ULD15 DKHD

Chassis

Mercedes-Benz Unimog 6×6
Unimog heavy duty chassis
Wheel base 3900 + 1400 mm (12′ 10″ + 4′ 7″)
U-section frame
Torsional flexible load carrying frame
Cross country ratio transmission
Additional gearbox with crawler gears for hill climbing capacity over 100% grade
All gears usable both forward and reverse
All wheel drive can be selected while driving
Differential locks for front and both rear axles, can be selected while driving
Center differntial lock for rear axles
Fully protected drive train using torque tube technology
High mounted gear transmission
High ramp breakover angle
Portal axels for high axle ground clearance
Front and rear tires follow same track
Enhanced driving safety using coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizers both front and rear
Six wheel disk brakes
Enhanced water fording capacity with raised engine air intake and vent openings
Torsion free drivers cab mounting using 3 point kinematic mount
Soundproofed and viabration isolated drivers cab
Crew-cab with raised ceiling
Hydraulic power steering
Air brakes and power assisted clutch
Engine compartment easily serviced from exterior hood
Manual hydraulic drivers cab tilt
Low emmision turbo diesel engine.
Engine oil lubrication system designed for extreme tilt and slope
Engine enclosure for lower noise emission
Tire pressure regulating system, to regulate pressure while driving
Roof rack with stainless steel branch guard
Crane for loading of spare wheel

Body

Mercedes-Benz approved, low 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 fibre glass composite (corrosion free)
Panel connections made by adhesive bond to custom extrusions
eliminates metallic heat conduction paths
Matched thermal coeficients of expansion prevent distortion with changes in temperature
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 °F)
Bottom panel at 95 mm (3.7″) thickness, compound construction of plywood bottom,
foam body, integrated welded steel frame and surfaces of FRP

Access to drivers cab
Highly flexible waterproof bellows coupling

Doors and hatches
UNICAT door and storage hatches constructed of fibreglass composite plates and frames
Thickness of door 60 mm (2.36″)
Double sealed doors and panels
Heavy duty locks with seal compression
Stainless steel hinges throughout
Additional retractable bolts at top and bottom of doors
Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike

Windows and skylights
Burglarproof, scratchproof sidelights and skylights
Double insulated thermal window glass
Skylights can be turned 180° and stepped on

Extension roof
UNICAT expansion sleeping roof with electric drive mechanism
Well insulated, expedition proven and maintenance free

Interior layout

U-shaped seating unit with adjustable swivelling table on pedastel in the rear of the cabine

Beds
4 single beds in the extension roof
2 beds, size: 900 x 2000 mm (2′ 11″ x 6′ 7″)
2 beds, size: 800 x 2000 mm (2′ 7″ x 6′ 7″)
Seating unit converts to additional double bed

Combined shower and toilet room
Shower with door, to seperate from livingroom
Porcelain-vacuum toilet
Also usable as drystorage due to its own radiator

Kitchen
Diesel powered ceramic stove
Conventional/microwave oven
Household size stainless steel sink with single handle faucet
2 x 120 l (26 gallon) fridge with ***-freezer
Kitchen closet with drawers

Storage
Big linen cupboard with drawers
Storage space in the seating unit
Large aluminium exterior storage boxes

Workmanship
All furniture is built to the highest cabinetmaking standard,
made of wood core plywood using heavy duty locks and hinges
Materials and finishes may be specified by customer

Layout
Design and color of floor, walls, ceiling and upholstery may be chosen by the customer
Walls and ceiling are painted with multiple coats

Technical equipment

Custom control panel to control powermanagement and liquide storages
Battery main switch, savety cutout, fault current breaker
DC power supply by battery bank, automatic I-U regulated alternator
and AC automatic I-U shore charger with cell temperature sensing
Inverter for 120/240 V
Power plugs for 12 V, 120/240 V and 400 V
Pre-wired for solar system
Pre-wired for TV, video and music system

Generator
Watercooled diesel generator, remote controlled
Cooling-water circulation connected to the engine cooling system
AC and rotary current, power 4 kVA

Lighting
Integrated low voltage quartz halogen lights
above the table, kitchen, hall way, shower, storage area and sleeping roof

Water supply
900 l (198 gallon) freeze-proof drinking water tanks
40 l (8.8 gallon) hot water heat-exchanger
Freeze proof waste water tank
Water faucets in both bath and kitchen have removable sprayers
All components are built due to highest household quality standards
All plumbing is insulated to prevent freezing

Toilet
Porcelain-vacuum toilet with water flushing
Freeze proof sewage holding tank

Heating system
4 stage diesel/electric powered warm water central heating (2 x 5 kW),
with engine preheating system and diesel preheating system
Waste and sewage holding tank heating
High radiant heat share due to radiators in living area and towel radiator in bath area
Antifrost system

General information