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Uploaded by on Oct 4, 2007

unimog u500 long 4*4

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  • i like this

  • yep, and if I am not mistaken most of the Expedition build on Unimogs are only fitted to the Chassis with 3 bolts to allow for the flex of the frame!

  • Stiffening the chassis will ruin it`s off-road ability - the chassis is designed to flex to keep all the wheels on the ground which equals traction. Any rigid body on the chassis will crack. You could still have a walk-through cab if you used a rubber boot between the cab and camper - sort of like between train carriages.

  • Geee this thing is moving alot

  • Correct me if I'm wrong, but the twisting seems to take plase behind the cab and in front of the camper section. At least, that's the way I see it on the vid. :)

    I love Unimogs! :)

  • Yeah, wll, that's your opinion; but I've had it in all sorts of offroad situations on sidehills and it's still right side up. Are you familiar with COG calculations? The camper is very light; the undercarriage very heavy.

    Charlie

  • Looks like it will tip over if you even look at it sideways.

  • Scratch that. I am probably going to have to go with a U500 as well. It will cost more, but it will be better in the long run.

  • I agree. Its not so much the center of gravity, but the amount of weight itself. I figure that the closest to 50/50 weight distribution creates the most amount of stability. It equalizes decent and climb angles and improves lateral angles as well having the weight shared equally between the front and back. I also figure that the lighter it can be made, the better. I plan on having a tag along trailer with a large fuel tank, reserve propane, tools, and the generator. If I could find a 6x6 404....

  • In the U500 fuel, generator, truck batteries are below the camper. Water, camper batteries & recovery gear are just above the camper floor. So the CG is lower than it looks. Charlie

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