Boutique Queensland conversion specialist Southern Spirit Campervans has updated and released a number of new features for its first in-house campervan, based on the Toyota Hiace. Released last year, the Campino pop-top camper is now available with more stylish touches and practical features you don’t offer see on entry-level, van-based campers, including the option of a vibrant, customised interior colour scheme as well as a standard grey water tank for free camping. According to Southern Spirit’s Pia Fronzoni, buyers can now choose their own colour scheme, including the floor, curtains, bench tops, cushions and furniture, for an additional $950.
Other changes for 2017 include a new ceiling mounted ‘pocket’ for soft items, more efficient LED lighting system and new Dometic CRX80 80 litre fridge/freezer, and a new adjustable TV bracket that sits behind the driver’s seat to free up space over the benchtop.
Southern Spirit has also made some construction tweaks including adding a “maintenance friendly” interior finish between the pop-top and vehicle panels, for better access to electrical work.
Otherwise, the Campino retains a host of “Euro style” features including a decent-sized kitchen bench with six drawers, sleek control panel, portable toilet compartment and rear ensuite tent, and a versatile layout that can be “easily changed from classic to bench/seat option to a U-shaped coffee lounge, as well having single or double bed (options)”.
The Geebung, Queensland company, which previously introduced a kit that can turn a weekday workhorse into a campervan (and back) in around 30 minutes, recently delivered its first 'Custom" Campino to the new owners. The Campino can be purchased from $61,990 drive-away.