UNICAT Expedition Vehicle MD71HVQ MB ZETROS 6X6 PROMOUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-06-22 | Soon on our channel, Thomas will show you this beautiful vehicle UNICAT MD71HVQ MB ZETROS 6X6
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle IN95 MAN TGA 41.480 8X8UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-12-11 | One of our most iconic vehicles is back for service and a refresh, so, we decided to make a video. Built in 2007, it is still in excellent condition, with innovative technical solutions for the time. As usual Thomas will show you from the outside in, enjoy the video
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle IN95 MAN TGA 41.440 8X8UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-12-01 | Soon on our channel... One of the most iconic of our vehicles is back for a refresh, we decided to make a video even if it is a vehicle built in 2007 Stay tuned!!
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle TC78 FAMILY SUITE MAN TGS 33.510 6X6 X4UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-10-30 | We are pleased to present this vehicle designed for numerous families.
5 fixed beds for this TC78 Family Suite, based on a MAN TGS 33.510 double cab chassis for greater passenger comfort.
But find out for yourself by watching the video, as usual, presented by Thomas Ritter.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle MD71HVQ MB ZETROS 6X6UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-09-01 | Finally here we are, after a long wait here is the video of another jewel released by our company in 2013. Back to us for some updates, including a new color, we decided to make this video. Explained, as usual, by Thomas Ritter, we hope to please you with this MD71HVQ MB Zetros 6X6.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle MD83H MAN TGS 33.540 6X6UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-07-10 | This time we present a vehicle built 10 years ago, but still current and well maintained today.
MAN TGS 33.480 6Γ6 M-Cab Wheel base 4500 + 1400 mm (177β³ + 55β³) Engine performance 353 kW / 480 hp, Euro 4 12-speed gearbox βMAN TipMatic Offroadβ Transfer case with off-road gear reduction All wheel drive with central differential lock Differential lock in front and rear axle Parabolic leaf springs Drum brakes with ABS Tires 16.00 R 20 tubeless with beadlocks 2 chamber fuel tanks, capacity 800 liters (211 US gallons) Fuel prefilter with water separator
Body Length 8300 mm (327β³), width 2480 mm (98β³), height 2205 mm (87β³)
17,990 kg (39,660 lbs) Overall dimensions Length 10927 mm (430β³), width 2480 mm (98β³), height 3902 mm (154β³)
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle. Materials to build the bodyUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-03-06 | A very technical video in which Thomas explains the strengths and weaknesses of the various materials for the construction of the body.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle TERRACROSS LINE TC60 - TC55 - TC59 FAMILY - TC76UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2022-01-16 | The whole TERRACROSS series, illustrated by Thomas.
04:37 TC60 COMFORT SUPERIOR 05:14 TC55 COMFORT PLUS 05:47 TC59 FAMILY 06:18 TC76 COMFORT SUITE 08:24 TC55 COMFORT PLUS inside 16:16 TC76 COMFORT SUITE inside
Bodies in various sizes with proven and tested fixed floor plans and the appropriate technical equipment. Whether alone, as a couple or as a family, travel destination, infrastructure, terrain and also travel duration β¦ all these are criteria that are ultimately decisive for the optimal vehicle. TERRACROSS implements these criteria and offers bodies with 11 different layouts and sizes of 4,1 to 7,8 meters, which can be combined with a 4Γ4 or 6Γ6 chassis of your choice to create your dream vehicle. An essential feature of the TerraCross bodies is the close-to-series production and the use of proven modules. The construction plans and the documentation are already available, which saves costs and shortens the construction time β without neglecting the product quality in the slightest. Nevertheless, we also offer a wide range of options. Of course, we would be happy to inform you in detail and without obligation on the advantages and pricing of the various models. There are almost no restrictions when it comes to the choice of chassis, you or us can supply it. Chassis and body will be assembled using the torsion-free UNICAT subframe, further chassis conversions and add-ons are also possible. Once the structure and chassis have been determined, the design is based on your personal taste: covers made of fabric or leather, kitchens in wood, Corian or stainless steel, furniture with laminate or wooden surfaces β¦ a lot is possible β¦ at an affordable price
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle - How we build the bodies of our Expedition VehiclesUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2021-11-20 | In this video Thomas explains how we build our body. The materials and how we assemble them.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle - Special items for a special vehicle, Mercedes Benz Zetros 6x6 x4UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2021-11-13 | A short video to show you some technical solutions specifically requested by one of our loyal customers.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourSecond hand for sale info unicat.comUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2021-07-24 | TC51-allround / MAN LE 4x4 CC
Opportunity β¦ The ideal world travel vehicle for 2-4 persons. Make your dream come true now! Save the usual 2 years planning, construction and testing.
You do not need to bring an experience. We will familiarize you with your new mobile home and accompany you as much as you wish.
As the word Family says, it has a double bed that is always ready and two bunk beds that are always ready, a living area, a kitchen, and a bathroom, all on a 5.9 meter body.
Chassis MAN TGM 18.340 4x4 BB Crew cab Wheel base 5100 mm Engine performance 250 kW / 340 PS, Euro 5 ZF 8-speed manual transmission Transfer gear-box with off-road reduction All-wheel drive with central differential lock Differential lock in front and rear axle Parabolic leaf springs Drum brakes with ABS Tires 14.00 R 20 tubeless 1 x spare wheel 14.00 R 20 tubeless
Body Outer dimensions of the cabin Length 5900 mm (232"), width 2480 mm (98"), height 2105 mm (83")
Inner dimensions of the cabin Length 5780 mm (228"), Breite 2360 mm (93"), HΓΆhe 1950 mm (77")
Frame assembly 3-point kinematic attachment with main and flex mounts for stress-free body coupling to the torsion elastic chassis frame
Body unit construction Self supporting UNICAT sandwich plate panels of fiberglass composite Wall thickness 60 mm (2.36") with polyurethane foam insulation, 3 mm (0.12") FRP outer surface, 2 mm (0.08") FRP inner surface, insulation rating 0.44 W/m2 K (0.078 Btu/ft2 hr Β°F) Cold bridge free glued with FRP profiles Bottom panel with integrated welded steel frame and surfaces of FRP Additional insulation of the floor Slope at rear to improve slope angle
General information GVWR 17,300 kg (38,140 lbs)
Curb weight incl. fresh water and fuel 13,150 kg (28,990 lbs) Axle load distribution: 47% front axle, 53% rear axle
Overall dimensions Length 9580 mm (377"), width 2550 mm (100"), height 3800 mm (150") Additional length loading platform unfold: 1100 mm (43")
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #extremeWohnmobilUNICAT Expedition Vehicle EX74HD MAN TGS 26.500 6X6 X4UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2021-03-01 | Each of our vehicles is different from the other, no two Unicat are the same in the world. Thomas introduces you to the latest Expedition Vehicle delivered, ready to discover the world.
Chassis: MAN TGS 26.500 6x6 X4 , 368 kW / 500 hp, EURO 6 Seats: 2 Beds: 1 Body: UNICAT EX74HD, length 7,4 m (291.3β) Seating capacity: 4 - 6 Permanent beds: 2 Last steering rear axle
Dimensions Length 9880 mm (388.9β), width 2530 mm (99.6β), height 3905 mm (153.7β) Additional length spare wheel holder: 715 mm (28.1β) Additional length front winch: 405 mm (15.9β)
Weights Curb weight including fresh water and fuel: 21.640 kg (47.708 lbs) Gross vehicle weight rating: 26.000 kg (57.320 lbs) Axle load distribution: 32% front axle, 34% per rear axle
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle: IN63HD Volvo FH12 by UNICAT 4 Steering Wheels, 4 independent suspensions.UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2021-01-03 | A special vehicle, very special, 4x4, 4 wheel steering and 4 independent suspensions with hydrostatic system. lifting roof, and many other devilry in this vehicle that is personal to Thomas Ritter.
Dimensions Length 8775 mm (345.5β), width 2492 mm (98.1β), height 3976 mm (156.5β) Additional length of bicycle rack: 580 mm (22.8β)
Weights Curb weight including fresh water and fuel: 17.200 kg (37.920 lbs) Gross vehicle weight rating: 18.000 kg (39.683 lbs) Axle load distribution: 46% front axle, 54% rear axle
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #WohnmobilextremeUNICAT Expedition Vehicle: The marriage between the frame and the bodyUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-11-22 | The work that joins the frame to the body is called "marriage". It is a very delicate operation and everything must be in place and planned first.
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle 7 hours in 52 seconds (Time Lapse)UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-10-09 | The last hours, before the customer visit, are always hectic. In these 52 seconds, we summarize the 7 hours before the delivery to the owner. Good vision
Technical data.
Mod: Unicat IN57P Chassis: MAN TGM 18.340 4X4 Wheel base: 4500 mm (177.1")
Outer dimensions of the cabin Length 5700 mm (224.4"), width 2480 mm (97.6"), height 2105 mm (82.8")
Inner dimensions of the cabin Length 5580 mm (219.6"), width 2360 mm (92.9"), height 1950 mm (76.7")
Overall dimensions Length 8245 mm (324.6"), width 2492 mm (98.1"), height 3682 mm (144.9") Additional length spare wheel holder: 580 mm (22.8")
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #extremeReisemobileLIVE #17: lets talk about... Traveling in USAUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-08-03 | Igor and Monica, Unicat customers, will be guests of the Live streaming on Monday 3 August. Interviewed by Thomas Waas, they will inform us of visas, insurance and bureaucracy to travel to the States. Traveling for almost two years, they will talk about how their tour in the United States and Canada is going showing fantastic pictures and answer your questions.
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As usual, prepare your questions so Thomas can answer them.
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Baloo: Owners: Simon - Diane Unicat model: TC 76 - MAN TGS 33.540 6x6 Year of construction: 2018 Virus period in: Morocco Website: https://salter.blog/
HungryWheels: Owners: Franca - Davide Unicat model: TC 55 - MAN TGM 18.340 4X4 Year of construction: 2014 Virus period in: Portugal Website: ruoteaffamate.com
Dolly: Owners: Gabriel - Robert Unicat model: BL 8-FO - Bucher Duro I 6x6 Year of construction: 2006 Virus period in: Switzerland
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SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL πππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ Follow as: facebook.com/UnicatExpeditionvehicle instagram.com/unicatexpeditionvehicle ππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ Official website unicat.net πππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ #expeditionvehicle #travelingcoronavirus #covid19LIVE #14: lets talk about... Problems while travelingUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-07-13 | During any journey it can happen to have some problems :Technical, police, health.... Thomas Waas with his big experience in traveling with the expedition vehicle, using a nice foto show, will present some of the 'challenges' He was facing while on the road . Thomas will also talk about improvements He did to the truck while travelling and other exiting story. Donβt miss the date, stay tuned with UNICAT.
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This week we will explain how to prepare your vehicle for shipment by cargo.
These are just some of the things you need to think about when you ship your vehicle, and find the answers here.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #11: lets talk about... Electric power and solar systemsUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-06-22 | LIVE #11: let's talk about... Electric power and solar systems
Electric power management are a very important part of expedition vehicles, for this reason our engineers study every detail to perfection.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #10: lets talk about... Electric power management on expedition vehiclesUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-06-15 | LIVE #10: let's talk about... Electric power management on expedition vehicles.
Electric power management are a very important part of expedition vehicles, for this reason our engineers study every detail to perfection.
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How much off-road capability is necessary for a expedition vehicle ?
For us at UNICAT, a expedition vehicle is more a tool than a toy and itΒ΄s purpose is to bring the owners to the nicest and most remote places on our planet and to provide shelter, comfort and safety while driving or while standing somewhere.
Of course, without a certain offroad capability, it would not be a expedition vehicle but how extreme do you want to go and what do you have to give up for that.
Many people think that if they choose a chassis that is well known for itΒ΄s off-road capability, ( like the Unimog or other mainly military vehicles ), they believe that with that decision, the chapter offroad capability is covered and can be closed. But then, as comfort and range is also important, they want to put a too long, too high and to heavy body on that chassis. But if you do that, you loose a lot or all of the offroad capabilities that chassis has promised.
Therefore, it is important to have a clear view what level of comfort you want, how much water and fuel you want to carry, what areas you want to travel ( if not all ) and if you have personal limits of how long, wide etc. the vehicle shall be.
Once you know what you want beside off-road capability and driving comfort, you can choose the appropriate chassis. Depending on body Length and weight you can decide for a 4x4, 6x6 or 8x8, the size of the drivers cab and the drive train.
When we made the video about the technical details and the interior of the MD77, we also took some shots about driving this vehicle. We want to show you this video which takes about 13 minutes as a example how easy handling, comfort and offroad capability can be combined. The chassis is MAN TGS 6x6 with 4,5 + 1,4 m wheelbase, 16.00 R 20 tires and 540 hp engine. Enjoy the video
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle: Off-road capabilityUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-06-08 | How much off-road capability is necessary for a expedition vehicle ? For us at UNICAT , a expedition vehicle is more a tool than a toy and itΒ΄s purpose is to bring the owners to the nicest and most remote places on our planet and to provide shelter, comfort and safety while driving or while standing somewhere.
Of course, without a certain offroad capability, it would not be a expedition vehicle but how extreme do you want to go and what do you have to give up for that.
Many people think that if they choose a chassis that is well known for itΒ΄s off-road capability, ( like the Unimog or other mainly military vehicles ), they believe that with that decision, the chapter offroad capability is covered and can be closed. But then, as comfort and range is also important, they want to put a too long, too high and to heavy body on that chassis. But if you do that, you loose a lot or all of the offroad capabilities that chassis has promised.
Therefore, it is important to have a clear view what level of comfort you want, how much water and fuel you want to carry, what areas you want to travel ( if not all ) and if you have personal limits of how long, wide etc. the vehicle shall be.
Once you know what you want beside off-road capability and driving comfort, you can choose the appropriate chassis. Depending on body Length and weight you can decide for a 4x4, 6x6 or 8x8, the size of the drivers cab and the drive train.
When we made the video about the technical details and the interior of the MD77, we also took some shots about driving this vehicle. We want to show you this video which takes about 13 minutes as a example how easy handling, comfort and offroad capability can be combined. The chassis is MAN TGS 6x6 with 4,5 + 1,4 m wheelbase, 16.00 R 20 tires and 540 hp engine. Enjoy the video
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourTrailer LIVE #9: lets talk about... Off-road capabilityUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-06-05 | Hi everybody! This is the trailer of next live streaming on 8 th June 2020. Enjoy it and don't miss the date! Thomas will talk about offroad capability and answer to all your question on this item.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #8: lets talk about... How to ship an Expedition VehicleUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-06-01 | Live Streaming #8: Let's talk about...
How to ship an Expedition Vehicle
Thomas Ritter returns with his valuable advice. Follow the live streaming to find out how to transport, the necessary documents and what needs to be done to send a vehicle and get it to its destination. Maybe not many people know that anything can be shipped, even if it doesn't fit in a container ...
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A new live streaming with Thomas Waas, partner of Thomas Ritter in UNICAT, that travelled for several years, since 2006 in Africa with his expedition vehicle. He started from Germany , through Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, crossing all the country. In Zimbabwe he met and married Janice in 2008 and together they travelled reaching South Africa. He will tell you the story of his really adventurous experience with a lot of pictures and videos and He will answer all your questions about traveling with an expedition vehicle in a savage Country.
Everybody letβs join Thomas for this fantastic live streaming!
With Thomas Waas, partner of Thomas Ritter founder of UNICAT
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #6: lets talk about... Suspension systems, Stabilisers and Shock absorbers.UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-05-18 | Live Streaming #6: Let's talk about... Suspension systems, Stabilisers and Shock absorbers.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle: Subframe e ChassisUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-05-11 | The frame assembly is the foundation of your home on wheels.
Its function is to connect the body with the chassis, just like the foundation of a house serves to anchor it to the land it stands on.
If a house is situated on a slope, a sandy beach, rocky ground, or perhaps even in an earthquake zone, in each case the foundation is different, in each case it adapts to the particular conditions of the substratum.
It's the same in vehicle manufacture: the connection between body and chassis must be adapted to the selected chassis, the body size and weight, and the purpose.
As to purpose, there are two fundamentally different categories: on-road use and off-road use.
For pure over-the-road operationβand thus for 99.9 % of all trucksβthe subframe recommended by truck chassis manufacturers is adequate; the body is rigidly bolted to the chassis via the subframe, which introduces the little torsion generated into the body. This is quite sufficient for a normal haulage body with no cut-outs in the side walls and no interior finish. But if the body is a container for transporting gases or liquids, then for this type of body, in which the torsion would cause cracks, the chassis manufacturers specify a more sophisticated subframe that makes limited use of the three-point mounting principleβeven for pure over-the-road operationβin order to keep chassis torsion occurring in road operation safely away from the body.
For off-road use, a simple subframe is far from adequate; even a subframe with three-point mounting would be a bad compromise.
The body specifications of Mercedes-Benz accordingly stipulate the compulsory use of a torsion-free floor unit for the Unimog, whereas subframes are deemed adequate for trucksβwith or without all-wheel drive. The fact that the engineers of Mercedes-Benz Unimog have developed a special torsion-free floor unit specifically for their chassis, with its great cross-country capability, shows the need for a sophisticated technical solution and is in the best tradition of that company.
The question whether such a floor unit is necessary only for the Unimog, or also for trucks in off-road use, can be reduced to this: do other laws of physics apply to the Unimog? Therefore, from the outset UNICAT has used torsion-free frame assembly for all the vehicles it builds.
How does the torsion-free frame assembly of UNICAT function?
The chassis should be suitable for cross-country driving and afford good directional stability and road adhesion at high speed. The flexibility designed into it by the manufacturer must not be restricted. Frame distortion ensures that the vehicle retains ground contact with all four wheels even in extremely rugged terrain. Only then can it move safely off-road.
The shelter, on the other hand, is designed as a sturdy box and should permit only minimal distortion. Of course, this likewise applies to the permanently installed furnishings and technical equipment. If you've ever loosened ice cubes from their tray, you know what the effect of deforming the tray is: the ice cubes separate from it. What is desired in that caseβto make the ice cubes fall out of the trayβshould be avoided at all costs where body and furniture are concerned!
So, chassis and shelter should be connected in such a way that no torsional forces at all are transmitted from chassis to body. The torsion-free frame assembly of UNICAT, like the frame assembly of the Unimog, therefore always consists of one fixed bearing and 1 or 2 self-aligning bearings. The fixed bearing acts to locate and fix the body in the middle and transmits forces in all directions. The self-aligning bearings in the forward and rear third transmit forces only in certain directions so that the vehicle frame beneath can twist freely. When frame distortion occurs, it is no longer possible to introduce body weight pressure evenly into the now twisted frame. In the UNICAT frame assembly, the forces are thus introduced into defined areas of the frame. The principal forces are introduced exactly where the rear axle is attached to the frame so that the load on the frame is even reduced.
The intended freedom of movement between frame and body also must be taken into account, of course, when pipes and cables are laid and the tanks and other frame add-ons are fitted.
All in all, this is a problem of considerable complexity that only can be optimally solved if body and frame assembly originate under the same roofβas at UNICAT.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle: Beadlock and Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-05-04 | - A beadlock or bead lock is a mechanical device that secures the bead of a tire to the wheel of a vehicle. Tires and wheels are designed so that, when the tire is inflated, the tire pressure pushes the bead of the tire against the inside of the wheel rim so that the tire stays on the wheel and the two rotate together. In situations where tire pressure is insufficient to hold the bead of the tire in place, a beadlock is needed.
- A central tire inflation system (CTIS) is a system to provide control over the air pressure in each tire of a vehicle as a way to improve performance on different surfaces. For example, lowering the air pressure in a tire creates a larger area of contact between the tire and the ground and makes driving on softer ground much easier. It also does less damage to the surface. This is important on work sites and in agricultural fields. By giving the driver direct control over the air pressure in each tire, maneuverability is greatly improved.
Another function of the CTIS is to maintain pressure in the tires if there is a slow leak or puncture. In this case, the system controls inflation automatically based on the selected pressure the driver has set.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #4: Lets talk about... Wheels (part2)UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-05-04 | Live Streaming #4: Let's talk about... Wheels (part 2) We apologize for the technical inconvenience, here you can find the full video, with the voice ππ youtu.be/U8x4HRnD3nI
Live Streaming # 4, we will talk about tires, rims, Beadlock, and CTIS
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Directly from the Unicat workshop, during this Live Streaming # 3, we will talk about the choice of tires, rims, the most suitable pressure according to the terrain, the deflation systems, and much more.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourLIVE #2: Lets talk about... EXPORTUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-04-21 | Live Streaming #2: Let's talk about... EXPORT - U.S.A - SOUTH AMERICA - OTHERS COUNTRIES
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourMessage from Thomas RitterUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2020-04-16 | In this video Thomas Ritter, founder of Unicat, thanks for participating in the first live, invites you to read the answers to which he has not been able to respond live, and gives you an appointment for the next live, Monday 20 at 18 ( German Time)
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT MD77 100% UPHILL START TEST - MAN TGS 33 540 6X6UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2019-12-13 | Our off road test track has different obstacles: twist, side slopes, rock, sand, mud and a small up and down hill tests.
The small hill has two different slopes one of 11Β° equal to a climb of about 20% and one of 45Β° equal to a 100% climb.
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicle IN72H MAN TGS 26.540 - 6x6UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2019-04-25 | A new Expedition Vehicle with a different internal layout.
Chassis: MAN TGS 6x6, 397 kW / 540 hp, EURO 5 Seats: 2 Beds: 1 Body: UNICAT IN72h, length 7,2 m (283.4β) Seating capacity: 5-7 Permanent beds: 2
Dimensions Length 10760 mm (423.6β), width 2492 mm (98.1β), height 3832 mm (150.8β) Additional length spare wheel holder: 489 mm (19.2β) Additional length front winch: 598 mm (23.5β)
Weights Curb weight including fresh water and fuel: 19.500 kg (42.990 lbs) Gross vehicle weight rating: 23.000 kg (50.706 lbs) Axle load distribution: 32% front axle, 34% per rear axle
#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUnicat Expeditions Vehicles Hows it made: Assembly of the bodyUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2019-03-10 | Time lapse of how he assembled a Body. 7 hours in a minute
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUnicat Expeditions Vehicles Hows it made: SealsUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2019-03-10 | How the seals of our Expedition Vehicles are designed and built All work is performed by our company
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicles MD75HMB - MAN TGS 26.540 6X6 + WT69UNICAT Expedition Vehicles2018-10-27 | Thomas Ritter presents us this new expedition vehicle with its trailer.
Chassis: MAN TGS 26.540 6x6 LX-cab with two bunk beds Wheel base 4500 mm (177.1β) + 1400 mm (55.1β) Engine Performance 397 kW / 540 hp, EURO 5 ZF 12-speed Tip-Matic-Gearbox
Body - Outer dimensions of the cabin Length 7500 mm (295.2β), width 2500 mm (98.4β), height 2255 mm (88.7β) - Inner dimensions of the cabin Length 7380 mm (290.5β), width 2380 mm (93.7β), height 2100 mm (82.6β)
General information - Dimensions Length 9960 mm (392.1β), width 2512 mm (98.8β), height 3986 mm (156.9β) Additional length spare wheel holder: 540 mm (21.2β)
- Weights Curb weight including fresh water and fuel: 19.500 kg (42.990 lbs) Gross vehicle weight rating: 26.000 kg (57.320 lbs) Axle load distribution: 34% front axle, 33% per rear axle
Trailer: 2-axle completely built by Unicat - Outer dimensions of the cabin Length 6900 mm (271.6β), width 2500 mm (98.4β), height 2455 mm (96.6β) - Inner dimensions of the cabin Length 6780 mm (266.9β), width 2380 mm (93.7β), height 2300 mm (90.5β)
- Weights Curb weight including fresh water and fuel: 13.850 kg (30.534 lbs) Gross vehicle weight rating: 18.000 kg (39.683 lbs) Axle load distribution: 50% 1.axle, 50% 2.axle βΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈβΈοΈ
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicles MD77H MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 - Part 3 Drive CabUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2017-09-30 | - Part 3 "Drive Cab" The third video, where Thomas Ritter, Unicat engineer, explains the drive cab modifications of the new MD77H, built on MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 chassis.
- Additional safety locks for drivers cab, keyed alike with the body - Lying surface with built-in compressor cooler and storage box - Relocation of gearshift switch and handbrake lever into the dashboard - 2 air suspended Recaro leather seats, heated and ventilated - Individual leather interior - Leather steering wheel - Additional sound and heat insulation - Customisation of instrument cluster - Additional side windows with sun blinds - Auxiliary heater with height adjustment - Integrated air conditioning - 3 x HD cameras for all-round view - Rearview camera - Roof camera - IR night vision camera with 7" LCD screen - Alpine music system, MP3 player and iPod connection - Speakers in doors, in the A-pillars and in the back wall - Subwoofer - 17" HD touch screen, suitable for daylight - Blu-ray player and Apple TV - USB charging ports - Sockets 12 V, 24 V, 230 V - Charging port for motorcycle battery - ETA automatic cutout - Garmin satellite navigation (GPS) - Compass - Satellite phone
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicles MD77H MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 - Part 2 InsideUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2017-09-13 | - Part 2 Inside The second video, where Thomas Ritter, Unicat engineer, explains the interior of the new MD77H, built on MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 chassis.
Outer dimensions of the cabin Length 7700 mm (303.1"), width 2530 mm (99.6"), height 2355 mm (92.7")
Inner dimensions of the cabin Length 7580 mm (298.4"), width 2410 mm (94.8"), height 2200 mm (86.6")
Seating unit U-shaped seating area for 4-6 persons Rotatable and electrically lowerable table Seating unit converts to additional bed: 1400 mm (55.1") x 2000 mm (78.7")
Beds 2 single beds with suspension, ventilation, heating and comfort mattresses in the rear Size: 900 mm (35.4") x 2000 mm (78.7") and 1050 mm (41.3") x 2000 mm (78.7") Cabinet with drawers between the beds
Bathroom Separate bathroom with door to the living room Corian vanity unit with integrated washbasin Kohler carbon articulated faucet Overhead cupboard with mirror Porcelain toilet Wall cupboard above the toilet Towel radiator Corian floor with underfloor heating
Shower room Separate shower with door to the living room Folding seat made of teak Washing machine cabinet accessible from the shower room with drawer for towels Clothesline, extendable Towel radiator Corian floor with slope, gutter and underfloor heating
Kitchen Corian countertop with integrated sink 2-piece plate for full coverage of the kitchen worktop and sink made of Corian Retractable faucet for hot and cold water Electric waste grinder under the sink Combined teak tray and bamboo cutting board, suitable for the sink ZUG 2-zone induction cooker ZUG combi steamer and oven Fridge-freezer, 284 liters (75.0 US gallons) cooling, 27 liters (7.1 US gallons) freezer Nespresso coffee machine Shock-proof separation for tableware, cookware and kitchen appliances Overhead cupboards above kitchen Folding kitchen countertop
Storage 2 large linen cupboards with clothes rails and drawers Overhead cupboards in bed area TV cabinet with drawers next to seating unit Drawer cabinets in the kitchen area Storage compartments under the benches Pharmacy type cabinet Large outside storage compartment under the bed pedestal Aluminium exterior storage boxes between the wheels Aluminium exterior storage boxes Storage boxes on the roof rack and on the motorbike rack
Workmanship All furniture is built to the highest cabinetmaking standard, made of wood core plywood with white surfaces and teak edges Heavy duty locks and hinges All drawers on ball bearings Surfaces fluted bamboo with teak edges
Layout Teak floor Walls and ceiling are painted with multiple coats Alcantara paneling in the living and sleeping area Upholstery made of leather
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicles MD77HM MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 - Part 1 OutsideUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2017-09-01 | - Part 1 Outside Thomas Ritter, Unicat engineer, explains the exterior of the new MD77HM, built on MAN TGS 33.540 - 6X6 chassis.
- Chassis MAN TGS 33.540 6x6 L-cab Wheel base 4500 mm (177.1") + 1400 mm (55.1") Engine Performance 397 kW / 540 hp, Euro 5 ZF 12-speed TipMatic gearbox
- General information GVWR 20,500 kg (45,194 lbs)
Curb weight incl. fresh water and fuel 19,500 kg (42,990 lbs) Axle load distribution: 32% front axle, 34% per rear axle
Overall dimensions Length 10690 mm (420.8"), width 2550 mm (100.3"), height 3860 mm (151.9") Additional length loading platform unfold: 1030 mm (40.5")
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#expeditionvehicle #extrememotorhome #worldtourUNICAT Expedition Vehicles - Hows it made - WindowsUNICAT Expedition Vehicles2017-08-10 | The windows are very important in a vehicle expedition, for this reason we design and build them directly
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