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Trakkadu: Camper van based on Volkswagen Transporter T7 with 4WD and modular interior

29.06.2026 15:24 1 min 1 source РУС
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Trakkadu: Camper van based on Volkswagen Transporter T7 with 4WD and modular interior
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Australian manufacturer Trakka has unveiled the Trakkadu, a camper van conversion based on the Volkswagen Transporter T7. It features a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine producing 177 hp, all-wheel drive, a pop-up roof made of aluminum and fiberglass, and a modular interior with floor rails for repositioning modules. Standard equipment includes 390 W solar panels (upgradeable to 650 W), a kitchen unit with induction hob, sink, 90 L fridge/freezer, and water tanks of 60 L (fresh) and 30 L (grey). Price in Australia is AUD 162,000 (approx. EUR 99,000).

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