1986 Unimog U1700L Motorhome
Fully Registered Expedition Truck– Ready to Roll
Price: $349,000 (dropped from $360,000)
Why This Build Stands Out
Beginning as a Unidan Engineering restoration, then converted into an expedition vehicle ready to hit the road.
This isn’t just a converted Unimog, it’s a fully off-grid adventure vehicle with every creature comfort. From its Safiery 48V power system and Victron electronics, to its basalt-core camper body, dual Runva winches, integrated heating, and complete truck cab protection; this rig is built to roam far and wide. Whether you're heading into the desert, up the Cape, or living full-time off-grid, it’s already done the hard yards, so you don’t have to.
Unidan Facelift
Image from 2022.
- Single Cab Facelift & Respray
- New Insulation & Carpet
- Raised Roof with Overhead Console and AC
- + More
- Unidan Gen 2 Grill
- Unidan High Style Bull Bar with 2 x 9000kg Rated Recovery Points
- Unidan GEN 2 Scrub Bars with Spare Wheel Carrier and Crane
- Unidan Dual Long Range Tanks (260L each)
- + More (see below)
Travel Ready Camper
Built by FGS Composites with Custom Outfitting
- 2mm Basalt Fibreglass inner and outer layers with PET foam core walls
- Fixed full queen-size bed (mattress not included)
- Overhead storage cabinets
- Slide-out storage drawer & toolboxes
Kitchen & Living
- 2-burner Safiery induction cooktop
- Corian benchtops & slide-out coffee machine bench
- 230L Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer (170L fridge, 60L freezer)
- Devanti convection/air fryer
- Range hood
- Shurflo pump, filtered water + UV treatment
- Overhead storage & wooden floating floor
Ensuite
- Walk-in ensuite with shower, slide-out toilet
- Hot & Cold water sink
- Storage
- Shower flooring
Climate & Comfort
- Truma Saphir ducted air-conditioning
- Eberspacher diesel heater (3 vents)
- 48V underfloor heating
- 32" Englaon smart TV
- 2x Sirocco fans for circulation
Power & Solar
- Safiery 48V system (~800Ah at 12V)
- Victron 5000W inverter/charger
- Dual Victron MPPT solar controllers
- 4x 415W SunPower solar panels
- Garmin RV digital switching system
- Amber/white perimeter lighting + interior ambient lighting
- Multiple USB, 240V GPOs, Anderson & external shore power
Mechanical & Service History
Current Odo: 22,000km since Unidan cosmetic restoration
- Full service log with mechanical updates (after ADF)
- Working Group Gears
- High Speed Crown Wheel & Pinion (2400rpm @ 100km/h)
- Unidan Performance Package
- 3.5" High Flow Exhaust
- Injector Pump Modification
- PWR Performance Intercooler
Complete Specification List
A detailed breakdown of all features and inclusions.
Camper Body & Construction
- Custom-made composite body by FGS Composites
- 2mm basalt fibreglass inner & outer skins with PET foam core
- Angled side walls (8° taper at the top)
- Custom subframe mounted using original Unimog shock absorber points
- 2x rear toolboxes + 1x storage box under subframe
- Slide-out steps & rear slide-out drawer
- Eurovision dual-pane acrylic windows (Aussie Traveller)
- 3m x 5m sail track awning with poles, ropes & pegs
Water & Plumbing
- 2x 250L internal fresh water tanks under dinette seating
- 90L grey water tank
- Shurflo water pump
- Guzzle H2O stealth filters + UV system for drinking water
Electrical & Lighting
- Safiery 48V battery system (~800Ah equivalent @ 12V)
- 5000W Victron inverter/charger
- 2x Victron 48V to 12V DC converters
- 2x Victron MPPT solar controllers
- 4x 415W SunPower solar panels (1660W total)
- Garmin RV digital switching with TPMS integration
- Safiery Starlight lighting control system
- 8x Hardkorr perimeter amber/white lights
- Amber/white lighting in living area, bathroom, garage
- Over and under cabinet LED lighting
- Truck batteries charged via camper system
- Multiple 240V GPOs (3x in living, 1x in coffee cupboard, 4x in garage)
- USB outlets, Anderson plug, 240V outlet & 15A shore power inlet
Interior & Appliances
- Fixed full queen-size bed
- Corian benchtops & slide-out coffee machine platform
- 230L Vitrifrigo D2600 12V fridge/freezer (170L fridge, 60L freezer)
- Safiery 2-burner induction cooktop
- Instantaneous electric hot water system (Safiery)
- Devanti convection/air fryer oven
- NCE 3kg washing machine
- Truma Saphir ducted air-conditioning
- Eberspacher D2 diesel heater (separate fuel pickup, 3 ducts)
- 2x Sirocco fans
- Range hood
- Wooden floating floor
- 32” Englaon smart TV
- 48V underfloor heating system
Truck Accessories
- Unidan High Style Bull Bar
- Runva 20,000lb Winch
- Unidan Standard Rear Winch Bar
- Runva 20,000lb Winch
- Underslung Tow Bar 4.5T
- Unidan RTIS System
- Triple Step Battery Boxes
- Unidan Scrub Bars
- Spare Wheel Carrier & Tyre Cover
- Electric Winch
- Hutchinson Beadlock Rims - 395/85R20 BKT Earthmax Tyres
Mechanical Upgrades
- Working group gears
- High speed crown wheel & pinion (100km/h @ 2400rpm)
- 100amp alternator
- Unidan Dual Long Range Fuel Tanks (520L combined)
- Ironman shock absorbers
- Unidan 3.5" High-flow Exhaust
- Unidan Injector Pump Modification
- Unidan Performance Intercooler
Truck Cab
- Unidan Single Cab Restoration
- ISRI air suspension seats
- Air-con in overhead console
- Cab insulation & carpeting
- 4 Camera System
- Polaris Maxx stereo & speaker system
- EGT & boost gauges
Included Spare Parts
- Full hose and belt set (new & spare)
- Air, oil & fuel filters
- 4x sets of brake pads
- Brake caliper rebuild kit
- Outer portal seal & wear ring
Exterior Photos
Interior Photos
