Mercedes' Zetros platform makes for a monstrous mobile home
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Warranty We provide a manufacturer warranty on all new trucks and Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts, including Remanufactured Parts. Power system aside, the other upgrade you may consider down the track is to install a waterproof servo set. The default equipment is fine and the steering strength is ample for this kind of model, but you’ll need to keep the truck dry above axle height. You’d also want to waterproof the radio receiver for wet running. The mirrors are realistic, as is the trim around the hood and the guard bars around the lights.
Alternatively, you can find the truck on the Highway Toy Store here. Lastly, it sells under the RC4WD Sledge Hammer badging here. To address this, we surmised the E-clips needed to be captured/covered and prevented from popping off. One could replace the shafts entirely, but it seems a waste, as they’re otherwise solidly made and should outlast the truck. So, our cheap workaround was to wrap a few layers of TESA Tape around the assembly.
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Including at the biggest truck plant in the world, where the Zetros is built for you. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Scott grew up with a passion for cars and a love of writing. He now combines the two by covering all things automotive for New Atlas. When he’s got a spare moment, you can usually find him freezing himself silly in search of fresh powder to ski. The vehicle will make its premiere in a first configuration level at the end of month at Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.
It seems timely we make a follow-up video that covers all the main elements of operating this big rig outdoors. In the below video, we cover high and low speeds, diff lock, steep ascents and descents, side-hilling and even some mild rock crawling. This is a 6×6 truck with twin dual wheels on the rear axles.
Cabin Fever
It is designed to deliver outstanding performance on rough ground. The Zetros is highly intuitive – making it easy for drivers to unlock its full potential. And to ensure it stays up and running, cleaning, maintenance and repairs are simple to carry out. The Team Raffee 6×6 model is available here & the TR 4×4 model is available here. Both these links are from the ever-reliable AsiaTees online store.
The only weird part of the cabin/hood piece is the headlights, which are coloured amber rather than clear or white. It’s a strange decision but it isn’t distractingly bad, just noticeable. Experience dictating caution, we spent two evenings going over all the screws in our model to ensure everything was secured before running.
Water, Light & Sound?
Mercedes-Benz has, for now, designate it as a show vehicle, with no hint of when it will be made available, or how much it will roughly cost. With the PURE series, which is characterized by a classic and pure basic cabin construction, ACTION MOBIL was able to create a real little powerhouse. When the day is done, the mobile home switches from extreme performance to extreme luxury. The truck sports a 5.6 by 2.4 meter (18.4 by 7.9 feet) luxury apartment on its back. If that's not enough space for you the Zetros can activate its electrically operated, carbon fiber skinned extension.
There’s a lot of sound under throttle, but it’s a pleasing pitch and it sounds like there’s a lot going on inside. It’s quite a fun rig to drive and again, it looks fantastic. Because of our drive shaft problems, we never really got a chance to showcase much actual driving! We’ve been enjoying the truck for some months since that initial review and it’s running beautifully.
Herpa Mercedes Zetros Fire Truck FW 1/87 HO
As an offroad specialist, the Unimog presents itself at the offroad show, Abenteuer & Allrad 2021. Designed for easy operation – even in challenging situations. It provides the standard and duty concerning everything crafted today and in the future under the aegis of the Star.
The ESC is a HobbyWing WP-1060 with integrated 6v/3a BEC , which powers the radio and servos. The high-low/diff lock function is located on the 3-potision Channel-4 thumb switch. For the construction industry, exploration, fire protection, surface mining and much more. It combines extreme off-road suitability with high payloads. Positioning the cab behind the front axle yields design-related, valuable benefits to drivers of cab-behind-engine vehicles. The mobile home’s interior has been appointed with equipment from specialist Hünerkopf, and contains a kitchenette, bathroom , and double bed.
Things can be removed, but the truck is just so pretty you’ll understandably probably want to keep it all attached. With that expectation set up-front, the off-road performance this truck can deliver is actually quite good. With the Zetros you can rely on a future-directed concept containing the million-times-proven suspension and drive technology of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks model series.
Be prepared for yours to take damage either in transit or during driving – they’re fragile and not a great design from a durability point of view. They certainly look the part and the rear-facing ones have light buckets in them, ready for your light kit if you so desire. Current Offers Exclusive service, parts and accessories offers. Service and Parts We are there when you need us, offering round-the-clock support to keep your business moving. Roadside Assistance Mercedes-Benz Trucks Roadside Assistance is available to all customers and across all vehicle models, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
However, if you ever need a bit of extra assistance, experienced colleagues at our service outlets around the world will be happy to help you. They will look after your vehicle optimally and carry out service and repair work to the same standards as our production facilities. A reliable vehicle that can smoothly and swiftly switch between paved and non paved surfaces even when transporting heavy loads. Lastly, there are several spare channels on the included radio receiver. These will be welcome if you have a trailer that needs a channel or two for tipping, support legs, third axle, hydraulics and so on. The radio suits the truck and possible intended uses perfectly.
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