Bonjour, j'ai lu un article sur la cellule fixe CARRYBOY CARAVAN. J'ai cherché sur internet.
Cette cellule fixe, installée sur un toyota hilyx, semble très bien fabriquée et très pratique.
Par contre, elle semble fabriquée en Thailande et ne semble pas importée.
Savez-vous comment la trouver en France.
Avez-vous des retours d'expérience ?
Je viens d'aller voir leur site, c'est effectivement pas mal, maintenant faut voir de prés! Ils sont certifiés ISO et ont les homologations CE mais bon, cela reste à éplucher. Par contre la hauteur de la cellule semble vraiment très haute, des problèmes assurés.
Je vais chez RB-Mobile début de semaine prochaine pour fabriquer une new cellule pour mon HZJ79 afin de baisser le poids de celle actuellement montée.
Bonne recherche.
Pour toutes les cellules fixes il est possible de faire une liaison de sécurité avec le poste de conduite (je l'ai utilisé au Chili suite à un caillassage de nuit). Mais attention car il y a des normes et ensuite il ne faut pas être bloqué par celui qui fera l'homologation afin de porter "VASP caravane" sur la carte grise.
Par contre il y a aussi un handicap à faire ces ouvertures, c'est celui de se faire cambrioler la cellule après une ouverture de la cabine, notamment lors des transferts en bateau. Pour ma part j'ai des barreaux avec blocage par cadenas, cela ne se voit pas mais est très efficace. La prochaine cellule sera avec une porte
qui permettra d'isoler la cabine de la cellule et donc être en sécurité pour les transports et autres.
Attention aux homologations françaises pour les cellules étrangères, il y a de nombreuses restrictions et un risque de ne jamais pouvoir rouler en France si pas d'homologation DRIRE.
Pour la hauteur, prise au vent, sur-poids, passage en classe 3 sur les autoroutes au lieu de classe 2, passage sous les ponts, bref pas bon!
Aurais-tu des informations, photos, liens concernant les cellules (de préférence fixes) adaptables sur un hi lux ?
Peuxton envisager de partir en couple avec un enfant en bas âge ?
Eventuellement à 3 adultes + 1 enfant en bas âge ?
Qu'en en est-il de l'isolation : peut-on dormir dans ce genre de cellule en hiver (comme ces derniers jours)?
Vivre en hiver dans ces cellules ne pose pas de problème. J'ai dormi entre 4000 et 5000 mètres d'altitude au Chili et en Argentine sans avoir froid (plusieurs jours de suite). Les isolations sont très bonnes et les moyens de chauffage également. Le simple fait de faire chauffer le café du matin et l'eau chaude sur les plaques, donne tout de suite plusieurs degrés et puis le chauffage soufflant chauffe très vite un petit cubage. Une cellule étant très petite il y fait vite chaud.
Vivre à plusieurs, bon faut aussi se dire que dans 6m2 chacun devra faire des efforts pour trouver sa place sans gêner les autres. Nous nous sommes deux et sommes super à l'aise. Notre cellule fait 3x2 plus la capucine avec le lit. Après trois années d'utilisation, nous y sommes très bien, elle est confortable aussi en faire une autre demandera de retrouver le même niveau de confort sans influer sur le poids. Nos amis belges avec qui nous avons roulé en AmSud avaient deux enfants de deux et quatre ans, sans aucun problème pour eux, tout s'est très bien passé.
Pour les liens, il y a La tortue de Félix et aussi Casatrotter (sur google adresse direct).
Autre point important : je ne peux pas avoir 2 véhicules.
L'idée serait d'avoir un Toyota hilux, équipé d'une cellule fixe, comme unique véhicule.
Quelles sont les contraintes à utiliser un tel véhicule au quotidien ?
Un Hilux sera limite niveau poids (3200kg) mais il faudrait viser une cellule amovible et non pas une fixe, comme cela il restera en pick-up la semaine? Autrement la conso sera plus élevée en ville et sur route cause poids et puis ce n'est pas toujours facile de rouler en France avec un gros bidule.
Je possède un Toyota HZJ79 équipé d'une cellule fixe faite sur mesure par l'ancien propriétaire. Je l'ai acheté en juin 2008 pour faire un TDM avec. Actuellement il est en Argentine où nous sommes depuis décembre 2010. Je le rentre en Fance courant mai pour le réviser complétement suite à problèmes mécaniques impossible a faire réparer là bas. De plus il aura une cellule neuve plus légère que celle qui l'équipe.
Donc oui nous l'utilisons quotidiennement puisque c'est notre maison pendant nos voyages. Il a 130000km et en fera encore trois fois plus, ces Toyota sont increvables.
Bonne journée.
bjr
Eh bien voilà, Vilcanota a bien résumé le problème majeur d'une installation d'une cellule sur un petit pick-up, qui est la surcharge trop rapidement atteint !
les conséquences de ce surpoids comme de la hauteur vont se répercuter sur le train roulant, suspension et transmission. Le comportement routier va être grandement modifié et il faudra engager des frais supplémentaire pour y palier et trouver les vrais spécialistes qui s'y entendent vraiment plus que de se limiter à vendre du matériel !
Je serais curieux de connaitre le poids "officiel" de cette cellule ?
Sinon si tu veux papoter "cellule", il existe plusieurs forum de passionnés .
Personnellement je suis un adepte de casa trotter 😉
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Fred
www.zigzagcruiser.eu
@+Fred
C'est déjà compliqué de faire simple !!
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Question très difficile !
Pour ma part , j'ai acheté tous mes véhicules d'occasion et essentiellement du Toyota.
Petite précision, je n'ai aucun véhicule avec de l'électronique et je ne vais jamais chez le garagiste car je fais mon entrétien....donc ça aide quand on veut acheter un véhicule d'occasion !
Pour un véhicule neuf, ce qui aide c'est un bon porte monnaie !
mais on revient aux réflexions premières sur le poids de la cellule mais aussi de l'utilisation, essentiellement sur goudron ou voyage en terrain difficile ?
c'est la même chose que prendre un superbe camping car européen et d'aller parcourir l'Afrique en tous sens, forcément le véhicule sera non adapté et finira tôt ou tard par avoir des soucis, c'est ce qui arrive même aux 4x4 !
Va trainer sur les forums de cellule pour affiner ton cahier des charges et mieux comprendre les tenants et aboutissants de l'affaire !
Chez toyota tu as le hilux et les land cruiser séries 7 en pick-up BJ/PZJ/HZJ 75 et depuis 2000 les deux modèles de 79
j'ai la première version du 79 Europe supporte officiellement 1100 kg dans la benne, mais il ya une version dont les suspensions sont plus résistantes et qui supporte environ 1400 kg, le châssis étant le même !
mais tu as aussi la version armée
ou la version blindée
ou la version dépanneuse
tout ça pour dire que c'est du costaud........dans une certaine limite !
mais c'est aussi très cher un un véhicule purement utilitaire ! c'est le heavy duty de chez toyota, le plus confortable et plus européen reste le hilux !
Fred
@+Fred
C'est déjà compliqué de faire simple !!
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Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Russia and Mongolia, starting from France.
Crossing the border at Poland/Belarus or Georgia/Russia—other borders seem either closed or complicated.
Tourist visas for 3 months with multiple entries.
Do you have any info on Russian companies that cover a 4x4 vehicle for 3 months, and what prices in rubles or euros you’ve paid?
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Hi,
we’re planning to visit a park again.
Could you point us toward the camps in Gonarezhou Park?
>We’re traveling completely self-sufficiently.
We love wildlife.
Thanks for any tips you can share!
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I’m heading to Lesotho in a few days and I’m struggling to find info on the best route between Katse Dam and Sehlathebe National Park. There’s a fairly "direct" route from Thaba Tseka, but the roads seem rough, and we’re not exactly 4x4 pros. Anyone have any tips to share? Thanks!
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We’re heading to Mozambique in October and are looking for either a 4x4 or 4x2 rental in Maputo, or a driver transfer option to reach:
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- Tofo
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Do you have any contacts, addresses, or ideas to share?
Thanks in advance,
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For these countries, our national insurance obviously doesn’t cover the vehicle, so we’ll need to get local insurance.
Will it be a problem if the vehicle is registered under person A and the national insurance is under person B? Both A and B will be in the vehicle, and both will be listed as drivers on the insurance.
When we get the local insurance, if we again list A and B as drivers, does the order matter? Could we get stuck at the border for this reason?
Hi,
For those who’ve driven on Iceland’s gravel roads in their own or a rented Duster, could you tell me what tires were fitted on the vehicle?
Were they All Terrain tires or more "standard" ones like all-season tires, for example?
Follow-up question: if they were "standard" tires, did that cause any issues on the gravel roads and rough terrain?
Thanks so much for any info you can share.
Best,
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I'm planning a 4x4 road trip from Darwin to Broome with a rooftop tent in July 2026.
I'd like to know if I need to book overnight stops in advance or if I can just wing it and stop wherever I feel like it?
Some evenings, we'd like to stop and make use of campsite facilities (restaurant, shop, showers, toilets).
What do you recommend?
Do I need a permit?
My rough itinerary looks like this:
Darwin - Kakadu
Kakadu - Nitmiluk
Nitmiluk - Kununurra
Kununurra - Purnululu
Purnululu - El Questro
El Questro - Mt Elizabeth - Bell Gorge - Broome
I’m planning a trip to Iceland for next July-August, with a car and tent, and I’m wondering about booking campsites.
From your experience, is it necessary or even essential to book campsites in advance, or do you always manage to find a spot to pitch your tent?
We’ll also have the option to sleep in the car without pitching the tent.
Does that give us the flexibility to stay outside a campsite for a night here and there?
Hi,
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I’m looking for detailed maps of this region that include small roads and tracks.
Last year, we had a fantastic road trip in the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas using Erfahren maps, but unfortunately, they don’t cover the area we’re interested in this year.
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We’ll alternate between bivouacking and small hotels/riads depending on the stops.
Here’s the planned route (in this order):
Marrakech
→ Ouarzazate
→ Draa Valley
→ Zagora
→ Erg Chegaga
→ Lake Iriki
→ Foum Zguid
→ Tata
→ Tafraoute
→ Aït Mansour
→ Tiznit
→ Mirleft
→ Taroudant
→ Back to Marrakech
Our goal:
Atlas Mountains + desert + dunes + plateaus + valleys + a bit of coastline.
We’ll cover about 1,700 km in total.
We’re planning:
Bivouacking in the Chegaga/Iriki area
Flexible for the rest (booking the day before or same day)
Sand gear: traction plates, compressor, tow strap, roof rack
Questions:
Is the Zagora → Chegaga → Iriki → Foum Zguid crossing in July doable on our own (single vehicle, no guide)?
Are there any truly technical or risky sections between Chegaga and Iriki?
Does the overall itinerary seem manageable in 13 days without rushing?
Any suggestions for great bivouac spots or particularly interesting stops along this route?
The points on the route are provisional overnight stops. Some spots will include two nights in the same area.
We’re used to off-road driving, but not yet in the Moroccan desert.
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Good evening
I could use some advice 🙂
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We’re struggling a bit with timing and choosing activities for the part of the trip between Sesriem and Brandberg.
Day 1: Sesriem to Mirabib
Day 2: Mirabib to Swakopmund – visit Swakopmund, overnight in Swakopmund
Day 3: Sandwich Harbour – overnight in Swakopmund
Day 4: Kayaking with the seals + the living dunes – overnight in Swakopmund
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Does this itinerary seem realistic to you? Is Cape Cross really worth the trip? If I had to choose between Cape Cross and kayaking with the seals, which would you recommend?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hélix
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Do you know of any agencies in Tbilisi (local and reliable) that allow rented 4x4s to drive on these tracks? If so, which ones?
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A well-prepped 4x4, a travel plan across Africa in stages since I’ve got kids to see regularly and work to earn a living.
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Just traveling, exploring, and living! !
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I’m looking for a rental company (or several) that offers single-cab 4x4 pick-ups with a fitted camper cell for two people. I’m specifically after a vehicle with an indoor shower for extra comfort ;)
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Thanks!
Hi there,
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However, I'm struggling to figure out the route through Kruger Park. I can't seem to find the information I need about getting around.
Coming from the south, I plan to arrive on Day 1 in the early afternoon at Malelane or Crocodile Bridge.
Do some shopping in Malelane (or Crocodile Bridge main area) and stay overnight outside the park.
Leave on Day 2 at 5 AM for the park. Explore the southern part of the park.
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Have you traveled from Morondava → Tsingy between May 1st and 5th?
Was the journey doable and safe?
Did you have access to the Grands Tsingy, or just the Petits Tsingy?
Thanks so much for your feedback—it’ll really help me get a clearer picture! 😊
Also, if you have any recommendations for reliable and experienced driver-guides, I’d love to hear them.
Thanks again!
ou la version blindée 
ou la version dépanneuse
mais c'est aussi très cher un un véhicule purement utilitaire ! c'est le heavy duty de chez toyota, le plus confortable et plus européen reste le hilux !
Fred
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