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Anyone had their king pins replaced? Cost? Difficulty?

My Vario has an exhaust brake factory fitted it it is definitely engaging - I can just about hear it. But the amount of retardation is minimal unless its reving over 2k and even then its modest. Is this normal?

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Not sure where on the forums to post this. I keep an eye on the Electricity Supply Board auctions for Unimogs and 4x4 Varios. None this month but there are a lot of VW Transporter 4x4s under the hammer next weekend http://hanleysales.hibid.com/catalog...?tab=0&cpage=1 They aren't obviously 4x4...

Not sure where on the forums to post this. I keep an eye on the Electricity Supply Board auctions for Unimogs and 4x4 Varios. None this month but there are a lot of VW Transporter 4x4s under the hammer next weekend...

I've just had an indicator lamp come on which I don't think makes sense. It's called the "Auxiliary indicator lamp" and the manual says "The warning lamp will light up if there is insufficient pressure in the compressed air circuit for auxiliary consumers". However both pressure gauges are...

I'm adding an additional fuel tank to my Mercedes Vario along with some addition plumbing to allow electric switch over between the tanks plus an inline filter with a water trap. The new tank location means an additional 4-5m of 8mm piping (including the return circuit). The question I have...

Already posted this over in Mercedes forum and then noticed they are also selling off some 4x4 Canters if anyone is interested. The ESB (Electricity Supply Company) vehicles are generally very well maintained mechanically and typically sell for modest sums. As an example I bought my Mercedes...

Hi - I've built a "bad road" camper based on the Mercedes Vario 814DA (4x4). I switched to single wheel rears bu am now back to duals because it felt too tail happy. You see the camper over on: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/78237-Pre-birth-of-a-camper-No-laughing!/page37...

Does anyone have recommendations for a SatNav which can route to avoid low bridges? My current Garmin has died and I was considering going to a Montana but I don't think it has this feature. Thanks Ian

Does anyone have practical experience of using panels like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100W-40W-50W-20W-mono-poly-semi-flexible-solar-panel-PV-RV-car-boat-charge-/251326831575?pt=UK_Gadgets&var=&hash=item3a843f1bd7 The semi flexible ones. When I've read elsewhere here about flexible panels...

Folks, I'm trying to understand if one of these will work on my 2002 model year Vario: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scangauge-2-II-In-Car-Digital-Gauge-MPG-OBD2-Fault-Code-Clearing-Reader-/291123650903?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item43c8526157 Mine has the Mercedes standard 14 pin circular...

As mentioned on my build thread It's Big decision time! I'm going to go back to the 17.5 inch wheels. I think the 19.5in look cool and they certainly work for others, but the combination of height of my vehicle and the fact that it will be doing highway work most of the time has swung it for...

I recall finding a link either in this forum or in one of the other Expedition Camper ones for a European company making camper doors, side hatches and roof hatches out of 50mm composite panels (grp on the outside and foam in the middle). But I can't find it now. Can anyone point me in the...

I've been doing a little research to try to find out how I might determine my vehicle's CoG location so I can then work out how far my van can lean without tipping over. I've found this: http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/cog/ which is pretty comprehensive but also a little scary with a 7.5 tonne...

I'm posting a new thread on this because it’s a specific issue I'm looking for advice on. My project van is (sort of) well documented on this thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/78237-Pre-birth-of-a-camper-No-laughing It's now largely finished but I'm having a handling problem...

Folks see http://www.irishcarauctions.ie/view_auction.php?id=43 It looks like there are at least 3 ex ESB trucks listed I bought mine from a similar auction for less than €3k Look at the beginning of my build thread of a picture of what they are likely to be like. Ian

Anyone know where I could get a MB or 3rd party workshop manual for the Vario 814? My last hope - the local dealer - said they don't sell them.

Ok So I took the plunge yesterday and bought a fixer upper! A 4x4 7.5T GVW Vario I sold my better half on the idea of a wonderful all-road camper and then arrived home with this.... My intent is to take the crap off the back, lengthen the wheelbase to 4.25m, "Trim" the crew cab back to a...

FYI - A number of Unimogs for sale. They are Ex Irish Electricity Supply Board (ESB). I was at a similar auction a few weeks ago looking for a Vario and a number of these sold for about €5k. The looked like they are mechanically well looked after - but needed a fair bit of cosmetic work...