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4x4rick Off-Road Guru
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Odometer: 1900 Location: J25 M25
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject: contemplating
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Hi All, I'm thinking of converting to Mog but have a few questions ??? lowloader...how far would you drive MOG before you needed one ? my closest sites are woodlands (to small) bures -devils pit . how many sites can accommodate MOGS? I'm based in Nth London sorry bit long winded thanks in advance RICKY
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shaggy Articulating
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Odometer: 560 Location: Manchester, UK
1961 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 Doka
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject:
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If you want to wheel, you're probably thinking 404 (what most of us have, the small petrol engined one). People in the states do wheel the diesels, but I'm not sure it's that practical over here (and they're a damn sight dearer).
A well maintaned 404 will keep 50-55 on a motorway (I've had 70 on a steep downhill, clocked by a jeep) happily, although they're at their best on on A roads. I think mine ('61) is nicer to drive than most old campervans I've driven, I really like driving it.
We've only ever done 100 miles each way in ours, have done 65 miles each way for a days wheeling, and would contemplate more. Expect 10-12mpg on road.
I can't stress enough how much fun they are to drive. I always find the traditional 4x4's I've driven (G wagon, L rover, jeeps) wallow more, and feel less precise. The mog has a low CoG relative to its height, and they really handle surprisingly well (mine is as light as it can be, and has stock tyres). I love driving it in the city, it's not too bad in traffic, A roads are fun, but I love B roads in it.
Do it.
jim
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piggy Just got MTs
Joined: 30 Nov 2007 Odometer: 189 Location: gt waldingfield suffolk
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:
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hi,
we off road a 416 (lwb 406) at bures, lots of room and lots of silly landrovers to pull out
i will be taking the 404 down when its finished
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The Original Donk Off-Road Guru
Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Odometer: 1638 Location: The Wilds of Wales
1963 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 Doka
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:50 am Post subject:
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Quote: | lowloader...how far would you drive MOG before you needed one ? | Hi
If your getting a 'small' mog, a 411 or 404 the weight is not as great as you'd imagine. My mog, a 404 weighs in at 2600kg, so can be towed behind my land rover if need be, but of course it depends on what car your towing with.
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4x4rick Off-Road Guru
Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Odometer: 1900 Location: J25 M25
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:
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Hi guys, thanks for the info. i asked about transporting because i hate the idea of breaking down with it at sites .weight wise its "BRILL" small cheap plant lorry may be on the cards to carry it(when I get one) Just been outbid on flea bay for a 404 .hope a fellow differ won ?.......thanks again Ricky
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