Among those who want to buy a house on wheels, there are many who prefer active recreation (hunting, fishing, cycling, mountaineering, etc.) They want to be able to freely go to the mountainous area, drive up to the shores of reservoirs, to forests, and move along snow-covered trails.
Especially for such customers, our company presents semi-integrated all-wheel drive motorhomes HYMER ML-T 560/580 4x4 on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis.
Four-wheel drive provides increased cross-country ability, increased ground clearance (+12 cm relative to the usual MB Sprinter) allows you to more confidently control the car when driving in difficult conditions.
Such a motorhome will allow the driver to feel more confident on mountain roads, especially in slippery conditions. He will be able to overcome such inclines, on which an ordinary mobile home will be hopelessly slipping. When driving downhill four-wheel drive Will "forgive" the driver for mistakes that, in the case of a conventional transmission, can cause dangerous slipping of the drive axle wheels.
The four-wheel drive home on wheels will not lose its practicality in ordinary urban conditions and, importantly, the technical permissible weight will be no more than 3500 kg, which will make it possible to drive a 4x4 motorhome, having driver's category right "B".
In addition, he has everything a mobile home should have:
Rest area with table
Kitchen area with faucet and sink, 3-burner stove, spacious wardrobes
Refrigerator Truma 142L
Shower-toilet combined
Bedroom area in a motorhome model HYMER ML-T 560
Bedroom area in model HYMER ML-T 580
Huge trunk-garage 350 kg - doors 121x100 cm,
The motorhome has the following parameters:
In addition to semi-integrated four-wheel drive caravans, Hymer presents the Hymermobil ML-I 560/580 integrated caravans (4x4).
They also have all the benefits four-wheel drive cars, have almost the same parameters as the Hymer ML-T 560/580, but at the same time they differ in design and are more spacious (4 main berths +1 additional)
With Hymer motorhomes you can travel comfortably, boldly go on trips through difficult terrain, while having a pleasant time, having an active rest and not thinking about getting into a “hopeless situation”.
More detailed information on the models presented can be found by clicking on the links below.
My previous post was about , it is a comfortable home for long journeys. But he can only move along good roads or, at most, it will be able to move out onto a dry (!), tamped lawn. There can be no question of any fishing (hunting) trips on such a car. So in the comments, some readers spoke about the inexpediency of traveling on such cars in the wild, and the LJ user _luden_ sent me a photo of an interesting MAN, after looking for information about which I collected the following material about off-road campervors. It turns out that this is a very rich topic, in the world they build all kinds of campers on all-wheel-drive cargo chassis. Of course, I won't post everything that I found, I will get a lot of material, but that's what interested me - cars, interiors, you can see and read about them under the cut.
The entry is also posted on the On the Road blog.
On the same topic:
Let's consider the whole variety of such special vehicles using the example of the famous body shop, specializing in the production of kungs, Unicat. The choice of chassis is diverse.
This handsome man is assembled on the basis of MAN TGA 41.480 8x8, this is the highest class of such cars, it is positioned as an SUV for senior management or a house for millionaires, we will also consider his apartments below.
Here is a camper based on a MAN TGA 26.483 6x6.
Unicat MAN LE 18.280 4x4.
And this is Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1550L / 37 4x4.
Unicat MB Unimog U4000 6x6
Unicat MB Unimog U 2450L 6x6.
Unicat Amerigo International 7400 AM205s 4x4 (Well, as in my blog and without the noses))).
Unicat International MXT.
Unicat Volvo FH 12 4x4 VXL 16-HD.
Unicat Volvo FM 12 4x4 MD 57.
Unicat even builds campers based on the MB G-class.
So what does the owner of such a special car get? And the choice is very large, each car is built according to an individual order, the whole set of options and equipment is strictly negotiated.
For example, a G-class buyer gets a double room with a sofa-corner that turns into a bed, a mini-kitchen with a sink under the ceiling, a generator, a heater and other little things. However, the price of such a house is by no means small, for a used 97th year. with a mileage of 5500 km they ask for 65.000 euros.
Well, of course, this is a very small space, there can be no question of any convenience and comfort, since you sleep not on the ground and in the warmth, and that's all.
Truck-based campers can boast of a much wider range of amenities.
Consider, for example, a camper based on the MAN LE 14.280 4x4. This is already complete expedition vehicle which can comfortably move 4 people. The truck has the entire off-road set: All-wheel drive with center differential lock, front and rear axle differential locks, transfer case, 16 stepped gearbox ZF, 280 hp engine, air pressure control system in the wheels, 2 tanks for 600 liters of diesel fuel, air conditioning, all equipment for a comfortable pastime on the trip, GPS, shower-toilet, many drawers, shelves and even a set of all kinds of dishes.
A separate feature of Unicat campers is a 3-point kinematic fastening of the residential module to the car frame, which allows the box to move freely regardless of the load on the frame when driving on uneven surfaces.
Here is this copy of the 2007 year. and with a mileage of 71,000 km costs 245,000 euros. The price for such a new one will be close to 400,000 euros.
There are options for campers with a site for Smart, it is much more convenient to move around European cities on such a bug, leaving the house in the parking lot.
And there is a platform for a motorcycle or bicycle
Or for a quadric to burn off in nature along ravines and gullies.
These sites are equipped with an elevator, so you don't have to wrestle anything on yourself.
And this camper uses an alternative power source - a wind turbine is installed on the roof of the box.
Well, now let's see what the flagship of the Unicat company is like, luxury home on wheels at the base MAN truck TGA 41.480 8x8.
The car itself has a 480 hp engine. , 12-speed ZF MAN Tip-matic gearbox, transfer case with off-road gearbox, differential locks on the front and rear axles, additional air suspension, air pressure monitoring system in the wheels, 2 tanks for 1150 liters of fuel, Gas station For others Vehicle, hydraulic winch with remote control, satellite communication, 9 air conditioners, water heating, system hot water, 1000 liter tank for drinking water, 100 liter freezer, refrigerator, iMac, LCD TVs, PlayStation 3, even bathrobes are included with the car.
This truck is 9.5 meters long, with the extended module - 11 meters, wide and 2.5 meters high.
Electronics are also everywhere in the cockpit, 2 computers and a navigation system are installed there.
The folding ladder is equipped with a hydraulic drive.
The living room can accommodate 6-7 people on sofas and have a wide range of multimedia accessories at their disposal. Opposite the sofa is a 46-inch Full HD TV, a Sonavis multimedia center, a Blu-ray DVD player, a game console, besides that, two 42-inch screens made in the form of windows for viewing images from external surveillance cameras and accessing the Internet. All computers in this house are connected to one grid with Internet access using a satellite dish, Wi-Fi access points are working in the cabin. For independence and simultaneous reception from different satellites, there are automatic satellite receivers.
Onboard equipment control system. Probably ... there are more buttons only on the plane.
Hello, friends! I was prompted to write this material by the once very popular computer game ETS, where you could drive a simulator of a truck with a trailer. At one time she made me sit at the computer until late at night.
Now the values are a little different. Now I want to travel in reality. For this, in many respects, cars with trailers are needed. Today we have a trailer on our agenda off-road.
In fact, this is the same camper, caravan or mobile home. Off-road only. It differs in some structural elements that make it possible to apply for increased cross-country ability. So let's discuss a similar van together and draw some conclusions.
First meeting
Having at disposal a car, you can even load the things you need for travel at the expense of the luggage compartment and hit the road.
But I believe that true car travel is when you spend the night in nature, rather than renting a hotel room or cottage. Cook on a fire or on a specially equipped trailer.
This is why I like caravans like or recently discussed .
What do we get from the so-called off-road trailers?
Due to a slightly different design than in standard trailers, they can go where no other trailer can. This opens up a key advantage that allows you to get to places where almost no human foot has stepped. I have seen many videos of the most beautiful places in our country, but I never imagined that I would be able to get there on my own.
The off-road trailer allows you to climb further than the places that most tourists are already familiar with. Arriving at such points, there is usually a large number of people. This is not always pleasant, since our people are different.
Let me put it this way. If you want to experience the real benefits of real travel, you cannot do without an off-road trailer.
Design
A fairly wide selection of special off-road trailers is available today. Usually the rating includes a camper or caravan from leading manufacturers.
- Cross Lander from Anvir;
- Sandtrekker;
- Via-Lander.
Excellent examples of how to make real vans with increased obstacle passing ability on the road and off-road.
Also, it will not be superfluous to look at the video and photo reports that the user Ruslan Off-road makes and uploads to the network. This will allow you to understand how a residential house on wheels is made with your own hands, what is the construction and what modern solutions can be invented for harsh Russia without resorting to buying expensive campervors from manufacturing plants.
If we talk about the design of an off-road camper, then it has several key differences:
- Reinforced frame required to create a strong and reliable trailer;
- Reinforced suspension. A large load falls on it, which is why standard trailed suspensions will not cope with such operating conditions;
- Special wheels. They are designed to be able to drive through mud, swamp, stones and other off-road delights. Ordinary rubber is not designed for such loads;
- Additional features. It already depends on the manufacturer, because now you can buy almost anything you want.
Off-road trailers do not require a prepared track. They themselves will lay it where it is needed.
But for such trips, you need a suitable off-road vehicle, four-wheel drive and high ground clearance. Since hitching a camper to a city hatchback is a pointless exercise.
The standard equipment of an off-road van is about the same as that of a drop trailer. Namely:
Structures can be compact or uniaxial.
Advantages
Among the advantages of off-road trailers, I would include the following.
- Increased storage space. The more people travel, the less space is left in the car for luggage and equipment. The trailer quickly eliminates space constraints. The car can be completely empty, and all things are transferred to the towed vehicle;
- Comfort and relaxation. With these all-terrain trailers, which are entire caravans, rain, snow or wind is not a problem. Living compartments are thought out to the smallest detail so that the weather does not spoil your vacation;
- Machine wear protection. Extra luggage and a full cabin of people negatively affect the suspension of the car. By moving everything to the trailer, the car will not be damaged;
- Less time to get ready. I loaded everything into the trailer and drove off. On the spot, he threw back the lid, made a tent, set up a shed, organized a field kitchen. Much more time is spent on setting up an ordinary tent, arranging sleeping bags, laying out a table, chairs, etc.;
- Perfect camp. If you just like to rest as savages on the shore of the lake, sea, go fishing with an overnight stay, a trailer with increased off-road capabilities will become the best solution to organize a temporary camp with all the amenities;
- Less rush. The camper requires a slower movement. Someone will say that this is a disadvantage. But I disagree. This is the beauty of traveling by car to explore nature, enjoy the views, take your time and just relax.
But not everything is perfect. There are several drawbacks that will make you think about the advisability of buying such a vehicle.
disadvantages
I warn you right away that the issue of control complexity is relevant for any type of trailer, including:
- Vehicle for, etc.
Also, no one canceled the issue of registration and receipt .
These are all standard conditional flaws that you can put up with and resolve all issues. Learn at least before driving with him.
Of the more objective disadvantages, I will single out the following:
- increased dimensions of the car, because of which it is difficult to park in the city;
- fuel consumption increases;
- such solutions are expensive in comparison with conventional caravans;
- their maintenance requires additional costs;
- off-road vehicles provoke the purchase of various additional junk;
- limits the speed of movement on the highway.
