The new 2020 Tellaro from Thor Motor Coach draws inspiration from European van life, blending a versatile, European-style interior and a very American standard equipment package that includes all-season climate control, a microwave, Wi-Fi and solar power.
This story by C.C. Weiss originally appeared in New Atlas.
The Tellaro, built on the Mercedes-Benz Weekender, becomes the second camper van in a Thor Motor Coach lineup that runs deep with larger Class C and Class A motorhomes.
The 251-inch Tellaro brings over the popular European floorplan with folding rear bed and front dinette. The bed folds against the sidewall to clear loading space for surfboards, bikes and other large adventure gear, easily dropping down to create a transverse sleeping area for two. Add the available pop-up roof, and the Tellaro becomes a proper family camper.
The remainder of the floorplan is also quite familiar from the European market. A wet bath and kitchen block stand across from each other amidships, and a collapsible dining table splits the two-seat bench and swivel driver cab seats into a front dinette. The kitchen comes stocked standard with a convection microwave, dual-burner gas stove, 12-volt fridge and stainless-steel sink.
The Tellaro has a dual-AGM battery electrical system that counts a 1000-watt inverter, 190-watt solar charging system and Onan QG 2800 gas generator as standard equipment. The pop-up model comes standard with two, 110-watt solar panels in place of the 190-watt panel. The standard 24-inch TV mounted up above the dining area comes wired to a Winegard Connect 2.0 4G/Wi-Fi/digital TV antenna and is designed to be used outside as well as in. Buyers can also add a more powerful lithium-based electrical system, which carries a hefty $25,000 upgrade price.
Other standard onboard equipment includes a Truma Combi Eco furnace/water heater, 11,000 BTU air conditioner, Rapid Camp+ multiplex wiring control system, and 102-liter fresh water tank. A Thule bike rack and awning enhance the exterior.
