| Manufacturer and model | Steyr 12M18 (SW) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ruud Heerkens |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Website | www.ruudheerkens.com |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| For sale? | yes |
| Engine type | WD 612 |
|---|---|
| Cubic capacity | 6600 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Horsepower | 180 / / 130kW |
| Torque | 630 |
| Other | |
| Diesel injection system optimised | |
| 4x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 | 4x4 |
|---|---|
| Wheel base | 3500 |
| Number of seats | Currently 2, a 2-point harnass is installed for the bench seat |
| Tyre size | 395/85R20 |
| Rim size | split rim type |
| Type of tyre | Michelin XZL |
| Tank capacity | original 180L tank |
| Diesel filter | no |
| Other | |
| https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/the-chassis | |
| Permanent or manually selectable 4-wheel drive | Permanent, street or terrain + crawler ratio selectable |
| Diff locks | Middle, rear and front seperatly switchable |
| Manufacturer of the cabin | Dornier FM2 |
|---|---|
| Inner dimensions (LxWxH) | ~4250x2030x1990 (LxBxH) |
| Cabin material | Aluminium |
| Kind and thickness of insulation | Original Dornier foam insulation + hollow room for air circulation |
| Number of beds | 2 (+1) |
| Windows | Outbound |
| Subframe | Spring loaded frame on rubber |
| Other | |
| https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/container-concept | |
| Explanation of floor plan | |
|---|---|
| Fixed double bed over large storage compartiment. U-shape diner converts to 3rd sleeping place. Fixed kitchen with storage cabinets and appliances. |
| Material of furniture | 16mm |
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| Other | |
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Clear coated, waterproof daycare type approved birkenmultiplex. The complete interior build was done in close cooperation with a local woodworking company. 3D planning and good communication is key when working together. | |
| Cooking stove | CASO induction cooking plate |
|---|---|
| Gas installation | Outside slide out Camping GAS camp stove oven |
| Other | |
| https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/outdoor-kitchen | |
| Manufacturer and type of fridge / cooler | CRX 110 planned as the main fridge / freezer. Small 20l fridge in the truck cabin for cold drinks on the road |
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| Voltage in the chassis | 24V |
|---|---|
| Voltage in the cabin | 24V=DC, 220V~AC |
| Charging converter 24V-12V | Victron Orion -Tr 24/12-10 (120W) non galvanic seperation (currently not used we manage to keep at 24V) |
| 110V / 230V in the cabin? | yes |
| Inverter | Victron Multiplus 24/1200-25 |
| Capacity of batteries in the cabin | 24V-220Ah |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Victron AGM Accu 12V/220Ah Telecom |
| Battery charger for cabin batteries | Victron Multiplus 24/1200 |
| Battery management | Victron Battery Balancer + Victron BP-100 |
| Solar capacity | 2x 300Wp Blue solar Mono crystalline 24V panels |
|---|---|
| Solar controller | Victron MPPT 100/30 |
| Fuel cell | no |
| Power generator | - |
| Other | |
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55Ah Dynamo coupled over Cytrix 120/24, Victron Blue Smart IP65 12/10 start battery loader https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/our-ways-of-charging | |
| Manufacturer and type of heating system | Planar 2D 24V diesel heater |
|---|---|
| Warm water processing | Elgena kb36L 24V/600W |
| Cab heating | Hydronic connection in the cooling circuit by previous owners still present |
| water flow | Jabsco Parmax 2,9 24V |
|---|---|
| Water filtration system | Pure One mixed filter double pass + continuous O3 (ozone) generation in the tank |
| Capacity of fresh water tank(s) | Main tank when traveling ~100 liter or 25 liter canister for short trips or gatherings |
| Capacity of waste water tank(s) | 30L grey water tank |
| Other | |
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https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/water-infrastructure https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/keeping-fresh-water-fresh https://www.ruudheerkens.nl/project-12m18/hot-water | |
| Manufacturer and type of toilet | porto-poti (just in case) |
|---|---|
| Capacity of black water tank | - |
| Roof rack | Self build with LED bars |
|---|---|
| Storage boxes | RVS 1000x500x500 |
| Outside cooking facilities | Campingaz Camp Stove oven |
| Awning | Thule Omnistor 1200 3000mm |