Someone stole this Unimog U500

Somebody got a really good deal on this 2003 Unimog U500. If you can believe this it sold for US $50,877.77 with the plow. This thing had every imaginable accessory on it from the CTIS (Central Tire Inflation System) to the Vario Pilot (You can slide the steering column from the left side to the right side just in case you want to drive over there) Man somebody got a screaming deal. This truck new was over $125,000 without the plow.

Well I hope he/she (yeah right) enjoys it. Please don't use it as just another plow truck. That would be sad!

UNIMOG U500'S FOR SALE ON THE UNIMOGSHOP.COM

Hutchinson Wheels for Mercedes G Wagon

I posted on these wheels a little while ago but I thought they were so cool I will post on them again. Saw these for sale....the same ones from the earlier post on eBay for sale. I won't post a link because the auction already ended. This is what the G Wagon should have on it for wheels......not 22" chrome wheels (lame).....my personal opinion.

The U500 Unimog

Why do you tempt me?  The U500 Unimog......I really want one.

UNIMOG U500'S FOR SALE ON UNIMOGSHOP.COM

My next ride will be a G Wagon

I love this bottom one with the Hutchinson Wheels.  I also like the white at the top.  Let me know what you guys think.  I've loved these little gems for awhile.  Not really into the chrome thing and 24's but for offroading from what I hear these are extremely capable little machines.

Anyone Looking For Adventure aka Unimog

For all you adventure seekers out there I have found the vehicle for you.  I want one......four door family wagon.  This is one of the nicest trucks I've seen.  

Trip to the Cabin in Utah Mountains

What a fun trip up into the Utah mountains.  Of course my camera was just about out of batteries so these are the only pictures I was able to get.  It rained and even snowed overnight.  Driving up the steep passes in Provo Canyon took us awhile in the Unimog but once we went from pavement to dirt it was a blast.
We got into a few mud holes but they were like puddles.......nothing too exciting.  My idea of a good time was to get into something where I have to winch out.  No luck this time and I think that was ok with my wife and sister in law who were passengers on the excursion.
Here you can see the storm moving in with the leaves changing.  It won't be too much longer until this meadow is covered in snow.  The elevation at this point is about 8500 ft.

Be Prepared

So I wanted to check a couple of things out on the Unimog today.  I put the top up to clean out the inside.  I don't think Ann has ever seen the top up.  A couple of nights ago we went to a class on being prepared in case of emergency.  It was really cool to learn about what to do in a time of emergency.
We live in Provo, Utah along the base of the wasatch mountains.  One of the most glaring emergencies we might have to face in our lifetime is an earthquake.  We live at the base of the wasatch mountains and there is a fault line that runs the length of the wasatch front.
If we were ever in an earthquake the guy teaching the class said the biggest killer would be weather......especially in the middle of the winter here.  If you know anything about Utah then you know that we get a lot of snow in the winter.  It can get really cold here and if we were out of our house warmth would be a big deal.
The Unimog took on a whole new light after having attended this class.  We could survive two weeks without needing anything.  It's got 100 extra gallons of Diesel Fuel that can run the heater in the cabin.  It also has 100 gallons of water.  I think about being without a home for a month in the case of an earthquake and I think we would be doing ok.  In fact we might even like it.
My wife Ann has a new appreciation for the Unimog which takes on a whole new light in case of an emergency.