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Landroamer travels the world without social media in overland rig
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Bernard Salzmann calls himself a citizen of the world.
“I travel solo, my time is limited ... Discovering new places and meeting people are more important that keeping my social media up to date” he says on his blog.
Salzmann and his rig, a Brimont Brutt, were featured at the main entrance at Overland Expo West 2025 in Flagstaff.
As of 2025, he’s driven through at least 42 countries and is halfway around his global circumnavigation in his 30-plus-year-old French 4x4 Land Roamer vehicle with custom-built living accommodation, according to an interview on his blog.
Here are some highlights on his rig:
The Brimont Brutt (4x4) 2,225 kg truck was developed to meet a number of military and commercial roles that vary from front-line cargo carrier and ambulance to forestry and fire fighting.
The chassis frame is constructed from high stress steel with two box-sections and cross members, all precoated with a special anti-corrosion finish.
The axles are of the Brimont rigid type with optional lockable differentials. Coil springs are used for the front suspension and spring leaves at the rear. Anti-roll bars are fitted front and rear.
Configuration: 4×4. Weight: empty 2,275 kg; loaded 4,500 kg. Length: 5.275 m. Width: 1.95 m. Height: (top of cab) 2.48 m. Ground clearance: 0.275 m. Track: 1.5 m. Wheelbase: 2.78 m. Speed: 96.4 km/h. Range: 430 km. Fuel capacity: 90 liters + 2 jerricans.
Engine: Peugeot XD 3 T 2.5 l 4-cylinder diesel developing (DIN) 95 hp at 4,150 rpm and 210 Nm at 2,000 rpm. Gearbox: ZF manual with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. Electrical system: 24 V. Batteries: 2 × 12 V, 100 Ah. Alternator: 70 A.
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