When Andreas Christl watched those bright blue Grenadiers rolling off the line at the Hambach plant, a special paint job for a French energy company, he knew straight away: I want one of those. Can't be done, came the answer. But anyone who knows Andreas Christl knows there's exactly one thing that doesn't exist for him, and that's "can't be done".
For years now, Scheinwerfer LUXX has built LED headlight conversion kits for trucks and lighter vehicles. Now there's one for the MAN F2000 and L2000 too.
After 53 years, the German Lada importer Lada Deutschland GmbH is closing. Sanctions and emissions rules made the import of the Lada Niva impossible. There are still alternatives for fans.
The BAW 212 from China is an old-school 4x4 with a ladder frame, live axles, diff locks in both axles and a standard winch, for under 40,000 euro. We take a close look and compare it with the Wrangler and Grenadier.
After 70 years, the British Army is retiring all of its Land Rovers, from the Series models to the Wolf and the Defender. Around 5,000 vehicles are due to disappear by 2030, and that should delight the fan scene.
Thomas Hofmann's Ford Ranger 3.2, The Beast, is a work tool, off-road vehicle and overland camper in one. A Four Wheel Camper pop-up cabin, Ironman suspension, a 6.2 t winch and a build born of real use.
Sylke and Norbert Frommherz turned a 1991 Puch 230GE high-roof from Swiss military stock into a minimalist camper: a light wood and aluminium build, simple power supply and about 3,000 euro in six weeks.
Rhino Rack's Sunseeker and Batwing awnings now come as self-supporting models with sturdier arms, available in 2x2.2 m, Batwing 180° and 270° via Taubenreuther.
The Quad awning from Dare to be Different sets up in under three minutes, offers 5 square metres, weighs just 7.5 kg and expands with side walls and a living tent.
SeaLand-pro's airline-rail holder gives the WM Aquatec filling filter a fixed place in the camper, independent of any magnetic surface, made in Germany.
Advertisement: The QUQUQ box turns the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 or 150, and many other vehicles, into a full mini-camper in minutes. Kitchen, bed and storage in one box, made in Germany.
Yasemin and Tobi stripped, restored and converted their 2005 Defender TD5 Knut entirely by themselves over nine months. An interview about the rebuild, the interior, the costs and life on the road.
Advertisement: Joiner Nathan built the second interior for his Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78, a modular birch-ply build around the Auer boxes and the BOXIO modules, with an integrated sink and stove.
Mario's rare Hyundai Galloper with a pop-top roof is a licensed Pajero L040 with a 2.8-litre diesel and Super Select 4WD. A long backstory, a big rust fight and a homely aluminium-and-wood interior build.
With the EUROPINE ULTIMATE, VICKYWOOD brings a roof tent that feels more like a vehicle conversion. Built to automotive standard, it could be an exciting alternative to the pop-top for van and expedition builders.
ABNTR4x4 and WÜRTH have jointly developed a workshop build for the Ineos Grenadier Utility, an off-road-capable alternative to the panel van for anyone who has to keep things running off the beaten track.
A closer look at a well-travelled Defender 110 TD4: Bjoern's travel Landy has crossed Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. A thoroughly thought-through overland build.
Advertisement: The huckeVERSUM from andersCamper is an inflatable pop-top roof. Flat for off-road driving, then up to 2.50 m of standing height at the push of a button, with double-walled drop-stitch insulation.



















