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jellybenitez Cleaner
Posts : 72 Join date : 2011-12-25
| Subject: Like it Big?? Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:32 pm | |
| For those who like there overland vehicles on the xxl side, here a link to a company who specialise in trucks on a grand scale. Just dont look at the price tags though :shock: http://www.unicat.net/en/ | |
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Tom Mc Founder
Posts : 3781 Join date : 2010-12-10 Location : Sant Boi de Lluçanès, Catalunya, Spain
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:29 am | |
| As it happens, somebody mentioned about Unicats just after this forum was started. I've even got the same photo I downloaded at the time - Nice vehicle, but whether it's practical in the real world is another matter entirely - Much as I like the look of the big expedition trucks, even with unlimited funds I still would opt for something a lot smaller. How much room do you want in a camper? A place to cook, a basin to wash and wash-up, somewhere to sit to eat and chat (4 seats minimum so you can have friends around when it's cold or chucking it down outside, a bed and a porta-potty for 'emergencies' when a loo isn't available. Size matters when touring, I reckon overland vehicles can be too big! | |
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Jas Admin
Posts : 1285 Join date : 2010-12-30
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:33 am | |
| I love it.
Im a huge fan of old Russian Trucks like the Ural 6x6 and this thing looks sweet. But Tom said it all really, how will you fit it down a street, let alone a green lane? But then I suppose if your out touring a Russian Swamp or the Eygptian Desert, this is not going to matter. Need a real big wallet tho....
Jason
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Assassin Terrain Expert
Posts : 1227 Join date : 2010-12-27
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:20 pm | |
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Tembo Articulating
Posts : 582 Join date : 2012-09-28 Location : Milton Keynes
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Tue Oct 16, 2012 6:52 pm | |
| Hmmm...see the world...one millimeter at a time.
I think the only way the big vehicles would work for me is as a "live-on-board." Sell the house, sell the furniture and head out on the road...preferrably someplace like the Americas or Africa where space isn't an issue. Tow a small Jeep, Landie or similiar behind you and use the land yacht as a base camp. There are lots of people who live this way in North America...in big Winnibegos moving with the sun and climate. | |
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Jas Admin
Posts : 1285 Join date : 2010-12-30
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:15 pm | |
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Tom Mc Founder
Posts : 3781 Join date : 2010-12-10 Location : Sant Boi de Lluçanès, Catalunya, Spain
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:40 am | |
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Assassin Terrain Expert
Posts : 1227 Join date : 2010-12-27
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:45 am | |
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robin101fc Rookie
Posts : 9 Join date : 2012-03-10
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:34 pm | |
| It's not just the size which makes the difference in small villages and on mountain roads with overhanging rock walls but what happens when you get stuck in mud or sand?
You'll need to spend a lot more time digging to get it out or need a bigger truck to pull you out. | |
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jellybenitez Cleaner
Posts : 72 Join date : 2011-12-25
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:03 pm | |
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roamingman Terrain Master
Posts : 1392 Join date : 2010-12-26 Age : 75 Location : Nearly thier
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:36 pm | |
| Sorry jellybenitez, it was good first time around but seen it so many times, a bit boring, still good for new people to see. | |
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jellybenitez Cleaner
Posts : 72 Join date : 2011-12-25
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:50 pm | |
| first time i've seen it. Oh well i'll get me coat......... | |
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Tom Mc Founder
Posts : 3781 Join date : 2010-12-10 Location : Sant Boi de Lluçanès, Catalunya, Spain
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:35 am | |
| Still good to see. Really surprised the steel cable survived the ordeal. | |
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maadmaan10 Just fitted a Snorkel
Posts : 393 Join date : 2011-12-31 Age : 65 Location : Aldersh*t
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:45 am | |
| While some of those vehicles are truly awesome, most are simply too big. THIS is what I would like (when I win the lotto ) http://www.earthcruiser.com.au/specificationsThe standard one is designed to fit in a 20ft container!!!!meanwhile, in the real world it is more likely to be; | |
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iveco4x4 Just got MT's
Posts : 263 Join date : 2012-02-26 Location : Leicestershire
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:02 am | |
| No need to win the lottery These guys were at the show, home bult canter 4x4 motorhome that fits into a container http://www.epicycles.com/Just remember with bigger vehicles you do yourself out of some routes Anyone see Peter Critchons talk including the crossing of the br319 in brazil. He made it fine in the discovery, as did a friend of mine in an Iveco But a Unimog was too heavy for one of the bridges and it collapsed as they drove onto it (i'm sure you remember the news reports) Other thing is fuel consumption of larger vehicles , my 4.5 tonne iveco does about the same as a landy or cruiser, larger vehicles will cost you alot more fuel, therefore you need to carry more for the same range...... | |
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Assassin Terrain Expert
Posts : 1227 Join date : 2010-12-27
| Subject: Re: Like it Big?? Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:59 am | |
| The Mitsubishi Canter 4X4 is a sturdy vehicle and has compact dimensions which has endeared it to many expedition converters worldwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvmE6jliRpsAdd in the inherent reliability and excellent fuel consumption and its up there with the best. | |
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