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Jabiru
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- From
- $230,200
- Max weight (GVM)
- 4,100kg
- Sleeps
- 2
- Length
- 6.09 m
Floor plans
About the Jabiru
The Trakka Jabiru is a van motorhome for two on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 419, 6.09 or 7.13 metres long. Every layout has north-south single beds that make a double, and an inside toilet and shower room. It has a 48 volt EcoFlow lithium system, 800 watts of solar and a 140 litre fresh water tank, in rear or all wheel drive.
Who does it sleep?
Every layout sleeps two, and a pop-top roof is an option for extra sleeping.
- J2M: two seats, 6.09 metres long. Singles are 1.85 by 0.7 metres.
- J2: two seats, 7.13 metres long. Singles are 2.03 by 0.7 metres.
- J4: four seats, 7.13 metres long, with a front lounge that converts for travel seating.
- J5: a five seat version, in all wheel drive.
- Double: the singles make a 1.76 metre wide double.
Inside
- Bathroom: a built-in bathroom module with a rain shower head, a handheld shower and your choice of toilet style.
- Bathroom size: 83 by 70cm in the J2M, 1,105 by 700mm in the 7.13 metre vans.
- Basin: a basin, a mirror with recessed storage and an extraction fan.
- Cooking: a dual induction cooktop that also works outside.
- Microwave: a 31 litre, 1,000 watt convection microwave with steam function.
- Fridge: a 150 litre fridge and freezer in the J2M, 170 litres in the longer vans.
- Kitchen: a sink with a lid, a drinking water filter and soft-close drawers. A mini dishwasher is an option in the longer van.
- Windows: double glazed, with insect screens and blinds.
- Insulation: foam insulation and acoustic panels in the walls, ceiling and doors.
Outside
- Awning: an electric roll-out awning on the side.
- Lighting: a 26 inch LED flood light.
- Portable solar: an Anderson plug for a portable panel.
- Insect screens: on the sliding side door and the rear door.
Power and water
- Battery: a 5.12kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, equal to 400 amp hours at 12 volts. A 10.24kWh battery is an option.
- Inverter: 4,000 watts continuous at 240 volts, with an 8,000 watt surge.
- Solar: 800 watts on the roof.
- Mains charging: up to 4,000 watts, which Trakka says recharges it in about 1.5 hours on a 15 amp site.
- Driving: about 1,000 watts from the alternator.
- Fresh water: a 140 litre tank.
- Grey water: an 80 litre tank with an electronic dump valve.
- Hot water: a 15 litre, 1,600 watt electric water heater.
Driving and specs
- Base vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 419, mid or long wheelbase, rear or all wheel drive.
- Engine: a 2 litre turbo diesel, 140kW and 450Nm, with a 9-speed automatic.
- GVM (gross vehicle mass): 4,100kg, the most it can weigh on the road, fully loaded.
- GCM (gross combination mass): 6,100kg, the most it and a trailer can weigh together.
- Tare: 2,988kg for the J2M up to 3,388kg for the J4 AWD.
- Payload: 712kg to 1,112kg for people and gear, depending on the layout.
- Towing: up to 2,000kg braked.
- Height: 2.75 metres, or 2.85 metres in all wheel drive.
- Width: 2.02 metres.
- Headroom: 1.92 metres inside.
- Ground clearance: 170mm, or 210mm in all wheel drive.
- Fuel: a 93 litre tank.
How to buy
Trakka sells direct from its showroom at 9 Beaumont Road, Mt Kuring-Gai, NSW. Trakka recommends booking an appointment, and interstate buyers can ask for a video tour. Prices start at $230,200 for the J2M, excluding on-road costs. The J2 is $235,700, and the all wheel drive versions run from $240,200 to $255,900, also excluding on-road costs.
Technical specifications
About Trakka
Trakka converts Volkswagen, Fiat, Mercedes-Benz and Ford vans into campervans and van motorhomes. Its Sydney-based team cites more than 53 years of experience. The range is the Trakkadu pop-top campervan and three van motorhomes: the Torino, Akuna and Jabiru.
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