![]() It was featured on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated magazine. Switch to modern 12-volt Lithium batteries for speeds up toĨ0 mph and double the range. cruises at 55 mph and runs 50 miles on its eight 6-volt golf carīatteries. Plans include 10 large drawings and aīooklet available in both CAD and printed formats. This runabout tops 60 mph and delivers 55 mpg fuel economy. This vehicle was the test bed for proving out the CVT speed control system for EVs. The plans includes 12 drawings and a large photo-illustrated book. Illustrated magazine and in the movie Total Recall. This series hybrid-electric vehicle appeared on the cover of Mechanix Large drawings and a photo-illustrated book. Build as either battery-electric or ICE power. Include 13 large drawings and a photo-illustrated book. It appeared on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated magazine and in the movie Total Recall. Centurion achieves 128-mpg fuel economy on its diesel engine. ![]() Price - $95.Ĭenturion - Click Image for info. Plans include 13 large drawings and a photo-illustrated book. Mechanix Illustrated magazine, and today, it's still one of our most popular designs. Tri-Magnum is a high-performance three -wheel sports car. Plans Package plus a 1-hour DVD of construction and twoĬD-ROMs with 3D models, 2D CAD files and a manual that runs in a webīrowser. ![]() XR3 gets 125 mpg on diesel and 225 mpge in Plans have complete instructions.Hybrid - Click image for info. Construction costs will run about $2000, plus the cost of the VW. Image of the rendering in the left margin to see an exploded view showing details of MiniHome'sĬonstruction and layout. Paneling on the inside and conventional corrugated skin on the outside. MiniHome is built like any other camper using 1 x 2 structural members covered with Otherwise, you'll think you're driving a VW Beetle. Also, maximum speed is reduced about 10 mph, and fuelĮconomy suffers slightly because of increased air resistance at highway speeds. That's the reason for the large outside mirrors. The only detriment is limited rear visibility, like many other RVs. MiniHome has a feel much like that of the original Beetle. After aįew minutes behind the wheel, the pleasure of driving such a small vehicle, in comparison MiniHome is much more stable than it looks. But one does have to negotiate a few trial turns in order to The cab-over section makes into another full-size bedĭriving MiniHome is an addictive experience. Turning the large swivel-base chairsġ80 degrees (backs against the windshield) opens up the center so the modular lower bedĬan slide out of its hideaway compartment. A 50-lb size icebox is located in theĬenter rear, and a closet is located on the right. You can cook and wash either outdoors or inside. Steel sink located in the left rear corner mount to a single module that slides out the side so Inside, it has all the appointments and facilities of a standard camper.Īppliances and storage space are situated across the rear. And its overall design is one of the most clever packaging Wide offset wheels, beefed up stabilizer bar, and rear overload shocks, it handles very But underneath that innocent-looking decal across the cab-over still lies the offending name that almost killed a very interesting set of plans.ĭespite its contradictory appearance, MiniHome is an amazing little vehicle. Home was on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated magazine as MI's MiniHome. He liked the idea, but there was no way it would be pubished with their logo on the plans while having a name like that. Fast forward to a conversation with Bob Beason, MI's Editor. The rights to publish plans under the Mechanix Illustrated logo. After driving one, I negotiated with the owner for The name for the vehicle was Lil Bugger, Bugger being a derivative of Bug for the VW Bug. VW-based mini-motor homes were being custom-manufactured by a small shop in Motorhome with a VW Beetle protruding from its front Passed each other heading in opposite directions. First encounter with MiniHome was on a Los Angeles freeway where we
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