UNICAT Expedition Vehicle. Materials to build the body

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  • A very technical video in which Thomas explains the strengths and weaknesses of the various materials for the construction of the body.
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  • @karlp2560
    @karlp2560 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very informative advise, will be watching more from you before I start my truck body build 😅

  • @Pandora882
    @Pandora882 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you again Thomas another great insight into what makes a UNICAT a UNICAT.

  • @davesport62
    @davesport62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really informative series of videos. These trucks are beyond my means but the technical insight is fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to make these. Many thanks, Dave.

  • @cfreak8682
    @cfreak8682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks! This was super interesting, especially the carbon fiber part, the thermal conduction of carbon I didn't know.
    Would be great if you could show the smaller vehicles on the channel as well.

  • @abamblack
    @abamblack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the knowledge and expertise of Unicat is amazing. One of the best expedition trucks builder that I've ever seen.

  • @danpoczynek
    @danpoczynek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, just another reason you folks at Unicat are #1 in the Expedition industry and no other company can match you

  • @unimog404
    @unimog404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video! I have the plan to build my own shelter someday in the future.
    I now have an Unimog 404 with a radiobox. the same box where you started with. And I restored my box and made it 50cm longer and I have double side doors now. And I insulated it by making an insulated box inside of the radiobox. And I installed a 2KW diesel heater in it.
    I love the Unimog 404 platform with a Diesel swap (OM617 80hp) :)

  • @pierredefouchier4165
    @pierredefouchier4165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci pour ces explications.

  • @badgerpa9
    @badgerpa9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the education on the panels and products to use. I hope you stay safe and healthy Sir.

  • @frankbrown9618
    @frankbrown9618 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative video from a leading manufacturer. Thank you!

  • @miltononyango
    @miltononyango ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for being kind to share your info

  • @gregorybernard6838
    @gregorybernard6838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot for your vidéos ! It's always a pleasure

  • @thenorthwatch777
    @thenorthwatch777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very impressive and informative.

  • @RealChoice1776
    @RealChoice1776 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for you amazing wisdom and knowledge. Sincerely and wholeheartedly thank you 🙏

  • @alancolley9937
    @alancolley9937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very good explanation very much appreciated

  • @EWOverland
    @EWOverland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing, I learn a lot. As usual shows your high knowledge of building

  • @paulshepley6564
    @paulshepley6564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative - thank you.

  • @jmackman
    @jmackman ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing content. Thank you so much for taking the time 👍🏻

  • @sQuibs27
    @sQuibs27 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very very interesting!

  • @cchiodo666
    @cchiodo666 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many thanks i always enjoy your explanations and presentations, it very detailed and interesting

  • @gustavnordstrom2280
    @gustavnordstrom2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for these videos. They are really good for information, knowledge and awareness on what to think about and consider.
    Again thank you so much and keep the videos coming :)

  • @kumbackquatsta
    @kumbackquatsta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great series, please do more

  • @manuzaca
    @manuzaca 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very very imformative. Very good job.

  • @franks-friedensstadt-weiss1707
    @franks-friedensstadt-weiss1707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video and Informartions…Thank you

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Detailed as always

  • @nickisrael9922
    @nickisrael9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very and very interesting anf informative. Salute from Colombia

  • @TRCa51
    @TRCa51 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a very informative and entertaining video!

  • @LEMAN_dxb
    @LEMAN_dxb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Thomas.

  • @hernanfernandez895
    @hernanfernandez895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @lansx42
    @lansx42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative video ..
    Looking forward to have my own & build by your team ..

  • @spinthma
    @spinthma ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, learned a lot!

  • @georgewashington938
    @georgewashington938 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

  • @go5582
    @go5582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi handsome. Grear video great audio and channel ❤.

  • @HandyC
    @HandyC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic, did learn something in this one and it was the thermal properties of Carbon. Thanks
    Are you prepared to do a video on the building and integrating of the thermal floor into the subframe, now that is something I'd like to see done.

    • @Eliukcory
      @Eliukcory 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditto!

  • @dkny7788
    @dkny7788 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.

  • @ambushpredator7629
    @ambushpredator7629 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative on the different materials for the body but I think I would like to go with the carbon fiber as it block cell tower signals and maybe other signals as well. A faraday cage doesn't sound so bay 🤗

  • @akik007
    @akik007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Thomas..! I've been watching you explaining things about Expedition Vehicle builds and I love the way speak. Since I watch your videos so frequently, you've become like one of my family members now. 😍
    However, I need to discuss with you regarding a few customisations on a MAN HX 60's rear axle. How to get in touch with you?

  • @tooldiygeek
    @tooldiygeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Great content as usual! May I ask how thick the fibreglass layers on the inside and outside of your composite panels are?

  • @ljprep6250
    @ljprep6250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent and informative video! I just wish you had covered how you treat wiring. Do you build in conduits into the center of the panels to route wiring on the insulated side of the ceiling and walls?

  • @fomalhaut86
    @fomalhaut86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video. In the topic of expedition vehicles Your videos are among the best on the internet :) I have some technical questions (not that I expect answers but it would be nice to know): Do You use any type of fasteners to put the superstructure together or do You use only glue? Is the superstructure glued to the support frame or is it attached with screws? What type of glue are You using?

  • @tooldiygeek
    @tooldiygeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you mentioned in another video that you use Sika adhesives to bond the composite panels. Sika 252 seems to be the industry standard for this purpose. Is this the product you are using?

  • @Eliukcory
    @Eliukcory 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just great to see up close how a prepped panel looks. Also the simplicity of the L pieces instead of already made u channel L. The door fibreglass. Does it have wood behind the fibreglass for screws or nothing or metal pre drilled to accept the hinge for the door with out stripping??? I Would really love to see how and what is integrated into a sandwich panel on the floor. In my mind I expect I’m heavily over engendering this part.

  • @tooldiygeek
    @tooldiygeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Integrating the steel frame into the floor panel, how do you avoid cold bridging and ensure proper insulation all the way through the floor?

  • @zulkarneynification
    @zulkarneynification 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good information. i was going for aluminum, but i think fiberglass is better now

  • @silvioa5772
    @silvioa5772 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Total body in fiberglass panel, is good for very cold temperature ( -40 degree) ? I have doubts about the joining and glueing of the panels. Do you use epoxy glue or silicone?

  • @marcdesair3049
    @marcdesair3049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting - you have a metal frame in the bottom - is there also a frame in the walls ?

  • @chrisdaniel1339
    @chrisdaniel1339 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What density of polyurethane foam do you use for the core material?

  • @roam4fun853
    @roam4fun853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Unicat use all white panels and paint per customer specs? Thanks

  • @fifi23o5
    @fifi23o5 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There can be also problem with galvanic corrosion with carbon fiber. Care must be taken to isolate contact of carbon to metal structure.

  • @tomh5261
    @tomh5261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why don't you make a video about setting up the vehicle and dump the tank .

  • @mikkdoo
    @mikkdoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Intresting topic and good to know that carbon is not good in every point

  • @user-mp8mu5fe4f
    @user-mp8mu5fe4f 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever company know you are the best But what you missing is they tayps Of customer > The Best Build now For sales > is rally services truck where the 2 side open manual ( open space )but you have to make the side bigger where ppl can sit on it ( manual ) btw
    Do not complicate matters, otherwise the truck will become heavy and expensive.
    Focus on the basics and be practical and design. If the customer wants more, you can do so .. and the sales will hit the sky .

  • @brandonhalcyon6984
    @brandonhalcyon6984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    16:05 what do you mean by not weight critical but it’s weight sensitive? Is that for gas mileage or being top heavy?

  • @MrVkull
    @MrVkull 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are your thoughts on Electric drivetrains powered by a petrol generator/welder? Have around 15-60k battery range for short bounds and to power everything inside your vehicles. Supplement your petrol generator with solar panels and a retractable wind turbine.
    I found your channel after doing research on my own expedition design. You know the saying, if you have a good idea someone else probably already has done it. Well your UNICATS are pretty much the exact same platform I came to the conclusion of needing. All the weight and square meters needed for batteries and housing solar/wind/petrol energy generation demands a large heavy expedition type vehicle platform.
    Now I based all my plans on trying to convert an 8x8 hemtt simply because I thought the extra drop axels could further add regenerative braking. Still doing the math to see if the benefits out perform the weight of an extra axel. But I think my electric drivetrain idea would work on any of your larger UNICATS.

  • @gballmaier
    @gballmaier ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I get a panel made from Kevlar, like on Meet the Parents?

  • @alexandrunistoroiu452
    @alexandrunistoroiu452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @3.20 think about wood sprayed with polyurea!

    • @alexandrunistoroiu452
      @alexandrunistoroiu452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      polyurea: th-cam.com/play/PLvkhHIG0bD-UeyabTj1YYnq7PjY0W3jEQ.html

  • @alexandrunistoroiu452
    @alexandrunistoroiu452 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    would you like to start together a project for military use? briefly, it's about "mobile military bases" on trucks (I see it 80% in my mind, it's very effective, with your logistik & experience we can make them "over the top") very versatile&offroad, in order to be deployed very quickly or moved very quickly outside of a fallout zone for ex, I'm sure that would be a nice but also a quite good business!

  • @am2902
    @am2902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *****

  • @labradorshalladore4966
    @labradorshalladore4966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wil animals eat material like rats, squirrels

  • @wesm3915
    @wesm3915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sandwich composite panels are good insulation but very dangerous, absolutely NO roll over protection. None will pass the dot roll over requirement for personnel protection like simple school buses, transit buses or monocoque buses. Something to think know about when your family is in there.

    • @UNICATexpeditionvehicles
      @UNICATexpeditionvehicles  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A customer of ours overturned, in Africa, dented only one edge of the body, and was able to go home on his own wheels. It always depends on how you build the boxes ....

  • @yeseniasamuel1464
    @yeseniasamuel1464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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