Two trained workers changed this Mercedes Unimog into a camper. The one-of-a-kind rig was even put through a five-month test in the Arctic. Monday, May 8, is the last day of the sale. Over the past 75 years, the Unimog has been going steadily through the roughest places on Earth. It was made as a farm tool to help Germany regain its feet after World War II. Even though it is neither fast nor quick, the Unimog is better off-road than the G-class. What does a driver of a Unimog do when they hit the roughest terrain? Bring a Trailer, like Car and Driver, is owned by the Hearst Autos group, and right now, they have this 1987 Mercedes-Benz U1300L for sale. Think about a modern camping plan that looks good and is well thought out. This car will appeal to anyone who wants to live off the grid because it has solar panels, a water-filtration system, and a lot of storage space. This Unimog stands out because of how well it was made and how cute it looks like a toy truck. Two aerospace engineers who were married made this vehicle. They improved Unimog’s mechanics and added artistic touches to the living area. This truck has been put through its paces because two people drove it across the Arctic for five months in 2019. Unimog’s are powerful trucks mainly because their portal wheels give them more room to move. The big Continental MPT 81 tires on this 1987 car give it enough height to surpass any hurdle quickly. This Unimog has better front portal axles and higher-speed gearing to reduce oil use and make the trip from the highway to the summit less stressful. It should be able to go 60 mph without much trouble. Long trips will be easier to handle with the addition of sound-absorbing materials and motion seats inside the car. Finishing touches include a 48-inch by 75-inch memory foam mattress, a grill, refrigerator, sink, composting toilet, 30 gallons of freshwater storage (plus about the same amount in jerry cans), 600 watts of solar panels, and 30 gallons of freshwater storage overall. If you point a dart at a map and start the 6.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six engine in this Unimog, it will take you on any trip, whether it was planned or not. It seems like a no-brainer to drive this truck into the Oregon woods, where it is currently parked, and stop at the Northwest Muggiest, which is precisely what it sounds like. Off-road sports are part of the event, usually held in August, and have a challenge for driving a backhoe.
