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UAZ Cargo converted into motorhome with heating and solar panels

19.09.2026 04:31 1 min 1 source РУС
Тамбов RUS
UAZ Cargo converted into motorhome with heating and solar panels
Original source: Тамбов

A photo of a motorhome built on the UAZ Cargo platform was published in the official UAZ community. Over six years, a traveler equipped the van with a heater, refrigerator, gas stove, 70-liter water tank, 209×135 cm sleeping area, auxiliary battery, 220 V inverter and three solar panels. Off-road modifications include reinforced suspension, 35-inch tires, two winches, a snorkel and body armor. UAZ clarified that on new Patriots, only a tow hitch, winch, expedition roof rack and folding ladder are permitted without additional approval; other modifications require formal registration.

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