New butch German motorhome

[mikebeaches]

The DARC MONO is a custom built expedition vehicle based on the latest generation Iveco Daily 4×4. Both chassis and living cabin meet highest overland demands combined with convenient everyday usability. It is the perfect fit for up to two globetrotters by holding water, gas and energy capacities for more than two weeks of autarkic travels.

The Darc Mono drew inspiration from both Dakar and Formula 1 in building its adventure machine.

Built on a 4x4 full-size van chassis, the Darc Mono touts its Dakar off-roading inspiration with custom adaptive suspension...

The Formula 1 bits, on the other hand, are found on the 161-inch (420-centimeter)-long carbon fiber monocoque.

Orders being taken now for delivery from August

But no indication of cost. Not cheap I suspect.

Anybody lust after one?

Darc Mono Dakar-Inspired Carbon Fiber RV Is Afraid Of Nothing

German startup Darc releases its Mono motorhome that's made out of carbon-fiber and has lots of off-road chops.

www.motor1.com

Darc Mono | The Ultimate Expedition Vehicle

The DARC MONO is the ultimate Expedition Vehicle based on the 2021 'Iveco Daily 4x4'. It combines the best from the worlds of overland traveling, off-road adventures and design. Through lean innovation and latest industrial production methods, the MONO challenges the current RV industry. With...

darc-mono.com

 

[mitzimad]

I suspect its more of a show mobile than a true expedition motor

 

[Wissel]

So close to what I'd like to build (but can't afford to do yet).

BiMobil sell something similar. It's about £180k from memory.

 

[Minxy]

Whoever designed it hasn't used a MH ... the spot lamp over the lounge sofa will either get knocked off by someone who hits it with their head, or kicked off by the person afterwards in anger ... and someone should tell them that you do NOT hang a towel next to the toilet!

 

[JohnJan]

Makes me think of a converted Portaloo mounted on a flatbed, sadly!

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[Ninjabob]

Tesco Grocery Delivery Van for rural areas?

 

[Shrimp]

Yuk!

 

[funflair]

I like it but would question wether 185 litres of fresh water is enough for an expedition vehicle?

 

[funflair]

... and someone should tell them that you do NOT hang a towel next to the toilet!

Why's that?

 

[Westbarn1]

Like it, just the thing for shopping at Tesco's, but I know I wouldn't like the price tag!

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[Theonlysue]

Open shelves might look good, but useless for on road let alone off road.

 

[funflair]

I like it but would question wether 185 litres of fresh water is enough for an expedition vehicle?

Quoting my own post but I notice that they talk about a "famous water" filtration system so I don't know if it treats its own shower water back to the tank there was a self build on here a year or more ago and that had full filtration and UV treatment and recirculated it's own water.

 

[Gaston aires]

A bit OTT for my trips to Aldi. But I suppose a change to knobbly tyres and a winch on the front ?
Phil

 

[EuroTrotters]

Tesco Grocery Delivery Van for rural areas?

UPS

 

[Minxy]

Why's that?

Well some men aren't known for their good aim and even if they are there could be 'side spray/splash/misting' ... do you really want to use a towel to dry your hands on which is 'contaminated' with some urine?

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[IanFraser]

I like it but would question wether 185 litres of fresh water is enough for an expedition vehicle?

It's better than the 45 litres I get in mine

 

[IanFraser]

I like look of it but being an old git I'd have to question how easy it would be to get in and out of, also usually anything with the title carbon fibre in it when it comes to motoring is usually bloody expensive. Will be interesting to hear what it comes in at.

 

[CazPaul]

Well some men aren't known for their good aim and even if they are there could be 'side spray/splash/misting' ... do you really want to use a towel to dry your hands on which is 'contaminated' with some urine?

You have to make available use of all space this is a Motorhome not a house bathroom. Also you need to take care of you are shaking urine all over then you are not going to take care of the rest of the van.
I sit on the loo every time in the van I’ve not asked what other men do.

 

[tacr2man]

Apart from the use of carbon fibre there's not much to make it a better choice than the others available , and there's a fair few to choose from all pretty expensive !!
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[Minxy]

You have to make available use of all space this is a Motorhome not a house bathroom. Also you need to take care of you are shaking urine all over then you are not going to take care of the rest of the van.
I sit on the loo every time in the van I’ve not asked what other men do.

You are the exception as you sit down every time, most men don't ...

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[CazPaul]

You are the exception as you sit down every time, most men don't ...

Really well when your hubby asks if he can use our bog the answer will be an emphatic “No”

 

[Minxy]

Really well when your hubby asks if he can use our bog the answer will be an emphatic “No”

No 2 only exception I assume?

 

[funflair]

Well some men aren't known for their good aim and even if they are there could be 'side spray/splash/misting' ... do you really want to use a towel to dry your hands on which is 'contaminated' with some urine?

But this is a "sittty down" every time Natures Head composting toilet with separate urine collection that doesn't work standing up, especially if you miss the pot all together.

It's better than the 45 litres I get in mine

I assume you wouldn't set off across the desert with that then

 

[dipsie]

I’v wiped my hands on a lot worse things than a “ pissy “ towel.
What about swimming in the sea after thousands have used it for a pee as there are no toilets around. Easy way to warm your wet suit if water skiing in the winter months ! Only been told !
At Lyme Regis years ago when we were water skiing it used to be common to see many “ brown things” floating around let alone the liquids that accompanied them.
Never caught anything bad, maybe lucky though.

 

[Littlewheels]

You are the exception as you sit down every time, most men don't ...

A lot of Men are under orders to sit down they don’t have a choice

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[IanFraser]

But this is a "sittty down" every time Natures Head composting toilet with separate urine collection that doesn't work standing up, especially if you miss the pot all together.



I assume you wouldn't set off across the desert with that then

I live in Scotland...what’s a desert?

 

[golly]

Makes our Beast look like a pussycat

 

[mikebeaches]

Makes our Beast look like a pussycat View attachment 469759

Looks cool!!

I'm definitely envious...

 

[Wagoneer]

Nice vehicle, but.....don't think any serious Overlander would want to venture into extremely remote areas using a vehicle powered/controlled by a modern engine management system.

An old Bedford truck or Mercedes Unimog with a simple ignition system might be more appropriate !!!

 

[jannyman]

I like look of it but being an old git I'd have to question how easy it would be to get in and out of, also usually anything with the title carbon fibre in it when it comes to motoring is usually bloody expensive. Will be interesting to hear what it comes in at.

Received the spec sheet this pm - Starts at 295k Euros. Extras can put the price to over 315k euros but that does include amongst other things a 'Natures Head' toilet for those that are fretting over that element of the build . Delivery in time for Christmas.

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