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The 2025 launch of the motorhome 6.5 position, developed by Partner Custom Based on a single-wheel Sprinter 417 chassis, it offers an economical proposition, fuel consumption of up to 9 km per liter of S10 diesel, advanced energy range, and a European layout in a 6,5-meter vehicle.
The Position 6.5 was designed as an economical motorhome, using the Sprinter 417 single-wheel chassis, a solution that improves road performance, reduces fuel consumption, and maintains stability even with a high level of onboard equipment.
According to the project, fuel consumption can reach 9 km per liter with S10 diesel, reinforcing the proposal for operational efficiency for long journeys, without sacrificing comfort, electric range, and complete mobile housing solutions.
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The total length of 6,5 meters allows for easier urban circulation and access to restricted areas, while still maintaining an internal layout capable of accommodating up to five people seated and four sleeping.
Externally, the model stands out for its custom paint job with a three-dimensional effect, applied to the entire side of the vehicle, reinforcing its exclusive visual identity and aligned with the aesthetic standard of the Partner Custom line.
The Slim alcove installed in the roof reduces the overall height of the vehicle, improves aerodynamics, and protects the upper equipment, contributing to less drag and better efficiency in road travel.
Even with the alcove, the vehicle maintains a final height of less than three meters when fully assembled, a relevant factor for urban access, parking, and movement in areas with height restrictions.
The roof incorporates a panoramic front sunroof, responsible for increasing the entry of natural light, cross ventilation and air renewal inside, enhancing the feeling of visual spaciousness.
The Position 6.5 features entry steps on both the driver and passenger sides, facilitating access and circulation, as well as an electric awning without visible arms, operated directly from the interior panel.
Once opened electrically, the awning can be stabilized with arms supported on the ground or fitted laterally, ensuring structural firmness in different weather conditions during outdoor use.
Under the awning, the vehicle offers an imported 3 kg washer and dryer, allowing for outdoor laundry protected from sun or rain, thus increasing range on long trips.
On the exterior side, the motorhome features an outdoor kitchen with a single-burner stove, sink, lighting, and electrical outlet, allowing for comfortable and convenient food preparation outside the vehicle.
The rear rack is spacious and can hold up to two bicycles by removing the front wheel, as well as hoses for drinking water, grey water, a power cable, and auxiliary equipment.
The vehicle includes a tow hitch, hydraulic jack, manual awning key, and compartments with reinforced chrome locks, ensuring safety, ergonomics, and easy access to the systems.
On the roof, the rack houses two 450 W solar panels, totaling 900 W installed, with additional space for another 400 W, allowing it to reach up to 1.300 W of solar generation.
The system includes a digital TV antenna, 12V air conditioning in the roof, and side protection provided by the roof rack itself and the solar panels positioned on the vehicle’s roofline.
Externally, there is dedicated access to the cassette toilet, which can be easily removed, a hot and cold shower, a 16-liter digital water heater, and a direct water inlet with an automatic float system.
The left side of the vehicle houses the service systems, including access to the toilet, heater, gas cylinder, water inlet, electrical power inlet, and battery bank.
The 2025 model already incorporates 300 Ah lithium batteries, with a Tecnomanster TM41 4.000 inverter, alternator charging via GCA, and integrated solar management.
The system allows for additional expansion up to 200 Ah, offering high electrical autonomy, as well as protective switches that easily disengage in case of maintenance or electrical events.
Internally, the Position 6.5 surprises with its European layout, featuring a cabin capable of comfortably accommodating five people, while maintaining a clear side aisle and fluid circulation throughout the vehicle.
The rotating table can be repositioned or removed during the trip, and stored behind the sofa without interfering with movement or the daily use of the interior space.
Partner Custom’s personalized tableware features dedicated fittings, ensuring stability during transport, while deep upper cabinets increase storage capacity.
Above the entrance door, the electrical panel houses the main circuit breakers, pump controls, antenna amplifier, awning opening control, and complete power system monitoring.
The Tecnomanster system provides information on solar charge, alternator charging, water level, battery health, and estimated range, offering precise control over energy operation.
The 12V 8.500 BTU air conditioner operates as both an air cooler and a fan, consuming approximately 50 Ah in daytime mode and 25 Ah in nighttime mode, thus optimizing energy efficiency.
The L-shaped interior kitchen features a stainless steel sink with hot and cold water, a black Formica countertop, a two-burner stove with a glass lid, and a large work surface.
The set includes an oven with an air fryer and external ventilation, a 20-liter microwave, and a 12V double-door refrigerator with a locking mechanism for easy movement, increasing culinary autonomy.
Upper and lower cabinets are completely free-standing, without internal components, ensuring maximum space utilization even in a compact vehicle.
The double bed measures 1,95 meters by 1,30 meters, offering ample space, with an illuminated headboard, electrical outlets, light switches, and a window measuring 1.200 by 500 millimeters.
Beneath the custom-made mattress are lower niches, spacious storage compartments, and a dedicated laundry area, accessible directly from the bedroom or after lifting the mattress.
The layout allows for a full view of the vehicle from the bedroom, reinforcing the feeling of spaciousness and integration of the environments, even in a total length of only 6,5 meters.
The bathroom is approximately 1,10 meters long, has a sliding door, a large cassette toilet, an electric towel warmer, and baseboard and ceiling lighting.
The shower enclosure includes a click-type drain, fixed and movable showerheads with hot and cold water, a single-lever mixer tap, and a recirculation valve, allowing for comfortable use, even for bathing children.
The skylight with exhaust fan completes the space, ensuring efficient ventilation and humidity control, reinforcing the concept of residential comfort in compact dimensions.
After showcasing a compact and efficient motorhome, the contrast emerges with the Scania 770 S transformed into a house on wheels, combining maximum power, an expanded structure, and a total investment of R$ 3 million.
The Scania 770 S is the most powerful truck sold in Brazil, equipped with a 770 horsepower V8 engine, a 12-speed transmission with overdrive, and 6×2 drive.
The project began with the purchase of the tractor unit, followed by chassis lengthening, rear cab cutting, and structural integration with the living area module, while maintaining the original interconnected cab.
The entire purchase and conversion process took approximately 15 months, with an initial three months and a further twelve months until the final, fully functional delivery.
The motorhome utilizes two side sliders that increase the interior width by up to 90 centimeters, resulting in a total area of approximately 44 square meters when fully open.
The structure allows for ample circulation, separate spaces, and comfort comparable to that of an apartment, while maintaining structural integrity for road travel.
Internal reinforcements ensure cabin rigidity during tilting and movement, with dedicated rubber sealing and a repositioned piston for even lifting.
The converted Scania truck accommodates up to eight people, distributed among dormitories with fixed beds, bunk beds, and a master suite, all with air conditioning and individual televisions.
The suite offers more space than many residential bedrooms, with a large bed, closets, television, and integrated full bathroom. Bunk beds and bedrooms have TVs positioned for comfortable use, ensuring individual entertainment without interfering with other areas.
The motorhome has a 1.000-liter main water tank, an additional 200 liters for the shower, and 250 liters for waste, ensuring high hydraulic autonomy.
Power is supplied by a diesel generator coupled to the engine, capable of maintaining lighting, air conditioning, and other active systems even in remote areas.
Connectivity is ensured by the Starlink system, allowing continuous internet access in isolated locations without operational interruptions.
Despite its size, the vehicle offers a smooth and quiet driving experience, reflecting the evolution of the model generation and the insulation applied during the conversion.
The braking system includes a five-stage retarder, generally used up to the second level, given its high efficiency on long descents.
The vehicle demonstrated stable performance on demanding routes, such as the Serra do Rio do Rastro, maintaining control, safety, and comfort even under heavy loads.
While the Position 6.5 focuses on efficiency, compactness, and electric range, the Scania 770 S takes the motorhome concept to the extreme in terms of power and living space.
Both represent distinct approaches to mobile housing, one focused on economy and versatility, the other on maximum performance and extended residential structure, each catering to very different usage profiles.
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