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Fire Truck Camper Conversion and Europe's Longest Caravan Tested

08.06.2026 03:04 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Fire Truck Camper Conversion and Europe's Longest Caravan Tested
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In Brief

TV episodes feature a 40-year-old fire truck converted into a camper on a 10,000 euro budget, and a test drive of the 11.6-meter Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan.

In the June 7, 2026 episode of "Abenteuer Leben am Sonntag," a project converts a 40-year-old fire truck into a self-sufficient camper. The budget is 10,000 euros. Two participants, Dennis and Dominik, do all the work themselves, including raising the roof and interior finishing.

Separately, "Abenteuer Leben täglich" tested the Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, 11.6 meters long, which the manufacturer and trade press call one of Europe's longest production caravans. Reporter Lothar Langeherrmann checked whether this large trailer suits a regular vacation rather than just stationary camping, and faced difficulties already while towing.

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Episode of 'Abenteuer Leben am Sonntag': Converting a Fire Truck into a Camper

08.06.2026 joyn.ch DEU Original source

Test drive of one of Europe's longest caravans

27.05.2026 joyn.at DEU Original source

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