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The Ford Transit Custom is an ideal base for a campervan, as Ford itself has proved by offering a camper version of its medium-size van called the Transit Custom Nugget \u2013 yes that\u2019s its real name, so stop giggling. However while the Custom Nugget looks like a suitable companion for a quiet weekend in the countryside, this new concept looks like it will see you through the end of civilisation as we know it.<\/p>\n
Designed by German tuning house Loder1899, this heavily modified Transit Custom is prepped to go way off the beaten track. Thanks to the addition of a lift kit, along with 18-inch rims and chunky 255\/55 R18 tyres, the Transit Custom 4×4 sits 80mm higher than stock, while large plastic wheelarch extensions have been added to accommodate the wider rubber.<\/p>\n
The front end gets a crash bar for a bit of extra protection, along with two high-performance PIAA headlights. If you still need help lighting the trail or your campsite, there\u2019s eight additional spotlights mounted to the roof rack which carries everything you might need for a short expedition. That includes an expandable roof-mount tent, jerrycan and storage boxes, but if everything hits the fan, there\u2019s also a full spare wheel, shovel and ramps to help you get back on your way.<\/p>\n
Before any survivalists out there start ringing up Loder1899 to place their order for their own Apocalypse-ready Transit Custom, this is still just a concept for now. But some version of it will be part of the Loder1899 brand\u2019s revival in 2024, which makes sense as its parent company delta4x4 produces off-road parts and accessories for cars ranging from the Ford Ranger and Jeep Wrangler, to the Suzuki Jimny and Tesla Model Y.<\/p>\n
Loder1899, which became known in recent years for its tuned versions of Aston Martins, Fords, Jaguars and Land Rovers, is also working on a more street-focused version of the Transit Custom with a sharper body kit, lower ride and 20-inch wheels.\u00a0<\/p>\n