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Cabin shells & self-build

Build it yourself, with Kerkamm as your partner

For self-builders

Want to fit out your expedition vehicle yourself? We supply the basis in Kerkamm quality: the cabin shell, mounted on your chassis. And we support you with everything you don't want to do yourself, from chassis work and add-on parts to technology. You can also get all components for your build from us, in our shop in Elmshorn.

  • Cabin shell made to measureGRP sandwich, free of thermal bridges
  • You decide the scopefrom the cabin to a partial fit-out
  • Everything under one roofchassis, add-on parts, technology
  • All componentsfrom our shop, fitted on request

Cabin shells

The basis for your build

The same cabin our expedition vehicles are built on. You get it empty, sealed and prepared, so your build starts on a solid foundation.

Kerkamm cabin shell on a Mercedes Atego 4x4Kerkamm quality
GRP sandwich

Cabin shell made to measure

Full GRP and free of thermal bridges, in a length, width and height to suit your chassis and your floor plan.

Cabin shell with fitted windows and locker hatch
Prepared

Windows, doors, hatches

We fit windows, roof hatches, entrance door and locker hatches to your plan, with a low entry on request.

Mounted

On your chassis

Mounted with a subframe and elastic cabin mounting, matched to chassis and weight.

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Fixing

Kerkamm Schraubschicht®

The embedded layer holds screws at any point in the wall. Ideal for building your furniture.

Support for your self-build

In every area

You decide what you do yourself and where we help. Our workshop takes on individual jobs or entire trades.

Cab with fitted walk-through bellows
Chassis

Chassis work

Walk-through to the cab, corrosion protection, additional tanks, tyre pressure control and payload upgrades.

Add-on parts

Rear carriers & add-ons

Rear carriers, roof racks, ladders, storage boxes and spare wheel holders, matched to cabin and chassis.

Control panel and display
Technology

Heating, energy, water

Installation or inspection of your technology by our specialists, for example Truma, Victron or Mastervolt.

Hand tools in furniture construction
Planning

Advice & 3D planning

Floor plan check, weight distribution and planning in the 3D model before you start your build.

Inspection

TÜV & registration

We accompany the inspection, expert reports and registration so that your vehicle travels safely and legally.

Your scope, your pace

We help wherever you want

Just the cabin, or cabin, chassis and technology: we agree the scope with you.

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Components for your build

Everything from one source

From inverters to separating toilets: you can get everything you need for your self-build from us, with advice from people who build and travel themselves. On request we fit the components in our workshop straight away.

Brands & systemsSeparettBoxio
Control panel and display
Victron · Mastervolt · Votronic

Electrics & energy

Batteries, charge controllers, solar, inverters and accessories, matched to your consumption.

Installation in our workshop
Truma Aventa Comfort Plus 2 roof air conditioner inside a motorhome
Truma · Dometic · Timberline

Heating, cooling, air conditioning

Heaters, boilers, fridges and air conditioners for your build.

Installation in our workshop
Separett separating toilet with solids container and urine canister outdoors
Separett · SETRENLO · Clesana

Separating toilets & sanitary

Compare separating and sealing toilets in our showroom, plus pumps, filters and accessories.

To the shop
Boxio Cook, gas stove in Eurobox format
Boxio

Modules for kitchen & bathroom

Well-designed modules in Eurobox format for cooking, washing and storage.

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Horn Tools winches with yellow synthetic rope in the showroom
Horn Tools · Strands

Equipment, lighting & add-on parts

Winches, roof racks, roof tents and vehicle lighting for your expedition vehicle.

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Didn't find what you need?

We'll get it for you

Ask us about other components. Anything we don't have in stock, we will order for you.

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How it works

In four steps
  1. ConsultationWe discuss the chassis, floor plan and what you want to do yourself.
  2. Cabin & chassisWe build the cabin shell, prepare the chassis and mount both.
  3. Your buildYou fit it out. We support you with add-on parts, technology and advice whenever you need us.
  4. InspectionWe accompany the TÜV inspection and registration so that your vehicle is ready to go.
Self-build

Talk to us about your project. Martin Gottwald, Head of Sales, +49 4121 1222.

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