Campervans and SUVs are an increasing trend in recent years. Many drivers have discovered the advantages of these vehicles when it comes to exploring the territory and experiencing outdoor adventures, without the need to carry a trailer on their back. In this case, what is sought is not so much space and comfort as the freedom, autonomy and maneuverability offered by a standard vehicle but with camper elements.
The EarthCruiser preparers know this well, specialists in camperizing all types of vehicles to make them compatible with a remarkable life on board. Their latest proposal is based on the new GMC Hummer EV electric model in pick-up version, a powerful 5.5 m long machine to which they have integrated a pop-up roof and a bed for two people.
With the roof up, this camper measures almost 3 meters high and features up to 2 meters of standing room inside. When converting this colossal electric pick-up into a camper, the manufacturer has used a carbon fiber structure mounted on the 1.5 meter long rear platform to include everything necessary to enjoy outdoor adventures. free.
Among these elements, we find the aforementioned 1.35 m double bed, a sink, a small refrigerator with freezer, an induction hob for cooking, an outdoor shower, a drinking water tank with a capacity of 51 liters, external lighting night and a portable toilet.
It also has several under-bed storage drawers, cabinets, heating, a water heater, a control panel with a seven-inch touch screen, as well as a 460 Ah lithium-ion battery and adjustable interior lighting. .
The solar panels located on the roof of the vehicle feed a 6.0 kWh electrical system that provides, according to the manufacturer, enough energy to spend up to seven days off the grid. The EarthCruiser camper also has basic rescue equipment.
The range of the new conventional electric GMC Hummer is about 560 kilometers, which will be lower when adding the weight of the camper elements. And the vehicle, without anyone or anything on board, already weighs four tons by itself. To move, it has a power of 1,000 HP and an 800 V battery with a capacity of 200 kWh.
All those interested in obtaining one of the most spectacular electric pick-ups on the market can now place their orders through the website. The first deliveries are scheduled from 2024, at a price yet to be determined, although it will be well above 100,000 euros, which is what the standard vehicle costs.
You can learn more details about this off-road adventure machine in the video that accompanies this article.
