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MAN KAT 1 Military Truck Gets Converted Into LEGO Off-Road Camper Packed With Amenities

LuxuryBricks LEGO Man Kat 8x8 Overland Camper 10 photos
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Modeled after a high-mobility MAN Kat 1 off-road truck, this expedition vehicle is now a well-equipped camper built for adventures on and off the road. It has just one flaw and that’s the fact that it is only suitable for your LEGO minifigures.
Developed by MAN for the German army, the Kat 1 (Category 1) truck proved to be a reliable, efficient, and versatile military vehicle, thanks to its modular design and rugged construction. But this boxy truck can be used for other purposes, too. For instance, it can be a great candidate for camper conversions, because it is spacious and built to handle rough, bumpy terrains.

The latest build from LuxuryBricks proves that the Kat 1 is spacious enough to be turned into one comfortable house on wheels suitable for the most exciting off-road adventures. This right here is just a LEGO custom creation based on MAN’s truck, but it can be a great source of inspiration for those looking to build a capable camper with plenty of living space.

For those unfamiliar with LuxuryBricks’ projects, it is a YouTube channel where you can find all sorts of custom campers, motorhomes, and trucks, all made completely out of LEGO bricks. There are some pretty awesome builds you can feast your eyes on, such as a LEGO version of the $1.9 million Earth Roamer HD, a Con Air-inspired prison bus, or a Kenworth-based motorhome, to offer just a few examples.

Back to the latest LuxuryBricks camper, it uses 1,000 plastic bricks, and it boasts a rugged, off-road capable exterior with an upper deck and a spacious interior with a kitchen, bedroom, and a large lounge/dining area. There’s also an enclosed garage for the minifigures to store anything from spare tires to an ATV, mountain bikes, or a motorcycle.

Take a tour of the off-road camper in the video below.

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