Kruiswagen Campervan Lets You Explore the Most Remote Places in Luxury and Comfort

Though they can't accommodate as many people as a full-fledged motorhome, modern high-end camper vans come packed with creature comforts to make the rig feel like a real home. Such is the case of Kruiswagen, an over-the-top luxury camper van that is also designed to be durable, capable of going off-grid and tackling challenging terrain.

Designed by Australian company Kimberley Kampers, the Kruiswagen is the perfect campervan for those who want to fully enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer, as it is well-equipped to offer you comfort and luxury even in the hottest, most remote, and isolated parts of the Outback.

Kimberley Kampers is a well-established name in the rugged caravans realm, having been crafting creative adventure vehicles for the last three decades. Their latest offering is a comfortable and luxurious home on wheels based on the ever-so-popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter all-terrain camper van. It sleeps two individuals and is accoutered with a high-end kitchen, a nice dinette, a plush bed, and a bathroom.

Sprinter van conversions are wildly popular these days thanks to their mechanical reliability, excellent gas mileage, and a high roof that allows for incredible interior customization. All these, coupled with a 4×4 option, make the Sprinter one of the best vans on the market for off-roading adventures.

For the Kruiswagen, the Australian outfitter also offers a series of vehicle options to ensure you have everything you need for longer-term journeys. These include an expedition rack, a winch-ready front bumper, a snorkel, traction panels, underbody protectors, and a 93-liter (24.5-gallon) fuel tank.

Moreover, the Kruiswagen has been designed with a focus on eco-friendliness and off-grid capability. As such, the camper van comes with solar charging, smart battery systems, and internet connectivity. To be honest, the newcomer offers excellent off-grid autonomy thanks to its 48 V basic electrical system with a 2 kWh smart battery, a 3,600 W pure sine wave inverter, and a 200 W rooftop solar charging system. Owners can upgrade the system if they feel they need more.

For internet connectivity, even in the most remote locations, the van is equipped with a Starlink starter kit that comes in handy for digital nomads.

Inside the van, the company went the extra mile regarding premium features and finishes. The center of the motorhome is occupied by a spacious galley kitchen that has everything one might need to cook delicious meals. One of the sides can be equipped with either a portable single-plate induction cooker or an inbuilt two-hob induction cooktop and a sink, while the opposite side has a standing 130-L fridge/freezer and an under-counter microwave. There are plenty of cabinets and bamboo-veneered shelving units on both sides for storing cooking essentials, as well as surprisingly generous countertop space for meal prep.

An optional removable table is attached to one end of the countertop to provide a dining nook and a workstation for the swiveling passenger seat up front.

No matter how spacious and well-accoutered a motorhome is, adventurers will always want to spend time outside. So for those who prefer to cook in the open air, there is also a pull-out kitchen built into the rear corner of the camper. It is equipped with a sink of its own, a dual-burner stove or Weber electric grill, and storage drawers. It sits under a huge awning that provides shade and shelter from the elements.

The builder squeezed a wet bath between the driver's seat and the kitchen and equipped it with a shower and waterless composting toilet. This kind of toilet simplifies operations and eliminates fresh water waste, as there is no need to flush.

At the rear of the van, Kimberley Kruiser used a dual-purpose design to make the most of the available space. During the day, the back of the camper houses a six-person dining/seating area, while at night, an electronically liftable bed slowly lowers down at the push of a button. The bed structure overlaps the dinette benches and the edges of the kitchen counters, creating a comfortable queen-size sleeping area.

To keep the construction lightweight and agile, the company went for a no-timber construction. All the furniture, cabinets, and tables inside the Kruiswagen are made with high-grade alloy, high molecular weight thermoplastic, and composites. The only timber used inside the van is for the drawer fronts. For the outside kitchen, they used marine-grade stainless steel to ensure high strength-to-weight and weather resistance.

In terms of water storage, Kruiswagen boasts a capacious 110 liters (30 liters) of fresh water, supplemented by a dedicated 86-liter (22.7-gallon) drinking water tank. Kimberley also offers an optional exterior Visi-Flow system that allows owners to pump in river or lake water for non-potable uses, like hot/cold outdoor showering.

All in all, the new Kruiswagen is a capable and comfortable campervan for anyone looking to hit the road and explore the great outdoors. It is available in two different versions - the Classic model, which is priced starting at AUD$189,063 (approx. USD$122,131 at current exchange rates), and the Ecoscape variant, which starts from around AUD$238,995 (USD$154,388). For those who feel the standard amenities are not enough, the company offers a slew of optional features and upgrades. The video below has more details on standard features and the differences between the two versions.