Mercedes Benz U1300L
Unimog Overlander
Base Vehicle
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Mercedes Benz Unimog U1300L
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Manufactured 1980
- Run by the German army until 2001 - 30,000 km on clock
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Imported to UK in 2001.
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Is currently on 112,000 KM
- Left-hand drive
- 7.5 tonnes GVW
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5.6 litre six cylinder diesel engine on a standard Mercedes truck base
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8 forward and 4 reverse gears using a sun and planets gearbox - ie 4 forward and 4 reverse gears then across a gate to enter the upper ratio.
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Air assisted hydraulic dual circuit brakes
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Tyre inflation can be done with the air brake compressor system along with any air tools with the correct adaptor.
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Michelin XZL multi-purpose tyres plus spare wheel and hub in standard position and second spare tyre hung from purpose made cage on rear of body.
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24 volt electrics for lorry supplied by 2 x 12 volt batteries working in tandem.
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4WD and locking differentials
- Gun turret opening from the cab - over passinger seat.
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Galvinised steel roofrack over cab
- Galvinised box section and mesh roofrack over body
- My Way roof tent fully opening onto roof.
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Water competent up to 1.2 metres depth
- Reversing camera with high and low camera pickups.
- Fog and spot lights. Reversing lights. All can be switched from the accommodation as well as the cab as a safety device.
- Small awning to door side of Mog with bespoke sides and front to create separate room.
Accommodation / Conversion
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Aluminium roof with five vented roof lights and mosquito screens
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Windows to front and sides with reflective film coating
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Barn style split main access door with detachable fly screen
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Two exterior mounted 15kg gas cylinders in covers
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Two exterior storage hatches one full width of body with hanging for chairs, table etc. Also contains diesel air heater with vents to accommodation
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Crawl through access to cab from living accommodation
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2 x 75 litre built-in water tanks, joined internally, filled from external cap. Water level guage accessed from hatch in kitchen cupboard.
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In-line Shoreline combined ceramic and granular activated carbon water filter with chrome tap
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Stainless steel sink with chrome single lever mixer tap
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Exterior waste water tank
- Smev integrated gas cooker with 4 ring hob, grill, oven, electronic ignition with safety cut-out, oven light, and glass hob cover
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Shoreline electric fridge with cow print stickers!
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Two
Elecsol 125 Ah deep cycling carbon batteries
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Separate alternator on engine for charging auxiliary batteries
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External 230 volt power take-off via RCD unit Mobitronic 15 amp temperature controlled IUOU battery charger
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150 watt inverter (converts 12v to 230v)
- 2Kw inverter (converts 12v to 230v)
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Three UK 13 amp 230 volt sockets for when on mains or generator
- Storage in kitchen above cooker and in drawers with retaining slots for crockery
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Wet room with shower and chemical toilet. Stainless steel floor tray and three storage shelves.
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Permanent bed with removable mosquito net
- Airflow mattress from Natural Mat Company self-ventilating removing condensation.
- Airflow Springs - slatted bed base from Natural Mat Company providing ventilation and sprung comfort
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Lounge/dining seating for four persons with upholstered foam cushions
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Seating converts to additional short bed with storage space under
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Storage bins beneath seating
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Storage cupboard adjacent to main door
- Lift-up extra kitchen work surface
- Auxiliary 450 litre diesel tank with external filler
