40 posts and not a single recommendation for a Pinzgauer or a Unimog? No love for the German/Austrians on this board. [Flower]
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40 posts and not a single recommendation for a Pinzgauer or a Unimog? No love for the German/Austrians on this board. [Flower]
What's a Mercedes 300td count as?Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
A Unimog puppy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
We love our Nissan Titan, we have a large tool box if needed for the bed.
We also have a kick ass truck bed tent set-up.
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Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman78
I have been working on a pvc pipe and blue tarp tent setup for the back of my pickup. It sets up pretty quickly but it still needs some tweeking. I think I went a bit too tall as I can actually stand up in the center of the bed and the main pipe that runs the length is several inches above my head. I am 6'2" so I am thinking I can cut a second set of pipes and make a much shorter and simpler version. With an inflatable bed in the back, this makes for a very comfortable camping set up.
Nice! Quite the climber too, going up straight dirt walls (unless I'm the only one seeing it sideways) lol. But really, a nice setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman78
Lol, I can never get the photos from my phone to post the correct way.
almost every off road camper in my area has one. Saw a lot on the road also. Nice concept .Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowman78
Nissan Titans are a nice-looking truck, and that's a great concept with the back. :)
You might be a Red Neck if............... [Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
^ lol
Ironically I just came here to post this link:Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...170988675.html
And that looks like an ad from Patrick, otherwise known here as cwripinz. If one was in the market for a Pinz, Patrick is the man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zundfolge
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...235748253.html
Probably not a good daily driver.
Clearly his shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
Based on current and future traffic woes, i'd barely adequate.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Guys got "depts", so let him know if you are "interestes".Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Yup. :) They're cool vehicles but........Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
I checked them out a few years ago.
Expensive - have to buy 2 and use one for parts
Parts availability is limited and if you can get parts they are expensive
Slow on the highway - I don't think a Pinz will top 55
These are niche vehicles and they're OK if you're affiliated with other people who own them.
Just have to join the right Militia group.Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
They're not bad really. Most aren't nearly as expensive as the one Patrick has advertised, although most aren't that tricked-out either. The Pinz is downright zippy compared to the Unimog, but yeah, not a cross-country vehicle if you're in a hurry. Mine hits 63 on fairly flat highway, but is working pretty hard. It's more comfortable at 50-55. Ridiculous off-road capability. You can lock front or rear axles at any speed, even change Hi-Low range at any speed. Portal hubs give great clearance, and a low CG keep it pretty stable. I haven't had to do much to it, but the few things I've done, I've found the parts pretty cheap and easy to find. There are a couple go-to websites - Swiss Army Vehicles and Expedition Imports. (And for the wood rails, our own Tim K can help!). Aside from an engine rebuild or the like, they're easy to work on. I've seen a couple that were made into very functional camping vehicles. I don't really know or hang out with anybody else that has one, so I get tips and tricks from the website real4x4forums.com. Lots of good info there, kinda like a coar-15 for the Pinzgauer. I often use mine as my daily driver, but I doubt most civilized folks would find it appropriate for anything but a toy.Quote:
Originally Posted by roberth
What's the saying? " I wouldn't join any militia that would have me". [Tooth]Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Cool to look at, but neither one suits the "daily driver" criteria. :)
Thank you Fentonite.
The M word![panic]Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
I, for one, would love to try using one for a DD ... but I'm not all that civilized. But that one I linked is way pricey, one should be able to find one almost as nice for half that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fentonite