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GXV Mercedes Unimog U500 Worldwide Expedition Vehicle Camper Truck - Exceptional Oportunity. (European/USA) - FOR SALE for serious health reasons
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The engine specs are in the spec sheets. Having driven a NA U500, I can attest that they have no problem getting up to highway speed and easily accelerating to pass at highway speeds. I test drove one in Florida so have no idea how they'd do on hills, but it is a tremendously torque'y engine so have no doubt that it could climb a wall and maintain speeds well on hills.
There are many Youtube video's about driving the U500 USA version. Highway speeds is just fine.
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Hello. Yes, even if not designed for highways it well maintains a highway speed even if horsepower is not one of its strenght. On a climbing highway, because of its weigth (around 13 Tons) it will not maintain the flat road speed.
Your are fully right regarding torke. It has an impressive torke. And you will climb a wall.
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Regarding rear under-crash protection bar, I forgot to tell you that the one installed is the only one (italian) homologated in EU that has tilting capacity to allow maintaing exit angle for more extreme off road cases. You can see in the video. Tks
Just wanted to jump in here for those interested.
Seller Henri has poured his heart and soul into upgrading the GXV and the finished product is outstanding. If you have any questions, he's an absolute gent with a LOT of overlanding experience in an array of vehicles ( - Henri it would be cool if you could upload some of the photos from your other travels/vehicles).
If you can't get hold of Henri (he's often not online for health reasons) then I will help to answer questions.
Seller Henri has poured his heart and soul into upgrading the GXV and the finished product is outstanding. If you have any questions, he's an absolute gent with a LOT of overlanding experience in an array of vehicles ( - Henri it would be cool if you could upload some of the photos from your other travels/vehicles).
If you can't get hold of Henri (he's often not online for health reasons) then I will help to answer questions.
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Thank you very much for your comment Jack. I will do my best to answer all questions needed and will follw your suggestionand will uploadsome pictures of the previous rigs i had in the past when I still was able to overland. The ones that offered me probably the best moments of my life.
thank you very much Jack. And thanks to all of our overlanding friends.
Henri
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Hello all.
following the suggestion of Jack Mac, i will proceed in the next days posting a few picts and brief comments on the rigs I had in the past.
Today, just the very first one. From 1990 !!! near 40 years now!!!!
I alway thought that one should, first, learn, then practice, and then relearn again, before going a step further. I always applied this principle to everything in life, and it could not be different for off-road driving and overlanding.
That's why I started with a terrible but expremely cheap, and nice 4WD vehicle by the time i bought it: a terrible Lada Niva. But even if russian, with just an italian (Fiat) 1,6 l gasoline engine, it had quite good capacifiies for pure off road practice. Don't speak about driving a normal road or highway where even biclycles could drive faster !!!! . But it was an exceptional tool for learning, even without concern about price for repairing what you break!!!. You could make a lot of mistakes for a short price !!!!
the only really terrible issue (that is why I sold it very qyiclkly) is that it has not a partitioned fuel tank, so gasoline moves one side to the other producing gasoline vapors and the smell being inside the vehicle in movement was absolutly insane
I used the Lada without any single modification.
Because this period of my life is so long time ago and I had it for a short period of time, i do not even have any digital picture of my old Lada. But post here a couple I got from intenet, same colour. But with this vehcicle I did my alsmost first route, and probably the most dangerous one ever in my life. I was such a novice that I stood behind an Italian guy who was there with a fairly large van, an American International, and of course, if he could pass, so could I !!!! A mountain road, quite old mining road, literally carved into the rock, barely 2 meters wide, a rock wall on the right and a 200m cliff on the left. You could not get out of the vehicle through any of the doors in several steps along the way.
I will later come back with the next rig: a Defender.
note: this picts are not my car. They are form internet and are almost like mine.
following the suggestion of Jack Mac, i will proceed in the next days posting a few picts and brief comments on the rigs I had in the past.
Today, just the very first one. From 1990 !!! near 40 years now!!!!
I alway thought that one should, first, learn, then practice, and then relearn again, before going a step further. I always applied this principle to everything in life, and it could not be different for off-road driving and overlanding.
That's why I started with a terrible but expremely cheap, and nice 4WD vehicle by the time i bought it: a terrible Lada Niva. But even if russian, with just an italian (Fiat) 1,6 l gasoline engine, it had quite good capacifiies for pure off road practice. Don't speak about driving a normal road or highway where even biclycles could drive faster
!!!! . But it was an exceptional tool for learning, even without concern about price for repairing what you break!!!. You could make a lot of mistakes for a short price !!!! the only really terrible issue (that is why I sold it very qyiclkly) is that it has not a partitioned fuel tank, so gasoline moves one side to the other producing gasoline vapors and the smell being inside the vehicle in movement was absolutly insane
I used the Lada without any single modification.
Because this period of my life is so long time ago and I had it for a short period of time, i do not even have any digital picture of my old Lada. But post here a couple I got from intenet, same colour. But with this vehcicle I did my alsmost first route, and probably the most dangerous one ever in my life. I was such a novice that I stood behind an Italian guy who was there with a fairly large van, an American International, and of course, if he could pass, so could I !!!! A mountain road, quite old mining road, literally carved into the rock, barely 2 meters wide, a rock wall on the right and a 200m cliff on the left. You could not get out of the vehicle through any of the doors in several steps along the way.
I will later come back with the next rig: a Defender.
note: this picts are not my car. They are form internet and are almost like mine.
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Hazing and the risk of rookies!!!! But, driving a Lada Niva behind a machine like that, (here is a photo of one like I remember was similar to the Italian guy vehicle), it was clear that,...
"if he passes, I pass."
If somebody wanna try, if I remeber well, just go there and take the trail going south.
maps.app.goo.gl
Do not use a large vehicle , and take care!!!
"if he passes, I pass."
If somebody wanna try, if I remeber well, just go there and take the trail going south.
43°14'06.7"N 4°43'11.4"W
maps.app.goo.gl
Do not use a large vehicle , and take care!!!
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Hello.
i here after post a brief abstract/summary of the vehicle for sale. 295.000 €
This is a practically new expedition vehicle (15 Tons max), registered in the European Union, as it has never been used for health reasons of its owner. It has the important peculiarity of having originally been imported into the USA at its origin, and with a USA registration when it was built by GXV, so it does not require payment of tariffs or taxes in the case of re-importing or wanting to register it again in the USA. Registered as mobile-home, so does not require a tachograph.
As for the vehicle itself, it is a high-end Unimog U500 version with almost all the extras already available as standard by Mercedes Benz, including air conditioning, Webasto heater, VarioPilot LEFT-HAND / RIGHT-HAND DRIVE driving system that allows driving the right or left hand, permanent 4x4 transmission with central, rear and front differentials, and with independent central, rear and front differential locks, 3 gear shift levels (road, low reduction and super-low reduction), multiple normal and emergency shifting systems, tire pressure control system, with pressure inflation and deflation system, for each axle independently, or for all 4 wheels at the same time, stopped or while driving, with Michelin XZL 395/85 R20 161J off-Road tires.
It includes a fully equipped living module for long-term living, multiple service and security systems, solar panels, a Fisher Panda diesel generator, a double diesel tank (400 Liters) and a large fresh water tank, and a rear motorcycle rack operated by an electric winch (the motorcycle is not included). It has a queen-size bed with an excellent mattress, multiple interior and exterior storage spaces, air conditioning, heating, a full bathroom with a shower and high-quality teak furniture, a Webasto diesel kitchen, a very spacious refrigerator and freezer, etc. All the equipment on this expedition vehicle is described in the specific attached sheets and the manuals for each and every piece of equipment.
As for the vehicle itself, it is a high-end Unimog U500 version with almost all the extras already available as standard from Mercedes Benz, including:
- In-line 6-cylinder engine with turbo and intercooler, electronic injection, 6,400 cc displacement, 270 hp power, 1085 Nm torque at 1200/1600 rpm
- VarioPilot LEFT-HAND / RIGHT-HAND DRIVE system that allows driving on the right or left, moving together the steering wheel, dashboard and bottom bracket to one side or the other in a simple 3-minute operation
- Permanent 4x4 transmission with central differential and rear and front differentials, and with independent central, rear and front differential locks
- Cab with suspension and seats with suspension. Air conditioning
- Heated rearview mirrors and all the necessary rearview mirrors in homologation
- Tire pressure monitoring system, with inflation and deflation system for each axle independently, or for all 4 wheels at the same time, stationary or moving, with Michelin XZL 395/85 R20 161J Off-Road tires (4 + 1 spare wheel)
- On-board computer and fault monitoring (Electronic power train management system with diagnostic interface and onboard diagnostics)
- Double headlight system (normal and raised for implements)
- 2 portal axles with 45 cm ground clearance (classic and unique in Unimogs).
- Pneumatic disc brake system and 2-stage engine auxiliary braking system by compression braking on the cylinder head. ABS can be switched on and off. Spring-loaded parking brake system
- Gearbox with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears (also has a half-gear system). With Telligent shifting system with electro-pneumatic shifting and electronic quick reverse system (Telligent Shifting, Electronic Pneumatic Shifting (EPS) with Electronic Quick Reverse (EQR))
- 3 gear shift levels: Road gears + 2 reduction gear levels: normal reduction gear and super reduction gear, and 3 types of gear shifting: Automatic, sequential manual, manual assisted with deployable clutch pedal. It also has a manual emergency shift system and a super emergency system with direct screws to the gearbox.
- Hydraulic system controlled from the cabin with control panel and joystick. With various front and rear hydraulic connections on the truck. Currently, a front and rear 20,000-pound winch, both hydraulic, have been installed on one front and one rear connection.
- Webasto Coolant Heater Thermo 90 system for engine and cabin preheating. Programmable.
Significant improvements over the standard Unimog and improvements for off-road use
Some other improvements and accessories
Here after in next post, some other pictures could not include here........
i here after post a brief abstract/summary of the vehicle for sale. 295.000 €
Abstract – FOR SALE – Exceptional opportunity
Mercedes Benz Unimog U500 World Global Expedition Vehicle
Off-road 4WD Camper Truck Mercedes Unimog U500 4x4
(Model 405.200 / U5OO)
Brief abstract
Mercedes Benz Unimog U500 World Global Expedition Vehicle
Off-road 4WD Camper Truck Mercedes Unimog U500 4x4
(Model 405.200 / U5OO)
Brief abstract
This is a practically new expedition vehicle (15 Tons max), registered in the European Union, as it has never been used for health reasons of its owner. It has the important peculiarity of having originally been imported into the USA at its origin, and with a USA registration when it was built by GXV, so it does not require payment of tariffs or taxes in the case of re-importing or wanting to register it again in the USA. Registered as mobile-home, so does not require a tachograph.
As for the vehicle itself, it is a high-end Unimog U500 version with almost all the extras already available as standard by Mercedes Benz, including air conditioning, Webasto heater, VarioPilot LEFT-HAND / RIGHT-HAND DRIVE driving system that allows driving the right or left hand, permanent 4x4 transmission with central, rear and front differentials, and with independent central, rear and front differential locks, 3 gear shift levels (road, low reduction and super-low reduction), multiple normal and emergency shifting systems, tire pressure control system, with pressure inflation and deflation system, for each axle independently, or for all 4 wheels at the same time, stopped or while driving, with Michelin XZL 395/85 R20 161J off-Road tires.
It includes a fully equipped living module for long-term living, multiple service and security systems, solar panels, a Fisher Panda diesel generator, a double diesel tank (400 Liters) and a large fresh water tank, and a rear motorcycle rack operated by an electric winch (the motorcycle is not included). It has a queen-size bed with an excellent mattress, multiple interior and exterior storage spaces, air conditioning, heating, a full bathroom with a shower and high-quality teak furniture, a Webasto diesel kitchen, a very spacious refrigerator and freezer, etc. All the equipment on this expedition vehicle is described in the specific attached sheets and the manuals for each and every piece of equipment.
The Unimog
As for the vehicle itself, it is a high-end Unimog U500 version with almost all the extras already available as standard from Mercedes Benz, including:
- In-line 6-cylinder engine with turbo and intercooler, electronic injection, 6,400 cc displacement, 270 hp power, 1085 Nm torque at 1200/1600 rpm
- VarioPilot LEFT-HAND / RIGHT-HAND DRIVE system that allows driving on the right or left, moving together the steering wheel, dashboard and bottom bracket to one side or the other in a simple 3-minute operation
- Permanent 4x4 transmission with central differential and rear and front differentials, and with independent central, rear and front differential locks
- Cab with suspension and seats with suspension. Air conditioning
- Heated rearview mirrors and all the necessary rearview mirrors in homologation
- Tire pressure monitoring system, with inflation and deflation system for each axle independently, or for all 4 wheels at the same time, stationary or moving, with Michelin XZL 395/85 R20 161J Off-Road tires (4 + 1 spare wheel)
- On-board computer and fault monitoring (Electronic power train management system with diagnostic interface and onboard diagnostics)
- Double headlight system (normal and raised for implements)
- 2 portal axles with 45 cm ground clearance (classic and unique in Unimogs).
- Pneumatic disc brake system and 2-stage engine auxiliary braking system by compression braking on the cylinder head. ABS can be switched on and off. Spring-loaded parking brake system
- Gearbox with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears (also has a half-gear system). With Telligent shifting system with electro-pneumatic shifting and electronic quick reverse system (Telligent Shifting, Electronic Pneumatic Shifting (EPS) with Electronic Quick Reverse (EQR))
- 3 gear shift levels: Road gears + 2 reduction gear levels: normal reduction gear and super reduction gear, and 3 types of gear shifting: Automatic, sequential manual, manual assisted with deployable clutch pedal. It also has a manual emergency shift system and a super emergency system with direct screws to the gearbox.
- Hydraulic system controlled from the cabin with control panel and joystick. With various front and rear hydraulic connections on the truck. Currently, a front and rear 20,000-pound winch, both hydraulic, have been installed on one front and one rear connection.
- Webasto Coolant Heater Thermo 90 system for engine and cabin preheating. Programmable.
Significant improvements over the standard Unimog and improvements for off-road use
- Track axle width has been extended from 183 cm with wheel spacers +10 cm +10 cm (total + 20cm) for better stability on and off-road. Current total track axle width: 203 cm
- Improved spring damping system with double off-road shock absorbers on each wheel
- Currently one front and one rear hydraulic jack are used for a front winch and one rear winch of 20,000 lbs, both hydraulic. Both winches can be operated from inside the vehicle or with a remote control
- The wireless remote-control system for the hydraulic system has been installed, connected to the electronic unit of the Unimog hydraulics to allow the winches to be operated from outside the vehicle
- Rear motorcycle rack with electric winch lift
Some other improvements and accessories
- 4-camera exterior video system (2 side cameras for rear wheel position control + 1 rear camera for normal rearview mirror and another for proximity rearview mirror) with 8-inch screen in the cabin that allows different views of the 4 cameras while driving. These 4 cameras are complemented by a fifth front camera that together allow a complete perimeter security view from another8-inch screen in the living module when stopped.
- Intek FM-600SX CB Radio Station and Kenwood TM-G707 2m radio station, with antennas for each of them
- Thermal insulation system for the truck cabin using reflective protection against the sun and to avoid heat when parked (both for the front windshield and for the side windows). Provides thermal and visual protection.
- Sliding fabric curtain system on rails for the entire cabin, allowing privacy (visual and solar protection) in the cabin. It can be used in addition to or instead of reflective protection (for example, in winter)
- External pneumatic connection, pneumatic tools, etc.
Here after in next post, some other pictures could not include here........
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- Central dashboard console
- Gearbox with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears (also has a half-gear system). With Telligent shifting system with electro-pneumatic shifting and electronic quick reverse system (Telligent Shifting, Electronic Pneumatic Shifting (EPS) with Electronic Quick Reverse (EQR))
- 3 gear shift levels: Road gears + 2 reduction gear levels: normal reduction gear and super reduction gear, and 3 types of gear shifting: Automatic, sequential manual, manual assisted with deployable clutch pedal. It also has a manual emergency shift system and a super emergency system with direct screws to the gearbox.
- Hydraulic system controlled from the cabin with control panel and joystick. With various front and rear hydraulic connections on the truck. Currently, a front and rear 20,000-pound winch, both hydraulic, have been installed on one front and one rear connection. Remote control command.
- Webasto Coolant Heater Thermo 90 system for engine and cabin preheating. Programmable.
- Gearbox with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears (also has a half-gear system). With Telligent shifting system with electro-pneumatic shifting and electronic quick reverse system (Telligent Shifting, Electronic Pneumatic Shifting (EPS) with Electronic Quick Reverse (EQR))
- 3 gear shift levels: Road gears + 2 reduction gear levels: normal reduction gear and super reduction gear, and 3 types of gear shifting: Automatic, sequential manual, manual assisted with deployable clutch pedal. It also has a manual emergency shift system and a super emergency system with direct screws to the gearbox.
- Webasto Coolant Heater Thermo 90 system for engine and cabin preheating. Programmable.
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regarding the expeditions living module.......
The housing module is designed and built with the highest quality, the best equipment, excellent ventilation, security systems, and exceptional insulation even in adverse climates.
It has redundant systems for essential services such as heating, electricity and hot water. The electrical and battery system of the living module can be charged using 4 systems: by the Unimog's alternator while running, or connected to fixed external electrical networks (both 125V and 220V depending on the country), or by solar panels on the roof, or by the Fisher Panda diesel generator. Outback Chargers/Inverters and Bep Marine and Marinco equipment’s.
It has plenty of internal and external space and drawers for storing personal items, clothes, food, and other belongings. It has a queen-size bed with a large, quality mattress. It also has an in-house radio CD, television, and an 8-inch screen for perimeter surveillance of the vehicle with 4 cameras.
The kitchen is Webasto Diesel, with a ceramic hob and a system for high-altitude operation. The sink is stainless steel and includes an extra tap for filtered drinking water. It has covers that allow the sink to be closed and a work area for the kitchen to be provided. It includes a microwave with grill. The refrigerator is very spacious and has double drawers (fridge and freezer). The decision has been made that the vehicle should not have gas, since the connections and systems are not homogeneous in the different countries and always end up being a problem.
hereafter more details / pictures..........
The living and expeditions module
The housing module is designed and built with the highest quality, the best equipment, excellent ventilation, security systems, and exceptional insulation even in adverse climates.
It has plenty of internal and external space and drawers for storing personal items, clothes, food, and other belongings. It has a queen-size bed with a large, quality mattress. It also has an in-house radio CD, television, and an 8-inch screen for perimeter surveillance of the vehicle with 4 cameras.
The kitchen is Webasto Diesel, with a ceramic hob and a system for high-altitude operation. The sink is stainless steel and includes an extra tap for filtered drinking water. It has covers that allow the sink to be closed and a work area for the kitchen to be provided. It includes a microwave with grill. The refrigerator is very spacious and has double drawers (fridge and freezer). The decision has been made that the vehicle should not have gas, since the connections and systems are not homogeneous in the different countries and always end up being a problem.
hereafter more details / pictures..........
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Kitchen
Fridge
A spacious living room with storage spaces, a mobile table, and benches that can be transformed into a bed. All windows and the access door are high security with various positions and mosquito nets.
The housing module has solar panels on its roof, side reinforcements for protection against branches and scratches, and two extendable ladders on the outer sides to access the roof.
There is a full bathroom with shower, high quality teak cabinets and drawers with washbasin, Thetford WC and shower. There is also an outside shower on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Fridge
The housing module has solar panels on its roof, side reinforcements for protection against branches and scratches, and two extendable ladders on the outer sides to access the roof.
There is a full bathroom with shower, high quality teak cabinets and drawers with washbasin, Thetford WC and shower. There is also an outside shower on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
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Want to know about spec's of this USA Unimog .....???
Please find attached the spec's document from Mercedes USA /Freightliner Group
Please find attached the spec's document from Mercedes USA /Freightliner Group