German startup Auriga Explorer has unveiled the Voyager concept, a sliding mobile home based on the Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck, which turns an ordinary truck into a compact, fully equipped camper.
Voyager demonstrates how mid-size pickups, while inferior in volume to full-size models like the Ford F-150, remain an attractive platform for conversion: they are convenient for everyday use, and their size allows you to comfortably travel on narrow roads and off-road.
The Voyager concept includes a camper module with sliding sections on the sides and rear, as well as a pneumatic lifting roof that increases the interior height to 2.05 m. When fully folded, the vehicle is 5.85 m long, 2.10 m wide and 2.25 m high. The floor area of the camper in the unfolded form reaches 8 sq. m, which allows accommodating up to four adults: the main double bed is located above the cab, and the day area is transformed into an additional sleeping place with a pull-out table and benches.
The interior is designed for a long stay in nature. In the front there is a compact kitchen unit with a diesel oven and a two-burner stove, storage spaces are well organized, side выдвижные sections are designed for clothes and equipment, and the rear section serves as a small garage for street equipment. For added comfort, the camper has solar panels, underfloor heating and a skylight, as well as a compact bathroom with a shower and a water-saving system.
The exterior of the Voyager is also aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. Two spare wheels on the rear overhang, high ground clearance, tenacious off-road tires and wide fender flares make the truck suitable for difficult off-road conditions. The lightweight fiberglass-reinforced plastic body is complemented by factory rear lights.
Auriga Explorer has already completed the development of the Voyager concept, design and testing. The project is designed so that the final version is compatible not only with the previous generation Ranger, but also with the Volkswagen Amarok, built on the same platform. In addition, the camper module is designed to meet export requirements: it fits into a standard sea container, which allows supplying cars around the world. Production is planned to be organized in Germany, the largest European market for campers and motorhomes.
Frank Haltermann, design engineer and managing director of Auriga Explorer, explained that the goal of the project is to "combine the best of both worlds: the freedom of a compact all-wheel drive pickup and the comfort of a luxurious expedition vehicle." Voyager combines the mobility and practicality of the Ranger with the amenities familiar to full-fledged motorhomes, including a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping places and plenty of storage space.
The project demonstrates how a mid-size pickup can be turned into a full-fledged camper without losing handling and off-road qualities. Sliding doors, a lifting roof, a functional kitchen, a bathroom, convertible sleeping places and autonomous systems make the Voyager a unique solution for travel, which, compared to the extremely futuristic Cybertruck, looks extremely practical and well-thought-out for everyday use and expeditions.
Although the exact price of the Voyager has not yet been announced, the startup is already preparing production and plans to focus on export deliveries.
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