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  1. flatwerx

    Unimog as a cross country RV.

    Appreciate the knowledge! What are good temps for the portals? I read some people using cassette seals on the portals. I’m talking with Paul about a U1550L (366LA) fire truck. Checking if it has fast axles and OD.
  2. flatwerx

    Unimog as a cross country RV.

    Thanks @peakbagger ! I wanna keep her lightweight and go anywhere. I have Starlink for the times that I’m out too. Have had that for about 1.5 years. Cruising back roads, staying off the interstate, and being on dirt/4x4 trails as much as possible is the goal. Yes, there are other rigs out...
  3. flatwerx

    Unimog as a cross country RV.

    Thank you @tennmogger .. I definitely want to keep the habitat lightweight. The LMTV/FMTV's are twice the weight of the other 2 I'm looking at before adding a camper/habitat. I like that the U1300L (NA) and the MAN G90 (NA) are triple locked. Without spending a ton on portals from Jay Couch, and...
  4. flatwerx

    Unimog as a cross country RV.

    Reviving an old thread as I am looking at rigs now: MAN G90 Unimog U1300L NA with fast axles FMTV M1083 All very different rigs, yes. The FMTV, in the US, makes sense, as any big rig shop can help out, but it's HEAVY. The other 3, I understand parts could be harder to find, longer to receive...
  5. flatwerx

    Eco Hubs install video..

    Nice work Mike! Thanks for the video. That tool you made with the 2 slits in it, is that a bolt you modified? Couldn't really see it on my phone. Probably need to watch it on the computer.
  6. flatwerx

    Got tired of my loose mirrors

    Nice work! Looks good too 💪🏽
  7. flatwerx

    ECO Hubs Who needs 3:07 gears?

    A1 or A1R? 😜
  8. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Looking forward to watching your build @Ronmar
  9. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    If I was gonna go with an M1079, that’s good to know! Little more room in the habitat. The M1079’s weight isn’t crazy like I thought it would be either.
  10. flatwerx

    Inspiration

    And now you give me more things to consider! 😂 That’s pretty rad though. Mount that in the 1082?
  11. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Nice! Do you have a build thread started? The 1083 with 3126 I was looking at is cab and chassis. Bed was removed awhile back but I think a 6x6 would be overkill for me.A good looking overkill though hahaha
  12. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    We’re thinking the same here @Third From Texas on Neil’s build and bikinis 😏 I’ve had multiple off-road trailers and off-road teardrops and I did like dropping them at camp and go explore/wheel or run back in to town if needed. But some of the switchbacks were nuts with a trailer and although I...
  13. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Thanks @Ronmar . Always appreciate your input. I like the shelter box, like Neil’s build. I actually really like it. My concern or view on it though is height. The Alaskan, or other pop up campers I’ve seen. allow the lowering of the camper to be the same height or lower than the cab and I...
  14. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    I don’t have to keep the bed but I would really like to. My goal is similar to @tennmogger ’s setup with an Alaskan Camper. They’re fairly lightweight and it’s a non cabover, 8’ long. This allows me to keep the bed for when I need it and keep weight down. Removing the bed, building a...
  15. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    I've read a lot about removing the beds vs zero torsion frames. Have any of these rigs cracked a frame? Lots of loaded rigs in active duty with comm shelters and other heavy loads and they seem to keep going. Also, I've seen a few S-280's pretty built inside (camper builds) that are simply...
  16. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    I love his build! Chatted briefly with him on FB. Not sure what his 280 weighs now with the cage and stilts. He added Eco Hubs too which is my plan.
  17. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Thanks for the input! It's just me and sometimes my girlfriend (she doesn't like to get out as much as I do). The habitat will be comfortable for 2 but more than likely it'll be just me. I don't need a shower inside (outside would be nice), just the toilet part of a bathroom so that can be...
  18. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Thanks @Ronmar ! My plans are for North America, Central, America, South America. I don't have plans to ship the rig. I want to drive it as many places as possible. I'll have another rig with me on these adventures but accumulating spares and storing them is a great idea and not too much of a...
  19. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Thanks gents! Just what I was looking for. @fuzzytoaster I missed your past post on this in my search. Apologies. @ckouba love your build and appreciate your input/experience. @GeneralDisorder and @serpico760 always enjoy your knowledge. I'm evaluating what I need vs what is cool as well...
  20. flatwerx

    Expedition engine?

    Hello SS! Theres a ton of info and knowledge on the 3116/3126/C7. Thanks for all your experience and input! I have a friend who has a couple rigs and normally doesn’t sell but is going to sell me one. She’ll be an expedition vehicle but wanna keep her as light as I can (habitat/camper will be...
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