The coolest Adventure Vehicle I've ever seen

[Paradiddle]

This is by far the coolest RV I've seen. Great use of space - especially the tri-level affect. Typical European coolness.

AND - there isn't a Garbage truck that size that couldn't tow a Jeep!

Perhaps this is old news - but new to me.

Jeff

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560899798cMoTzx

[Lawrence]

Those trucks are awsome and they are not garbage trucks by any means. Unicat in Europe (http://www.unicat.net/) has been building such monsters for years. Some of them are race prepped and take part in the Dakar Rallye, imagine one of those hauling arse at 100 mph across the desert

Anyway, this particular one is a MAN TGA 6x6, the engine performance is 353 kW/480 hp, and it has a ZF 12-speed tip-matic transmission. The GVWR is 43,860 lbs and it sold for around 840,000 Euros... Chump change Here are some more pics:

How cool to have your KTM on the back


When you get to your favorite spot, just raise the camper


Looking back toward the Living Room (notice the expresso machine)


They started to branch off here in the US and they have their website www.unicatamericas.com. They are using the International platform but it doesn't seem to be as popular as the cab forward truck (better visibility) the Europeans are using.

As I posted in the other thread, another cool one is www.maximog.com Built by Unicat.

[Paradiddle]

Damn - now that is a beard....

Cool site Lawrence - the thing has a central vacuum sytem and teak counters - it's nicer then my stupid house!!!

Jeff

[Lawrence]

Originally Posted by Paradiddle

Damn - now that is a beard....

Cool site Lawrence - the thing has a central vacuum sytem and teak counters - it's nicer then my stupid house!!!

Jeff

I know, plus dishwasher, washer, dryer, etc... and it costs way more than our stupid houses. There is one currently for sale in Europe which the interior is all teak, pretty cool but "price upon request"

[Lawrence]

While growing up I always saw them around (so maybe I am biased) but some cool expedition vehicles, and affordable ones I must add, are Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer. This one pictured is a 712K turned into a camper.


Here is another one (710M) on the rocks


You can find 710s in troop transport (canvas) or communications (hard box) configuration, and 712 in the same configurations pretty easily. There are other variants such as ambulance, but they are harder to find. The 710s are 4x4 and the 712s are 6x6, they are very reliable and they will go anywhere. The only drawback is that they are fairly noisy (not much insulation) and their top speed is about 50-60 mph. However, they can easily tow a TJ on a trailer, so who cares about going fast. I have thought about getting one, but I have no room to store it and I don't need another money pit.

[speaceman]

I spent a decent amount of time riding shotgun in a pinzgauer out in TDS a few years back.

It's a bit disconcerting to ride in front of the front wheels. Either you're getting slammed down like a really fat kid just got off the other side of the see-saw, or your getting bounced up like he just sat down really quickly.

On top of that, it alwas feels like the ass end is about to cartwheel over you on steep downhills.

The thing is pretty impressive, with the amount of weight it can haul and it was actually fairly stable, I just don't think I'd want to wheel one on anything but very flat.

(The thing needs a severe steering upgrade too. It was pretty brutal to try and turn in 4wd in tight spots).