# Ruggedly Modified Camping Trucks The 1987 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300L is Off-Grid-Ready By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-05-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1987-mercedesbenz-unimog-u1300l References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog-u1300l-camper/) & [bringatrailer](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog-11/)  The 1987 [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury) Unimog U1300L has been created by Yvonne and Michael Fuchs of Wabi-Sabi Overland as an [ultra-rugged camper truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-ltx) perfect for keeping adventurers supported from anywhere. The truck features a custom-modified design that includes a 300aH Battleborn lithium battery system that works with the 600W solar panel system to support total [off-grid living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-mobil-expedition-module). The vehicle boasts a 30-gallon freshwater tank along with a 16-gallon gray water tank as well as ample storage space, a rear camera system and more. The 1987 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300L is rounded out with a series of comfortable amenities on the interior including warm oak wood finishings, LED lighting, a well-sized sleeping area and more. The truck also features a composting toilet in the bathroom with additional storage space to boot. Image Credit: Bring a Trailer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-grid Camping:** Opportunity for creating custom-modified vehicles fitted with renewable energy resources to allow adventurers to travel and live off-grid. - **Rugged Camper Trucks:** Opportunity for designing and manufacturing rugged camper trucks with amenities for comfortable off-road adventures. - **Lithium Battery Systems:** Opportunity for using durable lithium battery systems to provide dependable power sources for vehicles, homes and businesses in remote locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for developing and manufacturing custom-modified off-road vehicles for camping and exploration purposes. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for developing solar panel and lithium battery technologies that support off-grid living and travel. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for creating durable and comfortable camping gear and equipment designed for off-road adventures and rough terrain. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Million-Dollar Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sod-rise-camper.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Luxury Utility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [Off-Road Converted Camper SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecrawl-gcamper-kit.md) - [Oversized Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-series-expedition-camper.md) - [Off-Grid Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer.md)