For Sale UK: Mercedes 4x4 814DA motorhome

mmmartin

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***** this vehicle is now sold*******

Due to a re-occurring illness we are now reluctantly offering for sale our superb Mercedes 814DA 4x4 motor home. This four wheel drive motor home was professional converted in 2009 by an English company to the highest of standards into a bespoke vehicle designed to travel around the world on bad roads/ gravel tracks and keep passengers safe and comfortable. It has proven to be a very reliable vehicle and a pleasure to own.

The motor home is built on the Mercedes 814DA 7500Kg chassis and is made to cope with bad roads / tracks. This is not a full go anywhere off road vehicle, but one that can handle the poorest of roads and tracks, it has good ground clearance, lift up rear bumper and plenty of storage.

The chassis was first registered in Germany in 1992 and had completed only 60,000 miles when brought to the UK. Since completion of the conversion it has covered a further 49,950 miles (109,950 in total) A million miles is not uncommon for these Mercedes 814 vehicles and at 110,000 miles it is only just run in. It is fully serviced and offered for sale with all the spare parts that we carry as a ‘keep it moving repair kit’ The motor home is ready to go. The last MOT was in December 2012 and once again went through without any problems

It is currently stored in Lancashire, England and can be viewed by appointment

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A Brief Description

Sleeps four persons
Full shower cubical with flush toilet (not cassette type)
Lots of heated storage space
1000 litre fresh water tank
200 litre black water tank
200 litre grey water tank
100 litre LPG tank
4 x 12 volt AGM batteries (640A/h)
Air conditioning
Honda Generator
4 x Solar panels
Heating systems; Gas, diesel and electricity
Hot water system: Gas, diesel and electricity
Heavy duty security locks to all doors
Removable security bars for windows
Huge awning
Satellite TV
190 litre fridge freezer
Washing machine
5 speed gear box with Hi/Low box, central and rear diff locks
Heavy duty 7.5 ton chassis
Motorbike rack fitted to rear

Our web site has just been put back up temporarily with help from Ian, another overland traveller, which hosts the build information and pictures taken during construction for those interested, see this link https://dl.dropbox.com/u/159305149/build_home/Home page/Home.htm

Also the vehicle is currently on Ebay, see here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251256669724?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

The cost is £66,950.00 UK pounds, below is the full specification

DIMENSIONS

Overall length: 8000 mm
Overall width: 2400 mm
Overall height: 3700 mm
Cabin interior height: 2000 mm

CARAVAN BODY SPECIFICATION

Body type: 56 mm cellular foam insulation bonded between two sheets of 2mm GRP (glass reinforced plastic sheet)
Sub-frame: Mild steel frame fixed to chassis with spring assisted coupling and guides. Manufactured as per Mercedes Benz specification. Paint finished with two pack paint in Mercedes grey colour
Cabin door: Insulated heavy duty secure door, stainless steel frame, manufactured with same GRP insulated material, fitted with commercial quality full height stainless steel hinge, 3 point lever locking system, dead lock, second 5 lever mortise dead lock with dust cap.
Internal mosquito door. Stainless steel door retainer.
Windows: 6 Seitz windows complete with silver blind and fly screens
Roof hatches: Two Houdini marine hatches with double glazed tinted glass, 180 degrees opening, four internal fastening clamps, security grill and anti-smash protection film

CHASSIS FIXTURES

100 litre LPG fuel tank complete with regulator, fill level sight gauge, isolator valve, distribution manifold.
External Truma gas outlet point fitted with quick release coupling and isolator tap for barbeque connection.
Second custom made 190 litre aluminium diesel fuel tank. 50mm inlet, flow and return ports, breather pipe, Wema 12 volt fill level gauge located in cabin
Heavy duty steel sump guard for 190 litre fuel tank and steady legs
Lift up rear bumper
Removable towing eye
7 pin trailer electric socket
200 litre grey water tank fitted with Thetford 3” outlet slide valve and bayonet coupling.
Locker, near side front. 900 x 680 x 430 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor, external Abus disk lock
Locker, off side rear. 1500 x 680 x 310 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor, external Abus disk lock
Locker, off side rear. 1500 x 680 x 310 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor, external Abus disk lock
4 step aluminium ladder
Gas tank locking access door

EXTERNAL FIXTURES

Omnistor 8000 awning, opens to 6.0m x 2.75m , central support option fitted.
12 volt LED awning light over cabin door, IP66
12 volt LED rear work light, IP66
Locking door to fresh water tank filling point. Alarm sensor
‘Bullfinch’ external shower point with hot / cold water mixer valve. Internal isolator valves, removable shower hose, chrome finish
16 amp / 240 volt power inlet point with automatic power source changeover relay
Anti spray mud flaps

ROOF FITMENTS

Dometic B2200 air conditioning system
Teleco Flatsat Easy automatic 850 mm satellite
4 x 12 volt Kyocera KC130GH-2P Solar panels, 130 watt output per unit. Mounted on aluminium brackets with 25 mm air gap clearance from cabin roof
GPS vehicle locator, vehicle to mobile phone GSM text pager. GPS locator can be interrogated from mobile phone by text message. Optional vehicle movement alarm fitted.

HEATED SUB FLOOR STORAGE

Off side front: 2550 x 1130 x 350 mm (W x D x H), Double lock door, Alarm sensor, fluorescent light, blown air heating, external Abus disk lock
Near side front: 1800 x 1130 x 350 mm (W x D x H), Double lock door, Alarm sensor, fluorescent light, blown air heating, external Abus disk lock. Access to Aluminium black water tank, fitted with level gauge, vent, Thetford 3” outlet slide valve and bayonet coupling. Tank volume 200 litres.
Central clean water storage tank located over rear axel, capacity 980 litres. Fitted with baffles, level gauge, vent. Tank inlet point 60 mm diameter fitted with removable 250 micron nylon filter. 38mm drain point with full bore stainless steel ball valve

HEATED REAR GARAGE

Size: 2300 x 1550 x 900 mm (W x L x H). Two large access doors fitted with double locks, external Abus disk lock, fluorescent lights over, alarm sensors.
Rear access door with same twin locks, external Abus disk lock, alarm sensor, fluorescent light.

Fitted within the garage space are:

Sealed room Morco F-11E instant gas water heater.
Sterling Power Products Battery-to-Battery Charger BB122430. 24-12 volt unit complete with battery temperature sensor, vehicle alternator temperature sensor, safety fuse, master isolator switch
Sterling Power Products Pro Digital Battery Charger 1250CED. 12 volt, 50 Amp. Input voltage 80v –130v and 170v-280v. Input frequency 40Hz-400Hz. Output short protection, battery reverse protection, Thermal Protection, Overload protection, remote control panel located in cabin. Fitted Sterling gold fuse block GMFB 4848
Sterling Power Products 400 watt Sine Wave Inverter complete with remote control panel, external power socket. UPS transfer feature
4 x Lucas160 Ah BAGM energy 12 volt AGM batteries, 640 Ah total capacity. Master isolator switch and 100 Amp safety fuse
8 position Proteus 240 volt power distribution board, resetable fuses
18 position fused 12 volt distribution board
Automatic power source changeover relay: Landline / generator
Steca Tarom 245 solar panel controller. 12 volt / 45 Amp
Honda EU10i petrol generator. 1.0 Kva, 240 volt output. Automatic voltage regulator
Webasto Dual Top RHA-102. Diesel and electric operated domestic hot water generator, diesel and electric blown air heating system complete with remote control panel. Fully programmable heating and hot water schedule / temperatures

Pressurized water system comprising:

Inline straining sieve on clean water storage tank outlet
Shurflo 12 volt Diaphram pump, 10.6 L/min at 3 bar pressure (45 PSI)
Inline pressure compensator
60 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Washable
20 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Disposable
5 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Disposable
Isolator valves
Pressure reducing valve

Second spare wheel on wall mounted carrier (first wheel mounted on the chassis carrier)


CARAVAN INTERNAL FEATURES

Lounge:

Large rear U-shaped seating area with windows to three sides, converts to double bed 2,300 x 1,600 mm
Removable central twin leg removable table.
Six overhead storage lockers
Dometic B2200 air conditioning unit complete with integral lighting and remote control facility
12 volt LCD TV / DVD player, fitted with separate voltage regulator
H.D. digital satellite receiver fitted with separate voltage regulator
Sony tuner / CD / USB player with Blue Tooth, remote control pad, Kenwood speakers
3 x slim line 12 volt florescent lights
4 x chrome plated 12 volt LED swivel spot lights
2 x 12 volt power sockets
240 volt power socket from landline
240 volt power socket from inverter
Inverter remote control panel with automatic overload reset facility

Control panel above main door housing

Clean tank level gauge, Grey tank level gauge, Black tank level gauge, Gas tank level gauge, Knock out gas detector, Water pump isolator switch, Teleco Flatsat control pad,
Fuel tank level gauge, Smartgauge battery power monitoring, Sterling Pro Charger remote control panel, Webasto heating system remote control panel, Dometic air conditioning remote control

Kitchen equipment

190 litre capacity Vitrifrigo Marine Compressor Fridge /Freezer. 12 volt (not gas)
Thetford Spinflo built in oven with smoked glass hinged lid. 4 burner rings, main oven, grill oven, automatic gas ignition
Dometic Cooker Hood, Twin speed fan, Halogen lights. Washable filter.
Microwave oven
Dometic 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with smoked glass lid. Chrome swivel mixer tap
Work top with drawers / cupboards built under. Wall cupboards built over. Separate large larder storage cupboard.
12 volt slim line florescent lighting
2 x 240 volt power socket finished in chrome
Control panel for Trumatic heating system
Co gas detector, Co2 gas detector, Vehicle alarm PIR detector
General Ecology Nature Pure drinking water filter system complete with separate chrome plated swivel tap.
Internal Mosquito / Fly screen to main door
Washing machine

Wash room:

Vanity unit fitted with white porcelain oval sink and chrome plated swivel mixer tap
Stainless steel cupboard over sink with mirror door
110 / 240 volt shaver point
Saniflo ‘Sanimarin’ white porcelain WC with separate control pad. 12 volt macerator pump and Eco flush option
Dometic two speed extractor fan with separate control panel
Houdini marine hatch, double glazed tinted glass, 180 degrees opening, two internal fastening clamps, security grill, anti-smash protection film, Separate fly / mosquito screen
4 x 12 volt LED light strips, rated IP 65
Chrome two bar towel rail, Chrome soap dish holder
Separate shower room with white base, 840mm x 670mm
Hot and cold water mixer valve, Chrome showerhead and rail, Chrome soap dish holder

Dressing area:

4 wardrobes, cupboard with five large drawers
Trumatic S3002P gas heater fitted with Ultraheat system, 240 volt electric heating option
Trumavent TEB/TN – 240 volt and 12 volt fan assisted air distribution system
Slim line florescent lighting
Yale ‘laptop’ safe
Access door to cab with two locking bolts.
Removable access ladder to bed over cab

Fixed bed over cab:

King size ‘Silentnight’ Miracoil 2400 pocket sprung mattress with advanced memory foam top for comfort in hot climates. Size 1500mm x 2000mm x 450mm
Slatted wood base with 5 x ventilation ports
Two large lockers to front, deep locker the width of mattress to the foot of bed
Slim line florescent light
Two 12 volt halogen reading lamps on stainless steel flexible stalks with glass shades
‘Knock out’ gas detector
Two speakers from Sony tuner / CD / USB player
12 volt / TV power point
Two Seitz ventilation windows fitted with fly / black out screens

Other items:

Full length removable fitted carpet with ‘whipped’ edges over a laminated wood affect flooring.
Removable barrier mat on the two internal entrance steps

Cab:

2 x ISRI fully adjustable single suspension seats with head rests, adjustable lumber support and matching cabin upholstery.
Passenger seat under storage box, Central storage box
Sony Tuner / CD /USB player with front speakers and remote control pad
Extra wide rear view mirrors, Kerb mirror, Blind stop mirror
Isolator switch for 24 / 12 volt charging system
Isolator switch ( hidden ) for 24 volt starting system
Clear anti-smash protection film fitted to both side window glass and quarter light glass
External disk lock fitted both doors for added security

Motor bike lift:

Custom made from a 3500 kg Slim Jim tail lift, hydraulic operated with remote control on a wire. Fitted with isolator switch and Mercedes rear light clusters. The lift can be removed if required, currently it carries a BMW GS650, however the bike is not included within the sale

Please note there is only one picture of the bike rack shown, it is not currently fitted but can be if required

BASE VEHICLE SPECIFICATION

Model: MERCEDES-BENZ 814 DA
Wheelbase: 4500 mm
Engine: OM 364 LA 4 stroke, 4 cylinder diesel, 3972 cc direct injection, turbocharged with intercooler
Output: 100 kW ( 136 HP ) at 2600rpm
Alternator: 28 Volts / 55 Amps ( upgraded heavy duty unit )
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed all synchromesh
Transfer Case: Road gear 1.037 Cross country gear 1.670 Central differential lock
Four wheel drive: Permanent
Chassis: Ladder type frame, bending and torque resistant U-profile side members and tube type cross-members, front cross member with incorporated pintle hook
Suspension: Front live axel ( 2.5 ton capacity ) parabolic springs with shock absorbers and heavy duty stabiliser bar
Rear axel 5.6 ton capacity, 5 leaf heavy duty parabolic springs with shock absorbers and heavy duty stabiliser bar
Steering: Re-circulating ball power-steering with 1:19 ratio
Brakes: Front disc, rear drum dual circuit hydraulic with compressed air assistance, automatic load dependant. Compressed air activated exhaust brake ( dis-engagable on dash ) connected to service brake
Tyres: Michelin XZY 8.5R17.5 Additional spare wheel with tyre plus second spare rim
Diesel tank: Custom manufactured 335 litre capacity aluminium tank. Range at 14.7 litres per 100 Km, 2,250 Km ( 1400 miles at 19 mpg )
Auxiliary heater: Warm air heater in cabin utilising the engine cooling system water. 24 volt, 3 speed blow fan with water isolator valves under bonnet
Alarm system: Thatcham category 1 Autowatch 457Rli Alarm / Immobiliser. Vehicle to mobile phone GSM text pager on alarm sounding

SERVICE WORK COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS INCLUDES:

Upgrade of front suspension shock absorbers, leaf springs and spring rubber bushes
Replacement front brake pads, brake disks, front roll bar rubber bushes, drag link
Upgrade of rear suspension shock absorbers, leaf springs, spring rubber bushes
Replacement rear brake pads, roll bar rubber bushes, hand brake cables

Serviced items include engine, gearbox, central diff, front diff, rear diff oils, replace engine coolant, brake fluids, clutch fluid, air filter, oil filter, diesel fuel filter, fan belts, starter batteries, exhaust system. New clutch fitted in 2011 along with intercooler and turbo (genuine Mercedes parts used)

The motor home is it excellent mechanical condition and will provide many miles of trouble free motoring. This chassis is known all around the world and regularly clocks up a million kilometres on just basic service work. We used this 1992 chassis for the conversion because it is a Euro 1 engine arrangement (no computer) known for it strength and reliability and does not use Adblue

Spare parts included in the sale (among others) include:

Alternator, starter motor, 2 x spare wheels, wheel stud set, wheel nut set, drag link, suspension bushes, rear shock absorber, front top leaf spring, 2 x complete headlights with bulbs, side marker lights complete, rear light lenses, fan belts, alternator mounting bracket/adjuster, front wheel rubber brake hoses, fuel filters, air filters, diesel filters, wind screen wipers, 9” drinking water filter elements, etc
 
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