Dirt busting Trakka Jabiru arrives

NSW motorhome specialist Trakka has announced the arrival of its latest top-shelf model: the 6.0-metre long Jabiru J2M AWD off-road campervan, based on the latest Mercedes-Benz four-wheel drive, mid wheelbase Sprinter van.

The sixth variant in Trakka's Sprinter-based Jabiru range, the new two-berth Trakka Jabiru J2M AWD is designed for "travellers wanting complete confidence off grid in the Australian Outback," according to the Trakka website.

Powered by a 140kW/440Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine with seven-speed auto transmission, with dual range transfer case and raised suspension for low-speed off-road crawling, the Jabiru J2M also comes with a 140 litre fresh water tank and 93 litre fuel tank, Truma diesel hot water and air heater and a 200Ah lithium house battery fed by 200W solar panels.

Trakka says the Jabiru J2M is its "most agile and nimble (campervan) yet" and for more adventurous types, there's the option of underbody bash plates and 17in alloy wheels with all-terrain or mud tyres.

The interior layout includes front seats that swivel around to face a removable dining table, a kitchenette with sink, diesel cooktop, microwave and fridge, combination shower/toilet, and a permanent east-west double bed at the rear.

There are plenty of storage options including kitchen cupboards and drawers, overhead lockers and an underbed 'boot' accessible from the rear, along with built-in fly screens for the rear and side doors as well as the roof hatch. Exterior accessories fitted include an outside shower, roll-out awning and detachable picnic table.

Being a Trakka, there are plenty of high quality fixtures and fittings throughout including scratch-resistant 'Slimtec' bench and table tops, driver's side bedroom 'Space Pod' and slide-away bed step, electric sliding toilet, and funky LED mood lighting as seen in the recently released Trakka Akuna.

All this campervan technology doesn't come cheap however, with pricing for the Trakka Jabiru J2M AWD starting at $195,000.

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