Family Overland Expedition Vehicle
Unique combination of a robust heavy-duty truck with capable off-road suspension and family configured living cell for long range off-grid travel. SloMo lets you pack the kids, tons of (bio)fuel, water, food (and school work) and explore the world in slow motion. Instead of following the main freeways and tourist itineraries, we prefer to explore the wilder sides of the planet, and make all kinds of new friends along the way. Traveling as a family with young kids, this vehicle keeps us safe, warm, well fed and showered while we point our compass at the next waypoint.
The underlying platform is a an exceptional vehicle: the MAN 14.240 FAEG. Originally built as a troop transporter, it is super heavy duty, long-range capable and sports the amazing MAN KAT coil and damper suspension, which makes the ride very smooth even in difficult terrain.
Key characteristics
Heavy duty truck
SloMo was built on the chassis of the military all terrain MAN F.A.E.G 14.240.4 X 4 vehicle, built in Germany
It is powered by a 11.4 litres, 4 strokes, 6 in-line cylinders diesel engine, rated at 240 hp, with hydrodynamic torque converter, lock synchronized 6 speed gearbox with ratio range of 6.4 to 1.0, lockable transfer case and lockable rear differential.
Brake system
Stopping this 14T truck on steep terrain is achieved in total safety by a dual brake system.
Rear: Automatic load sensitive two circuit air brake system
Front: Automatic adjusting simplex hydraulic brakes
Long range travel
2 x diesel fuel tanks (540L)
Bio-diesel friendly
No additives (eg adblue)
300L fresh water tank (insulated)
150L grey water tank
20L black water (cassette toilet with zero chemical system,can be emptied at any public WC)
Extensive storage (lots of internal storage, 1 large trunk, 2ski-boxes, 4 bikes rack, roof rails)
Cruising speed with off-road tires: 50mph / 80kmh
Off-grid living
Fully solar-powered (460W solar array, 2 Victron MPPT solar charge controllers)
Deep capacity 24V auxiliary battery bank (880 Ah – 4X 12v220Ah AGM batteries)
High-capacity alternator (100A, 24V DC, charging while you drive)
Emergency diesel genset (Telair 3.5kVa - 240V, feeds from main tank)
Shore plug (240V 16A, only used if vehicle is stored indoors for long periods)
Cassette toilet, with active air filter (no chemicals) can be emptied at any public toilet
24V main electrical system, 12V subsystem for appliances, USB etc
3000W Victron charger/ inverter (240V): power any laptop, appliance
Family expedition
Rare configuration, comfortable for a family of 5
5 passenger cab (3 adults + 2 kids)
5 beds (1 master double bed, 3 bunk beds)
Family bicycle racks (4 bikes)
3 outdoor hammocks
2 ski-boxes (5 pairs of skis)
Global travel
Runs on wide variety of basic diesel fuel without additives
Can run on eco-friendly bio-diesel
No propane (hard to refill in remote locations)
Diesel-powered everything from main tank (truck, genset,heater, cooktop)
No electronics (1980 chassis and engine)
Extensive manuals
Extensive spare parts (including 2 tires in rear rack)
Split-rim wheels for tire change in the field
Extensive toolkit
Off-road anytime
High clearance vehicle (easy fording of rivers)
High visibility from Euro-style cab (hydraulic tilting)
4x4 (low gear ratios, lockable axles and wheels)
Heavy duty chassis (military)
Coil suspension (MAN KAT)
