There are vehicles designed to get you from point A to point B, and then there are those imagined to redefine the very idea of travel itself. The Big Boy 1200 from Brabus falls decisively into the latter category—a motorhome so decadent and domineering that it could just as easily serve as a luxury apartment, a command center, or perhaps the private retreat of a supervillain. Conceived by Brabus atop a Mercedes Actros truck, this colossal RV offers more than 30 square meters of refined living space proving that, yes, absurdity does come in large packages. This is the first in a planned series of oversized Brabus “Masterpiece” motorhomes, developed in partnership with Belgian company STX Motorhomes.
From the outside, the vehicle looks like a
big black rectangular block that could serve as the HQ of a movie villain. Only
the LED lights and the exposed carbon on the grille try to break the monotony
of the black aluminum-composite bodywork. Stretching 12 meters in
length, 2.5 meters in width, and towering 4 meters high, it
makes even the much-hyped Tesla Cybetruck look like a child’s toy. And, as if
its size wasn’t already a conversation-starter, four electrically powered
slide-out modules expand the living area further when parked, with hydraulic
jacks ensuring stability.
Step inside via the electrically deployed
staircase, and you’re greeted by a plush living room that flows into a bedroom
measuring a sprawling 4.5 meters in width. Sleeping accommodations
include a double bed, two couches, and an additional single bed perched over
the cockpit—enough for you and a modest entourage. The luxurious bathroom is
covered in natural stone tile and has a shower, a toilet, and a sink. The
kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances (cooktop, oven, dishwasher,
refrigerator, freezer, coffee maker, wine cooler, etc), while the living room
can double as a dining area or a remote office. For connectivity, a Starlink satellite
dish and a Wi-Fi router keep the Big Boy 1200 online, no matter how remote the
location. The interior also includes a pair of 43-inch 4K TVs, a PS5 gaming
console, and a high-end audio system. Similar to Brabus-tuned vehicles, the
cabin is wrapped in fine leather and Alcantara, featuring carbon accents.
A total of eight roof-mounted solar
panels, a large battery pack, and a generator ensure that occupants will have
enough power to stay off the grid for prolonged periods. The motorhome is
fitted with large tanks for fresh and wastewater. The thermally-insulated
aluminum sandwich-design body is weather-proof, allowing the climate system and
the auxiliary heater to retain pleasant conditions inside the cabin. The
windows have integrated roller shades, combined with powered skylights on the
roof.
Underneath, the truck rides on a three-axle chassis with twin dual axles at the rear. Power comes from a massive 12.8-liter turbodiesel engine pushing out 523 hp and 2,600 Nm of torque. While the horsepower figure might seem tame by Brabus standards, the torque is more than sufficient to haul its weight. Not that speed demons will be satisfied—the top speed is electronically capped at 90 km/h. The Brabus Big Boy 1200 is built to order starting at € 1,260,504.20 (US$ 1,373,000) before taxes.
