1979 Mercedes 1017AF - Multi-use Truck. Flatbed for hauling ATVs, motorcycles, RZR, with the cab as a camper. Unimog camper mounted to the flatbed for longer trips.
| Manufacturer and model | Mercedes 1017 AF |
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| Name | Mark |
| Country | USA (Oregon) |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| For sale? | no |
| Engine type | OM352A |
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| Cubic capacity | 5.675 liters (346 cu. in.) |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Horsepower | 124kW (168 HP) |
| Torque | 490 (362) |
| Other | |
| Stock. With fast axles and 395/85-20 tires, it will cruise at 60-65 mph (96-104 kph). | |
| 4x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 | 4x2 - 4x4 selectable |
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| Wheel base | 3600 mm (141.7 in) |
| Number of seats | 8 |
| Tyre size | 20x10 |
| Rim size | U.S. Military Atlas MRAP |
| Type of tyre | 395/85-20 Michelin XZL |
| Tank capacity | 120 liters (32 gallons) stock tank, 130 liter (35 gallon) added tank. 6x20 liter fuel cans. |
| Diesel filter | no |
| Other | |
| The flatbed is mounting using the factory Mercedes/Ziegler mounts with the rear fixed and the front spring mounted. Lockout on the front springs for highway use. | |
| Permanent or manually selectable 4-wheel drive | manually selectable |
| Diff locks | none |
| Manufacturer of the cabin | Unknown, Prior Unimog cabin |
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| Inner dimensions (LxWxH) | 3360 mm x 2300 mm x 1990 mm |
| Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 3500 mm x 2440m x 2130 mm |
| Cabin material | wood/FRP |
| Kind and thickness of insulation | FRP/plywood/foam/plywood/FRP - 72mm |
| Number of beds | 2 in cabin, 2 in cab |
| Windows | 3 |
| Subframe | flatbed (pritsche) spring mounted on Mercedes/Ziegler mounts |
| Explanation of floor plan | |
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| The cab of the truck is a mini-camper when using the flatbed to haul RZR-RS1 to the sand dunes. |
| Material of furniture | wood and composite |
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| Cooking stove | propane, 2 burner. |
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| Gas installation | propane |
| Manufacturer and type of fridge / cooler | propane, 110vac, 12vdc |
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| Voltage in the chassis | 24 vdc, 12vdc |
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| Voltage in the cabin | 12 vdc and 110vac |
| Charging converter 24V-12V | yes |
| 110V / 230V in the cabin? | yes |
| Inverter | Full sin-wave |
| Other | |
| Sterling 24vdc to 12 vdc battery to battery charger (35/70 amps) | |
| Capacity of batteries in the cabin | 400ah |
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| Battery type | lead-acid |
| Battery charger for cabin batteries | Sterling |
| Battery management | Sterling |
| Other | |
| Truck batteries - 24vdc, house batteries - 12vdc. | |
| Solar capacity | none |
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| Solar controller | none |
| Fuel cell | no |
| Power generator | none |
| Manufacturer and type of heating system | unk |
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| Warm water processing | propane |
| Cab heating | propane |
| Explanation of gas system | |
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| standard |
| water flow | 10 gpm |
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| Water filtration system | none |
| Capacity of fresh water tank(s) | 250 liters |
| Capacity of waste water tank(s) | 100 liters |
| Manufacturer and type of toilet | Thetford 135 chemical |
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| Capacity of black water tank | none |
| Rear carrier | motorcycle |
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| Roof rack | none (I am trying to keep the height as low as possible) |
| Storage boxes | Protech |
| Outside cooking facilities | 2 burning self contained stainless steel grill |
| Awning | EZ-up 10'x10' (3000 mm x 3000 mm) separate self supporting shade cover |