Unimog Camper Build

[Mhambi]

I didn't realise MAD made windows, there's nothing on their web site about selling them. Was this a special order for you? Are they as good as Outbound? I'm guessing they are cheaper

They are now making windows, which look very similar to Outbound, Ill let you know about the quality once I get it back next week, as i'm also having a crawl through installed. From initial views on other vehicles they look good, Obviously not outbound good but fairly close which is reflected in the price. They cost about 2/3rds of Outbound costs.

 

[A and B in the Huzzie]

They are now making windows, which look very similar to Outbound, Ill let you know about the quality once I get it back next week, as i'm also having a crawl through installed. From initial views on other vehicles they look good, Obviously not outbound good but fairly close which is reflected in the price. They cost about 2/3rds of Outbound costs.

That's very useful to know, thanks. Also MAD won't be hit by any Brexit nonsense.

 

[Mhambi]

That's very useful to know, thanks. Also MAD won't be hit by any Brexit nonsense.

Your just up the road from me, your more than welcome to come have a look when the vehicle is back. Im in Strensham.

 

[A and B in the Huzzie]

Your just up the road from me, your more than welcome to come have a look when the vehicle is back. Im in Strensham.

That would be great, thanks.

I've now realised the pictures of the windows being fitted must have been in Doncaster.

 

[Wagoneer]

Like the double opening window, front-right, which presumably opens fully as a large hatch. Only ever seen one before on the Silk Road website.

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[Mhambi]

Like the double opening window, front-right, which presumably opens fully as a large hatch. Only ever seen one before on the Silk Road website.

Yeah this is located by the seating area, so if you want you can open the window or the hatch which opens out and give you the feeling of being outdoors.

 

[Bluemanc100]

They are built in Wörth just outside Karlsruhe.
They were built at Gaggenau originally and the Unimog museum is still there.
There’s a tidy Stellplatz down the road.

https://www.campercontact.com/en/duitsland/baden-württemberg/gaggenau/53442/stellplatz-am-rotherma

I worked with a guy from Karlsruhe.. I didn't know that Unimogs were made near there or I might have organised a visit... I last drove one in 1987 in Belize... Prior to that, in 1986 in the Falklands...

 

[Mhambi]

Some more progress pictures of the side hatch and the walk through from the habitat to the cab. the walk way will have a lockable door to limit access when parked up.

 

[Bagofsand]

Looking good Mhambi. Where did you get your wall boards from? as i am looking for similar. Cheers Iain

 

[Mhambi]

Looking good Mhambi. Where did you get your wall boards from? as i am looking for similar. Cheers Iain

Hi Iain,
I got them from CVR Panels in Stoke.
Regards
Shayne

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[Bagofsand]

Sorry, I meant the internal wall board.

 

[Mhambi]

Sorry, I meant the internal wall board.

Hi Iain,

That is light weight furniture board I got from Morland Timbers.

https://www.morlanduk.com/lightweight-furniture-ply

 

[Mhambi]

The Mog is home with new windows, cab crawl through and roof rack / Brush bars.
Really transforming into an expedition vehicle now.

 

[Mhambi]

Some pics of the finished seating area with the side hatch closed and open.

 

[Mhambi]

Some pictures of the windows fitted, Really good quality. Double glazed glass with stainless steel sliders and solid aluminium latched. They have the bulit in Blinds with the fly net as well.

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[Sundowners]

Have you got a name for him/her yet?

 

[Mhambi]

Have you got a name for him/her yet?

We thinking "Loslappie"

Loslappie
A South African term for a genuine stud - involved in sport, academic, works hard, plays hard, parties hard, pushes boundaries and is involved in his community by changing the world through random acts of kindness. He lives above the system, not a wannabe. Extreme!

 

[Mhambi]

Started fabricating some headlight upgrade for the mog, Ive finished the nearside. This should make a huge difference compared to the current candles.

 

[dryad]

Some pics of the finished seating area with the side hatch closed and open.

really like that you can have the bigger opening than just the window, brilliant idea, not seen that before..

.

 

[Mhambi]

Managed to eventually finish the headlights this weekend. Think they look a lot better.

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[Mhambi]

Some pics in the rain,

 

[fat haggis]

Looks fantastic mate. Are you using the 110 as a fuel ️ bowser

 

[Wagoneer]

Looking good. Must be nearly finished now if you've got to the stage of applying the graphics

 

[Mhambi]

Looks fantastic mate. Are you using the 110 as a fuel bowser

Pretty much. lol. Although shes not toooooo bad on fuel. 160L tank and ive done 380miles and still have 1/4 tank left.

 

[Mhambi]

Looking good. Must be nearly finished now if you've got to the stage of applying the graphics

Very close, Just got a few more finishing touches to do. I estimate about 35hours so hopefully in the next couple of weeks if I put in a few hours each night. I cant wait to head out for the first test camp.

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[Anthea M]

Wow it looks amazing well done!
Enjoy your first trip away.

 

[Mhambi]

Anyone have their spare wheel on the roofrack? Need some ideas of how to get mine on the roofrack and off again considering the tyre and wheel weigh in at close to 200kg.

 

[Wagoneer]

Anyone have their spare wheel on the roofrack? Need some ideas of how to get mine on the roofrack and off again considering the tyre and wheel weigh in at close to 200kg.

Not being funny but what you need is a light duty skyhook or similar

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[Mhambi]

Not being funny but what you need is a light duty skyhook or similar

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Yeah that's pretty much what I need. I saw some swing lifts on e-bay which also look pretty good.

 

[tacr2man]

Cant you get it anywhere else as thats a lot of weight high up , especially as unimogs have quite soft coil spring suspension ?

OTOH this might give you idea


I just carry a spare tyre casing on my roof rack . Complete spare is on rear .

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