It’s much more than just setting up a place to live.
All of us would love to go on a quick vacation to the beach, or to a ski resort. But there are those who prefer to live off grid for many days, or even months, completely relying only on what they have with them. Finding a suitable place to camp is an easy way to do this. However, it is possible to get a fully-equipped camper with all the comforts and luxuries that you would expect from home. This camper is fully self-sustaining and can take on any challenge that Mother Nature throws at it. This is not something you can go to the dealer or showroom for. It’s a project that takes a lot of time and money. There is also a lot to wait.
This episode of extraordinary Engineering by WELT Documentary is an hour-long overview of every step involved in building off-road caravan beasts. This documentary follows Andre Schwarz’s projects. He is the leader of a dedicated group of motorhome builders in Berlin’s industrial area. The chassis is almost entirely stripped from their origins as trailer cabs or emergency vehicles. To create a new canvass for their buyers, the chassis is either extended or upgraded. The canvas is then covered with a custom-built shell, which is designed to provide safety and comfort for passengers. It also has rooms that can be fitted with appliances and fixtures that maximize the space. There are many options for materials and accessories, which can be utilitarian, serviceable, or luxurious and hotel-like. They also discuss the plumbing and how these huge vehicles maximize the use of all the resources available to them. The motorhome’s chassis and suspension components are more robust than regular campers, allowing it to travel in places that other campers would not be able to.
This is a great way to spend an hour and shows how involved it can be to create a motorhome that is yours. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a little imagination and deep pockets. We’ll stick to our tents now, please.