Huge part - expedition truck MD56c MAN TGS 6 × 6

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May it be a little more powerful? Is a normal motorhome not enough and should it advance tirelessly, especially away from paved slopes and far away from the current corona pandemic? Then the MD56c expedition vehicle from the manufacturer "Unicat Individual" from Dettenheim is very likely to be just the thing. The basic vehicle is a MAN TGS 26.540 with 6 × 6 drive and L-cab. Driven by a 397 kW (540 PS) engine with emission standard Euro 5 SCR and twelve-speed Tip-Matic transmission from ZF, the requirements are already befitting. But the expedition vehicle on Hutchinson beadlock aluminum rims with tubeless 14.00 R 20 tires (including tire pressure control system) even has permanent all-wheel drive with a longitudinal lock and a special transfer case with off-road reduction and differential locks on the front and rear axles are installed.

Expedition truck MD56c MAN TGS 6 × 6

The driver's cab is also soundproof and thermally insulated, and heated and air-conditioned comfort seats with leather / Alcantara covers ensure a relaxed drive even on long journeys. But the absolute highlight is of course behind the driver's cab. There is plenty of space here with a seating group on two longitudinally arranged bench seats with space for up to 6 people, an electrically retractable table and the seating group can even be converted into a double bed with a bed area of ​​140 x 200 centimeters. There is also a fully-fledged kitchen with a stainless steel sink and fridge / freezer with a capacity of 130/60 liters, a bathroom and a "separate" shower and a high-quality porcelain toilet. And at the very back is the bedroom with a double bed measuring 160 x 200 centimeters.

1.389.000 euros plus VAT

The curb weight of the long-haul motorhome is of course enormous at 19.800 kilograms. The gross vehicle weight is even 23 tons. The MD56c MAN TGS 6 × 6 expedition truck can almost be seen as an alternative to owning a home and is the ultimate option for high-end camping holidays. With a price of 1.389.000 euros net (export, VAT not included), the purchase is at least on the level of a proper home. You can find the incredible number of changes and the huge list of equipment below. Have fun looking at the pictures and stay true to us!

Expedition truck MD56c MAN TGS 6 × 6:

Chassis-cab

• MAN TGS 26.540 6 × 6
• L cab
• Wheelbase 4000 mm + 1400 mm
• Engine output 397 kW / 540 hp, Euro 5 SCR
• ZF 12-speed TipMatic transmission
• Additional steering on the 3rd axle
• Cruise Control
• Transfer case with gear reduction
• Permanent all-wheel drive with a longitudinal lock
• Differential locks in front and rear axles
• Parabolic suspension
• Stabilizers on front and rear axles
• ABS drum brakes
• Single tires 14.00 R 20 tubeless with beadlocks
• 1 x spare wheel 14.00 R 20 tubeless with beadlock
• Hutchinson aluminum wheels
• Tire pressure control system
• Fuel system with main tank and additional tank for 1000 liters of diesel
• AdBlue tank 70 liters
• Diesel pre-filter with water separator, heated
• Knot deflector and roof rack made of aluminum
• Lightning rod on the roof rack
• 2 x LED spotlights mounted on the front of the roof rack, each 167 W, 12970 lm
• 2 x LED wide headlights mounted on the front of the roof rack, each 88 W, 7091 lm
• 4 x additional headlights mounted on the side of the roof rack, each 17 W, 700 lm
• 6 x LED flashing lights at the front and rear
• LED taillights
• daytime running lights
• Headlight protection grille
• Reading lights for driver and front passenger
• Air horns
• Passage to assembly with insulating plate
• Lashing eyes for rescue or lashing during ship transport
• Underride protection at the back, foldable
• 2 air-sprung, leather / Alcantara comfort seats, heated and air-conditioned
• Leather Steering Wheels
• 2 emergency seats, convertible to bed
• Additional sound and heat insulation
• Windows elec. operated
• Parking heater Eberspächer 4DS
• Cooling water preheating and auxiliary heating Eberspächer D5W
• Engine preheating 230 V AC
• Integrated air conditioning
• Additional roof air conditioning system 24 V DC, 1,4 kW
• Additional locks on the doors
• USB charging sockets
• Sockets 12 V, 24 V, 230 V
• ETA circuit breakers
• Customized switch panels and symbols
• Garmin satellite navigation device (GPS)
• Backup camera
• BirdView 360 ° camera system

Construction

External dimensions of the structure

• Length 5600 mm, width 2480 mm, height 2105 mmInternal dimensions of the structure
• Length 5480 mm, width 2360 mm, height 1950 mmFloor assembly
• 3-point bearing with skin bearing and pendulum bearing for tension-free
  Attachment of the body to the torsionally elastic chassis frameSuperstructure
• Self-supporting UNICAT sandwich panel construction made of GRP composite panels
• Wall thickness 60 mm with PU rigid foam insulation, insulation value 0,44 W / m² K,
  Cover layers 3 mm / 2 mm reinforced with fabric
• Glued without cold bridges with GRP profiles
• Base plate with foamed steel frame reinforcement
• Additional insulation of the floor

Cab connection

• Passage to the cab with a highly flexible bellows connection
• Passage closable by flapDoors and flaps
• Entrance door and trunk lid made of GRP composite panels and profiles
• Door thickness: 60 mm
• Double sealing through a combined hollow profile and lip seal
• Theft-proof stainless steel hinge straps
• 6-point security lock with latch, bolt and
  Additional locks at the top and bottom with locking bolts and locking hooks
• Safety profile cylinder
• All locks keyed alike
• Central locking with remote control
• Electric mosquito net for the front doorWindow
• Scratch-proof, burglar-proof UNICAT opening window with GRP frame
• Laminated safety glass panes with insulating space
• Double sealing through a combined hollow profile and lip seal
• Theft-proof stainless steel hinges
• Window display and lock made of stainless steel
• Roller blinds with sun protection and mosquito netPanoramic roof

• Roof flap over the bed made of sandwich composite panels
• Dimensions of the roof hatch: 1300 mm x 1000 mm
• Anti-theft hinges
• Supported by gas springs
• Roller blind with mosquito netRoof hatch
• Scratch-proof, burglar-proof boat roof hatch with mosquito net in the bathroom and shower
• 12 mm acrylic glass pane
• Sealing by a protected hollow profile sealStairway
• Fully insulated stair case with 3 built-in steps, covered
  and accessible when the stair element is retracted
• Free-floating, electrically powered stair element with 2 additional steps
• Retractable and extendable from inside and outside
• Door lockable when stairs are extended

Interior Design

seating

• Seating group for 4-6 people
• Rotatable and electrically lowerable table
• Seating area convertible to bed: 1400 mm x 2000 mmBeds
• Double bed with suspension, ventilation, heating and comfort mattress in the rear
• Bed size: 1600 mm x 2000 mmBath
• Varicor wash basin with base cabinet and integrated wash basin
• Upper cabinet with mirror above the sink
• Porcelain toilet
• Varicor floorShower
• Separate shower area with door to separate from the interior
• Towel radiator
• Varicor floor with slope and drainage channelcuisine

• Veneered teak worktop, with flush-fitting stainless steel sink
• Single-lever mixer for hot and cold water
• Miele induction hob with 2 hobs
• Miele oven with microwave and grill
• Dishwasher for 6 place settings
• Fridge / freezer combination, cool 130 liters, freeze 65 liters
• Base cabinets with drawers on full extension runners with ball bearings
• Slope-proof subdivision for dishes, pots and kitchen appliances
• Kitchen wall cabinets
• Foldable kitchen worktopStauräume
• Linen closet with clothes rail next to the bed
• Wall units in the bed area
• Wardrobe by the bed
• Drawer cabinet in the kitchen area
• Large, continuous outer storage compartment in the rear area
• Wheelhouse storage boxes made of aluminum
• Rear dust boxes made of aluminumapplication

• All furniture is handcrafted first class, made of
  Blockboards with furniture surfaces made of laminate or teak veneer
• Sturdy metal bolt locks and hinges
• All drawers with full extension runners with ball bearings
• White surfaces with teak edges, ribbed bamboo frontsdesign
• Floors: teak longstrip
• Walls and ceiling painted several times
• Alcantara seat pad

Hardware

Electrical system

• Control panel for monitoring the power supply and levels
• Circuit breakers, automatic circuit breakers and main battery switches
• Own, independent power supply for the construction
• 24 LiFeYPO4 cells, capacity 25,6 V - 1200 Ah, effectively usable energy 24,6 kWh
• Battery management system with undervoltage or overvoltage shutdown
  with active cell balancing
• Additional alternator with IU charge controller, charging power 3,36 kW
• Uninterruptible power supply through 2 inverters 230 V (50 Hz),
  Continuous power 6 kW, peak power 12 kW, charging power 3,6 kW
• Mains charger for international power connection 90-260 V AC (45-65 Hz),
  Charging power 1,4 kW
• 1850 Wp solar system with MPPT solar controllers
• Sockets for 115 V and 230 V AC, as well as USB charging socketsremote monitoring
• Body batteries: voltage, current, capacity, temperature, history
• Chassis batteries: voltage
• Solar system: voltage, yield
• PositionLighting
• LED lights at the entrance, above the table, the kitchen and the shower
• LED bar, dimmable, in the panoramic roof on the bed and on the bathroom mirror
• LED reading lights, dimmable, for the seating area and the bed
• LED strips in the rear storage compartment
• LED flashlight with charging station
• LED work lights at the rear
• Central light switch at the entrance and at the bedFrischwasseranlage

• 2 fresh water tanks with 2 water pumps and filters
• Tank volume 600 liters, frost-proof installed in the interior
• All water installations are frost-proof in the heated indoor area
• 60 liter hot water heat exchanger with electric auxiliary heater
• Water supply with city water connection
• Outdoor shower
• Compressed air winter storage systemSewage system
• Waste water tank, capacity 175 liters, installed in the interior protected against frost
• Pneumatic drain slide, heatable
• Emptying switchable from the cab and bodyToilet facility
• Sealand porcelain toilet with flushing water
• Holding tank, capacity 110 liters, installed in the interior protected against frost
• Vacuum tank ventilation with activated carbon filter
• Pneumatic drain slide, heatable
• Emptying switchable from the cab and bodyHeating
• Hot water central heating (9,0 kW) for diesel operation with height adjustment
• Heat exchanger to use the engine waste heat to heat the body
  and to generate hot water while driving
• Radiators in the seating area
• Towel radiator in the shower
• Bed heating under the mattress
• Heat exchanger in the rear storage compartment
• Frost protection circuitCooling
• Split air conditioner with heat pump function
• Cooling capacity 2,3 kW, electrical power consumption 1,2 kW
• Operation via batteries and shore powerOther
• Loading platform for a side-by-side with spare wheel holder at the rear
• Preparation for bike racks on the loading platform and on the front bumper
• Mobile generator set Honda EU22i

General

Perm. total weight

• 23.000 kgEmpty weight including fresh water and fuel
• 19.800 kg
• Axle load distribution: 32% front axle, 34% per rear axleVehicle dimensions
• Length 8160 mm, width 2492 mm, height 3660 mm
• Additional length of loading platform: 1890 mmGeneral condition
• New vehicle
• Year of construction: chassis 2019, body 2020
• Mileage: approx. 800 km (testing)
• Ready for immediate use

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Expedition truck MD56c MAN TGS 6 × 6

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