Bocklet Fahrzeugbau

What Bocklet Fahrzeugbau does

Bocklet Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a second-generation, family-owned German specialty vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Koblenz, founded in 1984 by Michael Bocklet and now led by Gabriel Meinhardt-Bocklet. The company designs and builds bespoke motorhomes, expedition vehicles, and special-purpose commercial vehicles for individual customers, government agencies, and commercial operators, with approximately 20 employees and over 500 vehicles produced since inception across its 1,100 m² production facility.

The core technology is in-house GFK (glass fiber reinforced plastic) sandwich panel manufacturing, operational since 1996, with proprietary pressing processes producing panels up to 13x3m using thermal bridge-free construction for all-climate durability. All relevant trades (bodywork, carpentry, electrical, plumbing) are performed in-house. The product portfolio is organized into three series: DAKAR (all-wheel drive expedition campers on Unimog, MAN TGM, Iveco Daily 4x4, Steyr chassis), ANDO (alcove and semi-integrated family motorhomes), and PROFI (special-purpose vehicles including laboratory, surveillance, broadcast, mobile command, and racing support vehicles). The company also sells Leerkabinen (blank GFK sandwich cabins) to other RV manufacturers and self-builders.

Bocklet operates an exclusively direct-sales model from its Koblenz headquarters, with customers typically visiting the facility for in-person consultations and quote-based pricing on each one-off vehicle. The company maintains a recurring presence at the Abenteuer & Allrad trade fair in Bad Kissingen since 2005, complemented by a bilingual German/English website and an OnTour customer gallery. There is no disclosed external funding, no public listing, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Bocklet Fahrzeugbau

Legal name

bocklet fahrzeugbau GmbH

Website

https://bocklet.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bocklet Fahrzeugbau GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer (founded 1984, Koblenz) that builds custom expedition motorhomes, family RVs, and special-purpose vehicles using proprietary GFK sandwich panel construction, serving private travelers, government agencies, and commercial operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Expedition Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Home Manufacturing (336213), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Bodies & Towables Manufacturing (IMACAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Expedition vehicle manufacturing
• Custom motorhome construction
• Special-purpose vehicles
• All-wheel drive campers
• GRP sandwich panel cabins

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Vehicle Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of completely custom-built motorhomes, expedition vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles according to individual customer specifications. Each vehicle is unique, reflecting individual wishes and needs.
2. Blank/Empty Cabin Sales: Sale of custom-built empty GRP sandwich cabins to other RV manufacturers or self-builders. Cabin sizes, forms, and styles are freely selectable.
3. Special-Purpose Vehicle Manufacturing: Custom commercial vehicles for public agencies and commercial businesses including laboratory vehicles, office vehicles, surveillance vehicles, broadcast vehicles, mobile command vehicles, and racing support vehicles.
4. Vehicle Restoration and Modification: Repair, overhaul, and modification services for used chassis and vehicles including military surplus vehicles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bocklet Fahrzeugbau designs, engineers, and manufactures completely custom-built motorhomes, expedition vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles in Koblenz, Germany. The company builds three core vehicle series—DAKAR 4x4 expedition campers, ANDO alcove and semi-integrated motorhomes, and PROFI special-purpose vehicles—on customer-supplied all-wheel drive chassis from Mercedes-Benz, MAN, and Iveco using proprietary in-house GFK sandwich panel cabin construction. It also sells blank GRP cabins to other RV manufacturers.

Product overview

Bocklet Fahrzeugbau is a manufacturer of custom-built motorhomes, expedition vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles based in Koblenz, Germany, operating since 1984. The company produces three distinct vehicle series: DAKAR (expedition campers with all-wheel drive capability for long-distance self-sufficient travel), ANDO (alcove and semi-integrated motorhomes for comfortable family travel), and PROFI (special-purpose commercial vehicles for governmental and industrial applications). All vehicles feature proprietary GFK sandwich panel cabin construction with thermal bridge-free design. The company also offers blank body cabins (Leerkabinen) as components for other manufacturers or self-builders. Production takes place in approximately 1,100 m² of manufacturing space with all relevant trades (bodywork, interior fitting, electrical, plumbing) performed in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAKAR: All-wheel drive expedition campers built on robust off-road chassis for long-term autonomous travel worldwide.
• ANDO
• PROFI

Products and services

• DAKAR Expedition Campers All-wheel drive expedition campers built on robust 4x4 chassis (Iveco Daily 4x4, MAN TGM, Mercedes-Benz Unimog, Steyr) designed for long-term self-sufficient travel to remote destinations worldwide. Features include GFK sandwich panel construction, large energy/water/fuel capacities, and torsion-resistant subframes.
• ANDO Motorhomes Alcove and semi-integrated motorhomes offering comfortable living spaces for families and couples. Built on various chassis including Iveco Daily, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter/Atego/Actros, and MAN, featuring GFK sandwich construction and customizable floor plans.
• PROFI Special-Purpose Vehicles Special-purpose vehicles for commercial and governmental use including laboratory vehicles, mobile offices, surveillance vehicles, broadcast vehicles, mobile command vehicles, and support vehicles for racing and rallies. Serves public agencies and commercial businesses.
• Blank GRP Cabins (Leerkabinen) Custom-built empty GRP (glass reinforced plastic) sandwich panel cabins offered to other RV manufacturers or self-builders. Available in various sizes, forms, and styles from small transporter chassis to heavy-duty vehicle chassis, with customizable door and window configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ vehicles produced since company founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Chassis Manufacturers (Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Unimog)coreTechnology or IntegrationBocklet builds vehicle bodies on various all-wheel drive chassis from Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter, Atego, Arocs, Zetros, Unimog), MAN (TGM, TGL), and Iveco (Daily). These partnerships are essential as Bocklet provides the cabin/body construction while the chassis serves as the foundation. Relationship is bidirectional - chassis manufacturers provide the base vehicle while Bocklet provides specialized expedition/expedition vehicle bodies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bockletfahrzeugbau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bocklet-fahrzeugbau-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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