RV enthusiasts, like car and truck owners, have varied preferences in the modes of travel. Add to the list the Variomobil Signature 1200. The German-made bus-sized motorhome features a 523 horsepower Mercedes-Benz engine, and it can carry another Mercedes-Benz or another car of your choice.
It’s an expensive alternative to towing a vehicle. The base price is about $922,000. With options, the motorhome’s price can reach $1.3 million.
The Variomobil Signature 1200 has impressive specs: It’s 39 feet long, has three axles and a six-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Its most unique feature is the rear, pop-open tailgate. It’s where a vehicle enters and exits on a hydraulic ramp. It’s an on-board garage.
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Travel Supreme was doing this in the early 2000s. It would hold a Mini Cooper in the rear garage. The Cummins engine was mounted in front of the rear wheels instead of behind. For about $200-$250K.