Global Warrior out to conquer world

For those who like to travel into remote, far-flung locations for extended stays, Queensland’s All Terrain Warriors (ATW) has released its latest, truck-based motorhome conversion after two years development.

Looking like a military expedition vehicle but offering all the comforts and conveniences required for serious overland adventures, the aptly named Global Warrior is a fully self-contained off-road camper conversion designed for a range of 4WD truck chassis, both single and dual cab, including Isuzu, Mitsubishi Fuso, Mercedes-Benz Unimog and Iveco Eurocargo.

Available in pop-top and fixed roof versions, the cutting-edge truck camper features a marine-style ‘vinyl ester’ fibreglass body, as well as a distinctive ‘upswept’ rear shape that allows two spare wheels to be mounted while maintaining a departure angle required for extreme off-roading.

The radical rear design adds 50cm to internal length, and incorporates a rear bar fitted with a 15000lb winch that’s used to lift the dual spare wheel cradle as well as assist in vehicle recovery.

The camper module measures 4.7m long and 2.15m wide, facilitating access along narrow tracks. GVM is around 4500kg, depending on specification.

Each Global Warrior will be custom built at ATW’s factory on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, with equipment and layouts to suit owners’ specific requirements, from steamy fishing trips in the Kimberly to traversing icy terrain in Mongolia. 

Pictured is one of the first Global Warrior motorhomes off the production line; built to accommodate a family of six and currently touring overland from Sydney to Paris. Based on a crew-cab Isuzu NPS300 truck chassis, it’s fitted with ATW’s own parabolic suspension and single wheel conversion to improve ride and handling.

Boasting 2.05m interior height with the roof up, the modern interior design makes the most of available space with a rear queen size bed, separate shower/toilet, kitchen with 2.0m long galley bench, and four-person dinette with ‘pass-through’ access to the truck cabin.

The dinette converts to another double bed while a further, gas strut-assisted upper bed folds down at night to sleep another two people. The rear seat of the crewcab can also be used as a bed.

There are awnings on both sides and an outside shower, plus numerous internal and external storage options, including large lockable bins on both sides with doors that fold down to become large picnic tables and a ‘recovery’ locker that can store up to four Maxtraks, straps, jacks, and a shovel.

Other useful features when you're stuck out in the middle of no-where include a diesel cooktop, 140 litre Vitrofrigo fridge/freezer, Webasto heater, two 210Ah batteries, macerator-style marine toilet and more than 300 litres fresh, grey and black water storage.

Both fresh water tanks are fitted above floor level to improve insulation in the type of sub-zero conditions encountered in Europe.

ATW R&D Manager, Brad Middlebrook said the Queensland off-road truck conversion specialist, which also produces a range of all-terrain tour buses and mining vehicles, already holds 50 orders for the Global Warrior, with buyers spread throughout Australia, Europe and the USA.

Pricing is around $250,000 depending on specification.

An Isuzu single cab-based Global Warrior motorhome will be on display at next month’s Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Holiday Show, which will be held at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane from June 5-11.

For more details visit the All Terrain Warriors website.