Lovers of nature and off-road weekends, the Canadian start-up Loki Basecamp puts on the market the Icarus pick-up module, an on / off camper, able to offer comfort, innovation and versatility.
The panorama of cars used as campers becomes richer and richer and for experts who already know the manufacturer, the Falcon model, with its captivating shapes and dizzying price, which appeared at the beginning of the year, immediately comes to mind.
Well, the company has revised a couple of parameters and thought of a module with slightly reduced shapes, robust and affordable, for that user base that loves the genre and to conquer new potential buyers.
The cabin lying on the pick-up has walls that protrude a few centimeters from the edges of the rear of the vehicle. Some will think that the interior is claustrophobic, on the contrary, Loki specializes in the design and construction of modular interiors, especially for small spaces.
Icarus is a small house, where nothing is missing: the Lagun table is versatile, multipurpose and is the fulcrum of the lounge, able to offer the necessary space to eat or work and its mounting brackets, offer support for two sofa benches.
Above the cabin there is a longitudinal bed, the size of a 137 x 191 cm double alcove, not only that, the company has announced that it is already working on a separate platform to be added to create a third bed.
The fridge is next to the kitchenette, with a portable induction hob next to a small sink. There are: various sockets for USB, AC / DC, a garbage and recycling bin, multiple storage pockets, the first aid kit and a roof fan.
While, the deconstructed bathroom consists of a mobile shower system, a flexible shower head with quick coupling and a portable toilet, which once used is stored under the sofa bench. At the entrance, a space has been created where you can hang your clothes. The interiors can be customized with ad hoc accessories and colors.
Sturdy and comfortable for off road camping.
Icarus is designed to face the adventures of all seasons, in any temperature.
In particular, it is equipped with a lithium battery up to 600 Aph, 300 Watts of solar energy and a 2,000 We inverter, with a Redarc management system.
In addition, a Webasto system is included to heat the air, water and a 12V air conditioner, which combined with the R-16 four-season insulation system, can withstand any indoor temperature wherever you are. .
The structure is made of aluminum and fiberglass, houses an exoskeletal luggage rack that can be configured for multiple uses, Lexan double-panel windows and numerous LED lights.
About its adaptability, it fits perfectly with a 1.8 to 2.4 meter body such as: Ford F-Series, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra.
The cost of Icarus for your travels is $ 69,000.
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