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Extreme Expedition Vehicle

February 9th, 2009

I just received a press release from Global EXpedition Vehicles, which has entered the custom off-highway RV market. Global Expedition Vehicles, based in Ozark, Missouri is building all-wheel drive RVs built on a Unimog U-500 chassis. This new model is called a Safari. According to the press release, it has a 154-inch wheelbase and a 31.5 feet turning radius. It’s powered by a Mercedes-Benz 6-cylinder (6.4-liter) diesel engine, water-cooled, turbo-charged and intercooled. I haven’t seen any these units yet, but is supposedly able to camber over rocks or fallen trees three feet high and still reach 70mph on the highway.

One of the appealing aspects of building a RV on a Uni-mog is that it is possible to physically differentiate the living compartments from the chassis and thus reduce the torque transference from the chassis. Some of the installed gear includes premium solid wood cabinets, a 4-person dining area which converts into a 2nd bed, stainless steel refrigerator and freezer, 2 burner diesel cooktop, convection microwave/grill, LED lighting, dry-bath with separate shower and toilet, queen-size bed, 2 flatscreen LCD TVs with full sound system, and plenty of storage areas. Prices start at USD $180,000 and most rigs roll out the door at $300,000+ More information and photos here.

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  1. Megan Edwards
    February 9th, 2009 at 18:28 | #1
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    I never thought I’d say this again, but this thing makes want to hit the road. Show me the money, & I’m outta here!

  2. Ana Said
    February 10th, 2009 at 08:06 | #2
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    There are only 2 little things I would change to make the message clearer.
    1- We are currently building a Safari model using a Unimog U500, but we can build the safari model with all custom made features on any medium-duty or light-duty truck that the customer may want, like medium-duty: Freightliner, Westernstar and international or light-duty: GMC, Ford and Toyota,
    2- The price for medium-duty starts at $300,000 for light-duty starts at $180,000

  3. Dave Gomm
    February 11th, 2009 at 04:48 | #3
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    Wow ! What a vehicle, totally impracticable for all but the most intrepid explorer’s, but Oh boy, do I want one.
    I notice in one link they are reluctant to call it an R.V. as the mftrs use the term “Expedition vehicle”, but that’s a bit of a mouthful.
    I have seen them referred to as “BEV” [Basecamp Exploration Vehicle] which is easier on the tongue.
    I could see me and BEV having a long and lasting relationship !

    [I’m off to get a lottery ticket] Dave.