Unicat

Posted on Mar 31, 2008

Their motto is “Getting there is half the fun”. This is the ultimate, end of the world vehicle. If all else fails, if anarchy reigns, if you decided to take the family on a trip across Brazil or from Morocco to the Cape, Cape Town that is. In this, the journey will meets it’s match. You however will arrive for sure, in comfort and with stories to tell.

What could this be ???? Please follow on. This is a Unicat.

There is no other vehicle like this on earth. This is the ultimate SUV, 6x6x6 vehicle. All Terrain, heck even if there isn’t a terrain, this can make it through. Sand dunes, water crossings, uneven rocky terrain, you name it. Do not be fooled into thinking that this is some slapped together franken-truck. This is specific, custom made to your specifications. These are the specs in full:

• MAN TGA 6×6
• Extended cab with 2 seats + 2 jump seats / bed
• Wheel base 4500 + 1450 mm (14´9´´ + 4´9´´)
• Engine performance 353 kW/480 hp Euro 3
• ZF 16-speed manual transmission
• All wheel drive with center differential lock
• Differential locks for front and rear axles
• Parabolic leaf suspension
• Tires 16.00 R 20 Michelin XZL, tubeless
• Tire pressure regulating system
• 2 chamber fuel tanks, capacity 750 liters (198 U.S. gallons)
• Fuel pre-filter with water separator
• Car alarm system
• 2 air suspended seats and 2 jump seats, convertible to bed
• Satellite navigation system (GPS)
• Back eye camera
• Integrated air conditioner
• Roof rack with branch guard
• Rack for 2 spare wheels, mounted at the rear
• Searchlights left and right
• Truck horns
• Xenon high beam lights

Body Unit

• 3 point kinematic attachment with main and flex mounts for stress free body coupling
  to the torsion elastic chassis frame
• Self supporting UNICAT sandwich plate panels of fiber glass composite
• Panel connections made by adhesive bond to custom extrusions eliminates metallic
  heat conduction paths
• Matched thermal co-efficients 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
• Ins. rating 0,44 W/m² K (0,078 btu/ft h degF)
• Bottom panel with integrated welded steel frame and surfaces of FRP
• Highly flexible waterproof bellows coupling
• Sliding door to close passage way
• UNICAT – entrance door and storage doors constructed of fiberglass composite
  plates and frames
• Thickness of doors 60 mm (2,36´´)
• Double sealed doors with heavy duty locks with seal compression
• Stainless steel hinges throughout
• Additional retractable bolts at top and bottom of entrance door
• Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike
• Burglarproof, scratch proof top hinged sidelights
• Double insulated thermal window glass
• Shutters and mosqito nets
• Windows and hatches electric powered
• UNICAT – lifting roof with electric drive mechanism
• Well insulated, expedition proven and maintenance free
• Electric powered sliding roof above the bed area

Interior

• length 6880 mm ( 22´7´´), width 2360 mm ( 7´9´´), height 2020 mm ( 6´7´´)
• U-shaped seating unit with swiveling table on pedestel in the rear of the cabin
• Seating unit converts to additional double bed
• Double bed with comfortable mattresses in lifting roof area 180 x 200cm (5´11´´ x 6´7´´)
• Separate shower and toilet room with doors, to separate from living room
• Washstand with lavatory
• Hanger cupboard with mirror
• Also usable as dry storage due to it’s own radiators
• Kitchen counter top with integrated sink
• Single handle faucet for warm and cold water
• Soap dispenser
• 3-flame stove
• Conventional oven with steamer
• Dishwasher
• Espresso maker
• 2 x 120 l (26 gallons) fridge with ***-freezer
• Kitchen closet with drawers
• Storage space in the seating benches with drawers
• 3 big wardrobes
• Large outside storage compartments
• Aluminum exterior storage boxes
• All furniture is custom built to the highest cabinetmaking standard out of wood core
  plywood using heavy duty locks and hinges
• Materials and finishes may be specified by customer
• Design and color of floor, walls and ceiling may be chosen by the customer
• Walls and ceiling are painted with multiple coats
• Upholstery made of fabric, leather or ALCANTARA

Technical equipment

• Custom control panel to control power management and liquid storages
• Battery main switch, safety cutout, fault current breaker
• DC power supply by AGM battery bank, automatic I-U regulated alternator and AC
  automatic I-U shore charger with cell temperature sensing
• Battery capacity: 24 V 765 Ah
• Alternator charge rate: 28 V 110 A
• Shore charge rate: 28V 100 A
• Inverter 24 V/230 V, max output 6 kW
• International shore power connectors 90 -260 V AC (45 Hz-65 Hz)
• Power plugs for 12 V DC, 24 V and 230 V AC
• Solar system
• Water cooled Fischer-Panda diesel generator with 2-cylinder diesel engine
• Performance: 7,2 kW
• Water cooled muffler
• Music installation with CD-changer
• Sound system
• DVD player
• TV satellite receiver
• Integrated low voltage HALOGEN lights over the table, kitchen, hall way, shower, storage area and lifting roof
• Lights for outside storage compartments
• Reading lights in bed and seating area
• 670 l (177 gallons) freeze proof drinking water tanks
• 40 l (8.8 gallons) hot water-heat exchanger
• Freeze proof waste water tank, capacity 220 Liters (52 U.S. gallons)
• 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
• City water connector and outside shower
• Water filtration system
• 2 x 11 kg gas bottles
• Remote controlled management with gas alarm system
• Porcelain-vacuum toilet with water flushing
• Freeze proof sewage holding tank
• Diesel/electric powered warm water central heating (18 kW) with engine preheating
  system and drivers cab preheating system
• High radiant heat share due to radiators in living area and towel radiator in bath
  and shower area
• Anti-frost system
• Integrated air conditioner, performance 5 kW (17,000 btu), powered by the generator
  or shore power
• Central locking for all furniture
• Safe
• Integrated storage compartment for ATV in the back

GVWR
• 20.900 kg (46064 lbs)
• length 9513 mm ( 31´3´´), width 2480 mm ( 8´1″), height 3990 mm ( 13´1´´)
• Additional length of spare wheel rack: 500 mm (1´6´´)