If the Brio was Yama Vans’ tall-and-ski-focused take on the Blanca01N, the Trekka is the same platform reimagined for a couple who live by the seasons. Built by the Calgary, Canada shop on a rugged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144, this two-seat adventure van was made for partners who split their year between bikes and skis — and who want to take longer stretches on the road and get some work done along the way. To pull that off, the Trekka keeps the Blanca01N’s full-length lengthwise bed and big rear gear garage, then layers in a brighter maple-and-sage interior, a dedicated bike-hauling setup, and a clever swivel-mounted table that turns the dinette into a mobile office. Here’s a full look at how it all comes together.
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A Sprinter Dialed In for Two
The Trekka wears a clean light-grey exterior on a Sprinter 144 sized to be maneuverable yet roomy enough for full-time-ish travel. It’s clearly built to chase trailheads and ski hills: chunky off-road tires, a low-profile roof rack, a front-mounted LED light bar, and auxiliary ditch lights all signal a van meant to keep going where the pavement ends. Pull up to camp, slide open the door, set out a pair of chairs, and the whole rig becomes a basecamp for a weekend of riding or a powder day.
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A Full-Length Bed for Two
Like the Brio, the Trekka uses a fixed lengthwise bed that runs the width-beating direction of the van — front to back — so two adults can actually stretch out full length. Set against a brighter palette of white panels and light maple, the rear sleeping area feels airy and calm, with two big rear windows (and insulated covers), overhead cabinets, a fan for ventilation, and wall hooks for jackets and hats right where you climb in. It’s a restful, hotel-like sleep at the back of a hard-working adventure van.
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A Bright, Functional Galley
The kitchen trades the Brio’s warm terracotta for a lighter, Scandinavian-leaning look: maple cabinet fronts, pale countertops, and a sculptural black faucet over the sink. A stainless compressor refrigerator is built into the cabinet run to keep food cold off-grid, and the surrounding drawers make smart use of the space around it. Positioned just inside the sliding door, it’s an easy galley to cook in whether you’re parked for the night or stopped for a quick trailside lunch.
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A Dinette That Doubles as a Mobile Office
This is the feature that sets the Trekka apart. A solid wood table mounts on a swiveling, articulating arm so it can swing out over the bench seat or the swivel cab chairs and lock in at exactly the right height — a real desk for answering emails, editing photos, or planning the next leg, not just a place to eat. Paired with comfortable cushioned seating and big side windows, it turns the middle of the van into a genuine work-from-the-road workspace, which is exactly what a couple putting in longer stretches on the road needs.
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Step back and you can see how the whole middle of the van flexes between modes. The bench and swivel seats form a lounge and dining area, the table tucks away when it’s not needed, and the bed sits just behind — with the gear garage visible underneath. It’s a layout designed to move smoothly from work, to dinner, to sleep, to a dawn ride.
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A Gear Garage Built for Bikes and Skis
Because the bed is elevated and runs lengthwise, the rear of the Trekka opens into a deep gear garage you load straight through the back doors — and here it’s set up specifically for a couple’s bikes, with room for skis and the rest of the season’s kit alongside. The rear door panels carry MOLLE-style organization and a built-in speaker, and a swing-out rack on the back doors hauls firewood and a full-size spare. It’s the kind of garage that lets the muddy, snowy gear ride outside the living space while staying secure and organized.
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Indoor-Outdoor Living and Smart Hauling
The Trekka is full of details that make camp life easier. A swing-out shelf folds down from the galley side to create an outdoor prep and bar surface — somewhere to fill a growler or set up coffee with a view — while a slide-out cabinet keeps bottles and supplies organized just inside the door.
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At the back, a heavy-duty swing-away rack carries firewood and a full-size spare tire off the rear doors, keeping bulky, dirty items outside while freeing up the garage for bikes and gear. It’s a thoughtful bit of overlanding hardware that makes the van more capable on longer, more remote trips.
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Off-Grid and Off-Road Ready
To support longer stretches between hookups, the Trekka pairs roof-mounted power and a ventilation fan with the kind of off-road lighting you want on dark forest roads. The front light bar and ditch lights turn night arrivals into a non-event, and the rugged Sprinter platform, off-road tires, and roof rack make it ready for the rough, scenic routes that lead to the best riding and skiing.
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Design Details
- Builder: Yama Vans (Calgary, Canada; delivers across North America)
- Model: Blanca01N — “Trekka”
- Chassis: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144
- Seating: 2
- Built for: A couple who split their seasons between bikes and skis, with room to work on the road
- Bed: Fixed lengthwise (front-to-back) platform bed for two
- Galley: Sink with black faucet, cooktop, stainless compressor refrigerator, maple cabinetry
- Workspace: Swivel-mounted articulating table over bench and swivel cab seats
- Storage: Rear gear garage set up for bikes and skis, slide-out cabinets, MOLLE door panels
- Exterior gear: Roof rack, swing-out rear rack for firewood and a full-size spare
- Power & climate: Roof-mounted power and a ventilation fan
- Off-road: Off-road tires, front LED light bar, and auxiliary ditch lights
- Finishes: Light-grey exterior with a bright maple, white, and sage interior
What Makes the Trekka Special
- Built around a couple’s lifestyle. Bikes, skis, and remote work all have a dedicated place in the layout.
- A real mobile office. The swivel-arm table makes working from the van comfortable, not an afterthought.
- Full-length sleeping for two. The lengthwise bed lets both partners stretch out, even on a 144 chassis.
- A bike-and-ski gear garage. Muddy, snowy kit rides secured under the bed instead of in the living space.
- Bright, calming interior. Maple, white, and sage make a hard-working adventure van feel like a retreat.
Learn More
- Builder: Yama Vans — Trekka (Blanca01N)
- Website: yamavans.com
Highlights
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144 custom build by Yama Vans
- Made for a couple who bike and ski and work on the road
- Full-length lengthwise bed for two
- Swivel-mounted table that doubles as a work desk
- Bright maple, white, and sage interior
- Galley with cooktop, sink, and stainless compressor fridge
- Rear gear garage set up for bikes and skis
- Swing-out exterior prep shelf and rear firewood/spare rack
- Roof power and fan, off-road tires, light bar and ditch lights
- Seats 2
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