KerbalX

Update: Thanks to the kind help from jfrouleau, the trailer coupling is now fully functional.
Also added an radiator panel on the front for aesthetics (see the 2nd picture above)

Description

ERV-7 Reindeer is a versatile heavy exploration rover to be deployed together with the ESA Polar Outpost Nordkapp. It carries full surface science assets and ISRU system, capable to support all 6 crew members of the Nordkapp base during long-term expedition operations. Additionally, with its supply trailer, it can also refuel landers or fuel-transport shuttles.

Key Features

• Self-sufficient: continuous ISRU capability
• Docking port specially designed for the Nordkapp base
• Deck with retractable side railing
• Complete surface science assets
• Comes with a supply trailer

Design Notes

• The overall idea is inspired by a heavy carrier vehicle from the 2019 Chinese sci-fi The Wandering Earth, which I believe also has real-world references.
• The trailer is pretty heavy when full, drive carefully.
• The solar panels are designed for polar regions. If used elsewhere, you may want to change their orientation.
• Retract side railing to let kerbals directly climb up to the deck - if you want to be realistic, because in fact the railing has no collision model at all.
• AG 3-5 and 9 are used. Check them in Action Groups tab.
• Root part is an Mk2 fuel tank under the front part.

Wish you enjoy and happy roving!

Description

A stock aircraft called ERV-7 Reindeer. Built with 135 of the finest parts, its root part is mk2LanderCabin.v2.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.7.0.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: rover
• Part Count: 135
• Pure Stock