Expedition vehicles are bigger, tougher, and much different than the old station wagon
dad used to drive on your family vacations.
I'm Reacher. For those true wanderers who are looking to get out of the paved roads,
here are 10 extreme expedition vehicles to help conquer the wild frontier!
Number Ten
Oregon based Outside Van converts vans into both on and off-road campers.
This version of their Bivy model was custom built for Armada skis with an intended use
in the colder climates.
Built on a Mercedes Sprinter 144 High Roof, it doesn't have all the amenities of a camper,
but it more than makes up for that in other areas.
Having a cargo area with a standing height of just over 6 1/2 feet and a length of 13
feet means there's plenty of room for all your gear and a few tasty beverages.
The rear of the van is set-up with ski racks, storage bins, and removable, flip-down bunk
beds.
Even with all that, the floor space still has plenty of room to fit a full-size snowmobile.
The company is willing to customize these vans to an almost unlimited degree so feel
free to let your imagination run wild!
Number Nine
The first 4x4 motor home that Action Mobil built on a Mercedes AROCS chassis was the
Atacama 5000 HD.
It utilizes a lifting-roof which allows the vehicle to have a shorter length overall as
well as foregoing a third axle.
This feature, along with the 134 square foot living area, provides the ability to put a
two-story layout in what would typically fit only one.
The main floor has an enclosed shower next to the bathroom while across from this is
a full kitchen that includes an induction cooker, oven, and a 9.4 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer.
Moving to the rear and up a few steps, you'll find the dinette which converts to an extra
sleeper if needed.
Next to this is a small spiral staircase that leads up to the loft bedroom.
Electrical needs are provided by a 540 amp hour battery and an 1100-watt solar array.
Another added feature is the hydraulic lift on the rear of the vehicle which can hold
a motorbike.
Number Eight
This next entry has a cab over body built on a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4x4 chassis measuring
24 1/2 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide, and 11 1/2 feet high.
Although this one employs an extended cab design, it still manages to have more than
enough room for everything.
A U-shaped dinette spanning the full width is located in the rear.
Beside this, along one wall, is a centrally located kitchen area having a flush-mounted
sink and triple burner cooker as well as a small fridge/freezer.
Across from this is the bathroom which has an enclosed stand-up shower.
The main sleeping area, which has a queen-size mattress, is housed in the cab over.
Underneath the dinette is a garage area that can be accessed from either side.
Inside you'll find space to put two bicycles and plenty of extra storage area.
Up top is a series of six 100-watt solar panels working in tandem with two 160 amp hour batteries.
Before you start packing your gear, be sure and let me know in the comments which of these
you'd use for your next excursion.
Number Seven
This one came about because the owner of California based Nitro Gear & Axle needed something that
could serve as both a living space and a tow vehicle.
He stumbled upon a 2004 F450 Xplorer Xcursion and modified it into what you see here.
For starters, he switched the rear from a dual to a single wheel set-up, added a lift
kit, and threw on some 42-inch tires.
Next, the engine was swapped out to a twin-turbo 6.7-liter diesel as well as some changes to
the gearbox.
After a few more modifications to the undercarriage and body, the end result was a behemoth that
weighed 17,000 pounds fully loaded and still managed to pull almost 14 miles per gallon.
Access to the cab is located under the main bed in the cab over.
A centrally located kitchen sits directly behind this next to the side entrance.
Across from this is the dinette with a second bed situated in the rear.
There's also a bathroom with an enclosed stand-up shower in there as well.
As of 2017 this one was for sale.
I don't know its current status but if it's still available, I highly suggest someone
buy it so we can be best friends.
Number Six
Earthroamer is widely known for their heavily modified luxurious expedition vehicles, but
back in 2007 they took a shot at modifying a Jeep Unlimited into the XV-JP.
They did this by adding a fiberglass composite body which allowed them to convert the rear
cabin into a living space.
Features included a collapsible shower unit and couch, along with a small sink and mini-fridge.
The pop-top increases the height to nine feet as well as housing a queen-size sleeper.
Unfortunately, production ceased in 2011 so the only way to snag one is on the secondary
market.
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 Five
The Safari Extreme is the first of two from Global Expedition Vehicles that we'll be talking
about.
Although it's fully customizable with several chassis options, the standard cabin offers
a usable space around 115 square feet with a standing height of just over 6 1/2 feet.
The layout has a queen-size bed in the back in an east to west configuration.
Forward of that is the kitchen which has slide-out fridge/freezer drawers, a flush-mounted sink,
an induction cooktop, and a microwave up above.
A small dinette sits opposite this having a fantastic superpower that allows it to convert
to an extra sleeper while a surprisingly spacious wet bath rounds out the mix.
Other features include plenty of exterior storage, large skylights and windows, and
three 200-watt solar panels up top feeding power to an 810 amp hour battery array.
Number Four
The Commander 4x4 from SLRV Expedition is one of those vehicles that begs you to take
it out into the wilderness.
Way, way out!
Under the hood is a twin-turbo 6-cylinder putting out 290 horsepower to a 12-speed transmission.
Considering the maximum allowable weight is around 28,600 pounds, it seems like the perfect
choice.
It's no slouch in the size department either boasting an overall length of 27 feet, a width
of 8 feet, and a height of 12 1/2 feet.
It offers five fully customizable floorplans having either a fixed bed or a bed over the
U-shaped dinette that raises and lower electrically.
Features of the kitchen include an induction cooktop, a flush-mounted sink, oven, and microwave
along with almost 10 cubic feet of refrigerator and freezer space.
The bathroom spans the width of the cabin, having a fully-enclosed stand-up shower, vanity,
and toilet.
Electricity is no problem either as this thing has six 150-watt solar panels feeding a 720
amp hour battery system that powers the entire rig and all its utilities.
Number Three
The Dakar 825 by Bocklet utilizes the same chassis as the previous entry, a MAN TGM 13.290
4x4 sporting a 6-cylinder turbodiesel offering 290 horsepower with a displacement of 6871cc.
And when it comes to customization, this one takes the cake having more options than I
could talk about in one video.
But like all others, there is a standard floorplan so I'll tell you about that instead.
Starting in the rear, you'll find a queen-size bed in an east to west configuration.
In front of this is a U-shaped dinette spanning the width of the trailer.
The kitchen features a flush-mounted sink, a triple burner cooktop, oven, and a 5.7 cubic
foot refrigerator/freezer.
Opposite and forward is the bathroom with an enclosed stand-up shower, vanity, and toilet.
Another bed is located in the front, also configured east to west.
Beside this is a panel offering cab to cabin access.
A small garage, accessible from both sides externally, is located underneath the rear
bed having enough room for a small scooter or bicycles.
Number Two
This second entry from Global Expedition Vehicles is called the Pangea Lifting Roof, which is
the most self-explanatory name of any on this list.
The interior has a living space roughly 120 square feet with a raised roof height of 10
feet.
The lowest level has an enclosed wet bath opposite the entrance door.
Next to this is the kitchen which has a stainless steel sink, a dual-burner cooktop, microwave,
and a 9.7 cubic foot 2-drawer fridge/freezer.
Going up a few steps you'll find a U-shaped dinette with seating for way too many people
that converts to a queen-size bed.
Finishing the climb up the small, spiral staircase brings you to a loft area which also has a
queen-size bed.
Electricity, for those not wanting to live in the dark ages, is provided by three 200-watt
solar panels charging an 810 amp hour battery array.
Number One
The Torsus Praetorian...that title alone would earn it the top spot on my list because I'm
kinda, easily distracted by the cool stuff sometimes.
Not only does it have the coolest name but it's unique in that it's the only entry on
here that isn't a camper.
It's a bus.
A straight up 4x4 bus.
But it's nothing close to the yellow one that took you to school every day.
The 28-foot long rig sits just over 12 feet high having a 6.9 liter, 6-cylinder diesel
engine producing 240 horsepower.
It's no surprise that it's electronically limited to a top speed of 72 miles per hour
when you consider the size of it all.
It has room to seat up to 35 people as well as space room above for baggage.
The maximum allowable weight is just under 30,000 pounds, which is more than ideal as
the company offers customized models for use in commercial and industrial fields.
The company even drew up a 3D rendering of a camper version for those interested in what
it may look like.