Here is the Truck Camper, a truck cabin built by Globe Camper (a french company), designed for extended travel. If a roof tent or a simple 4×4 camper unit seems too small for your needs or ambitions, this might be the perfect solution. This XXL cabin on a heavy-duty truck combines the advantages of a very spacious living area with the off-road capabilities of a MAN TGM 13.280 4×4.
MAN TGM 4×4 Camper: A Custom Truck Cabin
The lucky owner of this MAN TGM 4×4 13.280 is used to large vehicles, having driven buses for years. For him, the XXL format is not an issue. His goal was to have a truck that could handle off-road tracks without compromising on comfort.
He turned to Globe Camper, who built this impressive XXL camper unit. This truck is not meant for extreme off-roading, but rather for long-term overland travel on tracks across Europe and other regions worldwide.
Construction & Materials
The camper unit is built with a double reinforced aluminum skin (50mm thick), ensuring strong insulation. The walls are reinforced with 3.6mm plywood, along with aluminum corner reinforcements and structural inserts to enhance rigidity. The floor is also insulated with 87mm of insulation.
Before installing the unit, a mechanically welded subframe was required as a base structure for the camper. This subframe is mounted on the truck’s original anchor points, following manufacturer guidelines and officially approved (VASP AUTOCARAVANE VERITAS + DREAL).
Cabin Dimensions & Layout
The camper unit measures 4800 x 2300 x 2000 mm, with a total height of 3.45 meters. It’s a large vehicle, so be mindful of its size!
Inside, you’ll find all the classic features of a camper:
✔ Sleeping area
✔ Kitchen
✔ Bathroom
✔ Storage spaces
✔ Dining area
Unlike other compact setups, nothing needs to be unfolded or set up—you step inside, and everything is ready, just like a small apartment or studio.
Interior Features & Comfort
Sleeping Area
- A large double bed with a comfortable mattress
- Multiple storage compartments
- A TV, so you can watch from bed while enjoying breakfast
Kitchen
- Stainless steel sink
- Combination stove (induction + two gas burners)
- Oven
- 130L refrigerator (big enough for several days of autonomy)
- Multiple cabinets for storing cookware, dishes, and food
Bathroom
- Fully enclosed bathroom
- Shower
- Sink
- Toilet
- Additional storage spaces
Dining Area & Storage
- Two benches surrounding a central table
- Storage compartments under the seats
- Several wardrobes near the entrance (almost a dressing room)
- A large garage-style storage space under the bed, accessible from the outside, to store:
✔ Camping furniture
✔ Bicycles
✔ Chairs
✔ Barbecue
✔ Other equipment
Motorcycle Carrier
For additional mobility, an electric winch-operated motorcycle carrier is mounted at the rear.
Water & Electrical SystemsWater System
- 250L freshwater tank with a Seagull 4 filter (for purified drinking water)
- 100L grey water tank
- Outdoor shower connection for refreshing in the sun
Electrical System
- Second 24V battery (150 Ah)
- DCDC converter
- 220V inverter (2600W / 3000VA)
- External 220V hookup
- Two 360W monocrystalline solar panels on the roof with a Victron MPPT charge controller
- LED interior lighting, reading lamps, 12V, USB, and 220V outlets
Gas & Fuel
- Propane tank (13–17kg capacity)
- Additional 135L diesel tank
Price of the MAN TGM Camper
At the time of construction, the total cost of the MAN TGM 4×4 truck, subframe adaptation, and fully equipped camper unit was approximately €295,000 (including the base vehicle & french VAT).
This massive overland vehicle is built for long-term travel and self-sufficiency, offering the comfort of a studio apartment with the off-road capabilities of a true expedition truck.
