Tot vlak voor het eind van het jaar 2019 stond in de titel “MAN 8.136 for sale. Bijna was het ook gebeurd als ik toegehapt had op een alleszins redelijk bod. Een “gewone” camper was al gekocht met de bedoeling daarmee een tweetal grote reizen te maken. De eerste zou in 2019 over de Balkan naar Griekenland gaan (is gebeurd), de tweede, onze Grote Aziëreis, in 2020 rondom de Kaspische Zee naar Iran. Dat plan kwam al gauw op losse schroeven te staan, eerst door de oorlogszuchtige taal van Trump, later gooide Corona de deur definitief op slot. Ondertussen hadden we al wel weer een retourtje Windhoek geboekt, omdat Afrika blijft trekken. Maar hoe zouden we die maanden gaan invullen? Om een lang verhaal kort te maken: we hebben ons Mannetje gehouden, verscheept en is nu ons tweede huis om te overwinteren in Afrika. En dus is hij op dit moment niet meer te koop, maar als er echte interesse, kunnen we er natuurlijk altijd over praten!
Dit was dus het verkoopverhaal.
Met toch best een beetje pijn in het hart, hebben we besloten om definitief een punt te zetten achter ons “From here to …?” avontuur. Dat wil geenszins zeggen, dat we ophouden met reizen, zeker niet, maar wel gaan we dat op een andere manier inkleden en dus gaan we afscheid nemen van ons Mannetje. Op deze pagina staat veel technische informatie over de uitvoering en inrichting. Bij “Foto’s” tref je twee albums aan: “MAN technisch” en “Ons Mannetje van alle kanten”. Samen geeft dat al een aardig beeld.
De vraagprijs bedraagt € 69.500.
Wat verder nog belangrijk is: de auto wordt in principe leeg geleverd. Dat betekent dus, dat de uitgebreide set gereedschap, reserve-onderdelen, generator etc. niet is inbegrepen. Dat geldt ook voor de inventaris. Tenslotte zij nog vermeld, dat we ook nog een donorauto in de aanbieding hebben. Die is in de loop van de tijd al aardig gekannibaliseerd, maar er zit in ieder geval nog een z.g.a.n. motor en versnellingsbak in. Die hebben slechts 12.000 km gedraaid.
Alles is bespreekbaar en onderhandelbaar. We staan open voor ieder serieus bod en zijn ook gaarne bereid aanvullende informatie te verschaffen.
Gaarne in eerste instantie reageren via gerard@knak.nl of via whatsapp +31653759756..
“English version”
With quite a bit of pain in our hearts, we decided to put an end to our “From here to …?” adventure. That does not in any way mean that we will stop traveling, certainly not, but we are going to dress it in a different way and so we will say goodbye to our little Man. This page contains a lot of technical information about the implementation and design. Under the heading “Foto’s” you will find two albums: “MAN technical” and “Ons Mannetje van alle kanten”. Together that already gives a nice picture.
The asking price is € 69.500.
What is also important; the car will be empty at delivery. This means that the extensive set of tools, spare parts, generator etc. is not included. This also applies for the inventory. Finally, it should be mentioned that we also have a donor car on offer. That has been pretty cannibalized over time, but there is still very a fresh engine and gearbox in it. The odometer of that one shows only 12.000 km.
Everything is negotiable. We are open to any serious offer and are also willing to provide additional information.
Please contact us via email gerard@knak.nl or whatsapp +31 653 759756.
Our motorhome is based on an M.A.N. 8,136 truck with year of construction 1985. The truck has served in the Danish army for around 20 years and had only 60.000 km on the odometer. In 2005 it was brought to the Netherlands by the previous owners. The construction of the motorhome was taken care of by Twiga Travel Cars.
In April 2011 we bought the car. Partly because the layout was aimed at three people, we have the car fairly rigorously adjusted to our wishes by Hugo Kupper from Expeditievouigen.nl in Eibergen, The Netherlands.
In 2016, after we returned from Africa to the Netherlands, we made a number of important updates. The exterior of the cabin has been repainted in a more modern color and the interior has been refurbished. Two more solar panels have been installed and the original 4 service batteries have been replaced by two new 220 Ah Victron AGM batteries. Because 20-inch tires are not very common for a truck, making it difficult to get new tires, we have had made five new 22.5-inch rims. We started in North America with six new Hankooks. The two spare tires are still unused, the other four still have at least 50% profile.
(Extensive documentation is available for both the initial structure and subsequent changes).
Algemene gegevens:
| Width | 2,37 m |
| Height | 3,50 m |
| Weight | 7.2 ton |
| Length | 6,80 m |
| Toelaatbaar gewicht | 8,0 ton |
Technical specs:
| Construction Year of the car | 1985 |
| Construction Year of the motorhome | 2007-2008; in 2011 en 2016 important enhancements |
| Engine | 6 cyl. diesel |
| Engine capacity | 5.687 cm3 |
| Power | 100 kW |
| Gears | 5 x 2 (high and low gearing) |
| Wheelbase | 3,20 m |
| Electric system of the car | 24 V |
| Tank capacity | main tank 350 liter; reserve tank 90 liter |
| Fuel consumption | 1:4,5 |
| Odometer | 202.000 km (11-02-2019) |
| Drive | 4 WD |
| Differential lock | 2 |
| Brakes | air powered |
| Tires | 6x 385/65R22.5 HANKOOK AM15 158L TL 18PR (at least 50%) |
| Road plates | 4 |
Exterior structure data
| Materials | Steel frame all around, polyester outer plates, insulated, wooden interior finish |
| 5 folding windows, 1 sliding window; extra nets applied with Velcro fastener: 100% mosquito proof | |
| 3 skylights of which 2 with fan (switchable to IN or OUT); all equipped with mosquito mesh | |
| Storage | left and right door; space practically utilized through stackable crates that cannot slide |
| Door | width 60 cm, height 190 cm |
| Stairs | extendable harmonica step with 5 steps |
| Solar panels | 4 |
| Extra headlights | 2 Hella high beams |
| Imperial | On the cabin |
| Canopy | Fiamma 2.30 cm width, can be used on both the side and back |
Interior structure data:
| Dimensions | 440 x 225 x 197 cm (lxwxh) |
| Bed/seating | fixed bed 150×210 cm with foam rubber mattress and Froli bed base; seating area approx. 120 x 150 cm |
| Toilet/Shower | dimensions 90 x 140 cm; toilet with mixer pump and electrical flush; waterproof cabin |
| Kitchen counter | 60 x 140 cm, 3 drawers and sinc; two taps |
| Storage | lots and practical |
Verdere uitrusting:
– Victron Phoenix inverter 1600W
– 2 batteries 220 Ah
– 12V and 220V power outlets
– 3 burner gas appliance with stainless steel cover plate
– Stainless steel sinc with two taps, one with a filter
– 250 ltr fresh water tank
– 100 ltr black water tank (toilet)
– 100 ltr grey water tank (shower/sinc)
– Shurflo waterpump
– Seagul waterfilter
– Engel compressor fridge; capacity 110 liter of which 20 liter freezer
– Webasto Air Top 2000 ST Diesel hot air stove, refurbished in 2016
– 30 liter boiler, heated by diesel; 220V also possible
– drivers seat from donor car (only 12.00 km), 2 small fans on dashboard, usb-connectors
– reversing lamp
– electric winch for spare tires
– connection foor outside gas
connection for outside shower
Kitchen
