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    Who Built This Unimog Camper

    Angles for large campers Here are some examples of tipping angles, the first is a video from company Blissmobil in Germany, testing the angles for a "fully loaded" camper on a Mercedes Zetros chassis (also check out the videos by "Cytros4x4 Reisetruck" on youtube for more Mercedes Zetros camper...
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    U300 Camper

    If the rail on rail mounting is by flexible springs/mounts (can be fixed on one end) and you are not planning the most extreme offroading it's a viable way to mount the box. Lots of builders inngermany use this in series production, however less ofthen on unimogs.
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    2005 Unimog U500 mirror question

    Window tinting on the front window and front side windows is also illegal in most of europe. I do not know if this applies to foreign vehicles visiting?
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    '90 Mercedes 917 Camper Build

    Look at the Truma airconditioner here: http://www.truma.com/int/en/air-conditioning/saphir-vario.php It can be used while on the move if you have a converter and a large enough generator. I'm not sure it is available in North America though...
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    Leveling Block Size for Larger Tires

    I have the "Fiamma Level System Jumbo" rated up to 12 t pr. axle (but i would personally not trust it all the way there). 4 of them solves about everything you need (2 in a pack). Im currently at 4,4 t on the rear axle, and 3,9 t on the front. Atego with 385/65 R22.5 (previously on 365/80 R20...
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    pivoting frames and mounting campers

    Four point mount The four point mounting system works as the front and rear frame mounts allow flex at both ends, while the centre mount remains fixed. Combined with only twisting at the ends this isolates the box from the frame. If the frame where to flex lengthwise, it would not work...
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    CHARGING HOUSE BATTERIES

    I have one of these in my Atego: http://www.votronic.de/index.php/en/products2/series-vcc/standard-version/vcc-2412-45 Charges to full capacity with any medium to long drive. Stable and reliable.
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    Source and cost to convert dual-tires to singels on a MB lorry

    Both Aspect http://www.aspectwheels.co.uk and Starco http://www.starco.com can provide/fabricate custom wheels with the offset/width/stud pattern/etc. for most applications. PM me if you need the name of a factory/builder that will also provide TÜV documentation for your new wheels (at a cost...
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    Mercedes Vario Second Alternator

    Look at the 24v/12v battery to battery chargers from Votronic in Germany. I have good experience with it in my Atego 4x4. (440ah,12v for living, 220ah/24v for truck.) Here is a link: http://www.votronic.de/index.php/en/products2/series-vcc Also look at the battery computer, it gives a precise...
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    New member from Norway, soon to have a new truck!

    BTW, I'm selling the used wheels and tires, if anyone is interested see this thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/145523-5x-365-80-R20-Michelin-XZL-on-steel-semi-drop-centre-rims-(Atego-4x4)-for-sale-EU
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    New member from Norway, soon to have a new truck!

    Hi David, No follow up thread yet I'm afraid. I'll make a thread about some of our travels shortly if you like (after this years holiday...) :) We got a son the year after delivery of the truck, so the really long trips are somewhat postponed until he can be more involved. We changed the...
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    Jim the Truck - a mercedes 1823

    Thank you for the info. I know of a company near where I live that builds fire brigade trucks, I'll stop by and ask what they can do for me, seems like they make a lot of specialized one-off stuff so it may be just the ticket!
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    Jim the Truck - a mercedes 1823

    Hi Nick, I was not very precise in my request for information, sorry about that! I'm inquiring about the part on top of the drivers cab, see items marked in red on picture. I have been checking with some of the offroad RV builders to have something made, but it's very expensive! So anything I...
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    Jim the Truck - a mercedes 1823

    Hi Nick, Is that a roof rack I'm seeing? I'm looking for something similar, could you elaborate on the supplier/fabricator or the parts you have sourced? Any info is much appreciated! -Julius
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    Unimog 1300 L

    No, not tax on added value, but tax on change of vehicle type (from truck to camper), this figure will differ if you import it as an old camper, or if you import as a new camper (the years are deducted). You should really check with toll.no (they answer inqueries) before you purchase/plan...
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    Unimog 1300 L

    If it is registered as a truck/lorry for goods (no camper part on the back) you pay 25 % Vat on both the vehicle price and transport of vehicle to Norway. If it is to be registered as a camper you pay about 1/3 of the finished price in taxes and tolls. (So for my camper it cost about 1600000 NOK...
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    Bremach Bimobil

    +1 please share :)
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    Schwarzeneggers Unimog for sale

    Found on mobile.de, don't know if its actually his vehicle, but it may appear so... http://suchen.mobile.de/lkw-inserat/unimog-u1300-se-6-4-gaggenau/198136743.html Very heavily modified and pricey, I guess to be able to legally import and register in the US.
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