Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 1 / 20
Expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4
Opportunity ...
The ideal vehicle for 2-4 people to make your dream of a world trip become true!
Safe 2 years of design, construction and testing. Built to the exacting standards of
the world-class UNICAT engineering team, this "Home on Wheels" is like new.
You don’t need to be an experienced expedition traveler.
We will support you to whatever level you want.
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 2 / 20
Chassis
Volvo FH12 4x4
Compact cab
Wheel base 4800 mm (188.9”)
Engine performance 338 kW / 460 hp, Euro 3
Volvo 6 speed automatic transmission
All wheel drive with central differential lock
Differential lock in front and rear axle
Tires Michelin XZL tubeless, tread depth 18 mm (0.7”)
2 chamber fuel tanks, capacity 560 liters (147.9 US gallons)
Fuel prefilter with water separator
Connector for compressed air
Manual tire pressure regulating system
Roof rack with branch guard, platform for spare wheel & hoist
Broad-beam lights in front
Xenon high-beam lights in front
Searchlights
2 working lights sideways in the front and in the rear
Truck horns
2 air suspended leather seats
Rear bench
Additional noise and thermal insulation
Individual ALCANTARA and leather trim
Sunscreen in front of windscreen
Isolating panel for access to cabin
Integrated air conditioning
Back eye camera
Electronic immobilizer
Alarm system and power locks with remote control
Dashboard instruments for gear box and engine monitoring
USB chargers
Alpine sound-system with MP3-player and I-Pod connection
Garmin Satellite navigation (GPS)
CB Radio
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 3 / 20
Body
Outer dimensions of the cabin
Length 6316 mm (248.6”), width 2480 mm (97.6”), height 2165 mm (85.2”)
Inner dimension of the cabin
Length 6196 mm (243.9”), width 2360 mm (92.9”), height 2000 mm (78.7”)
Frame assembly
3-point kinematic attachment with main and flex mounts for stress-free body
coupling to the torsion elastic chassis frame
Body unit construction
Self supporting UNICAT sandwich plate panels of fiberglass composite
Panel connections made by adhesive bond to custom extrusions eliminates
metallic heat conduction paths
Matched thermal coefficients of expansion prevent distortion with changes in
temperature
Wall thickness 60 mm (2.36”) with polyurethane foam insulation, 3 mm (0.12”)
FRP outer surface, 2 mm (0.08”) FRP inner surface
Insulation rating 0.44 W/sqm K (0.078 btu/ft h degF)
Bottom panel with integrated welded steel frame and FRP surfaces
Slope at rear to improve slope angle
Access to drivers cab
Highly flexible waterproof bellows coupling
Access closable with sliding door
Entrance door and storage compartment doors
Entrance door and storage compartment door constructed of fiberglass
composite panels and frames
Thickness of doors 60 mm (2.36”)
Double sealed doors with heavy duty locks with seal compression
Stainless steel hinges throughout
Additional retractable bolts at top and bottom of entrance door
Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 4 / 20
Windows
Burglarproof, scratchproof top-hinged windows with fiberglass frames
Double insulated thermal window glass
Double seals with heavy duty lock
Stainless steel hinges throughout
Black-out and mosquito blinds
Electrically powered windows
Skylights
Burglarproof skylight with mosquito net
Double seals
Heavy duty lock
Black-out blinds
Lifting roof
UNICAT - lifting roof with electric drive mechanism
Double seals
Sliding roof
Full size UNICAT-skylight above the bed, constructed of fiberglass composite
panels and frames
Sliding roof electrically operated
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 5 / 20
Interior layout
Seating area
U-shaped seating unit for 4-6 persons, with foldable table on pedestal in the
rear of the cabin
Electrically lowerable table
Seating unit converts to double bed 1400 mm x 2000 mm (55” x 78.7”)
Bed
Double bed with suspension, ventilation and comfortable mattresses in lifting
roof area, 1800 mm x 2000 mm (70.8” x 78.7”)
Sanitary room
Combined shower and toilet room with door to isolate from living area
Washstand with VARICOR countertop and integrated wash basin
Wall cupboard with mirror above the basin
Also usable as dry storage due to its own radiator
Kitchen
Varicor countertop with integrated sink
Single-lever mixer for hot and cold water
LPG 3-flame stove
Steamer and oven in combined unit, ZUG Combi-Steam
2x 120 liters (2x 31.7 US gallons) fridge with freezer rated 3 stars
Shock-proof separation for tableware, cookware and kitchen appliances
Floor cupboards with ball bearing mounted fully-extendable drawers
Pull-out cutting board
Espresso maker and coffee grinder
Bar compartment and glassware cabinet with pneumatic transport locks
Storage
3 large wardrobes with shelves and clothes rails
2 Storage boxes in sleeping area
Storage boxes under the seating area
Storage boxes under entrance steps
Large outside storage compartment
Aluminum exterior storage boxes
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 6 / 20
Workmanship
All furniture is built to the highest cabinet making standard, made of wood core
plywood using heavy duty locks and hinges
Maple wood surface
Furniture power locks
Lay out
Teak floor
Walls are painted with multiple coats
Lifting roof ceiling made of Alcantara
Upholstery made of Alcantara
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 7 / 20
Technical equipment
Electrical equipment
Control panel for power management and monitoring of liquid levels
Battery main switch, fault current breaker, safety cut out
DC power supplied by AGM battery bank
Battery capacity: 24 V – 765 Ah
Alternator with automatic I-U regulator, charge rate: 28 V – 100 A
AC-DC charger: 28 V – 150 A
Inverter 24 V / 230 V AC, continuous output 6 kW, peak output 10 kW
International shore power connectors 230 V and 115 V (50 Hz-60 Hz)
Power plugs for 12V, 24V DC and 230V AC
Solar power system 300 W
Generator
Water-cooled Fischer-Panda diesel generator with 2-cylinder diesel engine
Performance: 6.1 kW / 7.2 kVA
Cooling system integrated in engine cooling
Pressurized cabinet, to protect against water entering, while fording
Music system/ TV / Video
Stereo music system with CD changer
DVD player
Sound system, Bose T20 Home-Entertainment with 5.1 surround sound
Satellite TV system with automatic satellite acquisition, Apple I-Mac 27“ and
Apple-TV
Lighting
LED ceiling lights above the table, kitchen, bed, corridor and bath
Reading lights in seating area
Lights for outside storage compartment
Maglite flashlight with charger bracket
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 8 / 20
Water supply
800 liters (211.3 US gallons) freeze-proof drinking water tanks
40 liters (10.5 US gallons) hot water heat-exchanger
Waste water tank, capacity 140 liters (36.9 US gallons), freeze-proof
City water connector
Outside shower
Water filtration system
LPG supply
2 x 11 kg LPG bottles in sealed LPG compartment
Gas detection with automatic switching off
Toilet
Porcelain vacuum toilet with water flushing
Sewage holding tank, capacity 100 liters (26.4 US gallons)
Heating system
Diesel powered warm water central heating (9 kW) (30,700 btu) with engine
preheating system and drivers cab preheating system
High radiant heat share due to radiators in living area and sanitary room
Towel dryer type radiator, mounted in the shower
Antifrost system
Others
Integrated air conditioner, performance 5 kW (17,000 btu), powered by the
generator or shore power
Washer, Novamatic
Loading platform for motorbike and 2 jerry cans on rear
Mounting for 4 sand ladders on rear
Awning 4000 mm x 2500 mm, (157.4” x 98.4”)
Additional 2 step stairway, electrically motorized
Safe
Offer UNICAT expedition vehicle VXL 16-HD / Volvo FH12 4x4 9 / 20
General information
Weight and measures
GVWR: 17.990 kg (39661 lbs)
Dimensions: L 8700 mm (342.5”), W 2480 mm (97.6”), H 3900 mm (153.5”)
+ L 1000 mm (39.3”) motorcycle rack
General condition
Year of manufacture: 2004
Mileage: 152.400 km (94.696 mls)
TÜV and AU: 06/2016
Second owner
Very good condition, very well looked-after
Price
Price on request
German registration
Vehicle immatriculation charges depend on local requirements and are not
included.
Selling on customers order
Vehicle location
UNICAT GmbH
76706 Dettenheim
Germany
Please contact us for an appointment