2026 WildAx Equinox campervan review

A new model for 2026 from well-established van conversion specialist WildAx. The Yorkshire-based company has been part of France’s Rapido Group since 2017 but that hasn’t stopped it retaining independence and the opportunities to try things that are a bit different.

Which brings us to this. The Equinox campervan is a Ford Transit-based conversion that offers full four-berth flexibility thanks to the elevating roof on what is already a high-top.

The Equinox starts off with the 5.98m long version of the Transit in 130bhp engine and manual transmission format. 165bhp and automatic gearbox are among the optional upgrades.

WildAx is also offering the Equinox in all-wheel drive (manual transmission only) guise for those whose adventures take them even more off-grid.

In this video we take a look at the 2026 WildAx Equinox 4×4 campervan:

Metallic paint, alloy wheels, reversing camera and parking sensors, plus an extensive array of up-to-the-minute cab fittings all make it to the standard kit list, whichever base you choose. Those parking aids will also attract a small discount on your campervan insurance with Caravan Guard.

For the conversion, WildAx has gone for what is now becoming a fairly standard campervan floorplan. There’s a front lounge comprising the cab seats swivelling to face a double seat.

A side fixing table with a swing-out extension means it’s just about feasible for all four occupants to dine together.

The kitchen is across the nearside, encroaching partway across the sliding door access (as is typical for conversions like this), where there’s also an electric slide-out step and full flyscreen.

Kitchen facilities in the WildAx Equinox are generous considering this is a van conversion – not only is there a two-burner hob and sink combination in stainless steel, you also get a grill/oven and a microwave.

At 90 litres, the Freucamp compressor fridge/freezer is larger than some, too.

Supplementing all this is a small worktop extension, some slide-out shelving and a good variety of locker storage. The gas locker takes up to a 6kg cylinder size, but the only item drawing gas is the cooker.

Opposite the kitchen a space-efficient sliding tambour door gives easy access to the washroom, where there’s a swivel-bowl toilet (also from Freucamp), countertop handbasin and space to shower.

The showerhead itself is black on a riser bar.

A 12V extractor fan takes care of ventilation. As well as two lockers and some neat open shelving in here, there are a couple of hooks, towel holder, even a small mirror.

At the back of the WildAx Equinox campervan is a double bed (maximum dimensions 1.88m x 1.35m) on three mattresses where you sleep lengthways.

Windows to both sides as well as in each back door – all with concertina blinds and flyscreens – help with ventilation as well as preventing any feeling of claustrophobia.

That’s despite the presence of high-level lockers on both sides as well as across the back (where there’s also some open shelving), along with some neat plastic moulding work.

There’s also the usual underbed storage, accessible by folding up the centre bed section and/or via the twin rear doors.

There’s also the double bed in the elevating roof section. It’s some 2.00m x 1.20m, accompanied by twin reading lights, USB charging points, as well as a rooflight.

The fresh (100 litres) and waste (51 litres) water tanks are fully winterised. Heating and hot water are from Truma’s Combi 4D system operating from the Ford’s diesel supply and/or mains electricity, with iNet X (including an app, for controlling the heating and hot water any time, anywhere).

Also, as standard are fittings like the 100Ah lithium battery, 200Watt solar panel, digital TV aerial, cab blinds etc.

It all adds up to a practical campervan that, overall height apart, is perfectly at ease doing daily driving duties.

Then, when it comes to camping, the possibilities are up to you and your budget. If you want to venture even further off-grid, there’s also the Volt Pack, with its extra leisure battery, inverter, induction hob and more, meaning you can go gas-free.

To find out more about insuring a WildAx Equinox or your current campervan visit our campervan insurance page.

Verdict: A welcome addition to the WildAx portfolio

Plus: Ford base, overall levels of standard equipment, practical floorplan for two (or four)

Minus: Tight washroom, expensive with options

In-a-nutshell: An Equinox for all seasons

Alternatives: Bailey Endeavour B65, Swift Trekker X