Tiger Adventure Vehicle

[Roy_Lynne]

I noticed a poster has a Tiger and I'm really intrigued.
Looked like it had a lot of room, but the bathroom/shower looked cramped. Is it do'able?
What is the gas mileage like?
Is climbing into the bunk an issue. I am getting up there in age and not as agile as I use to be.
I see the 4x4 has solar panels, are they standard?
Any info would be wonderful and appreciated.

[pnichols]

I really like the Tiger concept for a Class C: Way better for offroad boondocking use (in 4X4 configuration) than even the smallest conventional Class C, but able to go anywhere that a 4X4 truck camper can while providing more comfort, convenience, and flexibility - not the least of which is having way lower to the ground steps to get into it than a truck camper. I especially feel this way about Tiger's overall concept because I do not prefer to "leave my camp behind" so as to have to come back to it whenever venturing out and about - like one has to do with towables.

Years ago this concept used to be called a "chassis mount truck camper". Here's a photo of a 1969 Chinook version of a chassis mount truck camper that we used to own:



By the way, here's another model that Tiger used to offer that is even better for getting out-in-the-middle of nowhere for remote boondocking:

[DiploStrat]

Basket,

Many is the time that we have been jealous of exactly that - you have your Tiger and are on the road.

Roy&Lynne,

As noted, the Malayan is a four season evolution of the well proven Bengal/CX. As Mark Guild, the owner of Tiger puts it, the two things you need to know about a Malayan are:

-- 4x4 truck (not van), and,

-- four (not three) season camper.

Diesel appliances have been around for a while in the yachting world. The advantages are:

-- Less explosive than propane.

-- Draw from the same fuel tank as the prime mover; no need for adapters in various countries.

The disadvantages are:

-- Expensive to purchase,

-- Poorer performance, especially over 10,000 feet. (Less a problem with current models made for RV.)

-- Slow warmup with the cooktop - up to 15 minutes. Slow cooldown as well.

Examples:

-- Dual Top water/air heater: Webasto Dual Top

-- Diesel Cooker Webasto Diesel Cooker

Recently, Earthroamer, Winnebago, and Roadtrek have begun to offer induction cooktops as either an option or their base stove. We are using a single stove from True Induction True Induction

With a large battery bank, solar, and a 210 amp Alternator to Battery charger A2B we are optimistic that we will not have to install the diesel stove.

Hope this is helpful.

[Handbasket]

R&L, I've had an '06 Tiger CX on a standard cab Chevy since new. Still lovin' it. I've had a few issues, all pretty small. It's fun and rewarding. If it got totaled, I'd be looking for another. Of course, mine is from 'way before the recent biggish price jump.

'strat, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Looks like you're well on the way to getting your dream rig, and I know it's been a while coming! Color me jealous, but a little less so only because I've had mine for almost 8 years now... 😉 I'm looking forward to a full set of photos and a first user report.

Jim, "Keep clam and proofread."

[Roy_Lynne]

Wow that is wonderful. I love it.

Diesel hot water and air heater
-- Induction cooktop (Diesel stove optional)

So tell me about this. I've never heard of either. They feed from the same diesel as the engine?

[DiploStrat]

We are building a Malayan Tiger HT, a new model. Changes over the Bengal/CX include:

-- Queen size bed
-- Twin slide out pantries
-- Slightly larger wet bath
-- 600 Ah of batteries
-- 40 USG of water
-- 500w of solar panels
-- No genset
-- Cassette or, in our case, composting toilet - no black tank
-- Diesel hot water and air heater
-- Induction cooktop (Diesel stove optional)
-- Fully insulated floor and ceiling - four season

Available on dual rear wheel one ton or dual or single rear wheel 450 series trucks

Pictures of our beast are here: Ndeke Luka

[Roy_Lynne]

Thanks both. Tiger I tried to PM you and it said you only accept PMs from buddies, but you have answered my questions. I was going to call it a Class B, but decided it was smaller.
I have a 30 foot Class C and it is just way to big with 8 MPG with a Banks.

[Tiger4x4RV]

Just about every Tiger is different from every other Tiger, even when they look the same from the outside. Take a look at the website under Tiger Models to see what is currently being built. http://www.tigervehicles.com/

My Tiger, a 2006, is built on a regular-cab chassis and is under 20 feet long. Nothing that size has a "lot" of room, but I know couples who full-time in them and are not midgets. The bathroom is a wet bath type, large enough that not many Tiger owners complain. As to the bunk, I'm older and have bad knees and I sleep downstairs on the foldout bed.

Gas mileage varies; I got almost 14 on the open highway on last week's trip. However, some Tigers are gas and some are diesel. Some have a larger heavier chassis and more weight both inside and out. Slow travel on rough roads eats up fuel.

My Tiger does not have solar or a generator. I do fine with about 220 amp hours of AGM batteries in the coach; they recharge from the engine when I drive.

You can mine the Tiger website for info. If that is not enough, PM me and I'll try to help.

One more thing: the Tiger is NOT a truck camper, it is a Class C. I just hang out on the TC forum because I like it and do TC sorts of things.

[pugslyyy]

No personal experience but check this - http://www.whiteacorn.com/theamericas