Mercedes UniMog (1 Viewer)

[Teuchter]

On the next pitch to us here at Motril, Andalucía (we're the Knaus on the left )- is a UniMog camper van - a fairly rare machine - would any of like to own one of these??

 

[Floydster]

Nooooooo! bloody awful things to drive (imo)

 

[DBK]

I've seen a few conversions, some home made others mega-expensive commercial ones.

Ideal for exploring the Silk Route - and then you see them parked on a campsite!

If you have the odd million euros to spare you could buy one of these and park on a beach next to my PVC. Just don't try to follow me when I go shopping at Lidl.

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[Teuchter]

This one has a sick gearbox so on a campsite to try to nurse it back to health - owners say they NEVER use campsites normally

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Son in laws boss converted one into a camper with dreams of selling it for 6 figures. I did point out that serious off roaders are usually German or Dutch and might prefer one built to continental specs with the steering wheel on the left hand side........ it is still sat at the garage if anyone is interested....

 

[DBK]

This one has a sick gearbox so on a campsite to try to nurse it back to health - owners say they NEVER use campsites normally

They all do!

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[GWAYGWAY]

I met one of these at Carter Bar last Year it was a Dutchman driving it and he needed it for the Dutch Alpine area, Cost a fortune in fuel to get there from Harwich.

 

[Gromett]

would any of like to own one of these??

Yes please.

 

[Snowbird]

Great for off piste, but the next best thing to useless for getting from off piste to off piste. The drone from the tyres will drive you crazy after 20 miles on tarmac.

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[DBK]

I would have loved one around 1970 - because you could drive to say Afghanistan via Iran then. Not any more.

 

[funflair]

This one is fairly sensible on IVECO daily 4x4.

This one not so sensible.

And to answer the question NO I don't think I would, I don't think the Caravan Club would approve. Oh second thoughts I want one.

Martin

 

[Viennese]

Funsters Pat4Neil used to have one, don't know if they still do. I see they are read only now...

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[Viennese]

Funsters Pat4Neil used to have one, don't know if they still do. See they are read only now...

My niece's husband also had one in Chile for carrying tourists up a volcano, needed a ladder to climb on board.

 

[ojibway]

Unimog - one of my favourite vehicles.
Pure form = function
Awesome conversions - would have loved one some years ago when we had long hair and were more carefree!

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Well with the wild camping capability, you really can be a FLT........

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[Bailey58]

That's the norm parked up at Hirtshals awaiting the ferry for Iceland.

 

[Detnor]

This Lyndi was parked next to us at Silverstone a couple of years ago, when the roof was lowered it closed off the windows and top half of habitation door, secure and it seemed practical.

 

[pjay]

Saw this 6x6 Man overlander at the Greece Turkey border crossing.

You don't appreciate just how big they are until you park next to one...

Pete

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[gus-lopez]

This one has a sick gearbox so on a campsite to try to nurse it back to health - owners say they NEVER use campsites normally

=$$$$ Only the farmers used to buy them in Devon & you need to have money at the rate they shift fuel.
I have a couple of locals that have them but both are into rallying, Paris -Dakar type stuff & use them as support vehicles. There is another autocaravan up the road for sale . Seem to recall it is about 22k but as with everything here has been on sale for years.

 

[PeteH]

I think that particular one has been In Spain for years. There was an identical one on site Circa 2007. nr Benicasim.

Pete

 

[JeanLuc]

I have put up this link before, but this expedition special has to be the ultimate.
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[Forestboy]

No wouldn't touch one with a barge pole awful things old technology slow noisy expensive to run and maintain.
The Iveco @funflair put up is a far superior vehicle, I've done the Silk Road and you definitely don't need a Unimog a Transit will do it easily and it'll do it cheaper and in more comfort.

 

[makems]

We see a lot of these conversions in Morocco, usually on ex-German Army chassis.
Hardly ever see a dirty one though so I wonder how many of them actually go anywhere really demanding.

 

[DBK]

We see a lot of these conversions in Morocco, usually on ex-German Army chassis.
Hardly ever see a dirty one though so I wonder how many of them actually go anywhere really demanding.

And where can you go which is demanding and safe these days? East of Turkey is more or less closed though I guess you could go through the 'stans. Much of Africa is a bit iffy too. China would be nice if you can get there but a lot of bureaucracy and I'm fairly sure you need to have a local guide.

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[Forestboy]

And where can you go which is demanding and safe these days? East of Turkey is more or less closed though I guess you could go through the 'stans. Much of Africa is a bit iffy too. China would be nice if you can get there but a lot of bureaucracy and I'm fairly sure you need to have a local guide.

You can get to China through the Stans and take in the Pamir, Kharokoram, Hindu Kush and Himalays that's the way I went 4 years ago amazing route if you can stick it and are prepared to do the preparation and get all the visas beforehand. Luckily I got a visa for Iran so missed the Caspian and did the whole route overland except the Channel to France. Crossing into China can be a bit of a lottery over the Saritash pass I got stuck for 4 days and had to help rebuild the only bridge over a huge river which got washed away in a earthquake the day I arrived.
You're right you do have to have a guide in China its the law and in Tibet, if you can get a visa, you must have 2 guides if more than 2 people in case of altitude sickness, which happened to one of our companions, because they have to get down to lower altitude fast.
Fantastic part of the world following in the steps of the likes of Marco Polo and amazing people who live in some of the hardest places on the planet but you don't need a Unimog to do it as I said a decent Transit can cope.

 

[mitzimad]

6 to the gallon doesnt apeal to me

 

[gus-lopez]

I passed the one on sale this morning & it is a twin rear axle job. A bit odd to me as it isn't overly long ? I'll have to get a picture next time it is open when I'm passing.

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[Techno]

In Koln last year

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Had a good poke around the one today...... Spartan accommodation but all the bits. He is taking it to Namibia later in the year. Did ask about - ahem - payload

 

[MitchandJenny]

I've seen a few conversions, some home made others mega-expensive commercial ones.

Ideal for exploring the Silk Route - and then you see them parked on a campsite!

If you have the odd million euros to spare you could buy one of these and park on a beach next to my PVC. Just don't try to follow me when I go shopping at Lidl.

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Hi DBK, This belongs to a friend of ours called Armand, he comes from Switzerland and has a homeopathic business and is a really nice bloke.
He comes down from his home to Mojacar every year and sits and "chills" to think about new developments for his wares. The top of that thing elevates to allow access to all the storage bins and hab door etc. He had it built to his own spec. Quite a chap.
Mitch.

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