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MERCEDESG<br />
ENTDECKER<br />
EXPEDITIONVEHICLE<br />
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THE CONCEPT<br />
“ENTDECKER” is German for explorer and discoverer. An<br />
appropriate name for a vehicle designed, accessorized and<br />
built in Germany/Austria and created by a team with over<br />
30 years of experience in G-wagen based overland<br />
adventure travel.<br />
The “<strong>Entdecker</strong>” is the ultimate safari vehicle in terms of<br />
performance, comfort and reliability - allowing complete<br />
independent and self sufficient travel almost anywhere on<br />
the planet.<br />
This vehicle uses the latest version of the legendary<br />
<strong>Mercedes</strong> Benz/Styer Puch G 461 model - the G300 CDI<br />
Green Line with military specifications.<br />
The Green Line model distinguishes itself from the<br />
standard G series mainly by a more rugged finish as well<br />
as its reinforced chassis and axles. It also comes equipped<br />
with a special electrical system which provides both a 24V<br />
and a 12V circuitry. From this starting point all the<br />
necessary expedition accessories have been added to<br />
create the ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE.<br />
Particular attention has been paid to keep the highest<br />
possible robustness and strength while minimizing overall<br />
weight. The additional accessory weight exists mostly at<br />
the lowest center gravity point and between the axels - in<br />
order to ensure best possible off-road capabilities and<br />
handling.<br />
Fitment and necessary transformation has been carried out<br />
by the German based, world famous UNICAT Company<br />
which specializes in development and preparation of large<br />
MB Unimog and MAN based fully customized expedition<br />
vehicles.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE THE CONCEPT
THE HISTORY<br />
New roads...<br />
Since the early eighties when<br />
the first G-wagons became<br />
available, a group of friends<br />
from all over the globe -<br />
engineers, mechanics and offroad<br />
racing drivers - have been<br />
using and testing these<br />
vehicles in extreme conditions<br />
across the African continent.<br />
Early camping<br />
Why appropriate tire pressure can be so important!<br />
30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE<br />
DRIVING AND TESTING THE G-WAGENS TO THEIR<br />
LIMITS... AND BEYOND!<br />
Early <strong>Mercedes</strong> G-Wagons in action<br />
You should see the Kudu...<br />
Year after year, adventure after adventure,<br />
kilometer after kilometer, this group of<br />
adventurers learned, the fun way, what it would<br />
take to create the ultimate expedition vehicle.<br />
Early GPS<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE THE HISTORY
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30 years of designing, testing, and dreaming...<br />
Now you can explore the Earth on your terms,<br />
on your time, in this state of the art Overland<br />
Expedition Vehicle.<br />
The <strong>Entdecker</strong>.<br />
The world awaits your adventure...<br />
ANYWHERE...<br />
exploring the world in a<br />
G-wagon for 30 years<br />
WITHOUT<br />
BORDERS<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE THE HISTORY
M E R C E D E S G<br />
ENTDECKER<br />
EXPEDITIONVEHICLE<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER”<br />
THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE
SPECIFICATIONS<br />
The lightweight and compact V6, CDI diesel<br />
engine, with 3 liters capacity, offers superb<br />
performance (183 Hp/400 Nm) with excellent fuel<br />
economy. The G300 CDI is capable of achieving<br />
14 liters per 100 km. The motor also meets<br />
EURO V fuel emission limits.<br />
• The gearbox is an automatic 5-gear tip-tronic -<br />
used in the latest military version - with low and<br />
high range gears. All 3 differentials are 100%<br />
electrically lockable.<br />
• The <strong>Entdecker</strong> is factory fitted with high<br />
performance air conditioning providing comfort in<br />
any environment.<br />
• The <strong>Entdecker</strong> comes with 2 separate factory<br />
fitted electrical circuits, including 2 alternators<br />
(one with 12V and one with 24 V), and 3<br />
batteries as well as many other heavy-duty<br />
”military” options.<br />
• Special bump stops have been fitted to protect<br />
axels.<br />
FUEL<br />
We have extended the already generous traveling<br />
range of the standard 96 liter fuel tank by adding 2<br />
additional fuel tanks: a permanent tank fitted under<br />
the rear bench seat which has a 64 liters capacity,<br />
as well as a second optional removable tank (that<br />
can be easily mounted anytime there are no rear<br />
passengers) which has a 70 liter capacity.<br />
The 70 liter tank is coupled to the 64 liters tank,<br />
allowing the vehicle to carry a total of 230 liters -<br />
giving the <strong>Entdecker</strong> a remarkable range of<br />
approximately 1500 km without refueling or the<br />
need of carrying separate fuel jerry cans.<br />
Safety ball valves are fitted under the floor of the<br />
vehicle to allow drainage and recovery of fuel<br />
even in the case of a main pump failure.<br />
Permanent 64 liter tank<br />
Supplementary<br />
Removable 70 liter tank<br />
Filling of the 2 additional tanks is achieved by<br />
electrically pumping fuel from the main tank. This<br />
eliminates the possibility of any diesel smell<br />
during filling (or worse, as a result of spills), which<br />
often happens when filling auxiliary tanks from<br />
inside the passenger compartment.<br />
A specially designed supplementary 7 liter round<br />
jerry can has been fitted inside the spare wheel to<br />
carry spare engine oil, or emergency fuel. (A 9<br />
liter version can be specially ordered)<br />
The jerry can is locked to the wheel and can be<br />
hidden under the spare wheel cover.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS<br />
WATER<br />
The vehicle is also equipped with a specially<br />
designed polyethylene water tank with a capacity<br />
of 86 liters.<br />
A lockable external inlet<br />
at the rear of the vehicle<br />
discretely hidden under<br />
spade ,makes filling the<br />
tank a breeze.<br />
This water is intended for cooking and washing<br />
purposes as we think that generally it is more<br />
practical to carry drinking water in recyclable<br />
plastic bottles.<br />
A specially designed adapter allows to hook shower<br />
head on the vehicle gutter, so that it can be<br />
positioned where most convenient .<br />
However, in case of emergency these 86 liters of<br />
water should be enough to sustain 2 passengers<br />
for almost 10 days - even under extreme<br />
conditions.<br />
The tank was manufactured out of polyethylene<br />
to ensure the quality of drinking water as well as<br />
for its lightness and ease to clean (by removing<br />
the 2 specifically made large threaded caps)<br />
Furthermore there is a convenient water tap fitted<br />
into the rear bumper, as well as quick coupling for<br />
connecting of a shower.<br />
The tank is hidden by a specially designed<br />
platform, which covers and protects the tank<br />
and the pump and allows loading and<br />
securing of further cargo on top<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
EMERGENCY SPARES<br />
• Second spare tire inside luggage compartment<br />
• Emergency SPARE POLYCARBONATE<br />
WINDSCREEN is placed under the mattress of tent<br />
• Flexible ultra-thin 12 V solar panel with 28W/h<br />
charging power<br />
• Spare shock absorbers (F & R)<br />
• Polyrib belt<br />
• Fuel filter<br />
• Fuel additive<br />
• MB Spare air and fuel filters<br />
• MB Electric fuel pump<br />
• Computer diagnostics with fault detection and reset.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
TENT WITH CARBON FIBER<br />
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We asked Italy’s most experienced<br />
tent producer, AUTOHOME, to<br />
produce a special version of their<br />
famous Maggiolina tent for the<br />
<strong>Entdecker</strong>. Made with carbon fiber<br />
shells (powder coated in the same<br />
color as the vehicle) for reduced<br />
weight and increased robustness,<br />
the rooftop tent was designed to<br />
have the lowest possible weight on<br />
top of the roof (highest center<br />
gravity point of car).<br />
The tent is also equipped with an internal light and is designed<br />
in such a way that sleeping bags, cushions and night clothing<br />
can be stored inside the tent even when the tent is closed for<br />
traveling. An elastic net is fitted to the top shell for storing<br />
shoes and other objects while using the tent. Opening and<br />
closing takes only a minute and is very simple.<br />
The tent has 2 fully closable entry doors on each side of the car, (both fitted with separate<br />
mosquito netting) as well as 2 triangular windows in the front and rear for additional<br />
ventilation<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
SAND PLATES<br />
Various models of lightweight sand-plate of<br />
composite materials are fitted to the roof rack to<br />
provide traction.<br />
CARBON FIBER<br />
LADDER<br />
For accessing the<br />
tent we specifically<br />
developed and<br />
produced a carbon<br />
fiber ladder to<br />
replace the more<br />
bulky, heavy<br />
standard aluminum<br />
ladder. The ladder<br />
can be dismantled<br />
into 2 sections<br />
allowing it to be<br />
easily stored inside<br />
Steps are oval and with special rough finish to allow easy and<br />
comfortable use (even barefoot!) without danger of slipping.<br />
TITANIUM SPADE WITH<br />
CARBON FIBER HANDLE<br />
We have had a titanium<br />
shovel head made and fitted it<br />
with a carbon fiber handle.<br />
There is no lighter functional<br />
spade available.<br />
One additional spade has<br />
been conveniently placed<br />
behind spare wheel.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
MERCEDES G <br />
ENTDECKER <br />
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EXPEDITION VEHICLE<br />
DOUBLE REAR DOORS<br />
The vehicles have been ordered with 2 rear doors,<br />
to ease access and allow opening of the left door<br />
without having to disengage the spare wheel<br />
carrier. The draw storage unit is also split to allow<br />
the left-hand draw to open with just the left side<br />
door open.<br />
CUSTOM FRONT RUNNER ROOF RACK<br />
The South African specialist for “African terrain<br />
proof” roof carriers and 4x4 equipment, FRONT<br />
RUNNER, have produced a special model of roof<br />
carrier for the <strong>Entdecker</strong> and for the Maggiolina<br />
tent. It is made entirely of welded and bent<br />
aluminum extrusions that are powder-coated to<br />
achieve a stylish and long lasting finish. Once<br />
again, every effort has been made to achieve a<br />
robust product that is light and is aesthetically<br />
pleasing.<br />
AIR INTAKE WITH<br />
SNORKEL<br />
The air intake has been<br />
fitted with an original<br />
<strong>Mercedes</strong>-Benz snorkel<br />
(developed specifically<br />
for this G model) to allow<br />
deeper wading when<br />
crossing rivers and to<br />
supply less dusty air<br />
(due to its height) to the<br />
engine - providing better<br />
efficiency and longer<br />
engine component life.<br />
HIGH LIFT JACK<br />
A hi-lift jack is neatly fitted to the side or as an option with different custom made brackets<br />
to the rear of the roof carrier for easy, convenient access.<br />
Hi-lift Jack lifting lugs have also been fitted to the vehicle to provide safe and efficient jack<br />
usage.<br />
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SPECIFICATIONS
ALUMINUM SPLIT RIMS WITH<br />
BEADLOCKS<br />
We have equipped the vehicles with<br />
specialized split rims fitted with<br />
beadlocks. These allow removing and<br />
replacing the tire in the event of a<br />
puncture without have to remove the<br />
actual rim from the vehicle. Even more<br />
importantly, the beadlock allows<br />
reducing pressure inside the tires to<br />
values as low as 0.5 bars without the<br />
risk of the tires slipping off the rim. This<br />
provides major traction advantages<br />
when driving in deep sand or snow.<br />
Tire air pressure and a<br />
temperature monitor is also<br />
part of the outfitted equipmen
ON BOARD TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT<br />
Each vehicle is outfitted with 2 separate air compressors and an air tank to provide<br />
pressurized air at all times. We have chosen to fit 2 smaller compressors (rather than<br />
one large model) to guarantee the ability to pump air in the case one of the<br />
compressors fail. These are coupled to a special pressure regulator that allows the<br />
pressure of all four tires to be simultaneously adjusted (increased or decreased) in<br />
minutes. This can be achieved by simply connecting our custom designed air hoses to<br />
quick couplings which are placed next to the rear doors on each side of the vehicle.<br />
There is also<br />
an air nozzle<br />
gun that can be<br />
connected to<br />
the air tank,<br />
which is very<br />
useful for<br />
cleaning in and<br />
around the<br />
vehicle.<br />
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ADJUST PRESSURE OF ALL 4 TIRES SIMULTANEOUSLY IN<br />
MINUTES<br />
simply connect the 4 specially designed braided hoses to the<br />
quick couplings fitted by each of the rear doors and the valves of<br />
the tires and you can adjust pressure of all 4 tires simultaneously<br />
to the desired pressure.<br />
2 powerful 24 volts operated compressor provide enough air to<br />
pump up tires quickly to normal levels once this is needed again.<br />
The same air system can be used to inflate lifting cushion. This is<br />
an extra flat, only 2,5 cm thick, compact emergency cushion, is<br />
capable of lifting by 22 cm over 8 tons of weight in seconds and can<br />
be provided as an option. A quick and effortless instrument when<br />
vehicle needs to be lifted
INTERIOR<br />
The <strong>Entdecker</strong> Interior is basic but robust. Windows are<br />
manually operated, with controls for only the most important<br />
features. There is however, the much-needed map reading<br />
light.<br />
There are both 24V as well as 12V plugs that are factory fitted<br />
on the dashboard. The vehicles are also factory fitted with<br />
battery isolator switches on the console that operates both the<br />
12V and the 24V circuits.<br />
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NATIONAL LUNA REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER<br />
As an optional extra we can fit a supplementary POD that is fitted on top<br />
of the dashboard, which offers additional space for extra controls or<br />
devices (in the picture IPHONE cradle, 2 way radio and Garmin GPS<br />
cradle). The POD can incorporate all the necessary transformers and<br />
cables for these supplementary devices within it, resulting in a neater<br />
center console. several elastic nets , provide useful additional secure<br />
storage possibilities.<br />
We have equipped each vehicle with 2 separate stainless steel fridge-freezer units. These are connected to operate from the 24V circuit. Connection is<br />
through rugged military metal plugs and sockets with a unique water tight sealing cap that protects the socket when not in use. This keeps these<br />
accessories off the engine’s circuitry providing unparalleled reliability. We chose NATIONAL LUNA as they boast superior cooling power and<br />
exceptional efficiency even in the harshest environments.<br />
Each of the 2 units can be easily<br />
set to work at positive (refrigerator)<br />
or negative (freezer) temperatures,<br />
to suit specific needs. We have<br />
designed a special platform for<br />
these 2 units to fit over the<br />
permanent auxiliary fuel tank when<br />
there are no rear passengers. This<br />
also allows easy access of these<br />
appliances from driver and codriver<br />
seats. When more people<br />
are traveling and the rear bench is<br />
fitted, the units can be moved to<br />
the trunk/rear part of the vehicle.<br />
There is sufficient unused empty<br />
space in front of the fridge to store<br />
and secure traveling luggage and other supplies.<br />
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CAMPING CHAIRS<br />
The FRONT RUNNER EXTENDER is the perfect camp chair - both comfortable and robust<br />
while small enough, once folded, to be easily stored. The Extender fits easily inside the<br />
ENTDECKER’S custom drawer system or it can be stored in the aluminum boxes that fit on<br />
top of the draw system.<br />
DRAWER SYSTEM<br />
The ENTDECKER has been outfitted with a double drawer<br />
system. These heavy-duty drawers run on double ball<br />
sliders to ensure the smoothest action even under the<br />
heaviest loads. The left drawer is accessible from the<br />
outside of the vehicle by opening just the left half of the rear<br />
door - providing easy access to the frequently used<br />
accessories. The drawer system is locked by compression<br />
latches, preventing any rattles, and is secured to the back<br />
shelf which has a non slip deck surrounded by countersunk<br />
anodized black aluminum extrusions - the same fasteners<br />
used in airplanes to secure cargo.<br />
The chairs can support people that weigh up to<br />
115 kg and once folded only occupies 43 x 5 x 40<br />
cm of space!<br />
Each ENTDECKER is equipped with 4 of<br />
Extender chairs - 2 with armrests for normal use<br />
and another 2 (even more compact) without<br />
armrests for guests.<br />
This allows the customer to select any one of numerous types of<br />
storage boxes as well as provide infinite options for securing any<br />
load.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
CAD DESIGN<br />
In order to deliver the ultimate expedition vehicle, there was only one way to do it- by using Computer Aided Design (CAD). This allowed us to<br />
optimize space utilization and provide a first time fit for all the accessories.<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE DESIGN
THE G “ ENTDECKER” THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE DESIGN<br />
M E R C E D E S G<br />
ENTDECKER<br />
EXPEDITIONVEHICLE
The world awaits your adventure...<br />
M E R C E D E S G<br />
ENTDECKER<br />
EXPEDITIONVEHICLE<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER”<br />
THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE
For inquiries contact :<br />
DIMES SA<br />
Via Zurigo 35<br />
6900 Lugano<br />
Switzerland<br />
UNICAT Gmbh<br />
Gewerbering 7-21<br />
76706 Dettenheim<br />
Germany<br />
Phone +41 91 923 37 61<br />
Fax +41 91 923 98 86<br />
Email: dimes@ticino.com<br />
internet:www.mercedes-g-entdecker.com<br />
Phone: +49 (0) 7255-7606-0<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 7255-7606-16<br />
E-Mail: info@unicat.net<br />
Internet: www.unicat.net<br />
THE G “ ENTDECKER”<br />
THE ULTIMATE EXPEDITION VEHICLE