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Today, the name tigerexped stands for technical expertise in vehicle conversions – with high-quality components, well-thought-out systems and expert support. We combine the expertise of renowned manufacturers with our own developments and create solutions that work even under tough real-world conditions – for DIY conversions as well as for professional outfitters and manufacturers.

That tigerexped lives up to this standard is no coincidence. It is the result of a development that began with one very specific experience.

It did not begin with the idea of a company, but with a personal dream of a journey - and a problem.

In 2012, Martin Henning prepares his VW T3 Syncro – the tigerbus – for a big journey. Tibet, Malaysia, Thailand, China - the plan is to travel all across Asia.

It quickly becomes clear how laborious it still is at that time to put together suitable equipment for demanding journeys. Products have to be researched and ordered individually from all kinds of sources - often without any experience regarding quality, compatibility or long-term suitability.

Expedition with the tigerbus as the starting point for tigerexped

From this experience came the idea of rethinking technology for vehicle conversions: everything from a single source, hand-picked, neatly matched to each other – and consistently designed for durability, continuous operation and changing climate zones.

The name tigerexped sums up where the idea came from: TIGERbus on EXPEDition.

The necessary technical foundation was there from the start. As an electrical engineer working in development at Volkswagen, Martin Henning brings a deep understanding of electrical systems, vehicle architecture and working integration. A high standard for the product range has shaped tigerexped from the very beginning.

Starting out as a one-man business, tigerexped initially worked with a manufacturer of auxiliary heaters – and contributed significantly to making these heating systems almost indispensable for many self-built campers today.

As demand rose and the product range grew, tigerexped continued to develop.

The merger with Willy Terlinden marked a decisive step: a long-standing member of the VW bus scene, experienced camper, restorer and converter, he brought not only additional hands-on experience but also the structures of an established online shop.

By this point, the travel project had become a company whose brand was gaining visibility in the market quickly.

The growth of tigerexped - from living-room shipping to a company
Development steps: From shipping out of the living room to a company site with warehouses, offices and training rooms
White German lettering meaning “Advice driven by responsibility” on a yellow background

A defining element of this development is closeness to practice.
For a long time it happened naturally that new employees at tigerexped brought their own travel and conversion experience. Among the first employees, for example, was a couple Martin met on his journey through China – traveling in their own offroad vehicle on the way back from Australia to Germany. Even today, a large part of the team comes straight from the scene.

This first-hand experience is a key foundation for what tigerexped is known for today: not just supplying parts, but providing technically sound, honest and solution-oriented support. For us, advice means working out solutions that work together for the specific application. That also includes telling customers openly when they need less technology than originally assumed – even when this means knowingly giving up additional revenue.

Our goal is always: to enable people and companies to carry out projects in a technically clean, reliable way that fits their individual requirements.

The product portfolio has grown over the years and still follows a clear goal: to be a full-range supplier for technical vehicle conversions. In close cooperation with renowned manufacturers we pool expertise and create working systems.

Where there are gaps in the market or missing interfaces, tigerexped now develops and produces its own solutions – and has itself become a manufacturer of innovative products. Large manufacturer and dealer brands are now among our customers.

What began as a practical challenge on a journey is now a company with a clear mission: technology for travel vehicles that works. And that works even when conditions are difficult – exactly when it matters.

tigerexped founder Martin Henning with a self-developed hot water boiler - a manufacturer by conviction
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