Expedition vehicles
GXV Unimog: The last stand
Expedition vehiclesThe favorite truck of the world’s armies is the Mercedes-Benz Unimog. And the toughest Unimog of all is the U500 series. But you’ll have to be quick if you want to buy a U500-based ‘extreme RV’ in the USA.
Action Mobil: MAN enough?
Expedition vehiclesWhat’s got 520 hp, weighs 21 tons, and costs $800 to fill up? Meet the new Globecruiser from Austrian expedition vehicle specialist Action Mobil.
Weinsberg: the ‘light’ EV
Expedition vehiclesIf you don’t want to get stuck in a muddy campsite, or swept away when fording a Alpine stream, cast your eye over the latest RVs from German maker Weinsberg.
Track Tvan: Outback overkill?
Expedition vehiclesThere are lots of expedition-grade 4×4 trucks out there. But what if you’re taking a long trip, and there’s no room to fit a mattress in the back? That’s when you need a seriously hardcore camper trailer—like the Tvan.
Unicat: it’s not a garbage truck
Expedition vehiclesIf your idea of camping involves high-altitude border crossings, and your First Aid kit is larger than Paris Hilton’s Louis Vuitton carry-on, then you probably know about the Unicat range of expedition vehicles. If not, then read on.
EarthRoamer: when nature calls
Expedition vehiclesOnly one camper has conquered the legendary Rubicon Trail, so no prizes for guessing it’s based on a Jeep chassis. The $110,000 EarthRoamer XV-JP is built on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD Unlimited platform, complete with electric front and rear locking differentials and electric sway bar disconnect. The XV-JP only has room for two inside, […]
