An indian camper anyone?

doctorkats · 31st August 2007, 02:36

@GR8guy:
how much would one of your campers cost us?
could you please post pics of the others you have made.

Mayavi · 31st August 2007, 03:21

That is some neat stuff great guy! I can't believe that you have used steel appliances for kitchen. Looks rich!

khanak · 31st August 2007, 04:52

WOW!!

I really love what your friend has done, Would it be possible for you to show us some pics with the roof up? Also some details on the cost involved would be good.

BunnyPunia · 31st August 2007, 10:53

OMG!!
The conversion looks like a factory job. Loved the idea of raising the roof, and the way the spare tyre has been placed! Lovely customization there, awesome!

tez · 31st August 2007, 11:02

awesome work gr8 guy. looks like lot of thought has gone into designing one of these.

GTO · 31st August 2007, 11:32

@ gr8guy: No comment on that fully-stocked bar?

Do also share pictures of it in action (i.e. camping) when you have a chance. Thanks.

GR8guy · 31st August 2007, 13:19

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Originally Posted by GTO

@ gr8guy: No comment on that fully-stocked bar?

Do also share pictures of it in action (i.e. camping) when you have a chance. Thanks.

Well you have to experience THAT!

GR8guy · 31st August 2007, 15:09

Doc, Bunny, khanak, tez, Mayavi thank you all!

Yeah a lot of work whent in to it!

I will be uploading some pics of the photos on the field, i.e. while camping!

This will be a production vehicle and has been specially customised to fit the TL4X4.

Pricing is yet to be finalised, there are three variants.

GR8guy · 2nd September 2007, 12:56

v1kram · 3rd September 2007, 00:18

Great work by you GR8guy, nice colour choice and utilised space well

biswajit · 26th December 2008, 20:00

Hi Gr8Guy,
Your camper is superb, wish I can have one.
Height and length of the vehicle increased , I was wondering whether its legal or not? If not what is required to make it leagal? Any problem with insurance, etc?

agspins · 28th December 2008, 17:04

Wow cool .... i have been searching for pics for a while after i read about it in newspaper.BTW would look nice with Xenon cab..
Meanwhile found this Xenon on a Italian site

reppy · 28th December 2008, 18:04

Hey Gr8guy! I know this is OT but - do you also do conversions for handicap accessibility etc?

Zensi · 28th December 2008, 19:52

Simply Beautiful!!! Your execution seems top class. The finish seems top class for a TATA donor car. (Exterior)

1) Some questions - Have you made any changes to the Wheelbase?
2) Is the engine Stock? if yes - how is the performance?
3) Does it require you to make any changes to the registration / RTO etc?

The solar powered battery was a master stroke in my opinion - hats off! Can you post more pics specially from the drivers view and the dashboard?

And lastly - I would love to come down to Pune on a weekend to see the car, if you plan something for the gang - pls keep me posted!

deky · 31st August 2009, 14:06

Usually, at my Guesthouse people drive in, in their cars, do their work and move along. Being a true blue Tbhpians I always give their vehicles a glance or maybe a 2nd glance if its something special.

But yesterday evening few guests checked in with the most special vehicle I have ever seen at my guesthouse. Not only it was worth a second look but it was also worth taking photos, with the owners permission ofcourse, and posting it here. (hope you will agree)

It was a proper campervan. 4 Americans and 2 Indians (owners) were just back from a trip to Leh traveling in the campervan.

On speaking to the owner, i got to the following information.

1. The owner has designed this campervan himself and uses them as his business to take people camping.

2. The base body is of Tata 4X4 crew cab, and the cost of the vehicle only is about 7 Lakhs. The modification would cost an extra 9.5 lakhs app.

3. Tata warranty stays even after modification. (Not sure but, apparently he is making a few more hence has tied up with Tata)

4. It has a 4x4 shift on fly

5. It has Electrical roof lifting.

6. It can accomodate 4 adults easily.

7. G.C. is 210mm

8. Waist water tank 25ltrs and fresh water tank is 125 ltrs.

9. night vision reverse camera

9. Other features in the accomodations are :- kitchenet/ drawers to hold eatables/ 65 ltrs compressor fridge/ gas and 2 stove burner/ portable poti/ 4 beds / solar panel with inverter / toilet tent with comode stool / awning tent with foldable beds / pipe roll with tullu pump to fill in water from a source/ membrane water purifier / vanity mirror for ladies/ pressure hoze points.

Here are some photos.

THE VEHICLE

SOLAR PANELS FOR ELECTRICITY

DRIVIVNG SPACE GOOD FOR 4

VEHICLE WITH THE ROOF RAISED

PORTABLE POTI

KITCHENET/ FRIDGE/ VANITY MIRROR

ACCOMODATION GOOD FOR 4 (THE SINGLE BED ON THE LEFT BECOMES DOUBLE)

DRAWERS FOR STORAGE

SINK + WATER PURIFIER

FOLDING BEDS/ TABLES/ CHAIRS / WATER HOZE

On my trip to Norway I saw a lot of campervans and the idea there of camping is very prevalant. The reason why these things are very popular in Norway and other countries is that they have proper infrastructure for camping like;- designated grounds with proper waste disposal, electrical connections, water sources etc etc.

In India we dont have anything like that, but still I think if have the resources, owning something like this would be really nice. Forget room bookings, forget eating road side food, just drive at your own leaisure, stop where you want to, start whenever you want. And that would be a nice adventurous holiday.

Just the thought of owning a campervan is giving me thrills, how about you guys, if possible would you like to own one?

31st August 2007, 02:36	#16
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	@GR8guy: how much would one of your campers cost us? could you please post pics of the others you have made.
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31st August 2007, 03:21	#17
Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	That is some neat stuff great guy! I can't believe that you have used steel appliances for kitchen. Looks rich!
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31st August 2007, 04:52	#18
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,800 Thanked: 269 Times View My Garage	WOW!! I really love what your friend has done, Would it be possible for you to show us some pics with the roof up? Also some details on the cost involved would be good.
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31st August 2007, 10:53	#19
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 904 Thanked: 1,407 Times View My Garage	OMG!! The conversion looks like a factory job. Loved the idea of raising the roof, and the way the spare tyre has been placed! Lovely customization there, awesome!
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31st August 2007, 11:02	#20
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 381 Thanked: 16 Times	awesome work gr8 guy. looks like lot of thought has gone into designing one of these.
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31st August 2007, 11:32	#21
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,295 Thanked: 307,405 Times View My Garage	@ gr8guy: No comment on that fully-stocked bar? Do also share pictures of it in action (i.e. camping) when you have a chance. Thanks.
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31st August 2007, 15:09	#23
GR8guy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 18 Thanked: 3 Times	Doc, Bunny, khanak, tez, Mayavi thank you all! Yeah a lot of work whent in to it! I will be uploading some pics of the photos on the field, i.e. while camping! This will be a production vehicle and has been specially customised to fit the TL4X4. Pricing is yet to be finalised, there are three variants.
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2nd September 2007, 12:56	#24
GR8guy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 18 Thanked: 3 Times
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3rd September 2007, 00:18	#25
v1kram BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Coimbatore /YEG Posts: 465 Thanked: 242 Times	Great work by you GR8guy, nice colour choice and utilised space well
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26th December 2008, 20:00	#26
biswajit BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 42 Thanked: Once	Is camper legal? Hi Gr8Guy, Your camper is superb, wish I can have one. Height and length of the vehicle increased , I was wondering whether its legal or not? If not what is required to make it leagal? Any problem with insurance, etc?
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28th December 2008, 17:04	#27
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,658 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Wow cool .... i have been searching for pics for a while after i read about it in newspaper.BTW would look nice with Xenon cab.. Meanwhile found this Xenon on a Italian site Attached Thumbnails Last edited by agspins : 28th December 2008 at 17:06.
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28th December 2008, 18:04	#28
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 537 Thanked: 635 Times	Hey Gr8guy! I know this is OT but - do you also do conversions for handicap accessibility etc?
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28th December 2008, 19:52	#29
Zensi BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 116 Thanked: 15 Times	Simply Beautiful!!! Your execution seems top class. The finish seems top class for a TATA donor car. (Exterior) 1) Some questions - Have you made any changes to the Wheelbase? 2) Is the engine Stock? if yes - how is the performance? 3) Does it require you to make any changes to the registration / RTO etc? The solar powered battery was a master stroke in my opinion - hats off! Can you post more pics specially from the drivers view and the dashboard? And lastly - I would love to come down to Pune on a weekend to see the car, if you plan something for the gang - pls keep me posted!
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31st August 2009, 14:06	#30
deky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,194 Thanked: 1,251 Times	A Campervan- I Would Definitely Want One, Would You? Usually, at my Guesthouse people drive in, in their cars, do their work and move along. Being a true blue Tbhpians I always give their vehicles a glance or maybe a 2nd glance if its something special. But yesterday evening few guests checked in with the most special vehicle I have ever seen at my guesthouse. Not only it was worth a second look but it was also worth taking photos, with the owners permission ofcourse, and posting it here. (hope you will agree) It was a proper campervan. 4 Americans and 2 Indians (owners) were just back from a trip to Leh traveling in the campervan. On speaking to the owner, i got to the following information. 1. The owner has designed this campervan himself and uses them as his business to take people camping. 2. The base body is of Tata 4X4 crew cab, and the cost of the vehicle only is about 7 Lakhs. The modification would cost an extra 9.5 lakhs app. 3. Tata warranty stays even after modification. (Not sure but, apparently he is making a few more hence has tied up with Tata) 4. It has a 4x4 shift on fly 5. It has Electrical roof lifting. 6. It can accomodate 4 adults easily. 7. G.C. is 210mm 8. Waist water tank 25ltrs and fresh water tank is 125 ltrs. 9. night vision reverse camera 9. Other features in the accomodations are :- kitchenet/ drawers to hold eatables/ 65 ltrs compressor fridge/ gas and 2 stove burner/ portable poti/ 4 beds / solar panel with inverter / toilet tent with comode stool / awning tent with foldable beds / pipe roll with tullu pump to fill in water from a source/ membrane water purifier / vanity mirror for ladies/ pressure hoze points. Here are some photos. THE VEHICLE SOLAR PANELS FOR ELECTRICITY DRIVIVNG SPACE GOOD FOR 4 VEHICLE WITH THE ROOF RAISED PORTABLE POTI KITCHENET/ FRIDGE/ VANITY MIRROR ACCOMODATION GOOD FOR 4 (THE SINGLE BED ON THE LEFT BECOMES DOUBLE) DRAWERS FOR STORAGE SINK + WATER PURIFIER FOLDING BEDS/ TABLES/ CHAIRS / WATER HOZE On my trip to Norway I saw a lot of campervans and the idea there of camping is very prevalant. The reason why these things are very popular in Norway and other countries is that they have proper infrastructure for camping like;- designated grounds with proper waste disposal, electrical connections, water sources etc etc. In India we dont have anything like that, but still I think if have the resources, owning something like this would be really nice. Forget room bookings, forget eating road side food, just drive at your own leaisure, stop where you want to, start whenever you want. And that would be a nice adventurous holiday. Just the thought of owning a campervan is giving me thrills, how about you guys, if possible would you like to own one?
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