Tough Iveco motorhome breaks cover

Gold Coast-based expedition vehicle specialist SLRV has rolled out its latest, half-a-million dollars, truck motorhome based on the current Iveco Eurocargo ML 150 4x4 cab chassis.

Built for a discerning West Australian buyer who plans to tackle the Outback before taking it overseas, the well-equipped motorhome is the latest from SLRV, which has previously built premium expedition vehicles on Isuzu and MAN 4x4 platforms.

Already a proven performer in emergency service, military, mining and exploration work, the Eurocargo ML150 4x4 was a logical starting place for the customer, according to SLRV director, Warwick Boswerger.

“From the factory the model has a full-time 4x4 system, hub reduction and front, centre and rear differential locks that ensure maximum traction,” Boswerger explained.

“The multi-leaf parabolic springs with dual acting hydraulic shock absorbers also provide excellent articulation and the high tensile steel chassis allows twisting to further help over rough terrain and undulations.”

Under the bonnet is a lusty 208kW/950Nm six-cylinder, 5.9 litre turbo-diesel engine, matched to a six-speed manual transmission.

The truck was also chosen for its readily available sleeper cab option, ergonomic cab and driver and passenger air suspension seat.

“There wasn’t an additional cost in getting a sleeper cab model. The overall specifications, dimensions and the truck’s appointments were ideal for what the buyer wanted,” he said.

The fully custom-designed body created by SLRV includes an optional rear ‘garage’ able to accommodate a motorbike and two spare tyres – accessed via a slide-out lifting system.

The truck is also fitted with a 600 litre water tank, a solar and lithium battery system, and Autosat satellite system.

Finished like a “high end studio apartment”, the interior includes a galley kitchen with oven/grill cooktop and microwave, four person dinette, queen bed, Fusion entertainment system and LED TV, and a full separate ensuite while outside, there’s a recessed electric awning, built-in external barbecue on a slide and an external shower.

“Basically this truck is built to go anywhere; it’s built to get to that inaccessible destination in luxury,” he said.

“We’re confident the owner will get many years and hundreds of thousands of kilometres of enjoyable touring out of this new Eurocargo 4x4.”

Pricing for the Eurocargo-based SLRV motorhome starts around $400,000, with the motorhome pictured packing around $100,00 of optional extras.

To see it in action click on the video below...