Track Tvan Buyers Guide
So, you’ve been researching the market for months, maybe even years and you always seem to find yourself coming back to the TRACK Tvan. Well, there’s good reason for that. The multi-award winning Tvan has satisfied the test of time and is widely respected as the ultimate off road camper. Look around next time you go touring – they are everywhere, and arguably the most popular premium Australian-made off road camper on the road today.
In October 2025, Track released the new Mk6 Tvan, another evolution in the Tvan life cycle. Key changes included:
– Increased head room above the bed, enough for most people to sit upright
– Larger front box, enough to accommodate a dual zone 95L fridge freezer
– Larger pantry with improved food storage
– Bigger windows
– More real estate under the Quick Cover awning – longer, higher and wider
– Updated lighting, aesthetic and structural improvements.
Read on to learn how the Tvan stands out from its competitors!
NEW Options:
New options available at the time of writing include:
– Redarc 2000-watt inverter for Murranji, connected to kitchen and internal outlets
– Bosch Anti Lock Brakes (ABS) developed in conjunction with Al-ko
SILENT Options:
Unknown to many, there are a number of Silent options; items that are available but aren’t visible on the options list. I’ve listed the ones we like below; contact your local dealer for a full list.
– Fabric lined hatch to improve insulation and noise suppression and eliminate condensation on the hard shell.
– Lockable Side Pannier Door near the kitchen for rubbish storage – keeps foraging wildlife at bay.
– Pressurised water outlet – a quick way to empty the water tanks.
Why Tvan?
On face value, the Tvan is hard to ignore. It’s unique in appearance; it looks great; it’s versatile in use; comfortable; and light but strong; with one of the most tested suspensions in its class, if not the world. And if its good enough for military applications, it’s good enough for recreational vehicles.
Key attributes:
- small footprint making it easy to tow regardless of the terrain
- go anywhere, long travel MC2 suspension – forget airbags with multiple fail points.
- insulated hard shell cocoon over the bed protecting you from the elements.
- large windows and twin skylights provide natural light and extra ventilation
- versatility in setup, with 3 different setups from a quick overnighter with the insect/canvas screen, the full tent with expanded hard floor area, or the tear drop camper setup with hatch closed. You can even make it extra family friendly, with the zip on family room.
- off grid ready, with plenty of battery, solar, water and comforts.
- e-bike friendly; extended drawbar recommended.
- simplicity, it doesn’t rely on electronics for setup which can be slow, clunky and unreliable. It’s a simple fail-proof system.
- 26 years of refinement and well proven in the Australian outback.
All in all, even more reasons to start your adventures in a Tvan.
If you are curious about the new Mk6 Tvan, we recommend making an appointment with your local dealer to inspect, and in particular, doing the lie down test. That extra head space makes a significant difference. Ask me how I know!
Which model?
Tvan Inspire from $69,900*
Tvan Inspire is an excellent entry into the adventure camper market, with all the key Mk6 Tvan upgrades including the larger body and bigger front box.
Recommended Options:
In line with the price point of the Inspire, we’ve deliberately kept the recommended options to a basic level. You could easily tick a few more boxes if the budget allowed, keeping in mind resale value, as a low spec Firetail will generally retain better resale than an overspec’d Inspire.
– Bed Tie Down rails make sense to secure suitable internal items to the bed and make use of the available space, take chairs and table as an example.
– Underbody protection mudflaps protect the shock absorber tubes from rebounding stones.
– Quick Cover awning adds ease of setup and extended protection
– If you plan on using a portable hot water system like Smarttek, the Water system outlet for pressurised water provides a quick connect to use onboard water via the water pump and the External Water Source allows you to draw clean water from a bucket obtained from a nearby river. Note, this doesn’t fill the tanks, it is just for use there and then, saving your onboard fresh water for drinking. ## Note, the pressurised water outlet is a silent option and is available on request.
– the slide-out tray with tie down points improves access and security for your gear.
Ultimately you may be limited by budget, but we find these relatively low cost additional items add value far beyond their dollar cost.
*Plus onroad costs.
Tvan Firetail from $88,800*
Tvan Firetail sits neatly in the middle of the model range. The key upgrade over the Inspire is the integrated diesel heater and hot water system including a zip-on ensuite tent and shower rose. It also boasts dual Lithium batteries (200Ah), a 2000-watt inverter, and a larger Redarc Alpha50 charging system to support higher draw appliances, like a portable air conditioner. 17″ alloy wheels add to the package.
It is one of two models in the range where you can upsize your batteries and charging systems.
Recommended Options:
– additional 12V fan. When it’s warm no-one likes to share!
– fabric lined bed head and hatch reduces condensation and increases comfort and noise suppression.
– three additional tent windows for extra ventiliation versatility.
– the slide-out tray on the RHS with tie down points improves access and security for your gear.
– bed tie down rails make sense to secure suitable internal items to the bed and make use of the available space
– underbody protection mudflaps protect the shock absorber tubes from rebounding stones
– insect mesh or canvas upgrade for quick overnight stops without deploying the tent
– slide out pantry to keep the food near the kitchen
– Custom suspension for compatibility to the tow vehicle offset is useful for remote wanderings, allowing you to use the camper spare wheel on the car. There’s also the option of custom wheels and tyres if you want to run a specific wheel and tyre combo like the vehicle.
– Ark750 jockey wheel adds extra versatility off road and works better for tyre size upgrades
– underbed drawers provide an attractive way to finish off the interior of the Tvan
– Maxtrax mounting pins keep your Maxtrax easily accessible. After use, the dirt falls to the ground and not over your tow vehicle if mounted on racks.
– opening sliding windows add more light and extra ventilation.
*Plus onroad costs.
Tvan Murranji from $98,900*
The Murranji is the complete touring package. Key upgrades over the Firetail include:
– dual Revolution Lithium 125Ah batteries (250Ah total)
– twin water tanks 178L capacity for extended wanderings
– dual zone Evakool 95L fridge freezer with tie downs
– opening Sliding Windows for improved ventilation
– Ultimate Pocket Spring Mattress for improved comfort and support
– Skyward rear deck for quick access to gear
– underbed slide out drawers
– bed tie down rails
Recommended Options:
– Custom suspension for compatibility to the tow vehicle offset is useful for remote wanderings, allowing you to use the camper spare wheel on the car. There’s also the option of custom wheels and tyres if you want to run a specific wheel and tyre combo like the vehicle.
– The Redarc 160-watt hatch mounted solar blanket supplements the standard fixed 200-watt solar panel to crunch recharge times.
– drawbar extension protects bikes if mounted on the drawbar. It also reduces ball weight.
– insect mesh upgrade to canvas entry door for quick overnight stops without deploying the tent
– Custom highlight colour. Traditionally, orange has been the custom highlight colour for the Murranji, but other options are available, including Champagne below.
*Plus onroad costs.
Tvan Lightning from $99,900*.
The Tvan Lightning has a feature set not seen on a Tvan before, such as the Safiery dual hob induction cooker in the kitchen. The camper is powered by a huge 500Ah Lithium battery bank, a 2000W inverter, 360W of solar and an impressive Redarc charging system that can pump up to 100 amps* per hour inward using the roof mounted solar and the Redarc Alpha chargers.
All the amps are managed by the RedVision console which can also be controlled using a Smartphone app. This includes remote switching of lighting, heating, and all while monitoring the vitals.
Otherwise the Lightning has a similar spec to the Firetail.
#The Redarc Alpha 50 is the standard charger; Alpha 75 and 100 are available as upgrades in addition to larger batteries.
Recommended Options:
– Custom suspension for compatibility to the tow vehicle offset is useful for remote wanderings, allowing you to use the camper spare wheel on the car. There’s also the option of custom wheels and tyres if you want to run a specific wheel and tyre combo like the vehicle.
– opening sliding windows add more light and extra ventilation.
– additional water tank for longer wanderings.
– the slide-out tray with tie down points improves access and security for your gear.
– Maxtrax mounting pins keep your Maxtrax easily accessible.
– insect mesh upgrade to canvas for quick overnight stops without deploying the tent
Author’s Pick
We have owned five Tvans over the last 20 years; a Canning, a Murranji, a Zenith, a Lightning and we’ve just taken delivery of a new Mk6 Murranji. In our line of business, we change campers regularly, but we always come back to the Tvan for remote, desert adventures where size, capability and comfort are key drivers.
For us, the Tvan is the perfect touring package combining the right balance of ease of use, comfort and features.
We selected a few options to suit the style of touring that we like to do. Note, some of these are silent* options, that are available on request only:
- Bosch Anti Lock Brakes* for extra safety on those long transport legs
- Redarc 2000-watt pure sine wave inverter* for running high draw appliances such as portable induction, hair dryer and chainsaw batteries
- Upgrade to the Revolution high draw Lithium batteries (orange band)*.
- Redarc 160W hatch mounted solar panel for secure solar charging at the campsite
- Fabric lined hatch* to improve insulation and noise suppression and eliminate condensation on the hard shell.
- Custom suspension for compatibility to our Ford Everest Tremor offset (extra spare tyre); Falken AT4W tyres for extra sidewall protection in stony terrain.
- Different wheels to suit the offset of our tow vehicle
- Lockable Side Pannier Door* near kitchen (lockable rubbish storage).
- Pressurised water outlet* – quick way to empty the water tanks
- Drawbar extension for bike rack mounting
- Stone Stomper Stone Guard to reduce road rash on camper and vehicle from rebounding stones.
You can read all about our epic Tvan desert adventures along the Anne Beadell Highway and beyond HERE.
We’re currently undertaking a project, to prepare it for a Canning Stock Route and East Kimberley expedition later this year.
Key preparation includes paint protective film (PPF), Stone Stomper, Koni 88 shockers upgrade and additional fuel storage. A preparation blog is coming soon!
