The DUKW fifth wheel conversion - I met the old fella who built it. I believe he's passed away now. He told me it would do 65mph on the road. I dont remember how fast on the water but he said it was decent. He said he drove it to Alaska and went fishing in the ocean with it. He was a cool old guy and a genius to have built that thing
There´s a small 23-foot houseboat in the UK, that fits on a trailer, and works as a holiday, weekend boat, and camper trailer. The Wilderness Beaver by clearwaterboats.
In the video, the narrator says he's not sure if the 6x6 blue amphibian shown in the title screen is real or not, so I thought I'd jump in and say...Yeah, it's real. It's a ZIL-49065 "Blue Bird", designed to work with another similar vehicle ( flatbed with a crane ) and a smaller screw drive vehicle that can go almost anywhere. They work as a team and are meant to recover Soyuz capsules, usually somewhere in the deserts of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Unlike US craft, they're not designed to land on water and their reentry accuracy was...rather vague. This video I link to seemed the best, though it's all in Russian, it shows the interior pretty well. It would be kinda small in back, but at least it's insulated and heated. A search will find a few more videos in english with more info. ruclips.net/video/eg6ADLJb2EI/видео.html&t According to what I could find, 12 of the flatbed models were made and 14 of the passenger variety.
Ooooh such funky exciting ideas ..I'm sure with your creative mind . You could create something that blows our mind ..you rock ..loved this video thanku for putting it together ..big love from Cyprus to you an your gorgeous family an God bless always x
In 2020 I was burning with this idea as well, and did some research on the topic. While the idea is technically feasible, the result would be expensive, not only in terms of building, but in terms of maintenance and general ownership. The mechanical components would be hard to reach, the sealing and corrosion resistance is an engineering challenge. Finally, there are regulations and safety measures, both you and your vessel have to be compliant to be allowed on water. Ultimately, ask yourself this question, how many times per year do you intend to use it as a boat? It's certainly cool to have a universal vehicle, but it's hard to imagine a use case for it, other than living in it full time and dedicating a very significant portion of your time to it.
well if you were to spend millions on an RV it may as well be your actual home since that would be all you could afford if you had access to a normal job and normal money
back in the late 80s or maybe early 1990s in melbourne florida at a boat/rv show i think it was, there was a hybrid rv/boat that looked a little odd. Imagine a large rv/school bus with a small single deck yacht shoved up it's backside like it got rear-ended. the rv cab part i think had enough cabin area for 4 seats while the 'boat' part that you would back into a boat launch ramp housed the majority of the living space. I wish i had a picture of it or something but i didn't even have a film camera.
You have my creative juices flowing! How about a houseboat big enough and strong enough to carry a tow vehicle (something like that boat with the VW beetle on top)…. I like the idea of adapting a surplus military amphibious vehicle with a school bus topper or a fifth wheel.
The reason that no one would want a boat and camper comgination is that these combinations make crappy boats or crappy campers, wither one of which could end your life. For a million bucks, just buy a camper for half a mil and a boat for half a mill and be safe on the highway and on the water.
Sadly none of these commercially built options are sea worthy. Some can do salt water but not big waves. I'm still on the hunt but at the moment it looks like the only way to get into the ocean with an Amphibious RV would be to convert something seaworthy into a home.
@@MobileDwellings thank you very much for your reply, very much appreciated. What is the complication of an amphibious coach that is compatible with the ocean? Some have bottoms of a boat as a starting point, so if heavy duty floats each side and frame each side possible, what else for ocean compatible amphibious coach? Hopefully possible? Hope your search proves successful :-)
@@MobileDwellings a company in asian do do homes suitable for the ocean but 1million minimum, depending on the design etc as well. I thought about that too, but most of the floating homes are on quiet waters , nothing that adventures unfortunately 🙂
If anyone has any info where this RV is in MO. Please let me know. I live just outside of MO. If you go to minute mark 5:54. You can see it. I would love to finish his project for him.
I've got almost an exact location for you. I will drop a link in a reply for you when I'm at my computer next. But when you finish it can I come film a tour?! Hehe
In the 1980s there was a mix of a boat and van rv known as the boaterhome. Only 21 examples of the boaterhome were created but it consisted of a ford econoline van with a 28ft boat merged on the back of the van body making it look like one unit at first glance but it could be backed up and the boat launched. There are a few videos of them here on youtube, including one showing up in a junkyard.
@@MobileDwellings No problem, there are some interesting creations out there. Seeing concepts that others come up with is always facinating to see, design choices and inspirations.
The DUKW fifth wheel conversion - I met the old fella who built it. I believe he's passed away now. He told me it would do 65mph on the road. I dont remember how fast on the water but he said it was decent. He said he drove it to Alaska and went fishing in the ocean with it. He was a cool old guy and a genius to have built that thing
The rollerboat. Never knew I needed one until I saw it!
I really want to try that thing!
An amphibious Volkswagen bus would be pretty cool
That would rad!
There´s a small 23-foot houseboat in the UK, that fits on a trailer, and works as a holiday, weekend boat, and camper trailer.
The Wilderness Beaver by clearwaterboats.
That russian vehicle is the ZIL bluebird, used for example to recover soviet cosmonauts that landed in siberia
4:10 I'll give you a like for that..... This is awesome idea for inland waters. 🤔and is the most practical.
I built an amphibious motorhome, The Aquarian, 24’ 11K lbs full amenities. I sold it to a guy in Chesapeake Bay
Wow that sounds amazing! If you've got any photos to share I'd love to see them! gilliganphantom@gmail.com
In the video, the narrator says he's not sure if the 6x6 blue amphibian shown in the title screen is real or not, so I thought I'd jump in and say...Yeah, it's real.
It's a ZIL-49065 "Blue Bird", designed to work with another similar vehicle ( flatbed with a crane ) and a smaller screw drive vehicle that can go almost anywhere. They work as a team and are meant to recover Soyuz capsules, usually somewhere in the deserts of Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Unlike US craft, they're not designed to land on water and their reentry accuracy was...rather vague.
This video I link to seemed the best, though it's all in Russian, it shows the interior pretty well. It would be kinda small in back, but at least it's insulated and heated. A search will find a few more videos in english with more info.
ruclips.net/video/eg6ADLJb2EI/видео.html&t
According to what I could find, 12 of the flatbed models were made and 14 of the passenger variety.
Ooooh such funky exciting ideas ..I'm sure with your creative mind . You could create something that blows our mind ..you rock ..loved this video thanku for putting it together ..big love from Cyprus to you an your gorgeous family an God bless always x
In 2020 I was burning with this idea as well, and did some research on the topic.
While the idea is technically feasible, the result would be expensive, not only in terms of building, but in terms of maintenance and general ownership. The mechanical components would be hard to reach, the sealing and corrosion resistance is an engineering challenge. Finally, there are regulations and safety measures, both you and your vessel have to be compliant to be allowed on water.
Ultimately, ask yourself this question, how many times per year do you intend to use it as a boat? It's certainly cool to have a universal vehicle, but it's hard to imagine a use case for it, other than living in it full time and dedicating a very significant portion of your time to it.
well if you were to spend millions on an RV it may as well be your actual home since that would be all you could afford if you had access to a normal job and normal money
Would the Sport King "Boaterhome" count?
back in the late 80s or maybe early 1990s in melbourne florida at a boat/rv show i think it was, there was a hybrid rv/boat that looked a little odd. Imagine a large rv/school bus with a small single deck yacht shoved up it's backside like it got rear-ended. the rv cab part i think had enough cabin area for 4 seats while the 'boat' part that you would back into a boat launch ramp housed the majority of the living space. I wish i had a picture of it or something but i didn't even have a film camera.
Vityaz 30-dt camper ?
You have my creative juices flowing!
How about a houseboat big enough and strong enough to carry a tow vehicle (something like that boat with the VW beetle on top)….
I like the idea of adapting a surplus military amphibious vehicle with a school bus topper or a fifth wheel.
Yeah that would be great! Like a toyhauler camper boat.
Waw I like this video
The reason that no one would want a boat and camper comgination is that these combinations make crappy boats or crappy campers, wither one of which could end your life. For a million bucks, just buy a camper for half a mil and a boat for half a mill and be safe on the highway and on the water.
Well now I'm thinking about how easy it would be to put some pontoons under my 18ft Hi-Lo and tow it on a pontoon trailer 😂😂
Can you make another video of only motorhomes that can fully be driven on land / amphibitous stand alone? Thanks! awesome video
My question is, is the amphibious coach live onboard only for between shores or what about close to the ocean?
10k likes was pretty ambitious
Haha so true. The video I made before that one got 1 million views and I got excited haha.
I love how you take the motor out of the trunk for that little British model. And then he pushed it into the water lol!
If it had been designed properly it would not need the slide stabilizers.
The best one I seen so far is the CARACAT 66
I'm looking for an amphibious coach, live onboard, possible for ocean if possible??
Sadly none of these commercially built options are sea worthy. Some can do salt water but not big waves. I'm still on the hunt but at the moment it looks like the only way to get into the ocean with an Amphibious RV would be to convert something seaworthy into a home.
@@MobileDwellings thank you very much for your reply, very much appreciated.
What is the complication of an amphibious coach that is compatible with the ocean?
Some have bottoms of a boat as a starting point, so if heavy duty floats each side and frame each side possible, what else for ocean compatible amphibious coach?
Hopefully possible? Hope your search proves successful :-)
@@MobileDwellings a company in asian do do homes suitable for the ocean but 1million minimum, depending on the design etc as well. I thought about that too, but most of the floating homes are on quiet waters , nothing that adventures unfortunately 🙂
If anyone has any info where this RV is in MO. Please let me know. I live just outside of MO. If you go to minute mark 5:54. You can see it. I would love to finish his project for him.
I've got almost an exact location for you. I will drop a link in a reply for you when I'm at my computer next. But when you finish it can I come film a tour?! Hehe
@@MobileDwellings That is if it is still there and the guy lets me get it.
In the 1980s there was a mix of a boat and van rv known as the boaterhome. Only 21 examples of the boaterhome were created but it consisted of a ford econoline van with a 28ft boat merged on the back of the van body making it look like one unit at first glance but it could be backed up and the boat launched. There are a few videos of them here on youtube, including one showing up in a junkyard.
Dan!!! Thank you!! I gotta go find out more!!
@@MobileDwellings No problem, there are some interesting creations out there. Seeing concepts that others come up with is always facinating to see, design choices and inspirations.
ruclips.net/video/TkrLQeyWBMs/видео.html
I'm just gonna leave this here.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmaster
Oh that's rad. Thank you.