If you travel around New Zealand, at some point you’ll see a rental vehicle from ‘Mad Campers.’ They’re a fun bunch of guys who specialise in campers that get you to the wild parts of this country that other campers can’t. The good news is that they’ve moved into retail; the better news is we bought their first Mad RV Warrior. This beast is a beauty! 

With its Old Man Emu ARB upgraded suspension, this Toyota Hilux SR 2.8DT 6AT 4WD Single Cab just purrs along pretty much any track. If you’re the backcountry fishing, hunting or skiing type, this is for you. And if the going gets tough, the tough get going; the domestic unit can be hitched up on legs and the vehicle itself driven out from underneath as a flat bed ute. Can it get better than this? You’d better believe it!

There is space. Lots of space! One side unit takes an inflatable kayak, all our hiking gear, all our camping gear and all our fishing gear. The same unit on the other side takes golf clubs, tool box and outdoor clothes.

The sleeve compartment above the cab takes the legs, electric cable, hoses, a spade, skis and, of course, two pairs of Red Bands.

We specifically asked for sturdy access steps: tick! Extra large windows: tick! 140 litre fridge-freezer: tick! Blinds and insect screens on all windows and vents: tick! Diesel air heater: tick! Water heater: tick! Self contained shower and toilet: tick!

Wanna look inside?

Check out the stylish stainless sink and hob. And OMG…. So much inside storage space! And another request the guys delivered on: the couch and table can be converted into a spare bed. Take a look below!

Thanks, MadRV. Rockstars!