Forty years after Tiger Adventure Vehicles began building rugged 4×4 campers, the Georgia-based manufacturer is celebrating the milestone with something new—the all-new Panthera 200.
Designed for Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks and loaded with the kind of off-grid hardware serious travelers are looking for, the Panthera 200 combines Tiger’s familiar truck-to-camper pass-through design with a spacious new interior, massive lithium battery capacity, up to 78 gallons of fresh water, and true four-season capability.
Tiger unveiled the new Panthera 200 to 2026 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado, giving showgoers a firsthand look at the company’s newest and most compact Panthera offering.
And for truck camper enthusiasts who prefer a self-contained expedition vehicle without moving all the way up to a larger F-550 platform, the Panthera 200 presents an intriguing alternative.
Built Around the Ford F-350
Unlike a conventional slide-in truck camper that can be removed from the truck, the Panthera 200 is constructed as an integrated truck-and-camper package.
Tiger builds the Panthera 200 on a Ford F-350 single-cab or extended-cab platform. The camper rides on a stout steel subframe with a steel rock-guard system protecting the underside. Above that sits a robust aluminum cage attached to the truck at 14 strategically engineered mounting locations.
The exterior uses heavy-duty, one-piece seamless fiberglass walls manufactured specifically for Tiger, while molded fiberglass fairings fill the transition between the truck cab and camper. According to Tiger, this construction helps create an exceptionally quiet ride while providing the structural strength needed for extended travel over rough terrain.
One of Tiger’s signature features is retained as well: a large pass-through between the truck cab and living quarters.
This isn’t simply a small opening for emergencies. The pass-through allows occupants to move between the cab and camper without going outside—an especially useful feature when traveling in bad weather, camping in extreme temperatures, or simply stopping for the night.
A Different Kind of Interior
Inside, Tiger has taken a refreshingly open approach to the Panthera 200’s floorplan.
Rather than filling the relatively compact camper with walls and bulky cabinetry, Tiger uses an open-galley layout that gives the interior a surprisingly spacious feel.
The main sleeping area is located above the truck cab and features a full-size bed. Directly overhead is a large skylight designed for stargazing from bed—a particularly appealing feature when boondocking far from city lights.
A lounging couch provides a comfortable place to relax during the day and converts into another full-size bed when additional sleeping space is needed.
Tiger has also redesigned the wet bath for the Panthera 200. Unlike an open or partially enclosed shower arrangement, the new bathroom is fully enclosed, providing more privacy while keeping shower water contained.
A Serious Kitchen for Extended Travel
The Panthera 200 may be relatively compact by expedition-vehicle standards, but Tiger hasn’t skimped on the galley.
The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, induction cooktop, sink with a cutting-board cover, soft-close drawers, a dedicated silverware organizer, and plenty of lightweight aluminum cabinetry finished with attractive wood doors.
More impressive is the camper’s water capacity.
Standard freshwater capacity is a substantial 50 gallons, while an optional 28-gallon auxiliary tank increases total freshwater storage to an impressive 78 gallons.
That’s a lot of water for a camper this size and should provide considerably more freedom for travelers who spend days—or even weeks—away from developed campgrounds.
A 28-gallon gray-water tank handles wastewater.
Up to 1,200 Amp-Hours of Lithium Power
The electrical system is another area where the Panthera 200 stands out.
Tiger offers the camper with up to 1,200 amp-hours of lithium battery capacity, providing the kind of energy storage that only a few years ago would have been considered extreme in a truck camper.
The system is built around Victron Energy components and includes a touchscreen interface along with Bluetooth monitoring and control through an app.
Solar capacity tops out at 600 watts, while a 3,000-watt inverter provides enough AC power for the induction cooktop and other household appliances.
Perhaps even more important for travelers who move frequently is the available DC-to-DC charging system.
Tiger offers up to 150 amps of DC-to-DC charging, allowing the truck’s charging system to replenish the lithium battery bank while driving. Combined with solar, this setup should make generator-free camping practical for many owners.
For travelers who spend extended periods off-grid, that combination of a large lithium bank, high-output alternator charging, solar, and a 3,000-watt inverter provides an impressive amount of electrical independence.
Built for Four-Season Adventure
Tiger calls the Panthera 200 a true four-season camper, and the construction reflects that goal.
Spray-foam insulation is used throughout the camper, supplemented by insulation incorporated into the heavy-duty seamless exterior walls.
Freshwater is stored inside the temperature-controlled living space, while the gray holding tank can be heated. The lithium batteries are heated as well, an important consideration for anyone who camps in freezing temperatures.
Tiger even offers an optional heated floor.
Put all of that on a Ford F-350 Super Duty 4×4 chassis and the Panthera 200 becomes a compelling platform for winter travel as well as desert and backcountry exploration.
Snow, sand, mud, and unimproved roads are exactly the environments this type of camper is designed to tackle.
Plenty of Chassis Upgrades
Buyers looking for even more capability can customize the truck side of the Panthera 200 extensively.
Tiger works with well-known suspension companies Carli and Kelderman and offers suspension upgrades for owners looking for improved ride quality or additional off-road performance.
Wheel and tire upgrades are available as well.
Other options include a winch, upgraded bumper, bike rack, custom roof rack, and several toilet choices, allowing customers to tailor the camper around the way they actually travel.
That’s an important distinction with a vehicle like the Panthera. Rather than purchasing a truck and camper separately and then trying to make the two work together, buyers can configure the entire vehicle as a single integrated system.
Panthera 200, 240, and 280
The Panthera 200 joins two larger models in Tiger’s Panthera lineup, giving buyers three distinct sizes depending on their truck, sleeping requirements, and preferred interior layout.
The Panthera 240 steps up to an overhead queen-size bed with an available king-bed option and can be configured with either a couch or dinette. Tiger offers the 240 on Ford F-350 extended-cab and crew-cab trucks as well as the larger F-450 crew cab.
At the top of the lineup sits the Panthera 280.
Built on a Ford F-550 chassis cab, the Panthera 280 features an overhead king bed, rear dinette that converts into a queen bed, dedicated garage storage, and a dry bath. It’s the largest and most expedition-oriented of the three Panthera models.
The Panthera 200, meanwhile, occupies an appealing position at the smaller end of the lineup. It retains much of the construction, electrical capability, water capacity, and four-season functionality buyers expect from Tiger while keeping the package on an F-350.
40 Years of Tiger Adventure Vehicles
The timing of the Panthera 200’s debut is significant.
Tiger Adventure Vehicles is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, an impressive milestone in an RV industry where manufacturers routinely come and go.
The company has been building 4×4 off-grid campers since 1986 and continues to manufacture its vehicles in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Over those four decades, Tiger has developed a loyal following among travelers who want something different from a conventional pickup and slide-in camper combination. The company’s integrated designs blur the line between truck camper and expedition vehicle while retaining the relatively compact dimensions and maneuverability that make truck camping so appealing in the first place.
The new Panthera 200 continues that philosophy.
Final Thoughts
There’s a lot to like about Tiger’s newest Panthera.
The combination of an F-350 4×4 chassis, large cab-to-camper pass-through, seamless fiberglass exterior, aluminum cage construction, serious four-season insulation, and an available 1,200 amp-hours of lithium power gives the Panthera 200 an impressive foundation for extended off-grid travel.
The water capacity may be even more noteworthy. With the optional auxiliary tank, carrying 78 gallons of freshwater in a camper built around an F-350 is substantial and directly addresses one of the biggest limitations encountered when camping far from hookups.
Add the 150-amp DC-to-DC charging system, 600 watts of solar, 3,000-watt inverter, heated systems, induction cooking, and available Carli or Kelderman suspension, and the Panthera 200 begins looking less like a conventional truck camper and more like a compact expedition vehicle.
That’s ultimately where the new Tiger appears to fit best.
It offers many of the features found in much larger expedition trucks without requiring an enormous vehicle to get them. For couples and solo travelers looking for a dedicated four-season adventure rig that’s capable of spending serious time away from pavement and hookups, the new Panthera 200 deserves a close look.
After 40 years of building off-grid campers, Tiger Adventure Vehicles clearly isn’t slowing down.
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