Sunland builds little caravan with big bite
New 11ft 6in off-road Blue Heeler Pup delivers plenty of big van featuresLooking for a relatively light and extremely compact off-road caravan that’s almost as high as it is long, but less pokey than your typical box camper and jam-packed with all the ‘big van’ features?
Well, Queensland’s Sunland could have just the thing with the unveiling of its latest 11ft 6in (body length) Sunland Blue Heeler Pup off-road mini-caravan.
Like its even smaller 10ft Sunland Mini ‘box’ camper launched last year, the new Sunland Blue Heeler Pup has a full-height fixed roof so you don’t have to stoop to get in or move around inside. Despite the shrunken dimensions a Tardis-like interior layout delivers the goods with three berths, kitchenette, storage and a combination shower/toilet.
As described in a walk-around video of a fully-loaded display van by outspoken Sunland boss Roy Wyss, there are plenty of 'big van' features available as standard or as options, including a DO-35 coupling, coil/shock independent suspension, front toolbox with gas bottles and a full tunnel boot, electric-powered jack and entry step, external pull-out kitchen, hot/cold outside shower, Wi-Ti wireless braking system, and rear camera.
The snug interior features a transverse double bed with single 'top' bunk running along the base, along with small fridge/freezer, microwave, induction cooktop, stainless sink, pull-out table and overhead lockers, plus a built-in touchscreen with digital switching 'smart' technology and TV capabilities.
For something a bit different the Blue Heeler Pump also features two spare wheels – one at the front and other at the back – along with twin electric awnings, for shade on both sides of the van at the push of a button just seconds after pulling up.
Another unique addition is a front, roof-mounted 'crash bar', that protects the awnings and provides mounting points for spotlights.
The full composite mini-caravan also has four roof-mounted solar panels to keep the 400Ah lithium battery system with 3000W inverter, topped up.
Like the latest Zone Base vans (also built in Queensland), there’s no air conditioner fitted but a roof hatch, two internal Sirocco fans and some windows should provide some flow-through breezes in warmer climates.
The downside of all the optional extras fitted is a hefty (for its size) Tare weight of 1500kg, with a payload of 750kg.
The display van is predominately white with flashes of red, both inside and out, although buyers will have a choice of décor and colours as well as alloy frame or composite panel body construction.
Like other Sunland vans, the new Blue Heeler Pup is backed by a five year factory warranty, plus a 20 year warranty on the galvanized chassis. No pricing was mentioned but expect a 'big van' sticker price, at least for optioned up orders...
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