Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) is collaborating with local RV manufacturer Jayco to create the Crafter Kampervan which becomes it’s new halo model sitting above the Caddy California and the Multivan California.
VGA says it is the only manufacturer to offer such a range of recreational vehicles via its dealer network, complete with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
A living-and-sleeping quarters version of the Crafter, VGA’s biggest vehicle, the Kampervan will be available in three grades from July: Kampervan; Kampervan Style and Kampervan all-terrain complete with Seikel off-road equipment.
At 6.8 metres long and 2m wide, the Crafter Kampervan contains all fixtures needed to make life on the road possible.
- 4MOTION all-wheel-drive
- Seating for four
- Sleeping for up to three
- Multiple dining and seating areas
- Fresh and waste water tanks
- Full internal bathroom including toilet and shower
- Full kitchen including two burner gas cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, sink, fresh water, ample storage and bench space
- Sink and bathroom sink
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning
- TV and DVD stereo with internal and external speakers
- Lithium house battery with additional solar system
- Diesel heating
- Hot water system
- LED internal and external lighting
- External awning
- App Connect
- WiFi extender
The Crafter Kampervan has been tested at the Anglesea Proving Ground in Victoria, showcasing not only Australian engineering inside the vehicle – but tuning that makes it perfect for local conditions.
It will come in seven colours, including four two-tone schemes, which are expected to be by far the most popular.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle brand director Ryan Davies says the partnership with Jayco presents “another milestone in our brand’s collaboration with Australian automotive building.”
“Just as Walkinshaw took the Amarok to the next level, Jayco is making the Crafter Kampervan the perfect choice for those who want to drive a brilliantly engineered vehicle – then live and sleep comfortably across Australia,” Davies says.
“Jayco is proud to be associated with Volkswagen and the touring lifestyle that both brands embody,” Jayco motorised division national sales manager Bruce Astbury says
“This is a partnership that will enhance the depth of the Volkswagen range and continue to support local employment at our 50-acre Dandenong South facility,” he says.
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