for instance, it has long been folklore in Australia that to rebuild a Unimog gearbox costs around GBR20,000 pounds! But what really concerns me is the unknown. I'm aware of the fuel consumption and higher service costs, and the likely need to fit lower differential ratios for a more realistic cruising speed at fewer engine revolutions. My choice stems from the need for serious, reliable offroad capability, spare parts availability, space for a dedicated queen-sized bed (1500mm wide), shower and toilet, and torsion-free mounting of the camper box. To get such a vehicle registered here in Australia, it must have been manufactured prior to January 1st, 1989 and be RHD. ![]() I would like to hear from anyone having FIRST HAND experience with the difficulty or otherwise of living with a 435 Unimog. ![]() After more than a year of researching vehicles for a round-the-world motorhome, I've all but settled on a Unimog U1300L/37 with factory turbo engine if possible as the best all-round platform.
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