4x4 Expedition Truck · Private Sale
The road doesn't end where the asphalt does.
A chassis built for work. A living box built for travel. Together, a home that drives to wherever you want to stay.
What makes Carlito different
Some vehicles make a holiday possible. Others make a decision possible: move on today, or stay a week. Carlito belongs to the second kind.
The appeal isn't getting particularly far away — it's not missing anything along the way. 310 liters of fresh water, 720 watts of solar on the roof, 320 amp-hours of lithium underneath, a diesel heater, a fixed bed and a kitchen you can actually cook in. You're not dependent on campsites, power hookups or opening hours — just your own judgement.
That's exactly what changes how you travel. You stop moving from destination to destination and instead pull over where it feels right — waking up each morning at the spot you chose the evening before, not just wherever still had room.
Base vehicle
Iveco Magirus 120-23 with an air-cooled V8, permanent 4x4 and low range. A commercial vehicle from an era when technology had to be repairable, not connected.
Expedition box
The living box is more than 30 years younger than the chassis: a fiberglass cabin on a spring-mounted subframe, interior fit-out by overlandtrucks.de, and electrical systems built entirely on Victron components.
Carlito at a glance
Carlito combines rugged vehicle engineering with a build designed from the ground up for self-sufficiency. Here are the key technical facts at a glance — from the base vehicle to power and water supply, through to the core components of the living box.
The Base Vehicle · 1990
The chassis dates from May 1990. That's not a footnote — it's the actual reason this vehicle exists. Under the hood sits an air-cooled V8 diesel with 13.4 liters of displacement and 237 hp: an engine built for continuous load, not for brochure numbers.
The 4x4 is permanent, with low range and differential locks on the rear axle and center differential. Add 14.00 R20 tires on Jantsa rims and a CamperBricks tire pressure control system with an ARB twin compressor: for sand, washboard and difficult terrain, the pressure in all four tires can be lowered together and raised again for the road. The tires are connected via hoses while stationary, the target pressure is set, and the system regulates it automatically.
A vehicle this age demands attention in return — and a willingness to get your hands dirty. If that sounds like a drawback, a modern motorhome is probably the better fit.
But if you see it as part of the experience, you get something very different: a mechanically straightforward, immensely robust base built for a working life measured in decades, not product cycles.
The Living Box · 2022
Chassis and living box deliberately come from different eras. The cabin was built in 2022, making it more than three decades younger than the truck underneath. What's rugged below is brand new above.
The Planning
Before anything was built, it was planned: the lift bed, sliding-door shower, fridge and seating area are all laid out to scale in the 3D plans. The result is a cabin where every angle is put to use — nothing guessed, everything measured.
Living on the Road
Living
A seating area 1,150 mm wide and a sliding table measuring 690 × 1,150 mm. The living area is the space that makes or breaks a rainy afternoon: sitting, eating, poring over maps — and feeling, come evening, that you've actually arrived.
A 1,700 mm kitchen unit with a Phönix Domino-WGL gas hob, a queen-size sink and faucet. The 50-liter LPG tank supplies the hob only — heating and hot water run on diesel, which noticeably cuts your dependence on gas bottles abroad. Cooling is handled by a 12V Belluna compressor fridge, so no gas and no shore power needed.
Sleeping
A fixed longitudinal bed measuring 70 × 180 cm and a Van7 lift bed measuring 140 × 200 cm that lowers to fixed-bed height. During the day, the lift bed frees up the space; in the evening, it's simply there — even if you arrive late.
Bathroom
The 60 × 60 cm shower sits right at the entrance and doubles as a dirt lock — after a day on dusty roads, one of the most practical decisions in the whole build.
The Kildwick dry separation toilet uses a 15-liter urine tank with an electric drain valve on the outside of the cabin: no chemicals, no hunting for disposal stations.
Storage
Cabinets and compartments inside, storage boxes on both sides behind the rear wheels and two Zarges boxes on the roof rack outside. Tools, spare parts, supplies, gear: on long trips, storage space is what really determines how independent you are.
Self-Sufficiency & Systems
The onboard electrical system is built entirely on Victron components and monitored centrally through a Cerbo GX. Power supply, battery status and the key system values all come together in one place and can be checked at a glance at any time. That keeps the entire electrical infrastructure transparent, with the current state of the system always visible — even on the road. The relevant system data can also be viewed online and monitored remotely via VictronConnect.
Equipment & Accessories
Carlito is handed over ready to travel. This includes an extension ladder, a table with two chairs and two loungers, Euro boxes, a 24MX gazebo, Silwy magnetic dishware, a 12-ton jack, axle stands, spare parts, and the mounting hardware already on hand for the planned solar conversion to airline track rails.
The kayak and Fennek fire bowl are not included in the sale.
Documentation & Records
Carlito comes with an extensive collection of workshop manuals and technical documentation for the vehicle.
On the Road with Carlito
Luxury isn't the place you spend the night. Luxury is choosing it yourself.
Gallery
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Condition & History
A vehicle from 1990 has a history. It belongs to the vehicle and is documented here in full — including known issues.
Overall, Carlito is in well-maintained, used condition. The base vehicle shows wear consistent with its age and use. The living box and interior were built between 2022 and 2024 and are correspondingly much younger and in good condition. Known issues, as well as maintenance and repair work carried out, are listed separately below.
TÜV valid until 08/2026.
Living box built in 2022, interior fit-out by overlandtrucks.de. In September 2024 the vehicle's registration class was changed from truck to motorhome. A toll exemption certificate is on hand, valid until 10/2026.
14.00 R20, Jantsa rims with Dunlop SP921.
The installed Carasave system is currently unusable because the operator, Carasave, has gone insolvent. It will therefore need to be replaced with an alternative solution.
The second row of seats in the cab is not yet fully built out. This area was originally intended for a combination of a small office/workspace and an extra sleeping option. The buyer can complete this area individually and adapt it to their own needs.
The solar panels are currently glued to the roof using plastic mounts. A conversion to airline track rails with matching brackets is planned, and the brackets needed for this are already on hand. The conversion hasn't been carried out yet, but it isn't required for the solar system to function.
Price
€90,000
Negotiable
Carlito isn't a project vehicle that still needs finishing, and it isn't a mass-produced motorhome parked in every other driveway. The living box is from 2022 and has barely been used, the chassis is built to last, and the electrical system is built entirely on Victron components rather than pieced together. If you're looking for that combination, you probably already know exactly why.
Sold privately, with no warranty and no right of return. Viewings and test drives are possible any time by arrangement — and explicitly encouraged.
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If you're seriously interested, have questions about the vehicle, or would like to see Carlito in person, the best thing to do is get in touch directly. Specific questions get specific answers — including on anything this page hasn't fully covered.
