Trakka launches new 48V Trakkadu

Sydney's Trakka has given its long-standing, entry-level Trakkadu pop-top campervan a big freshen up for 2026, including fitting a big 48V off-grid battery system and powered roof for the first time.

Making its public debut at the 2026 NSW Caravan Supershow, the new Trakkadu all-terrain camper is available on the latest Volkswagen Transporter T7 and Ford Transit Custom vans.

It comes standard with an Ecowatt 2.05kWh lithium battery pack with 4000W of continuous 240V output that Trakka says is sufficient to run both the dual induction cooktop and optional 48V air-conditioner simultaneously.

With 390W rooftop solar also standard, Trakka says the Trakkadu's new 'gas free' set-up including integrated Ecoflow 48V electrical system is a first for an Australian-built campervan of its size.

"With the 48V system we've now gone to dual induction cooking, and a bigger 90L fridge freezer, and there's heaps more storage as we've gone up in bench height as well," Trakka's Alex Berry said.

She said the slighter wider Transporter T7 body also allows for a three-seat passenger bench in the rear, which can slide forwards and backwards thanks to Trakka's 'Smart floor' set up. There's also the option to add another passenger seat to turn the Trakkadu into a six seater.

Other MY26 enhancements include a new powered pop-top roof operated by either internal switch or remote control, with electric actuators working in tandem with the gas strut assisted roof lifters.

There's also new fully integrated caravan window-style pull-down blinds and screens covering both side and rear entryways.

"It takes about 20 seconds to raise or lower (the roof), and it's also given us a much higher lift for increased head room," Berry said.

The rear seats are quickly converted to a flat double bed with mattress, with a roof bed another option for families.

Other features include front swivel seats, a removable dinette table, dimmable LED lighting, lightweight foam core cabinetry and a 60L fresh water tank with water filter, and 30L grey water tank.

"It's also got foam as well as acoustic insulation (throughout) so when you're driving it now, it's super quiet," she said.

The Stone Grey show vehicle based on a Transporter 4Motion AWD has a starting price of $161,000, but options fitted including a bigger 5kWh battery system and 650W solar, 2600W 48V air-conditioner, powered awning, flood lights, hot water, rear shower, 30mm suspension lift and 17in alloys with all terrain rubber, lifts its final (NSW drive-away) price to $188,130.

The Ford Transit Custom Trail AWD Trakkadu starts at $148,400.

Other options available include a portable toilet, Starlink connectivity, bladeless fan, diesel heater, and a twin sliding door layout "so you can have awnings on both sides as well as access in and out on both sides".

To head further off the beaten track, buyers can also add optional Seikel suspension and other off-road kit which Trakka first started offering in 2013. Front bars and underbody protection are other bush-bashing extras available.

Trakka made a name for itself from the early 1970s with its appealing Volkswagen camper conversions, and there have been various iterations of the Trakkadu van-based camper over the years since its launch in 2005.

The first MY26 Trakkadu customer 'vans are expected to roll out of the Mt. Kuring-Gai, NSW production facility from July.

While currently focussed on diesel powered models, Berry said Trakka's first fully 'green' campervan is likely to be based on a next-gen BEV (full battery powered) commercial van with improved range for long-distance touring, rather than a petrol-hybrid variant like the Ford Transit PHEV.

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