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That was funny! Of course the 404 Unimog chassis is capable of some awesome articulation. Here's a picture of my 1965 radio truck in Moab, and a pic from a museum showing an articulated frame. The frames flex so much any bed or camper has to be 3 point mounted! (the cab and boxes already...

That idea works great. Here's an example on a Unimog 404 radio truck with a pneumatic mast (we should all have goals!). I have been looking for one of those telescoping masts for 10 years, and the log-periodic UHF-VHF antenna would be a bonus! I saw one on Ebay once, the mast, in Belgium, and...

Hey Mike, Would you like to post a photo of your big mog traction head camper to give an idea of how big some can be?

Hi Simon, My choice for auxilliary electrical devices was to install a fused distribution panel using Andersen Power Pole connectors. These connectors are a standard for Ham radio in the US, especially for emergency services. The picture shows one made by MFJ. I have another made by West...

Hi Carlos, As with any vehicle, there are certainly things to know about Unimogs. The best way to learn about them is to read existing forums and do web searches. There's a huge amount of info available on line now. I'd also suggest you drive a 416 or 406 to see how they drive and to...

Hi Stuart, Very nice vehicle and antenna setup! I really enjoy seeing someone preserve, and even enhance, the military comm vehicles instead of turning them into rock crawlers or some other monstrosity, LOL. I have a Unimog 404 radio truck that's as original as parts allow. The only...

To wire it electrically: It's a series wound motor. The two connectors at the left end of the motor in the first picture are the armature. The two connectors at the right end, one above the other, are the field connections. To make it run, connect the armature in series with the...

In my opinion, no. Can't see any rust there, and no broken strands. You can take a hammer and a 2x4 and gently work those kinks out, probably, so the cable will lay on the winch better.

I would prefer an older radio in my vehicles because I can reach over and turn the knobs and flip the switches and never look at it. The new radios are just impossible to tune/adjust and drive. Heck, it's hard enough to do on a desk in good light! I have a couple of FT-857D's in vehicles...

Hi Kurt, My shop radio is an old Yaesu CPU-2500 dating from the '70's. I had bought it new for over $500 (!) because it was the "first computer controller" 2m radio. It scanned all four memories! Looking back, it has earned it's cost over the years. Today, the same money buys a lot more...

FYI, for the future, to 'pin-out' the power connections without a schematic, use a VOM with ohmmeter connected to the frame of the radio and find the pin that is connected to ground. Then, from that ground pin, check the other pins with the VOM in diode mode. The positive pin will almost...

Seldom Seen, this is really good info on LiTZ that you passed along. I didn't know it was possible to be patched through to a dispatcher, a great idea! Which repeater does that? Many repeaters are also programmed to open if a carrier with audio is received for more than a few seconds (after...

Here's an example of what can be done with the M-Fuso that is available: http://www.ruf-inc.com/index.htm http://www.ruf-inc.com/aatrecfm.htm Sure would like to get one of those! Tennmogger

Hi, Could you refer us to that manufacturer page? Does it have a wall transformer/power supply, a power supply in the line going to the machine, or does the AC cord run into the machine itself. What I'm getting at is if there's a way to run it directly off 12v dc or not. Your post sort of...

Ha, ha, no I missed that. That winch has done some serious work since I got it and I am well satisfied with it also. When I go out by myself the winch provides great peace of mind. Even with other vehicles, it's a requirement due to the trucks weight of 14,000 lbs, with the camper. Mud and...

For a trail vehicle, that's an "obstacle illusion" :sombrero: Yep, must be the combination of no fenders and larger tires, but it sure looks great. Concerning the U-1300, keep planning and you will get there. I saw my first Unimog in use on non-roads while working in the Oriente of Ecuador...

Pat, meant to ask on the trip. Your wheel width looks wider than 'normal' for a 404. Yeah, I know you have the fenders off but the wheels look offset to the outside. Are they? Your 404 sure looks and performs great!! Bob

I must be really easy to entertain this morning. I read the "Midland 1001Z 2-Way CB Radio" and immediately thought, yep, don't want a one-way CB radio. Bob

Count me in for later in the month! Would enjoy crossing paths this weekend on the recon, too. Holly Flats and the area around it are nice. Waucheesi Mountain is a must-see also. Citico Creek area is a good place (easy access from Indian Boundary area). There are designated camping places...

CB or Ham Radio I agree with Cnynrat, and every other response. Lots of good info here, especially when out traveling with your group and talking on simplex. You can't beat ham radio. However, I might add a few comments about non-group trips. Repeaters are wonderful, but you have to know...