MD57 VOLVO FM12



Chassis

  • Volvo FM12 4×4
  • Extended cab
  • Wheel base 4900 mm (16′ 1″)
  • Engine performance 279 kW/380 hp, Euro 3
  • Volvo 6-speed automatic transmission
  • All wheel drive with central differential lock
  • Differential locks for front and rear axle
  • Parabolic leaf springs
  • Tires 395/85 R 20 Michelin XZL, tubeless
  • 2 fuel tanks, capacity 800 liters (211 US gallons)
  • Fuel prefilter with water separator
  • Car alarm system
  • 2 air suspended seats and 2 jump-seats, convertible to a bed
  • Satellite navigation system (GPS)
  • Car stereo system
  • Integrated air conditioning
  • Roof rack with branch guard
  • Searchlights left and right
  • Truck horns
  • Xenon high beam lights

Body

  • 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 fibreglass composite
  • Panel connections made by adhesive bond to custom extrusions
    eliminates metallic heat conduction paths
  • Matched thermal coefficients of expansion prevent distortion with changes in temperature
  • Wall thickness 60 mm (2.36″) with polyurethane foam insulation, 3 mm (0.12″) fibreglass reinforced polyester outer surface, 2 mm (0.08″) fibreglass reinforced polyester inner surface,
    insulation rating 0.44 W/m2 K (0.078 Btu/ft2 hr °F)
  • Bottom panel with integrated welded steel frame and surfaces of fibreglass reinforced polyester

    Access to drivers cab
  • Highly flexible waterproof bellows coupling
  • Door panel to close passage way

    Entrance door and storage compartment doors
  • Entrance door and storage compartment doors constructed of fibreglass composite panels
    and thermal insulated aluminium frames
  • Thickness of doors 60 mm (2.36″)
  • Double seals with heavy duty lock
  • Aluminium hinges throughout
  • Additional retractable bolts at middle, top and bottom of doors
  • Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike

    Windows
  • Burglarproof, scratchproof top-hinged windows with thermal insulated aluminium frames
  • Double insulated thermal window glass
  • Double seals with heavy duty lock
  • Aluminium hinges throughout
  • Additional retractable bolts at bottom of windows
  • Shutters and mosquito nets

    Skylights
  • Heki skylight with acrylic glass

Interior layout

  • Length 5580 mm (18′ 4″), width 2360 mm (7′ 9″), height 1950 mm (6′ 5″)

    Seating area
  • Seating area with adjustable swiveling table on pedestal in the front of the cabin
  • Seating unit converts to additional double bed

    Beds
  • Double bed with suspension, ventilation and comfortable mattress in the rear on pedestal
  • Size: 1700 x 2000 mm (5′ 7″ x 6′ 7″)

    Sanitary room
  • Combined shower and toilet room with door to isolate from living area
  • Cupboard with granite countertop and wash basin
  • Overhead cupboard with mirror
  • Also usable as dry storage due to its own radiator
  • Granite floor

    Kitchen
  • Granite countertop with integrated sink
  • Single handle faucet for warm and cold water
  • Soap dispenser
  • LPG 3-flame stove
  • Microwave oven
  • Espresso maker
  • 85 liter (22 US gallon) fridge with freezer rated 3 stars
  • Kitchen cabinet with locking drawers on ball bearings
  • Overhead cupboards

    Storage
  • Inside storage space in the seating area
  • Wardrobe for hanging clothes
  • Wardrobe at the bed
  • Drawers under the bed, usable as steps to access the bed
  • Large outside storage compartment under the bed pedestal
  • Exterior storage boxes

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

    Layout
  • Granite floor
  • Walls and ceiling painted with multiple coats
  • Upholstery made of ALCANTARA

Technical equipment

  • Custom control panel for power management and monitoring of liquid levels
  • Battery main switch, safety cutout, residual current breaker
  • DC power supplied by AGM battery bank, automatic I-U regulated alternator
    and AC automatic I-U charger with cell temperature sensing for shore power hookup
  • Battery capacity: 24 V – 420 Ah
  • Alternator charge rate: 28 V – 80 A
  • Shore charge rate: 28 V – 50 A
  • Inverter 24 V/230 V, max. output 3.2 kW
  • International shore power connectors 90-260 V AC (45-65 Hz)
  • Power plugs for 12 V DC, 24 V DC and 230 V AC

    Generator
  • Water cooled Fischer-Panda diesel generator with 2-cylinder diesel engine
  • Cooling-water circulation connected to the engine cooling system
  • Performance: 5.5 kW
  • Water cooled muffler

    Music and TV system
  • Stereo music system with CD player and MP3 connection
  • TV satellite receiver
  • Wireless flat screen TV
  • DVD player

    Lighting
  • Low voltage XELOGEN ceiling lights above the table, kitchen, bed and shower
  • Lights for outside storage compartment
  • Reading lights in bed and seating area

    Water supply
  • 540 liter (143 US gallon) freeze-proof drinking water tanks
  • 22 liter (5.8 US gallon) hot water heat-exchanger
  • Waste water tank, capacity 160 liters (42 US gallons)
  • Water faucets in bath and kitchen are built due to highest household quality standards
  • All plumbing is insulated to prevent freezing
  • Outside shower
  • Water filtration system

    LPG supply
  • 2 x 11 kg LPG bottles in sealed LPG compartment

    Toilet
  • Porcelain toilet with water flushing
  • Freeze-proof sewage holding tank, capacity 50 liters (13.2 US gallons)

    Heating system
  • Diesel powered warm water central heating (9 kW),
    with engine preheating and drivers cab preheating system
  • High radiant heat share due to radiators in living area and towel radiator in bath area
  • Anti-frost system

    Others
  • Integrated airconditioner, performance 5 kW (17,000 Btu),
    powered by the generator or shore power
  • Safe
  • Cooling box, capacity 30 liters (8 US gallons)
  • Electrically operated motorbike rack for 1 motorbike and 1 spare wheel

General information

  • 14,900 kg (32,840 lbs)

    Overall dimensions
  • Length 7672 mm (25′ 2″), width 2480 mm (8′ 2″), height 3570 mm (11′ 9″)
  • Additional length of motorbike rack: 1400 mm (4′ 7″)