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The newest camper from Canada’s Wilderness Vans is definitely a beast, however of a smaller selection than a lot of the competitors. Camper van addicts may already be aware of the corporate’s unique Grid, a conversion constructed on the F-550’s heavy-duty chassis. Now, Wilderness Vans has taken the identical aluminum physique and off-road suspension however downsized the design.

The result’s the Grid Mini, a two-door camper that also comes with loads of floor clearance, highly effective towing capability, and a contemporary inside for a snug residence on wheels. It’s the “most nimble” camper in the marketplace, Darren Roberts, Wilderness Van’s advertising and marketing director, instructed GearJunkie.

“We’re tailoring to those who really want 4×4 functionality, like a hunter that should arrange camp for every week or two, or somebody who needs to haul their quads additional into the backcountry,” Roberts stated. “You’ll be able to go wherever with them. You’re not restricted like when you may have an even bigger, longer automobile.”

A more in-depth have a look at the Grid Mini’s suspension; (picture/Wilderness Vans)

Grid Mini: Options

Whereas massive 4×4 vans might look extra highly effective, their dimension usually ends in diminished capacity to deal with tough terrain.

At 22.5 toes lengthy, the Grid Mini comes with 40-inch tires, so it provides riders higher floor clearance than even some Toyota Tacomas, Roberts stated.

“That’s a results of constructing it on an everyday cab and planning our angles appropriately so we’re not too absolutely prolonged previous the wheelbase,” he stated. “Different 4×4 fastened campers usually gained’t have the ability to go as far into the backcountry as a result of they’re simply too lengthy.”

The Grid Mini’s kitchen; (picture/Wilderness Vans)

Wilderness Vans defines the distinction between the Grid and Grid Mini cabin by the space from the rear axle to the again of the cab. To match the smaller truck chassis, the motorhome field of the Grid Mini has been shortened by over a foot. Its width has additionally been diminished by 6 inches for tighter trails.

The Grid Mini comes with a Victron Stage 4 electrical bundle, that includes a 271Ah 12V lithium battery, a 3,000W inverter, 350 W of photo voltaic charging, a 30A shore energy hookup, and a Cerbo GX touchscreen monitoring system with Bluetooth connectivity. The camper can also be outfitted with a Webasto fuel heater, a 68L water tank, and LED lighting.

Grid Mini: Inside

The inside structure, labeled GM1 by Wilderness, intently mirrors that of the unique Grid, albeit in a barely smaller footprint.

Probably the most noticeable change from the Grid Mini’s bigger counterpart is the elimination of the moist rest room. The Grid Mini opts for a part-time rest room, that includes a retractable bathe with a material curtain and flooring pan, in addition to a hid pull-out rest room beneath the eating bench.

The Grid Mini sleeps three, together with the massive mattress above and a smaller one within the dinette; (picture/Wilderness Vans)

The kitchen block is positioned close to the passenger-side motorhome door, full with an induction cooktop, rectangular sink, and bamboo countertop. There’s additionally a 139L Vitrifrigo fridge with a 16L prime freezer, and an overhead microwave.

A two-seat dinette occupies the driving force’s facet, straight in entrance of the fridge wall. This convertible unit can remodel right into a single mattress, combining with the double mattress within the cabover to accommodate a complete of three folks.

(Picture/Wilderness Vans)

Grid Mini: Pricing & Availability

With pricing beginning at round $225,000, the conversion value varies relying on structure, choices, F-550 off-road upgrades, and different elements.

Patrons ought to observe that the value covers the aluminum base motorhome with the GM1 flooring plan, and they’re accountable for supplying their very own Ford F-550 truck. Go to the Wilderness Vans web site to be taught extra.