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    Unimog demand

    Likewise. Top speed 108kph (68mph). I choose to go 92kph on divided highways (57mph) in Canada and USA. On Namibia highways with no shoulders recently, 82kph (50mph) seemed safe (1660rpm) and comfortable. I do own 1 vehicle that’s safe at over 80 mph. It’s called a BMW. But it’s no good in deep...
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    Unimog demand

    Let me be more specific: if you decrease wheelbase by 520mm, then taking overhang into account, habitat must be about 1000mm shorter. If 820mm shorter, then habitat 1.5-1.6m shorter. A 3.2m habitat…might as well get a Landcruiser (HZJ or VZJ79) pickup with a camping rear and rooftop tent.
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    Unimog demand

    I have a UGN camper: on a long wheelbase (3900mm) U500. This appears to be on a short wheelbase (3350mm U400 or even shorter 3080mm U300) and offers less room inside and less stability for only slight increase in maneuverability. I ordered my U500 new and rapidly discarded the idea of ordering...
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    Unimog demand

    What does this “question” (?) even mean?
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    Is a 3-axle HZJ79 a good idea?

    Is it a good idea? I’d want a LOT MORE information on exactly how the 6x6 works.
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    Locker or manual lockout hubs

    I’d get the DCDL for sure if it’s available. But a lot more important question: is a REAR DCDL or automatic locker (NoSpin) available? Because anytime you engage a front DCDL you won’t be able to steer, it’ll just go mainly forwards unless the surface has a very low coefficient of friction. So I...
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    15 used Earth Roamers

    This https://unicatexpeditionvehicles.com/2023/04/14/second-hand-ex74hdc-mb-actros-6x6/ is a bit more (€880k) than half the asking price of the HD! Difficult to register even in Canada (2014 chassis), but 6x6, raising roof and even CTIS*, only 45k miles. I’d never want something this big, but...
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    Buying bead lock super singles and need advice

    It sounds like it’s either an F550 or Isuzu/Fuso type vehicle. There aren’t many of those around compared to say Jeeps or other “mass-market” type vehicles. So IMHO the probability someone would have any use for super singles of that particular size is much lower. But a general principle is...
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    Buying bead lock super singles and need advice

    Perhaps be more specific: Are the wheels mass market size (17-18”) for a popular type vehicle (SUV/pickup), ex-military (20” with >10k lb load capacity), or in between like 19.5-20” for F550 or Isuzu/Fuso? Is your concern parking in front of your residence, parking at a trailhead for a several...
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    15 used Earth Roamers

    I couldn’t agree more. For $1.8M you can get a 6x6 Unicat (MAN or MB factory heavy truck chassis complete with CTIS etc etc) with tons of features unobtainable on the HD. But all way too big for decent mobility. Multiple places I went last month…a vehicle 400mm taller (16”) and 3-4m (10-13’)...
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    Lighten that load. Recovery gear, snow chains, flatbed decking....

    I carry way too much stuff: F/R hydraulic winches with steel cable, excessive recovery gear (which used to be in the rear “trunk”), massive array of spare parts (because U500s aren’t common anywhere), tools, special tools etc. Also original fuel tank arrangement was smallish 40gal midship...
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    Big custom camper sightings

    I seem to recall seeing other MANs in Unicat’s shop with all those holes.
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    Big custom camper sightings

    Feeding time at CCF. They re-wild kittens from the illegal Horn of Africa/Persian Gulf pet trade.
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