The Unimog as purchased - ex German Army, used by the German aid agency Malteser then sold on.
Less than 50k km when purchased and mostly like new - not bad for a 25 year old truck.
The conversion process started with drawings - lots of them - of the box body - then it was professionally built. It hasn't been designed to be "pretty" like many motorhomes, but to be "practical and comfortable".
Less than 50k km when purchased and mostly like new - not bad for a 25 year old truck.
The conversion process started with drawings - lots of them - of the box body - then it was professionally built. It hasn't been designed to be "pretty" like many motorhomes, but to be "practical and comfortable".
The conversion
The truck with its new body - this was the start of the fitting-out.
The spec includes:
The spec includes:
- fixed full-size double bed,
- fully pressurised hot/cold water system,
- 250l fresh water tank,
- triple water filtration including virus removal system,
- external water lift-pump,
- diesel powered water heater,
- diesel powered air heating,
- aircon for the sleeping area,
- aircon for the cab,
- full insulation of the box,
- 6-point main door lock
- "emergency hatchway" between cab and box
- 24v, 12v and 240v electrics (all running off almost 400Ah of batteries),
- shower/toilet wetroom,
- external hot/cold shower,
- wind-out awning,
- ample cupboards/draws/storage,
- safe,
- microwave oven,
- gas hob/sink,
- compressor fridge/freezer,
- additional fuel tanks,
- fuel transfer system,
- solar panels,
- generator,
- garage area,
- outside security lighting,
- rear view camera,
- 5 wheels/6 tyres,
- uprated suspension