The Track Tvan Trailer is the toughest towable micro camper on the planet. Now Track has enhanced the series’ off-grid capabilities by increasing lithium battery capacity and solar charging to create the all-new Tvan Lightning. The new, aggressively dimensioned Square Drop leaves the LPG tank behind and enhances the convenience of cooking and camping with sunshine flooding across the hot, dry outback.
At the same time Track Trailer announced its entry into the American market, it was gearing up for its most advanced Tvan to date. Tovan debuted his Lightning in mid-February and recently showed it off again at his 2023 Victorian his Camping, Caravan and Touring his Supershow. His new flagship Tvan model looks set to give the off-road adventurer more autonomy in powering his off-grid base his camp.
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In the past, ditching LPG tanks and going fully electric has been a common trend among Australian trailer builders. The truck more than triples the Lightning’s battery capacity compared to other his Tvan models by wiring it with a 500 Ah dual lithium battery system and breaks it down to teardrop size. Also, he triples the solar power to run the battery, and installs a 200 W panel on the roof and a removable 160 W panel on the rear hatch. The battery is also charged by the tow vehicle while driving on roads and trails.
Track increases the size of the inverter from 300 watts to 2,000 watts, allowing Tvan Lightning to run built-in appliances and power 240 V outlets for accessories such as coffee machines and hair dryers. Redarc’s RedVision Total Vehicle Management System centralizes electrical control with an in-trailer display and mobile app.
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The Lightning comes with premium kitchen options available on other Tvan models, but replaces the gas hob with a dual hob Safiery induction cooker. The sophisticated hobs include one 1,800 W and one 1,500 W hob (up to 2,000 W total) and features such as touch-sensitive controls and child safety locks. The kitchen also has two 240V outlets for appliances and accessories and is rounded out by a stainless steel worktop, sliding sink, storage drawers and pull-up wrap-around wind deflector.
Lightning’s standard front locker includes a refrigerator slide at the bottom and a slide-out organizer bin at the top. After reconfiguring the electrical hardware, the truck also redesigned the cabin’s underbed storage drawers. A box-like drawer is removed for storage and slides under the double bed to secure it.
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The truck’s latest trailer includes a distinctive chin-like rear hatch design that splits into a roof that sandwiches a hard floor and a fabric auxiliary tent. Added to his 5th generation Tvan, his 30-second setup feature track allows campers to bypass the full tent setup and jump straight to bed with the tent in storage. This way, campers can quickly call in the night or escape inclement weather without spending time on extra set-ups.
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The truck is not completely fossil fuel free with Lightning. This is because diesel heaters are installed for cabin heating and hot water supply. The new trailer has a dry weight of approximately 2,645 pounds (1,200 kg) and offers a maximum payload of 1,322 pounds (600 kg).
The Tvan Lightning is now available to order in Australia, online camper marketplace and news site caravan camping sale It reports starting at AU$101,800 (approximately US$67,100). No word on a possible US model, but the Lightning’s underlying electrical system would need to be completely reworked to US standards, so he’ll join Tvan Zenith soon at Xgrid Campers’ Las. I don’t think so. Las Vegas showroom.
Track gives a quick overview of what’s new in Tvan Lightning in the 4 minute video below.
Track Tovan Lightning
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