Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “10 Rugged Expedition Vehicles and Off-Road Camper Vans”.
Exploring the world in comfort and with relative ease is an option with these off-road camper vans and expedition vehicles.. But there are those of us who want to go wherever the wheels can take us making our dreams of adventure a reality., I’m Reacher. Hang on and sit back while we bring you ten of the most rugged off-road camper vans and expedition vehicles. Number Ten, Starting with A Mercedes Sprinter, low roof, pop-top 4×4 van Benchmark Vehicles created their Swiss Army Sprinter conversion., The van’s exterior features black cladding large windows and a super awesome snorkel for the engine..
The van can accommodate up to five people using adjustable rail-mounted seats.. There’S plenty of room for just about any gear, as the conversion omits the standard kitchen and bathroom facilities instead offering slide-out trays underneath the rear-mounted bed.. In addition to the added headroom, the pop-up has a bed platform for extra guests. If needed. Number Nine, The Earthcruiser Escape, is built on a Mercedes G Professional chassis having a V6 diesel engine more than capable of tackling the Australian outback. Sitting on 35-inch tires. This 4×4 has a modified suspension, winches on the front and rear, and a light bar over the cab..
Also on the outside are a kitchen and barbecue plus two spare tires on the rear.. The inside features, leather driver and passenger seats.. A crawl through from the cab allows smooth movement and extra storage.. The indoor toilet and shower are right inside the side. Entrance..
The Escape also contains an induction cooktop, with a covered sink along with a full-size double bed across the back, which converts to a dinette. Number. Eight South African based Bush, Lapa Offroad Caravans, is showing off its newest model. The Mammoth. This formidable expedition vehicle is built on an Iveco 4×4 chassis.. An inline, 4-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine and permanent four-wheel drive make sure this 23-foot long behemoth can go almost anywhere. You steer it., The cab can comfortably seat up to 4 people with inside access to the camper area.. The no-nonsense interior features a full bathroom with a shower and room to sleep. Four people using the multiple beds., A large storage and food prep area, is located outside of the camper having slide-out drawers and a small sink..
The side entrance offers extra storage in the form of pouches mounted to the door.. I’M Allie and it’s Minds Eye Trivia time. By looking at just these images. Do you know what this is and where it’s from Leave the correct answer or your best guess in the comment section below. Number Seven, An excellent looking upgrade to a VW, T6 van is produced by “ Rolling Homes. ,”, a UK based camper van builder., The vehicle nicknamed Expedition, is covered in bright orange with black accents.. The cabin offers a pair of leather captain’s chairs with a carbon fiber backing. Behind this is a galley having a dual-burner cooktop, an integrated sink and a 50-liter fridge down below. The dining table, folds up and stores away on the inside of the sliding door., The bench Seating slides along floor tracks, allowing it to increase the rear storage space as well as fold down into a full-size sleeper.. The pop-top also houses an additional full-size sleeper if needed. Number Six. This 1993 Swiss Army vehicle has been repurposed with a high-top camper mounted behind the cab.. The monotone exterior is wrapped in an extremely cool world. Map. Keywords extremely and cool. Off-road driving is handled by the 4-cylinder 116 horsepower engine and the all-terrain tires on 16-inch wheels..
Behind the cab seats is a bench running along the driver’s sidewall. Opposite. This is a sink and a prep area with a fold-down table while up above finds a microwave and the control. Panel.
Storage comes in the form of a large wardrobe as well as cabinets running along the ceiling. Sleeping accommodations are provided by the previously mentioned bench which converts to a double bed. Number Five Geared up for a trip to the coldest environments. The Tourig Arctic Fox is well suited for just about anything. Mother Nature has to offer. Built on a Mercedes, Sprinter chassis.
It features, Backwoods, bumpers, Black Rhino Arsenal, alloy wheels and B.F. Goodrich All-Terrain tires.. The sliding door opens to reveal the galley on the opposite wall. Having a large basin sink, a double induction, cooktop and a stainless-steel fridge down below. Moving back, finds an L-shaped couch spanning the width of the vehicle.. Behind and above this is a three-panel removable bed..
Underneath the bed is a spacious garage area having cabinets on both sides. Extra power comes from a 400-watt solar array on the roof, coupled with a 200-amp hour battery system. Number Four Built to take whatever the world throws at it. The Alpha Camper by All Terrain Warriors has all the essentials of a home on wheels., Based on a Mitsubishi, Fuso chassis measuring just over 22 feet long.
It sports a composite fiberglass body with a pop-up roof. Power comes from a Mercedes turbo diesel with a 4×4 drivetrain with the whole shebang riding high on 19 1/2-inch tires.. The cab has customized control features and deluxe seating with a pass-through for easy access to the camper..
Behind the cab is a bench style dinette with a slide-away table., The centrally located galley has a microwave up top, while down below is a dual induction. Cooktop sink and a 140-liter fridge/freezer. Directly across from this is a wet bath.
Next to the entrance. Rounding out, the mix is a queen-size bed in the rear that lifts to reveal storage, bins. Underneath. Number: Three: If you have a longing to roam anywhere and everywhere, you might want to look at the just under 27 feet long MD56c from German-based Unicat.. This powerful 6×6 motorhome is powered by a 540-horsepower diesel engine. More than capable of pushing around all 43,600 pounds.
Across from the entrance is a two-door refrigerator and microwave.. Forward of this is a bench style dinette with a telescoping table. Moving back, finds a galley beside the door having a dual induction: cooktop, a basin sink and plenty of drawers for storage down; below. Opposite. This is an enclosed shower and a separate washroom, with a foot, flush, toilet and vanity. At the very rear is a raised queen bed running east to west with a wardrobe and overhead cabinets..
The 1,850-watt solar array and 1,200 amp-hour battery provide plenty of extra power for this beast to go off-grid for up to two weeks. If needed. Number, Two GXV of Springfield Missouri, says their expedition, vehicles are ready to go anywhere.. Their UXV-MAX vehicle can be configured from 24, 1/2 to 28 1/2 feet long.. The vehicle’s color-matched exterior has a heavy-duty aluminum front, bumper, with off-road lights and an electric winch.. The rooftop features a 600-watt solar array and an electric side awning..
The cab offers access to the camper area with the space above the cab housing a queen or king-size bed. Directly across from the entrance, is a fully enclosed, wet bath., Moving forward, finds a galley having a stainless-steel sink and a dual-induction cooktop while down below, is a Dishwasher and a two-drawer fridge/freezer. Opposite: this is a bench style dinette with an adjustable table.
Number One. The US-based VanDoit company offers their LIV model based on the AWD Ford Transit Van.. This second entry in their line of adventure vans, has a style, more “, heavy metal” industrial with plenty of aluminum sheet metal and modular multi-purpose metal pods.. The LIV leans heavily toward the adventurer, who uses a mountain bike or ATV and wants to haul it with them. In the back of the van., The pods, such as the kitchen area, seating and bed, are moveable to adjust the interior for differing needs to have a more configurable, flexible interior..
The vehicle has a ready to use slide-out in the back, which serves as a gear tray or lower bed. Above the rear garage area is a hydraulic bed that folds up to create added space for gear. Modules can be added as needed, including a roof-mounted solar array And a portable shower pod .