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Expandable builds expandable motorhome for Dakar rally team

18.12.2025 16:46 1 min 1 source
iXBT Live RUS
Expandable builds expandable motorhome for Dakar rally team
Original source: iXBT Live

The Shiver Offroad rally team has commissioned a new motorhome from Dutch company Expandable for the Dakar rally marathon. The vehicle is based on a three-axle MAN truck chassis and features a 9.6-meter living pod that expands from 2.6 to 4.8 meters in width, increasing interior space from 17 to 42 square meters. It is designed to autonomously house six people and includes sleeping quarters, a kitchen, work areas, a bathroom, and a laundry.

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