The first domestic self-propelled A-type off-road RV, Dongfeng Challenger, four-wheel drive flat-head large space

When it comes to four-wheel drive off-road RVs, many car users must have the same pain points: either imported chassis or domestically produced heavy truck chassis, the price of millions or even ten million is difficult for ordinary users to reach; or it is based on a four-wheel drive pickup chassis. The cramped space makes friends who love outdoor cross-country more than enough; and some off-road RVs based on Iveco’s 2045 or 2046 chassis, not only do not meet the emission standards (the highest country five), but the upper limit of the total mass of the original car Nor can it be expanded in space. Is it impossible to reach a four-wheel-drive off-road RV that is affordable, has a large space, and can meet the National VI emission standards in China? Today we will get to know one such off-road RV: Dongfeng Challenger! The price of more than 500,000 yuan, four-wheel drive flat-head off-road RV, is very cost-effective.

The vehicle has a total mass of 7.3 tons and a curb weight of 5.5 tons. The Dongfeng Dana military uses a 2.7-ton front drive axle and a Dana 5.5-ton rear axle; a military transfer case; Strictly speaking, it should be a self-propelled A-type motorhome built on a flat-top passenger car platform, which is much larger in space than a conventional self-propelled C-type motorhome of this size.

Based on the Dongfeng Superlong four-wheel drive special bus, the overall size of the vehicle is 5990×2280×3100mm, using Weichai Power 4.0L diesel supercharged engine, maximum power 125kw (170 horsepower) peak torque 600 Nm, equipped with Fast 6-speed manual transmission, nuclear load 5-6 people, meet the national sixth emission, blue card, C can drive.

The front face composed of silver-gray front and huge air intake grille is domineering. A set of anti-roll-in front bumper is installed at the bottom, and the winch is reserved at the bottom, and it is also equipped with Four outdoor explosion-proof searchlights and a huge front windshield create a wide field of vision, which really possesses the temperament of being the king of the world and the return of the king.

blackened A-pillars and hidden window frames and privacy glass windows,A stylish floating roof is created, with a silver-gray body, and various electrical compartments are planned for the positions of the skirts on both sides. The overall appearance is still very good.

The rear part of the car adopts a double door. Due to the large ground clearance and optimization of the departure angle, the middle of the rear door is equipped with a flip-up pedal. Above the tailgate are equipped with two external fuel tanks (water tanks), climbing ladders and escape boards required for crossing, and various off-road equipment and functions are already available.

In terms of interior layout, from front to back, they are: driving area, riding area, living area and toilet at the rear. The middle adopts the structure of a lifting bed, the upper bed is electrically lifted, and the lower berth is expanded horizontally to obtain a more generous double bed. There are multiple storage cabinets on both sides of the top for storage of items on board. We know from the manufacturer's information that the car supports a variety of interior layouts. At present, it is only the interior layout at the announcement stage. There will be more layout options in the future.

Opposite the bed is a kitchen console and a series of electrical control panels, etc. This Dongfeng Challenger off-road RV is equipped with household heating and cooling air-conditioning, 3000W super inverter, microwave oven, induction cooker, 108-liter double-door refrigerator , 5000 diesel heating and hot water system, 24V dual generators, better driving efficiency, with a combination of 400W solar panels, 9.6 kWh of electricity reserve, life endurance configuration is quite satisfactory, users can also follow-up more enhanced modifications .

The toilet at the rear of the vehicle is separated from the living room by a sliding door, and it is equipped with a portable toilet, sink, shower and other sanitary bathing functions. This structure is used outdoors. When off-road, you can also enter the toilet through the rear door of the car. At the same time, this Dongfeng Challenger 4WD off-road RV is equipped with a 240L clean water tank and a 90L gray water tank. The gray water tank is placed on both sides of the rear of the vehicle.A good solution to the problem of the balance between the left and right counterweights of the vehicle.

In the future, when manufacturers launch a variety of layout solutions, it is more recommended to choose such a layout and interior, and make full use of the front and rear transparent cabins and large spaces to create a comfortable outdoor off-road living life. To be honest, for users who really like outdoor off-road, the interior is not the core of the pursuit. Everyone is more concerned about the basic power and passability of the hard core, not to mention the more than 500,000 for such a four-wheel drive off-road bus platform. , C instinctive driving, large displacement off-road RV that meets National VI emissions, and the price/performance ratio is excellent enough.

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