# Rugged Expedition Vehicles The EX 366 Can Navigate Any Terrain By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-vehicle References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bimobil-mercedes-sprinter-ex-366/36227/) & [bimobil](http://www.bimobil.com/modell/bimobil-ex-366/?lang=en) The EX 366 is an incredibly rugged yet compact expedition vehicle conceived by German camper manufacturer Bimobil. To create this vehicle, Bimobil installed its own living module on top of an [AWD Sprinter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlanding-vehicle) chassis, making this camper a Sprinter that can travel and camp pretty much anywhere in the world. Bimobil attached its famously rugged 'habitation cabin' directly to the Sprinter's chassis, reducing torsion during bumpy off-road driving. This enables the vehicle to explore terrain that would leave traditional camper vans in a sorry state. The living section of this expedition vehicle is certainly snug and cosy to put it kindly, but most importantly is completely functional for long trips. The bed section is used via a novel [slide-out mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiver-x-expandable) that is quiet and simple to use. All of these features make the EX 366 a highly desirable camping vehicle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rugged Expedition Vehicles:** Creating expedition vehicles that can navigate any terrain. - **Compact Expedition Vehicles:** Designing compact expedition vehicles with functional living spaces. - **Off-road Capabilities:** Developing vehicles that can explore challenging terrains without compromising comfort. ### Where This Applies - **Camper Manufacturing:** Opportunity for camper manufacturers to create rugged and functional expedition vehicles. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automakers to develop all-terrain camper vans. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to cater to adventurous travelers by offering off-road camping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Road-Ready Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-series-expedition-camper.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-ekko-sprinter.md) - [Carbon Fiber Expedition Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr.md) - [Oversized Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx.md) - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Long-Lasting Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlanding-vehicle.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [Stealthy Overlanding Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanyx-camper-van.md)