The Tvan ® Camper Trailer
Since its launch in 2000, the Tvan Camper Trailer quickly became well known for its distinct design and industry leading off-road capabilities. Throughout the years the Tvan has been widely acclaimed by journalists, owners and explorers. The Tvan® has earned these accolades through continual design improvements and option development; evolving to meet customer expectations.
These achievements include, Camper Trailer of Millennium and Off-Road Camper of the Year in its category 2009, 2011 and 2015. The MK5 is the latest incarnation of the Tvan. Like all Track Trailer® products the MK5 Tvan Camper Trailer has been subjected to rigorous prototyping, which has tested new body panels, electrics and kitchen variants. Thousands of kilometers were travelled to ensure that the MK5 was worthy of the Tvan name. But the improvements don’t stop there! While maintaining the famous Tvan look, the MK5 has a raft of new features, making this Tvan the best one yet! Continue reading below to see why Nothing Compares.
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Faster access for side of the road stops
Family friendly tent extension and loads of room for everyone’s gear
Improved living spaces featuring more head room
Lighter than most, makes light work of difficult tracks
All new Quick Cover Awning, 2 min to set up
Highly customisable via models and options
Upgraded LED lighting, inside and outside
New rear deck with integrated supports and Maxtrax carriers
Mc2 suspension – Go anywhere without limits
Developed using customer feedback and more than 20 years experience
Revolutionary tent with quick & easy magnetic catches
Super fast access to kitchen and fridges
Why buy a Tvan?
What do the critics think?
The Mk5 has been in development for more than two years or, if my sums are correct, immediately since the launch of the Mk4. And, no question, it looks every inch a Tvan, with the same offroad swagger and bulletproof appeal. The lift-up deck (as opposed to the earlier version which had to be dropped down before accessing the cabin) makes complete and utter sense. So much so that one has to wonder why it wasn’t done earlier. Oh well – good things come to those who wait, and all that. – Max Taylor GORV
FIT AND FINISH
INNOVATION
LAYOUT
The Tvan camper trailer advantage!
Why the Tvan is better than all hard floor / flip over campers
Sleep under a hard roof with no flapping canvas.
Protected from insects and the elements by strong walls that provide great insulation from noise, hot sun, cold nights and wind. When the tent is deployed (doubling your living space) it’s attached to a fold out hard floor, so you’ll be up off the ground, dry and secure. Most importantly, when it’s time to move on, your bed will remain made up and dry, even after a wet pack-up.
Interior refinements:
- Genuine queen size mattress
- Fabric lined roof for insulation and comfort
- Large storage area in the cabin and under the bed
- Large tinted windows with option to upgrade to sliding glass
- Easy to use magnetised tent fixings for a quicker and easier set up and pack up
- Magnetised window curtains
- Double glazed roof hatches with screens and blinds
- 15′ 7″ of usable cabin and tent living area
- Easy one person tent set up and pack up
- 28.5 (gal) water tank and optional additional 18.5 (gal)
- Completely customisable to your specification
- LED light in tent
- LED reading lights – individually switched with a master override
- Internal tool box and security lock box
- Storage locker lighting
* Content refers to both features and options available on Tvan. Please refer to specification and options list for accurate inclusions.
The Strong Box
The MK5 Tvan features a new roof which is approximately 100mm taller inside and is significantly higher throughout the bed / living space.
New High Roof
The new roof gives more head room over the bed and throughout the cabin creating a light and airy ambience while maintain Tvan’s unique unitary construction, “a strong box” without resorting to a “pop top” which could compromise structural integrity, add extra weight and cause dust issues. The new roof also accommodates a 120w solar upgrade, doubling the previous solar input and making it easier to stay off the beaten track for longer.
Speed is the new benchmark!
Skyward™ Lift Up Deck
One major advantage of the Tvan has always been its superior access to your equipment and living space by opening the rear of the van. Building on this, perhaps the most innovative part of the MK5 Tvan will revolutionise the way you access the rear of the Tvan. This is the Skyward™ Lift-Up Deck. As its name implies, this is the ability to lift up the deck of the Tvan with the hatch to provide unparalleled access to the rear of the Tvan. Simply press the button to release the electric locks and lift the hatch and deck to provide full access to the rear of the van, without having to lower the deck to the ground or stand on it while loading. To close simply shut like your car boot, with a satisfying thud.
Quick Cover™ Awning
The MK5 Tvan now features the Quick Cover™ awning. This awning can be deployed in 2 minutes, packed up in the same time and provides substantial coverage over the kitchen, front box and side of the Tvan. With arms which pivot both to the front and rear of the van, the Quick Cover™ awning can be used with any level of van setup, including deck closed or tent deployed. When the tent is deployed, there is an additional awning piece which can be used to provide complete coverage over the entry door of the tent. This awning does not require the use of upright poles in calm weather meaning that a Quick Cover™ for a roadside stop is a synch. Hooks built into each end of the awning attach on the drawbar and rear of the van.
The 30 second setup!
One of the best features of the Tvan Camper Trailer is its 30 second setup. Because the tent is stowed away in the rear hatch of the van and not on the bed, the you can choose whether or not to setup the full tent. Accessing the bed is as simple as unlocking four over centre catches, folding down the deck and releasing the gas strut assisted hatch. You might then choose to shut the hatch after yourself and go straight to bed (pad locks can be fitted to prevent the catches from locking) or to install one of the two optional rear door covers.
The Tvan Camper Trailer is amongst the quickest of the all camper trailers in the market to setup and pack up. We don’t make this claim lightly, but when the correct procedures are followed, our owners can and will be able to easily level the van, lower the tent, attach the floor and mouth to the body of the van and install the internal upright poles. Just reverse the procedure to store the tent and pack up.
The major benefits of the Tvan tent are:
- No canvas ever packs on to the bed – meaning no dirt or water or dust on the mattress and the bed can always remain made.
- You can choose if you want to set up the full tent or just do the 30 second setup with the rear canvas screen.
- Packing the van is a breeze because you don’t have to partially or fully setup the camper trailer to access gear in or around the cabin area.
Tvan Setup
Tvan Pack up
Flexibility is King
The Full Annex – For long stays
This annex takes approximately 15 minutes to set up and covers the full length of the Tvan.
The Sail Awning
The Yulara and Tanami come standard with the quick erect and highly versatile sail awning. The sail awning attaches to side of the van and can be set up to protect against the elements or provide shade for quick stops.
Ensuite - shower and toilet tent
Tropical roof
Family room
The Premium Kitchen:
Standard on the Tvan Inspire, Zenith and Murranji. Occupying a 30% larger locker than the Classic Kitchen, the Premium Kitchen for the Tvan MK5 features twice the bench space of its smaller counterpart. The stainless steel benchtop utilises advanced sheetmetal techniques for a premium feel, including rounded edge. The powder coated, predominantly aluminium body makes access to storage a breeze, incorporating many drawers for the storage of all your kitchen needs. The Premium Kitchen boasts a Thetford 3 burner (2×1.5KW, 1×2.5KW) glass topped stainless steel cooktop with piezo ignition and matching stainless steel sink with flick style tap, draining board and cutlery drawer located below. The kitchen utilises a lock in / lock out handle which accommodates single handed operation and slides on Track Trailer’s own design of ball bearing runners. The integrated windshields are deployed by simply raising them into position. We’ve even fitted a bottle opener so you won’t have to go searching for your keys!
Class leading design and technology
The MK5 design provided an opportunity to fully integrate all the electrical options into one neat package. Specifications vary depending on model and selected options. Features include:
- 110V outlets with safety switching, a dedicated front 110V plug for customer use
- 2x USB chargers, 1x12V Merit plug and 1x 12v cigarette style socket
- 120W roof mounted solar
- 1x 100ah + 1x optional 100ah lithium batteries
RedVision and Manger 30 BMS standard on all US spec units
Redvision along with the Manager 30 effectively replaces all the switches, gauges and power controllers with a simple, state of the art display and mobile app.
All switching of circuits, lights, power outlets, heaters etc. can be easily controlled from your phone at camp or in bed. This setup features a 30A DC to DC, MPPT solar regulator, 350W inverter and 110V battery charger.
If you are looking to take your Tvan to the next level it’s a great option to select.
Diesel Heating and Hotwater
Track Trailer has used the proven a OEM system to provide reliable and efficient heating for the Tvan and hot water for the kitchen and shower. This popular system is comprised of a glycol heat pump, heat ex-changer (for heating), diesel tank and glycol storage unit. As you can appreciate, a system with all of these components takes up a fair bit of room and often the size of these components encroaches on useful storage space and takes up significantly more space than required. Not with the Tvan! Unwilling to compromise on valuable space, the Track Trailer team set about redesigning the plumbing, wiring and tanks (glycol and fuel) to repackage the entire combustion elements into 1 jerry can sized unit. This design eliminates messy wiring or plumbing running the length of the van. Most competitor products fit the fuel tank behind the front stone guard and the other components wherever they can, leaving long runs of wiring, plumbing etc, meaning more holes and more potential for dust ingress. This is another example why the Tvan is a far superior product.
There are several benefits to designing this system into such a small space:
- It saves on space & weight
- The system can be assembled on a bench rather than fitted after construction, meaning it’s plug and play and tested prior to fitting, but also easier to troubleshoot if a customer has an issue
- It occupies a jerry can carrying position on the Tvan rear of the axle, aiding in better weight management system.
- The units shower output is directly alongside the shower tent
- The tank can be filled at a bowser and easily on the LHS (away from the road).
Front Boot configurations
The Tvan Inspire and Zenith all come standard with the Front Boot featuring two separately sealed compartments, one for generic storage and the other with a dedicated fridge slide and constant 12V power. The fridge compartment also features filtered air vents This boot accommodates a spare wheel and 2x gas bottles. There are many additional options available including, a RHS slide out tray, dual venting and power for up to 2 fridges, a fridge slide swap (RHS to LHS) for longer fridges and a optional height LHS shelf.
MK5 Front Box Fridge Dimensions:
Small tray (LHS) H x W x L 570 x 456 x 760 Large tray (RHS) H x W x L 570 x 456 x 920
MY23 Tvan Models and Options
The Tvan® MK5 shares the same off-road ‘DNA’ as the past 20 years of Tvan. The MK5 boasts several huge improvements including a new roof; which increases the cabin space and gives more room above the bed. All models now feature more technology and further refined electrics, 2 kitchen configuration options and loads more storage – but not at the expense of light weight touring.
he principal features of the Tvan® such as the quick erect tent, stored in its own compartment (not on the bed) and the dynamically styled body have all been refined and improved with an emphasis on ease of use and reduced set up times.
All Tvan® models share the same key characteristics such as MC2 Suspension®, hot dipped galvanised chassis, durable riveted steel and aluminium construction of the cabin and lower body lockers, aluminium rear folding platform (deck), off-road electric brakes and fully articulated off-road coupling etc.
All other specifications, options and accessories are up to you. This process allows you to customise your Tvan® to match your tow vehicle’s capabilities, your camping preferences and budget.
This process allows you to customise your Tvan® to match your tow vehicle’s capabilities, your camping preferences and budget. The models are identifiable by their highlighted colours (2 units in US); Inspire (Genesis Blue), and Zenith (Future Black)
Standard Specifications on all Tvan Models:
This newly released range of MK5 Tvan camper trailers features more standard equipment than ever before! You’ll be impressed by the Tvan’s design and user friendly configurations.
Suspension, Chassis and Body:
- Industry leading off-road hot dipped galvanised chassis with genuine military grade MC2 Suspension®
- Proprietary aluminium sandwich panel wall construction
- Significantly increased head height around the bed
- Off-road electric brakes and hand brake
- DO35, 3.5 tonne fully articulated off-road coupling
- Aluminium checker plate drawbar step and spirit level
- Rear fold down deck coated in durable slip resistant finish for safe road side access. Now featuring built in deck legs for convenience
- LED tail lights and side clearance markers
Rear wood rack - 108L steel protected food grade tank with grit filters
- 2x side panniers for 20L jerry cans (40L total)
Power:
- Roof mounted120W solar panel
- Red Vision Battery management
- 4 x USB sockets alongside bed (2 x each side)
- 100Ah lithium battery, fused and wired to Anderson plug connection
- Interior Command Console (ICC) fascia with master switch and individual circuit switching
- Merit, cigarette and USB plugs integrated within ICC
- Installation of 2nd battery wiring (for future upgrade)
Outdoor Living:
- Quick Cover Awning
Drawbar:
- Full front boot with fridge tray and access from both sides
Kitchen:
- Premium Kitchen including sink and plumbed water
- External yellow and white light over kitchen
- 12V merit plug in kitchen locker
Interior Refinements:
- Twin roof hatches with blinds and insect screens
- Genuine Australian made Wax Converters canvas (Dynaproofed)
- Easy to use magnetised tent fixings for a quicker and easier set up and pack up
- Magnetised window curtains
- Queen size high density foam mattress
- LED light in tent
- LED reading lights – individually switched with a master override
- Internal tool box and security lock box
- Storage locker lighting
- Insulated wall panels and fabric lined roof
Tvan Models:
*Images below depict models with front boot and sliding glass window options
Buying a Track Trailer® Tvan® has never been easier. Simply select a Tvan® model that best suits your needs, add options and you are on your way.
| INSPIRE | ZENITH | |
| Kitchen: | ||
| Classic Kitchen - stainless steel slide out 2-burner kitchen, including sink & plumbed water, 2 x 4kg gas bottles. External light over kitchen & 12V merit plug in kitchen locker | N/A | N/A |
| Kitchen extension shelf quickly & easily attaches to the wheel arch creating more space for utensils, condiments & includes a tea towel hanger | N/A | N/A |
| Upgrade to Premium Kitchen: | ||
| Larger prep space, more storage including 3 large drawers. 3-burner cook top with Piezo ignition. Glass top sink with flick-mixer tap & easy to use windshield | STD | STD |
| Under kitchen LED light | OPT | OPT |
| Additional plumbed gas line with quick snap connector (for use with compliant "flame-failure" gas device) | OPT | OPT |
| Power: | ||
| 120W rooftop solar panel | STD | STD |
| 21A (240V) battery charger | STD | STD |
| 25A DC DC MPPT charger | STD | STD |
| 4 x USB sockets alongside bed (2 x each side) | STD | STD |
| Battery management display | STD | STD |
| Battery management display - Bluetooth upgrade | STD | STD |
| Inverter 300W Pure Sine - fitted | OPT | STD |
| 2 x outside 240V kitchen outlets | OPT | OPT |
| Installation of 2nd battery wiring (for future upgrade) | STD | STD |
| 25A (240V) battery charger specific for lithium (upgrade from 21A) | OPT | STD |
| 40A DC DC MPPT charger (Redarc) (upgrade from 25A) | OPT | STD |
| 50A DC DC MPPT charger (Redarc) (upgrade from 25A) | OPT | OPT |
| Credit for AGM battery | OPT | STD |
| 1x 100Ah Lithium LiFePO4 battery - Revolution Eco (500W total draw) | OPT | STD |
| Credit for Revolution Eco lithium battery | N/A | OPT |
| 1 x 100Ah Lithium LiFePO4 battery - Revolution Orange (1000W total draw) | OPT | OPT |
| 2nd 105Ah Deep Cycle Battery | OPT | N/A |
| RedVision upgrade | OPT | OPT |
| Interior Refinements: | ||
| Roof storage system | STD | STD |
| Side wall storage pockets | STD | STD |
| Under mattress liner | STD | STD |
| 3-speed fan with timer | STD | STD |
| Additional 3-speed fan with timer | OPT | STD |
| Fabric-lined bedhead | OPT | STD |
| Diesel hot water & heating | OPT | STD |
| Skyward™ Rear lift-up deck - for easy access | OPT | OPT |
| Diesel heating only | OPT | N/A |
| Bed tie-down rails (pair) | OPT | OPT |
| Fabric-lined rear tent hatch | OPT | OPT |
| Hatch-mounted entry light (above tent door) | OPT | STD |
| 240V under-bed air conditioner with 2 x bedhead vents & 1 x tent vent | OPT | OPT |
| Sliding glass windows (fly or sand-fly mesh) | OPT | OPT |
| Ultimate pocket spring mattress upgrade | OPT | OPT |
| Water: | ||
| 108L water tank | STD | STD |
| Draw water from an external source, such as a jerry can or bucket | OPT | STD |
| Additional 70L water tank | OPT | OPT |
| Water system outlet - for pressurised water | OPT | OPT |
| Tent & Canvas Expansions: | ||
| Rear insect screen (30sec setup) | STD | STD |
| 2 additional tent windows & vent under bed | OPT | STD |
| Ensuite tent (purchased with diesel hot water) | OPT | STD |
| Ensuite tent | OPT | N/A |
| Rear insect screen upgrade to full canvas | OPT | OPT |
| Tropical roof (in lieu of catch net) | OPT | OPT |
| Zip on family room tent with solid vinyl floor | OPT | OPT |
| Outdoor Living: | ||
| Sail awning | OPT | OPT |
| Quick Cover™ swing out awning | STD | STD |
| Quick Cover™ shade wall kit (2 walls) | OPT | OPT |
| Awning roof, kitchen end & fridge wall | OPT | OPT |
| 2nd end wall (tent end) | OPT | OPT |
| Window upgrade per wall (end wall) | OPT | OPT |
| Draught skirt | OPT | OPT |
| Long (side) wall with 2 x windows & door | OPT | OPT |
| Style: | ||
| Alloy wheel upgrade 17x8 | OPT | STD |
| Customise external highlight colour & internal drawer trim colour (10 to choose from) | OPT | STD |
| Change fee for suspension | OPT | OPT |
| Storage: | ||
| LHS inside pannier storage bin | OPT | N/A |
| RHS lockable outside pannier door (not dustproof) | OPT | N/A |
| LHS lockable outside pannier door (not dustproof) | OPT | OPT |
| Under bed storage box 40L (each) | OPT | OPT |
| Under-bed drawer storage system (all 3 drawers below) - sheet metal construction & removable for easy packing | OPT | OPT |
| LHS drawer - single | OPT | OPT |
| LHS drawer to suit for air-conditioning - single | OPT | OPT |
| Middle drawer - single (N/A with air conditioning) | OPT | OPT |
| RHS drawer - single | OPT | OPT |
| Maxtrax mounting pins | OPT | OPT |
| Suspension & Chassis: | ||
| 1.8 Tonne suspension upgrade including 12” electric drum brakes | OPT | STD |
| Bump stops to suit 33” diameter tyres | OPT | STD |
| Underbody protection mudflaps | OPT | STD |
| ALKO ratchet jockey with solid wheel | OPT | OPT |
| Underbody spare wheel carrier (N/A with 2nd water tank) | OPT | OPT |
| ARK dual wheel height adjustable solid jockey wheel upgrade | OPT | OPT |
| Drawbar Frame: | ||
| Std drawbar with stone deflectors, 4 x jerry can holders, 2 x gas bottles with spare wheel mount & tyre / gas bottle cover | N/A | N/A |
| Front pivoting tray / wood rack (required for mounting bike racks) | OPT | N/A |
| 1 x Bike rack (max 2, requires front pivoting tray) | OPT | N/A |
| Drawbar Storage: | ||
| Front boot: Equipped with 2 sealed lockers accessible on the LHS & RHS. The LHS is standard with a sliding fridge drawer, insulation, 12V power & venting. The RHS compartment is fitted with a pressure switch activated LED light | STD | STD |
| RHS slide out tray with tie down points | OPT | STD |
| Front boot pantry short slide | OPT | OPT |
| Front boot pantry long slide | OPT | STD |
| Additional front boot pantry dividers | OPT | OPT |
| Front boot shelf 440mm above the short slide | OPT | OPT |
| Front boot shelf 510mm above the short slide | OPT | OPT |
| Front boot shelf 440mm above the long slide | OPT | OPT |
| Front boot shelf 510mm above the long slide | OPT | OPT |
| RHS venting & power (for a 2nd fridge) | OPT | OPT |
| Drawer swap RHS to LHS (for longer fridges) | OPT | STD |
| Engel Posi-Lock socket in fridge compartment | OPT | OPT |
| Anderson plug in fridge compartment | OPT | OPT |
| Front storage box bike mounting brackets (add bike racks) | OPT | OPT |
| 1 x bike rack (max 4, requires front storage brackets) | OPT | OPT |
| Drawbar extension | OPT | OPT |
| ISI 2 Bike Rack (inc. chassis mount) | OPT | OPT |
| ISI 4 Bike Rack (inc. chassis mount) *spare wheel requires relocation | OPT | OPT |
| Optional ISI car fit kit, vehicle info required for pricing / spec | OPT | OPT |
Tvan Dimensions and Weight
These specifications are for our standard models only. Weight will vary with additional options. Please see model section for further details on specifications.
| Inspire | Zenith | |
| Dry Weight with the standard drawbar package | N/A | N/A |
| Load capacity - lbs | N/A | N/A |
| Ball weight - lbs | N/A | N/A |
| Dry Weight with Front boot package fitted | 2183 | 2492 |
| Load capacity with Front boot package fitted - lbs | 1125 | 1477 |
| Ball weight with Front boot package fitted - lbs | 243 | 309 |
| GVWR | 3308 | 3969 |
| Overall length in travel mode ft | 16’ 1” |
| Overall width | 76” |
| Height unladen ft | 81” |
| Height unladen with Quick Cover ft | 85” |
| Interior setup length | 15’ 9” |
| Tent area size (on the deck) ft | 6' 7” x 8' 3” |
| Wheel track | 65” |
| Departure angle | 30˚ |
| Suspension travel (in) | 5.9” |
| Axle capacity lbs | 3528 |
| Water tank (gal) | 28.5 |
| 2nd water tank (optional) (gal) | 18.5 |
| Jerry cans | Up to 6 |
| Hot water (optional) (gal) | 5.3 |