
Tonke Explorer
Tonke Explorer
The Tonke Explorer is an expedition vehicle, based on the Mercedes Sprinter 516Cdi with 4×4 and a hi/low gear box (standard). Optionally this vehicle is also available as a 6×6 based on the Oberaigner conversion of the Mercedes Sprinter (see pictures). Thanks to the rigid Sprinter chassis the Explorer has excellent off-the-road properties and still have a passage to the driver cabin. This combination is rare, because most terrain trucks have flexible chassis that make a pass-through impossible (the car would break). The main advantage of a pass-through is efficient use of living space in relatively short lenght and the possibility to take passengers in a comfortable way. The Explorer in standard equipped for 4 perspons.
The Explorer is slightly more comfortable than a truck-based expedition vehicle. Standard this camper has a gastank and cooking is on gas. There are solar pannels for authonomy. Heating and warm water is being provided by the diesel heater. The watertank has a capacity of 260 liter fresh water, which is enough for a long stay in a remote area. Optionally you can choose for the ‘LP-free’ system, which includes a heavy battery and converter to allow to do induction cooking and even airconditioning ‘off-grid’. For a more extensive explaination about this system, please go to Fieldsleeper International.













Specifications
Dimensions
- LxWxH: 672 x 244 x 310cm (extended version 752cm, with roof airconditioning 334cm)
- Headroom: 225 cm (shower 205cm)
- Seats with seat belts: 4
- Sleeping places: 4
Vehicle
- Mercedes Sprinter 516 Cdi (4×4), optionally 519Cdi 4×4 of 719Cdi 6×6 (Oberaigner conversion)
- Wheelbase: 366 cm (extended version 432cm)
- 2.2Cdi diesel (optioneel 3.0Cdi V6 diesel)
- Average usage: 7 km/l or 14l/100km
- 160hp (optionally 190hp)
- Euro VI emission standard
- ABS / ASR / ESP standard
- 7Gtronic automatic gear box
- Heavy suspension
- Electrical windows
- Ambition package (airconditioning, heat resistant windows, cruise control, radio with Bluetooth and USB)
- 3 front seats
- Chrome grill
- 100 liter diesel tank
- Spare wheel
- Rear view camera
Construction
- Modern sandwich construction
- Optimal isolation with XPS foam
- Interior of the sandwich panel WBP glued mahogany plywood, exterior with high grade aircraft aluminium. Real mahagony as exterior is optionally
- Total wall thickness: 38 mm (optionally 60 mm)
- High quality anodized aluminum moldings
- 38 mm thermal bridge free isolated roof with polyester gel coat on the exterior (optionally 60 mm)
- Sandwich floor thickness: 65 mm
- Very spacious garages
- Garagedoors with double rubber seals
- Side step of heavy American quality
- Luxurious aluminum/polycarbonite windows (optionally Outbound expedition windows)
- Curtain cassettes (with mosquito nets)
Living area
- Robust furniture made of WPB plywood
- Foldable table with real mahogany wooden top
- Premium quality seat cushions for high seating and sleeping comfort
- Luxurious fabric upholstery
- Chrome, foldable clothes hanger
- LED lightning in the ceiling and 2 chrome LED reading lamps of yacht building quality
- All furniture is supplied in a color scheme as desired
Kitchen
- Large, ergonomically arranged kitchen
- All drawers are closed with chrome handles
- Chrome tap with hot and cold water
- Safe two-burner gas hop (optional induction or diesel)
- Large double door marine fridge/freezer (cooling: 200 liters / freezer: 50 liters) with stainless steel front
- 3 LED spotlights above kitchen counter
Sanitation
- Spacious shower
- Chrome tap with hot and cold water
- Thetford toilet
- Toilet tank accessible from the outside
- Luxurious water tight toilet roll holder
- Chrome foldable clothes hanger
Water facilities
- Frost-free fresh water tank: 260 liters
- Robust pump system
- Chrome taps with hot and cold water in the kitchen and shower
- All water pipes are installed in the frost-free zone
- Grey water tank
Electrical facilities
- Available in 110V or 230V sersion with associated sockets and extension cords
- 1.3kWh AGM battery (1x 220Ah AGM battery) optional Li-on battery
- 0.3 kW solar panel with advanced PPT regulator (expandable up to 0.9kW)
- 25A charger
- All interior lightning is LED
- RCD
Heating/Airconditioning
- Webasto dualtop diesel heating with hot air installation and integrated 11 liter boiler
- Warm air supply in every part of the camper
- Optional roof istallation air conditioning with heat strip (110V or 230V) and remote control
- Colors of furniture and upholstery according customer wishes
- Exterior in High grade aluminum, optional in real mahagony
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