Unimog Club UK

Hello Everyone 

i havent updated any of the project threads for a while, but thats cause we're working on the 1124 at the mo, i havent put it up cause its not a mog, but we have a none unimog section, so why not 

so, here it is how we got it




and when we ripped the body of


Next was to fit the new body, we also had to get all the brackets, tanks etc (tank can be seen in above pic) as these were built into the original body, fortunately we found one in newcastle that was being broken, and it was an 817 rather than an 814 so it had the larger diesel tank unbelievably 

so, we're basically making an overland camper out of it, dad searched for ages for the right chassis, and eventually found it, the 1124, gross weight 13 tonnes and 240 bhp, light chassis, big power!  we're aiming to keep it below 7.5 tonnes.

anyhow, more pics to follow, getting a bit late now 

How come you didn't want to base it on a mog? Too slow? Not economical?

I knew somebody would ask this 

the reasons are that we wont be going serious off roading, mainly just fields tbh, so a Unimog is over the top for our needs. also this is unbelievably comfortable, its quieter than a lot of modern day trucks, and its a really smooth drive, no matter what you do with a 'mogs suspension, you still have the un-sprung weight of the axle underneath, so the ride will never be perfectly smooth.
we also got it for a good price, so we couldnt ignore it.
I'm also assuming, but i'll have to check with dad, that the fuel economy will be better.
and a lot of the parts are the same as an 814, so easy to source abroad

yeah, weve done trailers before with wood stoves, but youve always got to carry the wood around. so we're putting a webasto heater in running of the diesel tank

It looks like the project is coming together well. Nice wheels and tyres - I agree they make it look much better. And the Webasto heater is sensible - I only like wood burners because around here there's wood everywhere! Abroad you may not be so lucky and fire could be a big risk too in some climates.

Where's the door going for the camper bit? On the side? Do you plan to add an awning to give some outdoor space too?

looking better since you changed the rims. its on single's at the back now isnt it?? for the people who wont have seen it up close it is a litle bit tasty  has your mum said where your keeping it yet??

so, next we slotted some windows in the side, and a door, and also blanked the rear off, dad cut the original lift platform off when i was away getting some bits for the van. there are more (smaller) windows to go in at the rear sides. 




I especially like this pic, think it looks awesome 

few pictures of how the interiors coming on,

the white stuff is actually a light wood effect, where the ply is below the window we are going to be putting cabinets and kitchen, and above all the windows and along the front there will be cupboards.





The stainless door lent against the side is going in that hole 

for insulation:

in the roof, 5-10 mm gap as the roof is rounded, with 40mm of "kingspan", then finishing material.
on the sides, 5 mm gap, 20mm "kingspan", plus another 5mm gap, then finishing material.

roof


sides


Thoughts, ideas, and opinions welcome as usual

Looks good. Maybe add a roof rack to the front to bring it up to rear body height? As well as storage it's a good place for extra lights and would offer some protection from brush for the camper too?

I've wondered for a while about this Rokon that you have in your vehicles list, so I looked it up. Has yours got the fat tyres on it? It looks pretty weird - especially the one that's floating on the pool on Google images!