1989 Mercedes-Benz 917af with FM2 shelter.
| Manufacturer and model | Mercedes-Benz 917af |
|---|---|
| Name | William Spencer |
| Country | USA |
| Website | https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCluFXxlvlsPhBJLQlLlPBrQ |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| For sale? | no |
| Engine type | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Cubic capacity | 6 liters |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Horsepower | 170 |
| Torque | 479 lb/ft |
| Other | |
| Om366a | |
| 4x2, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 | 4x4 |
|---|---|
| Wheel base | 3.09 meter |
| Number of seats | 3 |
| Tyre size | 395 85r20 |
| Rim size | 20 |
| Type of tyre | Michelin XZL |
| Tank capacity | 47 gallons |
| Diesel filter | yes |
| Permanent or manually selectable 4-wheel drive | Permanent |
| Diff locks | Center and rear. |
| Manufacturer of the cabin | Dornier |
|---|---|
| Inner dimensions (LxWxH) | 13' 4 |
| Outer dimensions (LxWxH) | 14'x7'x6'9 |
| Cabin material | Aluminum |
| Kind and thickness of insulation | Original foam 3 inches + 1 inch spray foam. |
| Number of beds | 2 |
| Windows | 4 |
| Subframe | 3 point |
| Other | |
| Outbound windows. | |
| Explanation of floor plan | |
|---|---|
| Queen bed behind cab. Kitchen, shower, toilet. Theater at rear. |
| Material of furniture | Wood |
|---|---|
| Other | |
| Bahia Blue granite tops...a real luxury! | |
| Cooking stove | Dickinson Marine Cooktop , Travel Buddy Oven, and microwave oven |
|---|---|
| Gas installation | Propane |
| Other | |
| Dickinson Marine fireplace heater as well. | |
| Manufacturer and type of fridge / cooler | Dometic CFX95dzw |
|---|---|
| Other | |
| Fridge doubles as a bench seat. | |
| Voltage in the chassis | 24v |
|---|---|
| Voltage in the cabin | 12v |
| Charging converter 24V-12V | None. |
| 110V / 230V in the cabin? | yes |
| Inverter | Victron 12/3000/120-50 Multiplus |
| Other | |
| Cabin and chassis are isolated from each other. | |
| Capacity of batteries in the cabin | 705ah |
|---|---|
| Battery type | 6x6-volt agm |
| Battery charger for cabin batteries | Victron Multiplus/mppt 100-50 |
| Battery management | Victron |
| Solar capacity | 800 watts |
|---|---|
| Solar controller | Victron 12v 100-50 |
| Fuel cell | no |
| Power generator | None. |
| Manufacturer and type of heating system | Truma combi 6e and Dickinson Marine P-9000 |
|---|---|
| Warm water processing | Truma Combi 6e |
| Cab heating | Engine |
| Other | |
| Also Dickinson Marine fireplace propane heater. | |
| Explanation of gas system | |
|---|---|
| 2x20lb propane tanks under the bed.. Room for a third if necessary. Individual valves for Truma, cooktop, and Fireplace. Large floor vent. |
| water flow | 56 psi |
|---|---|
| Water filtration system | 2 stage filtration |
| Capacity of fresh water tank(s) | 92 gallons |
| Capacity of waste water tank(s) | 15 gallon gray/cassette for toilet. |
| Manufacturer and type of toilet | Thetford cassette toilet |
|---|---|
| Capacity of black water tank | 7 gallons |
| Rear carrier | rack for spare tire. |
|---|---|
| Storage boxes | 2 exterior storage boxes. |
| Awning | ARB Awning |
| Other | |
| Theater at rear, clothes washer, microwave | |