Yes it's mine and currently in Portland, OR. As mentioned in the original post it's for sale on Bring a Trailer which is an auction site so there is no set price however by this time next week it will be a done deal. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog-11/
This is a 1987 U1300L Unimog camper with custom composite habitat designed for off-grid camping. For the full story I encourage you to visit About our Mog by WabiSabi and enjoy a great read on building an expedition camper. You should also check them out on Instagram where they are building...
This brings back great memories! Back in 2016 I added "super singles" from http://www.goannatracks.com/Home.html and had https://www.districtfab.com perform some work so that a fiberglass Oliver travel trailer could attach/detach to this Fuso FG. (poor mans Earth cruiser)
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Great thread on composting toilets! I too am a believer after using using one for the past few years in our camper. I'm actually working on a simple, rugged, portable version targeting multi-day rafting trips but great for any Overland trips. Here's Version 2 which uses a Pelican Case and...
Still getting a much of inbound, here are some common answers:
1. No I'm not selling the truck and camper separately.
2. No, RV loan won't cover it as the VIN for the camper won't quality for $75k.
3. Yes I have the parts to make it a camper again
Two best-in-class products combined to create a comfortable and capable camping platform to explore North America. BONUS: Deploy the fiberglass camper using the built in lifting system and utilize a large 176” x 78” flatbed 4x4 truck for work.
Truck
2005 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4x4
4 cylinder...
I hope to come this year in my new Fuso build. If not it will be in the C303.
Here are some pics I took at the NW Overland Rally last year:
https://medium.com/overland-exploration/nw-overland-rally-2015-d1ec390e93cf
Wow that looks amazing! The rack/bars/bumper really make it sweet. I'm starting on a similar project soon, thanks for sharing your progress along the way!
How are the wheels working out? I'm going to be getting some wheels this Winter. Looking at the EC 16' alloy and the Goannatracks 17' black.
I like the larger size and after the cost of having the EC's powder coated I think the Goannatracks may actually cost less. (even with a $95 forklift fee...