Multi-talented and full of delights the Explorer delivers
Our most comprehensive and enticing habitation and travelling options.
2 Vehicle Specifications
Premium
Exclusive
2 Carrying Capacities / 3 Habitation Layouts
2 Berth or 4 Berth with
Twin Seating (standard)
U Seating
Elevated Rear Lounge with Garage
At a glance
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2023 Prices from £100,495 on the road
The Explorer 4 fully kitted in search of new horizons
Whether you chose 2 or 4 berths the Explorer habitation layout provides everything you need and more for stylish motorhome living.
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Vehicle Specification
The Explorer comes in the two standard RP Motorhomes selected specifications Premium or Exclusive. Both begin with the top trim level that Mercedes offers for the Sprinter, and then include a variety of additions that set this Mercedes-Benz motorhome apart. We also offer the Explorer in a variety of GVW options free of charge to provide the customer required payload capacity.
Premium
The Premium specification includes essential safety upgrades and the most cost-efficient enhancements to improve everyday comfort and practicality. It includes all the Mercedes Premium top level of trim with a few RP selected additions.
At a glance
Explorer 2
Explorer 4
* Payload is for standard habitation specification, adding additional upgrades will reduce payload.
Base Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 317 L3H3 RWD
170bhp 2.0 Litre turbo diesel with 9G-TRONIC auto
Specification Highlights
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Dual Air-bags | Electric Parking brake | Keyless start | Headlight assistant | Active Brake ASSIST | Adaptive ESP® | Additional USB-C | Attention ASSIST | Crosswind ASSIST | Parking package with reversing camera and integral Parking ASSIST | Cruise control | Double locks | Integrated connected alarm system | MBUX multimedia system with 7-inch touch screen USB-C and Bluetooth® interface, WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a DAB radio
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Adjustable steering column | Driver’s armrest | Comfort overhead control panel | Eco Start / Stop | Height and rake steering wheel adjustment | Hinged lid storage compartment | Driver and Passenger comfort seat | TEMPMATIC semi-automatic climate control system | Multifunction steering wheel
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Super High Roof | Metallic Paint | Heat-insulating glass | Full wheel cover | Radiator grill frame in body colour
Exclusive
The Exclusive specification includes comprehensive safety and comfort upgrades that provide the ultimate RP owners’ experience. Additionally you’ll get the 10” MBUX entertainment unit and alloys. The upgraded power unit replaces the recently retired V6 and boasts lower fuel consumption and emissions with indistinguishable torque.
At a glance
Explorer2
Explorer 4
* Payload is for standard habitation specification, adding additional upgrades will reduce payload.
Base Vehicle
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 L3H3 RWD
190bhp 2.0 Litre 2 stage turbo diesel with 9G-TRONIC auto
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Blind Spot ASSIST | Navigation / Live Traffic capability (3yrs map updates) | Instrument cluster with colour display | Electrically heated, adjustable and foldable mirrors | Wet wiper system | Highbeam ASSIST | LED high performance headlamps and rear lights | Fog lamps with cornering light function | Parking package with 360-degree camera | MBUX multimedia system with 10.25-inch touch screen | Charging Package, dashboard (Two 5v USB-C sockets and 12v socket) | Multi-button keys
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Interior Courtesy lights | Heated seat for driver and co-driver | Lumbar support for driver and co-driver | Leather steering wheel
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Chrome plated radiator grille | Heated windscreen | Light-alloy wheels 6.5J x 17 | Electrically operated sliding left-side door | Rear door step | Front and rear mud flaps | Trailer-coupling with fixed tow ball and 13-pin socket
Technical Specification
The Explorer base vehicle is the long wheel base with extra high roof known as an L3H3. The typical dimensions including the habitation roof lights are shown below, although exact dimensions will depend on the vehicle specification chosen and any additional customer options.
Dimensions
Explorer 2 Exclusive in Selenite Grey Metallic Paint with Mercedes 17 inch alloys
Typical Service Locations
Explorer 2 Exclusive in Selenite Grey Metallic Paint with Mercedes 17 inch alloys
Habitation Specification
The Explorer 2 and 4 have a lot in common in terms of the habitation spec with the main differences noted in the kitchen appliances or rear bed dimensions if your choose the elevated lounge option. These differences are highlighted below with [2], [4] or [EL].
* Some of the most popular customer habitation options are shown using italics to give you an idea of the way you can personalise your Explorer for your requirements
Front Lounge
Drivers & co-driver comfort swivel seats with fabric cover
(optional full or partial leather)
Versatile pivot table
Dimmable reading lights
Skymaxx roof light
Combined smoke & Carbon Monoxide alarm
Thermal grade insulation to floor
Removable carpets
[2] Workstation
[4] Multi-configuration +2 travelling seat / extending bed
[4] Additional cabin bed
[4] Additional Table
* Removable carpets
* Remis cab blinds
Kitchen
Undermounted sink with mono mixer chrome tap
DuPont Corian worktops (Aurora as standard)
Additional pull-out worktop under cooker
Blum pull out, soft close drawers
[2] Thetford dual fuel K1520 oven/grill + 3 gas, 1 electric hob
[2] Thetford 150 litre compressor fridge with freezer
[4, EL] Duplex gas oven and grill
[4, EL] Thetford Topline 981 dual gas/induction hob
[4] Vitrifrigo 85 litre compressor fridge with freezer
* 12V Maxxfan Deluxe roof fan
* 33 litre Vitrifrigo freezer
* Dometic microwave
Bathroom
Bi-fold shower screen
GRP durable shower tray & chrome mixer shower
19 litre cassette toilet
DuPont Corian worktop with GRP sink
Waterproof toilet roll holder
DuPont Corian Storage Shelf with soap dispenser
Side window with blind and pull-down waterproof cover
2 x stainless steel lockable mirrored cabinets
LED light
Heater outlet
Rear Lounge / Bedroom
Multi-configuration Twin (standard)/U sofa bed(s) 1850mm & 1940mm bed lengths, 660mm wide as twin, 1720mm wide as double
Wardrobe, drawers, overhead cupboards and high level shelving
Multi-configuration tables
Table tripod and leg for outside use of tables
LED ceiling & dimmable reading lights
Windows fitted with fly screens & blinds
Midi Heki roof light
Heater outlets
12V sockets
[EL] Multi-configuration U sofa/bed(s) 1850mm & 1950mm bed lengths, 600mm wide as twin, 1685mm wide as double
[EL] Under bed garage space 860mm high, 890mm depth to central pillar and 1650mm wide. Either side of the pillar the garage extends to a depth of 1860mm and 2040mm
* Skymaxx LX roof light
* Avtex L219 DRS-Pro 21-inch TV/DVD/satellite with omnidirectional Maxview Gazelle Pro booster aerial
Plumbing and Heating
160 litres internal freshwater and 100 litres waste tanks
12 Volt water pump
Truma isolation gas valve
Truma combi D6(e) diesel heating/water system
30 litre LPG underslung tank
Gas level indicator
Fire extinguisher
* Pure Drinking Water Filter
Electrical
LED 12 Volt warm white lights
240V RCD mini consumer
12 Volt automatic battery charger
20m UK mains hook up cable
110 Amp Lithium leisure batteries
30 Amp DC/DC charger
Electronic water gauges (fresh/grey)
Electronic internal/external temperature gauges
Electronic gas isolation switch
* Off-grid 3kW inverter system
Exterior
Fresh water fill point
Electric hook up point
Gas fill point
Waste water and drain taps
* External BBQ socket
* External Power Socket
* Flyscreen to side door
* Thule 4.5 metre electric awning
* Awning strip light
* Thule electric side step
* Rood rack with ladder system
Habitation Layouts
The habitation layouts in the explorer differ most depending on whether you want a 2 or 4 berth model. Both of these models come with a twin rear lounge arrangement as standard and can have an optional U lounge or an elevated rear lounge with integral garage and up and over rear door. Your choice is really about how you want to prioritise the use of space. The Explorer 2 in twin and U lounge options provides the largest amount of space for cooking, hanging and overhead storage and is a popular choice for couples who only have themselves and their comfort in mind.
The Explorer 4 in twin and U lounge options provides the all important additional sleeping and travelling capacity for young families and offers an innovative counter top cooker and additional work surface options. This layout maximises your storage and living space creating two flexible lounge areas.
The Explorer 2 or 4 with the elevated lounge option provides a safe and secure garage space for transport of valuable leisure equipment, or for those with larger carrying capacity needs. The garage is accessed from an RP exclusive up and over rear door that provides protection from the elements for you and your cargo. The elevated lounge in either the 2 or 4 berth configuration is a fantastic airy vantage point to view your chosen location or retreat after a hard days play.
Daytime
Explorer 2 with Twin Rear Lounge
This is the standard layout for the Explorer 2 and maximise worksurface and storage spaces. The drainer on the back of the sink cover clips into position on the end fold-up worksurface as shown. The front cockpit table and large rear table options are shown too.
Explorer 4 with U Rear Lounge
The Explorer 4 has a twin lounge as standard but the U lounge provides a bit more versatility and comfort when it comes to relaxing and putting your feet up. The kitchen is also redesigned for the Explorer 4 with a counter top oven and an under counter fridge. This maximise the kitchen space, especially when the fold-up and under cooker pull-out worksurfaces are used, as shown below. The lounge areas at the front and rear are shown with typical table arrangements.
Explorer 2 with Elevated Rear Lounge
To make the most of the elevated lounge position, the kitchen layout is changed for the Explorer 2 to match the Explorer 4. This makes use of the higher worksurface above the oven as it is the perfect height for use from the elevated lounge. The garage below the lounge is accessed from lift up bed frames or doors in the sides of the lounge steps. The sink has its cover fitted and all temporary work-surfaces are folded away showing the space available for free movement.
Sleeping
Explorer 2 with U Rear Lounge
All of the rear lounge options have pull across bed frames that convert the twin, U, or elevated lounge into a double bed. There are some minor differences in bed size for the elevated lounge bed due to the raised height of the bed and the shape of the vehicle.
Explorer 4 with Elevated Rear Lounge
The front sleeping comprises of a cabin bed that lowers from the roof of the front cab and a bed made up from the extending +2 travelling seat. The elevated rear lounge bed dimensions show the slight reduction in overall double bed width.
Storage
Explorer 2 with U Rear Lounge
The U and twin rear lounge options for the Explorer 2 provide identical and ample overhead storage cupboards.
Explorer 4 with Twin Rear Lounge
Both the twin and U lounge options for the Explorer 4 have identical overhead storage cupboards as shown here.
Explorer 2 with Elevated Rear Lounge
The elevated rear lounge transforms the storage space in the Explore 2 and 4. Shown here is the garage space in the Explorer 2 with either overhead shelving or cupboards making use of any head height storage. The dimensions of the garage are shown here and are identical for the 2 or 4 berth models.
Where will the Explorer adventure take you?
The Explorer is our flexible thoroughbred designed to provide the next level of comfort, technology and style. It has our largest range of configurations in terms of habitation layout, number of berths and optional extras. Your first challenge will be deciding what’s on your wish list, after that new adventures await.
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