mercedes unimog u 1700 l expedition truck
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Mercedes Unimog U 1700L. 4x4. VASP. 8-speed transmission. Turbo. Reinforced model. 2 clutches. Power take-off. Hydraulic front and rear take-offs. Formerly a snowplow truck a long time ago, then a dump truck for a forestry friend. He completely restored it out of passion for his work, but it was rarely used and remained in his hangar for years. I bought it myself out of passion for Mercedes and converted it into a grand raid camping car. Mechanically, the engine was replaced when it was used as a snowplow truck; it currently has 70,000 km according to the maintenance log. The rest has 150,000 km. All brakes have been replaced. New flywheel and Mercedes transmission. Larger radiator. Improved diesel filtration system. Optima battery. Heated windshield. LED work lights. LED rear lights. 10t winch. Dual reservoir system with protected valves and removable demountable ramps. 5 tires changed within 200 km. Custom-made cab windshield. Stainless steel sunshade. LED reversing lights and rear buzzer. Dump body mounted on a 4-point pivoting system from Unimog France.
**Particularities:** This is a dump truck, which allows for a slightly larger body than a standard red truck. The body pivots thanks to a hydraulic jack. This is convenient for leveling and for performing mechanics, and especially for being able to pivot the cab despite the roof cap.
**Cellular Level:** All fittings are new, including a fixed double bed at the rear and a retractable 200x140cm bed at the front, with a single bed above the seats. New upholstery has been made by a professional seamstress. You can also eat while unfolded. 250L of fresh water, 200L of dirty water. Water level sensor. External filling. Shurflo pump. Gas stove. Sink. All copper gas system with valves for all equipment. External 13kg bottle storage with supplementary storage. All lights LED. External LED lights. James Baroud roll-up blind. 200L compression refrigerator with separate freezer compartment. Salk bathroom with chemical toilet, high-end water level and LED. Spacious shower. Large electrical system: 660 watts solar panels, Victron regulator with Bluetooth and 440Ah Victron gel batteries. There is also a galvanized roof rack. Basically, I'm losing track of everything there is to tell. It's a truck ready to go on a trip.