrade, each featuring a combination of control panel, distribution box and ICL12 gateway. Two combinations are intended for CBE systems, while one is designed for Nordelettronica systems. This modular approach simplifies the process and makes retrofitting efficient and replicable, allowing intelligent connectivity to be introduced without compromising full operational reliability.

The installation of retrofitting kits can be carried out at AL-KO Customer Centres and certified dealers throughout Europe, who are supported by a continuous training programme developed by AL-KO VTE.

We are official dealers of AL-KO Nordelettronica, AL-KO CBE.

The product warranty is applicable only if the spare part is installed by a qualified technician who provides the correct information relating to the installation, necessary to identify the origin of the problem. The identification of the problem can only be carried out by the manufacturer's service center to which we will send the device for which the warranty is requested.

ONDA Retrofitting Product Configurator

Which ONDA retrofit kit is right for my vehicle?

With the product configurator, you will find the compatible solution immediately. The most suitable retrofit solution depends on the on-board electronics already in place. The ONDA Retrofitting product configurator helps you find the right kit for your vehicle.

To do this, select in sequence: