Jayco has unveiled its latest camper van: the $210,750 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based 2022 Terrain.
Over the past few years, Jayco has been looking to "put a ton of focus in the van segment."
Demands for RVs have remained strong as RV makers continue to face supply chain challenges.
Jayco - a longstanding RV maker owned by Thor Industries - has rolled out its latest camper van, the 2022 Terrain, as demand for RVs remains resilient.
The 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Tiny homes on wheels have been in high demand since the start of COVID-19, and for now, its popularity shows no signs of slowing down.
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This year, wholesale RV shipments will likely "reach an all-time high" while continuing to grow through next year, according to data from the RV Industry Association.
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One particular recreational vehicle has grown the most in popularity over the past covid-plagued years: class B RVs, or camper vans, Ryan Eash, Jayco's product director, told Insider.
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According to Eash, camper vans are "currently an over 10,000-unit-a-year market, which has really doubled from the last 18 months."
The 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Unsurprisingly, amid this boom in popularity, Jayco has felt the pressure to expand its camper van lineup: "We're going to continue to build our van portfolio as fast as we can," Eash said.
The rear of the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
"We have really felt over the past couple of years that we need to put a ton of focus in that van segment," Eash said, noting the particularly "underserved" off-grid four-by-four market.
The bathroom inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Enter Jayco's new four-by-four Terrain built on a 144-inch Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which tackles this specific segment.
The layout of the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
According to Eash, the van appeals to the younger, more adventurous crowd with its "clean and modern [look] with a rugged feel that one would want going off-road."
The 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Heading inside, the front driver and passenger seats can swivel to face the interior of the van. These two seats can then be used in conjunction with the flip-up table and two additional reclinable passenger seats to create a small dining room-like space.
Inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
But if you'd rather dine outside, there's also an exterior fold-down table and an awning with lights for shaded outdoor lounging.
The 2022 Jayco Terrain with the table extension.
The van's bathroom is located just behind the two passenger seats. This space fits a shower, a toilet, removable shelves, a clothing line, and a roof vent.
The bathroom inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
The kitchen is right across from the bathroom and comes with everything you might need to prepare a quick meal, such as an induction cooktop, a refrigerator, a sink, and pull-out countertop and pantry extensions.
Inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Like most camper van layouts, the bedroom is behind the bathroom and kitchen. Here, you'll find a drop-down bed that can be stored in the ceiling when it's not in use.
The rear of the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
Storage is important when you're living a downsized life on the road. To accommodate this necessity for storage space, the Terrain has roof racks and an under-bed garage.
Inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain's garage.
The van is also lined with LED lights, an air conditioner, and a heating system to moderate the temperature and brightness inside the tiny home on wheels.
The layout of the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
All of this is powered by the lithium battery, inverter, alternator, and solar panels, which can support the tiny home on wheels while it's operating off-grid.
Inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
And so far, it's been seeing "overwhelming interest" in the Terrain from both existing #VanLifers and those new to the lifestyle, according to Eash.
Inside the 2022 Jayco Terrain.
But at the same time, the RV and auto industries have been plagued by the ongoing supply chain and computer chip crisis, which has hindered production efforts for many major RV makers.
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"We're building as many [RVs] as we possibly can, but as of right now, the demand for motorhomes is way higher than what can be supplied, not just [from] us at Jayco, but the entire industry," Eash said.
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