want to buy a unimog camper
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offroadchef
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mrk818 said:
http://www.expeditionimports.zoovy.com/category/vehicle_inventory.category_name.u1300l_swiss_camper/
Not sure if it is a diesel, but might be a place to start
Markus
MB309basket
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Did Mr. Hiscock's Camper mog get sold?
In my next life, or in another part of this life, I will be the owner of something very similar. For now, I must pass, but you should check it out at
http://picasaweb.google.com/mhiscox01/CamperMogAssortment
In my next life, or in another part of this life, I will be the owner of something very similar. For now, I must pass, but you should check it out at
http://picasaweb.google.com/mhiscox01/CamperMogAssortment
Robthebrit
Explorer
The camper on ExpeditionImports site is a 1300 and therefore a diesel, in fact that particular truck is a turbo. Its is owned by Kurt, the same guy who own the MAN 8 wheel camper conversion.
Mikes Hiscock's 416 camper is still for sale. This is a really rare truck, one of only 4 or 5. It was originally made as a traction head mog (just the front end and front axle, literally half a mog) and it was made into box type truck by a European rail company. It was converted to a camper later. Its great because its a fairly flat platform from the cab to the camper. Because of its traction head origins the rear axle is not a mog portal axle.
Rob
Mikes Hiscock's 416 camper is still for sale. This is a really rare truck, one of only 4 or 5. It was originally made as a traction head mog (just the front end and front axle, literally half a mog) and it was made into box type truck by a European rail company. It was converted to a camper later. Its great because its a fairly flat platform from the cab to the camper. Because of its traction head origins the rear axle is not a mog portal axle.
Rob
MB309basket
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Man this board is great.
More info please! Sourcing parts has been somewhat problematic. This is my 3rd Mercedes truck project. The first was a really cool Fire van with a 2.4 liter gas engine that I couldn't get registered. The second was a 409 diesel double cab pick-up that I couldn't find a good use for. This 309 is in rougher shape than either of the others, but I don't have time to go back to Mexico at this point anyway, so it can lie in repose in the grass.
I am in Cayucos. I would be interested to talk about your truck for sale, too.
Joaquin Suave said:
More info please! Sourcing parts has been somewhat problematic. This is my 3rd Mercedes truck project. The first was a really cool Fire van with a 2.4 liter gas engine that I couldn't get registered. The second was a 409 diesel double cab pick-up that I couldn't find a good use for. This 309 is in rougher shape than either of the others, but I don't have time to go back to Mexico at this point anyway, so it can lie in repose in the grass.
I am in Cayucos. I would be interested to talk about your truck for sale, too.
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
Robthebrit said:
My expedition camper is still for sale, and I'd be delighted to have it go to someone who'd make good use of it for a proper expedition. Only a couple of the two dozen people who've looked into it wanted it for anything like it's design purpose.
As Rob said, only five were made with this unusual double cabin. In exchange for the less-nimble size, you get four air seats, near-standup room in the cab and, especially valuable, a passthrough from cab to cabin that you walk through instead of crawling on hands and knees as is common.
The engineers who built the truck decided that the Mog's portal axles weren't ideal for constant heavy loads, so they fitted a 6.5-ton NAF rear axle that has an automatic locking differential, similar in principal to what we'd call a Detroit locker. They also spec'd more common 22.5 inch wheels, allowing for more (and cheaper) tire selection, and straight air brakes for the rear axle.
Anyway, it's still for sale; all reasonable offers considered, with extra credit to anyone with an actual need for a large, comfy, expedition-capable motorhome.
Mike Hiscox
Information and 70+ pictures at
http://picasaweb.google.com/mhiscox01/CamperMogAssortment
MB309basket
Adventurer
mhiscox said:
¿Would you consider holding it for me for a couple of years until I fully consolidate my feces?
Just kidding.
In order to facilitate finding a buyer, I think you should regale us all with tales of derring-do and special features in Camper Mog :chowtime: .
Sorry for the hijack on this post.
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mhiscox
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MB309basket said:
If any of you look at the pictures, be sure that captions are turned on in Picasaweb, as there's a lot of information about the equipment and systems in them.
In summary, though . . . aluminum skinned over welded steel frame, a whopping 140 gallons of fuel capacity, 60 or 100 gallons (with underseat aux tanks) of fresh water, 170 AHs AGM battery capacity, ProSine inverter for AC power, Honda genset, air con, etc. Featured in two 4WD magazines and a veteran of multiple Sahara expeditions. Oregon licensed, titled and insured. 23 feet high, 7 wide, 11 high.
Thanks for the interest and the excuse to tell about this unique truck. Sadly, she's for sale largely because she's not had much chance for additional derring-do in my overly-hobbied, time-crunched hands.
Mike
Can't get it out of my head
I got in a fight with my boss/partner/dad not long ago on a bridge project. I didn't think we needed the bridge, he thought we did. He finally pulled rank and announced that I was looking at the project wrong: I needed to see the project as "we are going to build a bridge and find a use for it."
I want to see Camper Mog that same way. Just buy the thing and the Use Opportunities will spring right up. (The only other person who pulls rank on me has made it clear that I should make sure the beds are comfy, because if I buy it, I ain't gonna sleep inside no more.)
Don't get your hopes up, Mike; I am a daydreamer, not a buyer.
I got in a fight with my boss/partner/dad not long ago on a bridge project. I didn't think we needed the bridge, he thought we did. He finally pulled rank and announced that I was looking at the project wrong: I needed to see the project as "we are going to build a bridge and find a use for it."
I want to see Camper Mog that same way. Just buy the thing and the Use Opportunities will spring right up. (The only other person who pulls rank on me has made it clear that I should make sure the beds are comfy, because if I buy it, I ain't gonna sleep inside no more.)
Don't get your hopes up, Mike; I am a daydreamer, not a buyer.
mhiscox
Exp. Leader Emeritus
Rest assured (pun intended), the beds are extremely comfy. :sombrero: