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4×4 camper

My four-wheel-drive camper, built on a Kia Frontier for gravel roads and the long washboard stretches of southern Chile. Technical notes for anyone planning a similar build.

Base vehicle

ModelKia Frontier Plus 4×4
Engine2.7 l diesel
Drivetrain5-speed manual, selectable 4WD with low range
Fuel tank90 l diesel
Length × width, chassis4.77 × 1.75 m
Length × width, with body4.97 × 1.96 m

Camper body

Sleeps2–3 people: double bed above the cab, dinette converts to a second bed
Water90 l fresh water tank, automatic pump, outdoor shower
KitchenSink, 2-burner gas stove, Dometic 3-way fridge (12 V / 220 V / gas)
HeatingDiesel parking heater
ElectricsSecond battery with isolator, 220 V inverter
ConstructionReinforced body and fittings to survive washboard roads

Layout

Floor plan of the camper body Kia Frontier 4x4 dimension drawing

Photos

Interior: kitchen and bed above the cab Front view Washroom corner Dinette and stove Sink and two-burner gas stove Overhead lockers Dinette Side wall at dusk Dometic 3-way fridge controls Storage drawer Roof vent and control panel Roof hatch and light Heater Side view Water filler and service hatch Rear with two spare wheels Outside locker with canisters Driver's cab On a hill by the sea
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