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And here is the complete finished specification for build
 

 

 

BASE VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (Including Fitted Extras)

 

Model:                                     MERCEDES-BENZ 814 DA/3700 CHASSIS

 

Wheelbase:                               4500 mm

 

Engine:                                     OM 364 LA 4 stroke, 4 cylinder diesel, 3972 cc direct injection, turbocharged with intercooler

 

Output:                                     100 kW ( 136 HP ) at 2600rpm

 

Maximum Torque:                    408 Nm ( 42 kpm) at 1400 –1600 rpm

 

Maximum speed:                      110 kph ( 68 mph ) approximate

 

Consumer System:                   24 Volts

 

Alternator:                                28 Volts / 55 Amps ( upgraded heavy duty unit )

 

Batteries:                                  2 x 12 Volt / 88 Ah each, Lucas ( upgraded heavy duty units )

 

Gearbox:                                  Manual 5 speed all synchromesh

 

Transfer Case:                          Road gear 1.037  Cross country gear 1.670  Central differential lock

 

Four wheel drive:                     Permanent

 

Torque distribution:                  1:2.62 front: rear axel. Differential lock at rear axel

 

Chassis:                                    Ladder type frame, bending and torque resistant U-profile side members and tube type cross-members, front cross member with incorporated pintle hook

 

Suspension:                              Front live axel ( 2.5 ton capacity )  parabolic springs with shock absorbers and heavy duty stabiliser bar

                                                Rear axel ( 5.6 ton capacity ) heavy duty parabolic springs ( 5 leafs ) with shock absorbers and heavy duty stabiliser bar

 

Steering:                                   Recirculating ball power-steering with 1:19 ratio

 

Brakes:                                     Front disc, rear drum dual circuit hydraulic with compressed air assistance, automatic load dependant. Compressed air activated exhaust brake ( disengagable on dash  ) connected to service brake

 

Tyres:                                       6 x Michelin XZY 8.5R17.5  Two additional tyres on rims stored as spares, one in the garage, the second under the chassis on carrier

 

Diesel tank:                               Custom manufactured 335 litre capacity aluminium tank. Range at 14.7 litres per 100 Km, 2,250 Km ( 1400 miles at 19 mpg )

 

Auxiliary heater:                       Warm air heater in cabin utilising the engine cooling system water. 24 volt, 3 speed blow fan with water isolator valves under bonnet

 

Alarm system:                           Thatcham category 1 Autowatch 457Rli Alarm / Immobiliser

Vehicle to mobile phone GSM text pager on alarm sounding

 

Cab:                                         2 x ISRI fully adjustable single suspension seats with head rests, adjustable lumber support and matching cabin upholstery.

Passenger seat under storage box.           

                                                Central storage box

                                                Webasto heater operation indicator light

                                                Garmin satellite navigation system

                                                Roof mounted Garmin booster antenna

                                                Sony radio / CD player with front speakers and remote control pad

                                                Extra wide rear view mirrors

Kerb mirror

                                                Isolator switch for 24 / 12 volt charging system

                                                Isolator switch ( hidden ) for 24 volt starting system

                                                Set of three 8 layer removable ‘silver screen’ sun screens

                                                Clear anti-smash protection film fitted to both side window glass and quarter light glass

 

SERVICE WORK TO CHASSIS COMPLETED BEFORE CONVERSION INCLUDES:

 

                                                Fitment of 6 new Michelin XZY 8.5R17.5 tyres

                                                Replacement of all suspension rubber bushes

                                                Service and replacement of front brake pads

                                                Service and replacement of rear drum brake shoes

                                                Replace hand brake cables

                                                Replace engine, gearbox, central diff, front diff, rear diff oils

                                                Replace engine coolant

                                                Replace brake fluid

                                                Replace air filter

                                                Replace fuel filter

Replace oil filter

Replace fan belts

                                                Replace starter batteries with heavy duty Lucas 88 Ah 12 volt units

                                                Replace complete exhaust system

                                                Replace starter motor

                                                Chassis blasted and painted with two pack paint in Mercedes grey

                                                Wheels blasted and painted with two pack paint to Mercedes standard

 

DIMENSIONS

Overall length:                        8000 mm

Overall width:                         2400 mm

Overall height:                        3700 mm

Cabin interior height:               2000 mm

 

CARAVAN SPECIFICATION

 

Body type:                                56 mm cellular foam insulation bonded between two sheets of 2mm GRP (glass reinforced plastic sheet)

 

Sub-frame:                               Mild steel frame fixed to chassis with spring assisted coupling and guides. Manufactured as per Mercedes Benz specification. Paint finished with two pack paint in Mercedes grey colour

 

Cabin access door:                   Insulated heavy duty secure door, stainless steel frame, manufactured with same GRP insulated material, fitted with commercial quality full height stainless steel hinge, 3 point lever locking system, dead lock, second 5 lever mortise dead lock with dust cap.  Internal mosquito door. Stainless steel door retainer.

 

Windows:                                 6 Seitz windows complete with silver blind and fly screens

 

Roof hatches:                            Two Houdini marine hatches with double glazed tinted glass, 180 degrees opening, four internal fastening clamps, security grill and anti-smash protection film

 

Chassis fixtures and features:     100 litre LPG fuel tank ( Autogas ) complete with regulator, fill level sight gauge, isolator valve, distribution manifold.

 

External Truma gas outlet point in own housing fitted with quick release coupling and isolator tap for barbeque connection.

 

                                                Custom manufactured 188 litre aluminium diesel fuel tank for generator and Webasto heating system. 50mm inlet, flow and return ports, breather pipe, 12 volt fill level gauge by ‘Wema’ located in cabin

 

                                                Heavy duty steel sump guard for 188 litre fuel tank

 

                                                Lift up rear bumper giving 600 mm ground clearance

 

                                                100 mm removable towing eye

 

                                                Black 7 pin trailer electric socket

 

                                                200 litre grey waste water tank fitted with Thetford 3” outlet slide valve and bayonet coupling. Tank located between chassis rails

 

                                                Locker, left side front. 900 x 680 x 430 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor

 

                                                Locker, left side rear. 1500 x 680 x 310 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor

 

                                                Locker, right side rear. 1500 x 680 x 310 mm (W x D x H), GRP construction, single locking point, Alarm sensor

 

                                                Retractable 4 step access ladder with locking door

 

                                                Gas tank locking access door

 

External body features:            Omnistor 8000 awning, opening to 6.0 x 2.75 m , central support option fitted.

 

LED awning light over cabin access door, 30 white LED’s, IP66. 12 v 2.2w, internal switch

 

                                                12 volt spot / work light with swivel fitted at high level on rear body panel

 

                                                Arial for cabin radio / CD player

 

                                                Removable powder coated rack for 2 bicycles and 2.5 metre inflatable dingy. Hinged for access to generator door

 

                                                Generator access door, opening 180 degrees, gas strut, alarm sensor, internal light

 

                                                Locking door to fresh water tank filling point. Alarm sensor

 

                                                ‘Bullfinch’ external shower point with hot / cold water mixer valve. Internal isolator valves, removable shower hose, chrome finish

 

                                                16 amp / 240 volt power inlet point with automatic power source changeover relay

 

                                                Anti spray mud guards and flaps

 

Roof fitments:                           Dometic B2200 air conditioning system

 

Teleco Flatsat Easy automatic 850 mm satellite dish complete with control unit and control pad

 

4 x 12 volt Kyocera KC130GH-2P Solar panels, 130 watt output per unit. Mounted on aluminium brackets with 25 mm air gap clearance above cabin roof

 

GPS vehicle locator, vehicle to mobile phone GSM text pager, independent 12 volt battery source charged from solar system. GPS locator can be interrogated from mobile phone by text message. Optional vehicle movement alarm fitted.

 

Heated sub floor storage:          Right side front: 2550 x 1130 x 350 mm (W x D x H),

Double lock door, Alarm sensor, fluorescent light, blown air heating.

Access to toilet water supply line isolator valve.

 

Left side front: 1800 x 1130 x 350 mm (W x D x H),

Double lock door, Alarm sensor, fluorescent light, blown air heating.

Access to black water tank and fitted with level gauge, vent, Thetford 3” outlet slide valve and bayonet coupling. Tank volume 200 litres.

 

Central clean water storage tank located over rear axel, capacity 980 litres. Fitted with baffles, level gauge, vent. Tank inlet point 60 mm diameter fitted with removable 250 micron nylon filter 225mm long x 60mm diameter. 38mm drain point with full bore stainless steel ball valve located on chassis

 

Heated rear garage:                  Maximum size: 2300 x 1550 x 900 mm (W x L x H). Two large access doors each fitted with double locks and fluorescent lights over, alarm sensors. Rear access door to generator with twin locks, alarm sensor, fluorescent light.

 

Fitted within the garage space are:

 

Morco F-11E compact sealed room balanced flue instant gas water heater.

 

Sterling Power Products Battery-to-Battery Charger BB122430. 24-12 volt unit complete with battery temperature sensor, vehicle alternator temperature sensor, safety fuse, master isolator switch

 

Sterling Power Products Pro Digital Battery Charger 1250CED. 12 volt, 50 Amp. Input voltage 80v –130v and 170v-280v. Input frequency 40Hz-400Hz. Output short protection, battery reverse protection, Thermal Protection, Overload protection, remote control panel located in cabin. Fitted Sterling gold fuse block GMFB 4848

 

Sterling Power Products 400 watt Sine Wave Inverter complete with remote control panel, external power socket. UPS transfer feature

 

4 x Lucas160 Ah BAGM energy 12 volt AGM batteries, 640 Ah total capacity. Master isolator switch and 100 Amp safety fuse

 

8 position Proteus 240 volt power distribution board, resettable fuses

 

18 position fused 12 volt distribution board

 

Automatic power source changeover relay: Landline / generator

 

Steca Tarom 245 solar panel controller. 12 volt / 45 Amp

 

Earth spike and cable

 

Pramac 4500P electric start diesel generator. 4.5Kva, 110 and 240 volt output, automatic voltage regulator, remote start / stop switch in cabin. Insulated stainless steel exhaust

 

6 speed air circulation fan

 

                                                Honda EU10i petrol generator. 1.0 Kva, 240 volt output. Automatic voltage regulator

 

                                                Webasto Dual Top RHA-102. Diesel and electric operated domestic hot water generator, diesel and electric blown air heating system complete with remote control panel. Fully programmable heating and hot water schedule / temperatures

 

                                                Pressurized water system comprising:

                                                Inline straining sieve on clean water storage tank outlet

                                                Surflo 12 volt Diaphram pump, 10.6 L/min at 3 bar pressure (45 PSI)

                                                Inline pressure compensator

                                                60 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Washable 

20 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Disposable 

5 micron filter element, size 50mm diameter x 225 mm long. Disposable

Isolator valves

Pressure reducing valve

 

Second spare wheel and tyre on wall mounted carrier

 

CARAVAN INTERNAL FEATURES

 

Lounge:                                    Large rear U-shaped seating area with windows to three sides

 

Central twin leg removable table.

 

Seat cushions covered in ‘Marks and Spencer’s’ fabric Country Diamond- Antique Gold. Fabric. Meets fire regulation standard and ‘Martindale’ durability standard. Scotch guard protected

 

                                                Seating area converts to double bed 2,300 x 1,600 mm

 

                                                Six overhead storage lockers arranged in a U-shaped

 

                                                Curtains

 

Dometic B2200 air conditioning unit complete with integral lighting and remote control facility

 

Proline model LVD1986WD 490 mm,12 volt colour  LCD TV / DVD player, fitted with separate voltage regulator

 

Bush 12 volt H.D. digital satellite receiver. Model BFSAT010 HD. Separate voltage regulator

 

Sony model MEX-BT3600U Radio / CD player with Blue Tooth,  remote control pad, Kenwood speakers

 

3 x slim line 12 volt florescent lights

 

4 x chrome plated 12 volt LED swivel spot lights

 

                                                2 x 12 volt power sockets

 

                                                240 volt power socket from landline

 

                                                240 volt power socket from inverter

 

                                                Inverter remote control panel with automatic overload reset facility

 

Control panel above main door housing:

Cabin 12 volt light switches

Outside light switches

Clean tank level gauge - 12 volt

Grey tank level gauge - 12 volt

Black tank level gauge - 12 volt

Gas tank level gauge – 12 volt

‘Knock out’ gas detector – 12 volt

Water pump isolator switch

Teleco Flatsat control pad

Fuel level gauge for generator fuel tank

Remote start / stop switch for Pramac generator

Smartgauge battery power monitoring system

Sterling Pro Charger remote control panel

Webasto heating system remote control panel

Dometic air conditioning remote control

 

Smoke alarm

 

Internal Mosquito / Fly screen to main door

 

Blown air heating vents

 

Kitchen equipment:                  190 litre capacity Vitrifrigo Marine Compressor Fridge /Freezer. Model C190B, 12 volt power supply (not gas)

 

                                                Hitachi Combination Microwave Oven, model MCB30. 240 volt / 1450 watt maximum input power

 

                                                Zanussi Automatic Washing Machine, model ZWC1300W

 

                                                Thetford Spinflo Mk3 Caprice built in oven with smoked glass hinged lid. 4 burner rings, main oven, grill oven, automatic gas ignition

 

                                                Dometic Cooker Hood, model CK400. Twin speed fan, built in Halogen lights. Washable filter.

 

                                                Dometic 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with smoked glass lid. Chrome swivel mixer tap

 

                                                Work top length 1930mm with drawers / cupboards built under. Wall cupboards built over. Separate large larder storage cupboard.

 

                                                Houdini marine hatch, double glazed tinted glass, 180 degrees opening, four internal fastening clamps, security grill, anti-smash protection film.

Size 620mm x 620mm, separate fly / mosquito screen

 

                                                12 volt slim line florescent lighting

 

                                                2 x 240 volt power socket finished in chrome

 

                                                Control panel for Trumatic heating system

 

                                                Co gas detector

 

                                                Co2 gas detector

 

                                                Vehicle alarm PIR detector

 

                                                General Ecology Nature Pure drinking water filter system complete with separate chrome plated swivel dispensing tap.

 

                                                Trumatic blown air system outlet point

 

Wash room:                              Bi-Folding access door to form large dressing area / shower room when required

 

Vanity unit fitted with 460mm ‘Ideal Standard’ white porcelain oval sink and chrome plated swivel mixer tap

 

                                                Stainless steel cupboard over sink with mirror door

 

                                                110 / 240 volt shaver point finished in chrome

 

                                                Webasto blown air heating outlet point

 

                                                Saniflo ‘Sanimarin’ white porcelain WC with separate control pad. 12 volt macerator pump and Eco flush option

 

                                                Dometic two speed extractor fan with separate control panel

 

                                                Houdini marine hatch, double glazed tinted glass, 180 degrees opening, two internal fastening clamps, security grill, anti-smash protection film.

Separate fly / mosquito screen

 

                                                2 x 12 volt LED light strips, rated IP 65

 

                                                Chrome two bar towel rail

 

Chrome soap dish holder

 

                                                Separate shower room with white shower base, 840mm x 670mm

 

                                                Bi-folding toughened glass full height shower door in white powder coated frame

 

                                                Hot and cold water mixer valve

 

                                                Chrome showerhead and rail

 

                                                2 x 12 volt LED light strips, rated IP 65

 

                                                Chrome soap dish holder

 

Dressing area:                           4 x 450mm wide wardrobes

 

‘Tall boy’ cupboard with five deep drawers

 

Trumatic S3002P gas heater fitted with:

Trumatic Ultraheat system – 240 volt electric heating option

Trumavent TEB/TN – 240 volt and 12 volt fan assisted air distribution system

 

Trumatic blown air heating outlet point x 2

 

Webasto blown air heating outlet point

 

Slim line florescent lighting

 

Yale ‘laptop’ safe

 

Access door to cab with two locking bolts. Lockable only from inside the cabin area.

 

Removable access ladder to bed over cab

 

Fixed bed over cab:                 King size ‘Silentnight’ Miracoil 2400 pocket sprung mattress with advanced memory foam top for comfort in hot climates.  Size 1500mm x 2000mm x 450mm

 

                                                Slatted wood base with 5 x ventilation ports

 

                                                Two large lockers to front, deep locker the width of mattress to the foot of bed

 

                                                Slim line florescent light

 

                                                Two 12 volt halogen reading lamps on stainless steel flexible stalks with glass shades

 

                                                ‘Knock out’ gas detector

 

                                                Two speakers from Sony radio / CD player

 

                                                Proline model LVD1986WD 400 mm, 12 volt colour LCD TV / DVD player, fitted with separate voltage regulator

 

                                                Two Seitz ventilation windows fitted with fly / black out screens

 

Other items:                              Full cabin length removable fitted carpet with ‘whipped’ edges over a laminated wood affect flooring.

 

                                                Matching carpet in lounge area

 

                                                Barrier mat on the two internal entrance steps, removable for cleaning