Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2024 i What Motorhome

HERE’S something of a rarity – a mainstream manufacturer (part of the mighty Trigano Group) building a specific 4x4 motorhome. The new Xtura, which was launched in January at the Stuttgart show, isn’t a two-wheel drive’van with a 4x4 option, it’s all-wheel drive as standard. It comes from Eura Mobil, a marque that has only recently reappeared on the UK market via M and C Ltd in Hull (so right-hand drive is available), and, unsurprisingly, it’s based on the Mercedes Sprinter. Its maker describes the Xtura as being for “superlative independence”, claiming that the 330Ah lithium battery, 3kW inverter and two 120W solar panels can give you “independent power for up to 30 days.” Just as important if you want to truly get off the Tarmac, Eura Mobil says its…

OK, this is a 4x4-themed issue and this particular campervan, which we spotted at the Yorkshire Motorhome & Campervan Show, Harrogate, is based on a rear-wheel drive Mercedes Sprinter. Nevertheless, this is very much a ’van designed for off-grid adventures – and you could specify a 4x4 version. The converter, MOS Adventure, is a new company – only four or five builds under its belt at the time of the show – but its founders created their first camper in 2018 and claim two decades experience in interior finishing. Each build is bespoke and vehicles can be designed for mountain biking, surfing, paddleboarding or family holidays, but all with an emphasis on off-grid living. Shown here is the company’s demo vehicle, called the Tor and priced at £122,500 on a…

WHILST there are mainstream, front-wheel drive Fiat-based models in the Yucon range, it’s the Mercs that stand out from the crowd. Partly that’s because these are the ones designed and built at Frankia’s plant at Marktschorgast in Germany and partly because many of them are 4x4s that literally tower over their stablemates. Despite prices that start north of £100k, it’s also the all-wheel drive models that dominate sales, accounting for around 70% of Yucon production. There are six and seven-metre models, with single or double beds at the rear and all three designs can now be specified in K-peak special edition form, of which more later. Shown here is the standard 6.0 BD, which is a direct rival for Hymer’s Grand Canyon S. As photographed, it wore a £115,518 price…

THE Grand Canyon S – that’s S for Sprinter – is a long-standing model in Hymer’s campervan range but this season it received a major makeover, with key design influences from the amazing, award-winning Venture S (the one with the staircase and incredible inflating rooftop bedroom). This, however, remains a more conventional campervan and one at a slightly more attainable price point. It is available as a rear-wheel drive model or, as here, on the 4x4 Sprinter. Merc’s 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive adds £6,200 to the base price, but then it’s compulsory to choose either the Equipment line Plus CV (£5,760) or Premium CV equipment line (£7,710). Both packs include the 10.25in MBUX display, cruise control, sat-nav, DAB radio pre-installation and the electric parking brake. You also have to opt…

ONE of the stars of the February NEC show was undoubtedly the Project Yonder Freedom 4X. This 4x4 Mercedes Sprinter campervan comes from a young company targeting the top of the market and its quest to use only the very best fixtures and fittings throughout soon shows through. That starts with the base vehicle, a Sprinter 419 with the 190hp engine, nine-speed automatic transmission and, of course, a fully automated all-wheel drive system. Heated cab seats, an upgraded 14V/250A alternator, the 10.25in MBUX display, parking package with 360-degree camera, an electric sliding door, a removable towbar and wireless smartphone charging are all included, too. The 4x4 Sprinter already stands tall but Project Yonder really makes it look the business with its additions. Black Rhino off-road wheels are wrapped in BF…

IF you went to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC back in February, you won’t have missed this campervan. In fire engine red, with grey geometric graphics, it’s hardly a vehicle for shrinking violets. Other colours are available, as well as a medium-wheelbase version (called Dune), but even in a more subdued shade, the Oasis would look ready to deal with some kind of camping Armageddon! It’s not even immediately obvious what base vehicle it’s built on, as MAN branding has been substituted by Kaktus across the new mesh grille and the standard bumper has gone, too, with its angular replacement looking like it’s almost designed for a bit of ram-raiding. Inset lights and a winch are then joined by a row of circular spotlamps on the…

IN the States they call them truck campers or demountables, while in the UK the most recognised term is dismountable. They are effectively a caravan body that slides into the bed of a pick-up truck and is removable, so you can use the truck as a workhorse during the week. Or you might simply leave the body behind on a campsite, using the pick-up as a car – so, using it like a caravan but without the hassle of towing. And, of course, without the camper body on board, the truck is lower, shorter (usually), lighter and more fuel efficient. There have been a number of dismountables available on the UK market over the years, including respected and long-established German brands, Bimobil and Tischer, as well as British rivals. Unlike…