‘Walter the Warthog’

1996 Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear Exceed L400 LWB

Why Walter?

  • 2.8L 4M40 Inter-cooled Turbo Diesel engine

  • Stock/factory 4x4 for mild to moderate conditions

  • Long Wheel Base chassis

  • High Roof

  • Can do highway speeds

  • Manageable turning radius

  • Comfortable/quiet cabin

  • Manageable fuel efficiency

  • Parts availability better than a Pinzgauer

  • Van body, allowing us to move from a bed to the drivers seat without exiting the vehicle

The Build

  • Original weight before removal of seats: 4800 lbs

  • Weight after build, before being packed: 5050 lbs

Summer 2022 Adventures in Walter

‘Dealer’ Photos: Courtesy of Nomadic Vans in Ketchum, ID (2022)