Krug Bedrock XT2: This is a Vacation Home on Six Wheels

The world of Overlanding is filled with vehicles that range from cheap beaters with a sleeping bag in the back to luxury homes on wheels. The Bedrock XT2 from Krug Expeditions definitely lands on the more lavish side of the gap without crossing into full-on EarthRoamer territory. It’s pretty damn close, though, and I got a chance to get a brief look at this mighty monster before it was loaded into the recent Overland Expo event in Costa Mesa, California.

Outside of the US, the name Krug holds a lot of weight in this world, both figuratively and literally. The Austrian company builds magnificent rigs on the bones of Mercedes commercial chassis vehicles. The US arm is looking to gain some ground, so it’s partnered with Arctic Trucks to create the Bedrock XT2.

Here, we’re starting with a Ford F-550 before Arctic Trucks reworks all the suspension and steering, bolts on the monster tires, and, oh, that’s right, adds a third axle. This particular version is a 6×4 in that the rear axle isn’t powered. Like you’re doing right now, my first reaction was, “That’s dumb…” but there’s a good reason for the extra axle, even if it’s not traction-related. It’s there to reduce ground pressure.

By spreading the weight of the vehicle across three axles instead of two, you’re reducing the amount of beat-down this truck applies to the ground. That rear axle is braked, though, which is good. And Krug says it plans to offer a 6×6 version, too.

The housing unit on the back has a great sleeping space, a full-size shower and toilet area, a dining space, and a place to cook. It’s nicely laid out while still being relatively compact. Once you add the great amount of solar up top and battery storage underneath, you have a vehicle that’s truly ready to spend time off the grid. You can even refill your fresh water tank from a stream because it’s properly filtered.

Of course, as you likely already expect, the price tag on this is gargantuan. These start at $690,000. This one here is around $720,000. Still a good deal less than an EarthRoamer, but more than a home for most folks. If you have the coin, however, it would be a hell of a way to see the world… assuming you can fit down the trail on which you’re traveling.