06/05/2025
Meet Tanuki – Your Tiny Adventure Buddy!
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Say hello to Tanuki, our charmingly quirky 2007 Japanese Kei truck turned micro campervan! Built for steady travel and big adventures, this vintage rig is all about embracing the beauty of going small, taking time, and soaking up every wild and wonderful corner of Vancouver Island.
While you won’t be passing many cars (Tanuki prefers to cruise, not race), you will collect plenty of smiles, waves, and curious questions wherever you go. Trust us, Tanuki turns heads and starts conversations!
What’s Inside:
- Portable electric fridge to keep your snacks and drinks cool.
- Auxiliary battery for off-grid charging (phones, cameras, etc.) Also, a small inverter that charges laptops and drones.
- Slide-out kitchen with a two-burner stove and all the utensils you need.- Awning for shade during beach hangs or forest lunches.
- Slide-out storage drawer for clothes and gear.
- Roof rack is perfect for our optional paddleboard and surfboard rentals.
Tanuki also comes fully loaded with all the camping essentials — just bring your clothes and food! You’ll find a hatchet for setting up your campfire, your first gas bottle included, plus pots, pans, cutlery, sharp knives, mugs, wine glasses, and more. We’ve even thrown in playing cards, games, AUX cables for tunes, and spare phone chargers in case yours didn’t make the packing list.
This micro camper has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Whether you're chasing surf spots, hiking trails, or quiet forest hideaways, Tanuki is your trusty sidekick — compact enough for backroad adventures and sufficiently comfy for campfire dinners under the stars.
Based in Victoria, BC, Tanuki is ready to roll anywhere across the island, so relax and explore at your perfect pace. Vancouver Island isn’t meant to be rushed, and neither is life.
