Saturday, 9 March 2024

Campertrucks at Motorcraft (Edited)

I was walking through the Industrial Estate at Harwood on Thursday, and saw this sign high up on the side of a big warehousing unit. Ooooh, look, there's a big truck, wonder what that is all about. It was a corner plot at a junction, and as I turned round the corner I had a look through the fence and spotted a yard full of all kinds of vehicles. Some of them big trucks, and some smaller trucks. Some were completed with new bodies on them, some just chassis cabs waiting to be rebuilt. 
Oooh, I was in my element, I must get some photo's of these. I entered the yard through big open gates, and couldn't see anyone to ask permission. The building looked new and I couldn't find any way into it. No signs on the doors. Eventually I tried a door and it led me into a big open plan office where I found several people working on computers. 
I explained why I was there, ex lorry driver and a truck enthusiast, and could I take some photos. Permission was granted. One staff member went over to the printer and printed off four big photographs and handed them to me. I was chuffed. It was suggested that I could have a look around the workshops to see the campers being assembled. Sadly they didn't have time to show me. 
Look at this beauty. I wish I could take a look inside. 
Imagine having to climb a ladder to get inside the camper. 

They use all makes of second hand vehicles to convert them into campers. 

Here are the photo's they gave me. 
As you can see they are no ordinary campers that you might see on a camp site here. Check out their web site for more photo's 
This is how Motorcraft started. 
Ian Parkin-Coates is the sole driving force behind Motorcraft. As a professional motorcycle racer in the mid-nineties, Ian struggled to source a race transport that lived up to his needs. When the season ended, Ian decided to build a transporter for him and his bikes. The following season Ian turned up to the race meets to be greeted with an overwhelming interest in his vehicle.
Motorcraft Adventure Developments are specialists in the manufacture and modification of bespoke overland expedition vehicles with client-led design, in-house fabrication, installation and paintwork. With over 35 years of experience creating the best custom interiors and vehicle modifications, all to the highest possible standards and quality.
If you want to have a look inside one of the vehicles, check out this yoootooob video. 
There you go. When you are out and about and you see something interesting, ask if you can have a closer look. . 
Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona
EDITED
I've just found this video on yoootooob. It shows how to set up one of these monster campers.

Hello everyone from a new camping video of the Atik Family. In this video we wanted to go camping with our truck caravan Maniac. We had a lovely camping in heavy snowfall in our caravan with stove. Most of the parts of the caravan were frozen because of the cold weather and the snowstorm. But we had a cozy living space inside in the comfort of our home.

5 comments:

  1. I really do love looking at all the many wonderfull ways people make campervans big ones little ones I'm interested in them all.the thought of buying a small one and going off visiting all of the interesting places in England Wales etc really thrills me to think about.next year I'm probably going to do this as I can't put it off too much longer. I don't think I could park a large one lolxx

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    1. Hello Jo. I like looking at car camping and van life videos. Some of the ideas that people incorporate into their vehicles are very clever. I am chomping at the bit to do some camping, but it is a bit cold at the moment.

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    2. Tony and I are starting to get the urge to car camp too. Roll on some decent weather and we'll be setting up the car and having a few days away.

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  2. Wow, these are gorgeous. I like the one where you have to climb a ladder to get into the camper. My son bought a used van in great condition and built all wood interior for it and lots of solar for hot water, refrigerator, etc. Those look like you could drive them anywhere.

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    1. Hello Terra. These vehicles are meant for rough terrain, deserts, forests and mountainous areas. Going off grid is getting easier. You can buy battery banks and charge them with solar, or plug in mains, or while driving. There are a lot of van lifers who work a normal job online from their vans.

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