Mercedes-Benz 917 AF Renovation.

Neil

Observer
Hi Simon.

You are right. We are are getting stir crazy now and are keen to get back to Peru.

I think it must of been Rick Stein that put that thought in my head now you have reminded me.

Neil
 

Joe917

Explorer
Sitting in the hotel in Montevideo Uraguay waiting to go to the airport. These are the latest truck photos from the shipping company to prove she is on the vessel.
She should arrive in Houston around Oct 17. The truck is now for sale. I can arrange to meet anyone interested on my drive back North to Ottawa.
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Joe917

Explorer
DETAILS:
1993 Mercedes Benz 917AF currently registered in Ontario Canada, legally importable to USA (NAFTA import tax paid)
The truck was purchased by the original owner brand new from Mercedes Stuttgart in 93, then driven to Camper Services(a high end bus and motor home builder) in Italy.
The build was professionally completed at a very high spec. We purchased the truck in 2013 in Italy from the original owner. The truck has been lived in almost continuously for the last 25 years. The truck has been to more than 45 countries on 5 continents. The truck has been constantly maintained and upgraded, we have just returned from an incredible year in South America and it is now time to move on to different things.
With a 750 liter water capacity and 450 liter diesel capacity (2000 km range) nowhere is out of reach.The only time we have needed shore power has been when the vehicle has been parked inside for extended time.
All engine and drive line parts replaced with genuine Mercedes parts.

Full time 4X4 with 3 pneumatic diff locks center,rear and front.
High low transfer case
6 liter OM366 170hp engine. Can be boosted to 240hp with larger turbo and fuel adjustments( can be done in Colorado by Rob Pickering if wanted ) 13 mpg, US gallon.
450 liter diesel tank 2000 km range
Mann fuel filter water separator in addition to engine fuel filter
Hydraulic front tire carrier, will lay the spares on the ground. Does not affect cooling. The black front grill is not vented, all engine cooling comes from below.
9400 kg GVW
4700 kg front axle
9400 kg rear axle, super single axle factory order. Front and rear axle width equal, no messing around with rim offsets etc.
All stainless steel tanks and external boxes. (Nobody does stainless as well as the Italians)
Rear parabolic springs with air bags.
6 new Munroe shocks.
All new tie rod ends in steering.
All suspension bushings and bolts inspected and replaced where needed. new front suspension shackles.
New front wheel bearings.
New clutch, plate and bearings
Engine pulled and rebuilt with all seals and gaskets replaced. New piston rings and big end bearings.(approx 30,000 km ago) This was a planned service to take care of some persistent leaks.

Many spares (basically everything you need to get back to civilization!)
Rad hoses
belts
fuel filters, engine and water separator
fuses, wire, bulbs
nuts, bolts, clamps
Fencing wire, rescue tape
air line and connectors
plumbing pipe, fittings and tools
tools, jack wrenches, grease gun
Wheel wrenches, bar extension
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Camper box is composite foam panel construction, 2 1/2" walls ,4" floor and 3 " roof. Super insulated.
Corners are bonded fiberglass with 4"X4" stainless steel corner protection.
Full height walk through from camper to cab. This is a major luxury.
Plenty of glass awning windows and cross ventilation, insect screens and foil backed black out/privacy screens. Glass has privacy reflective coating.
Steel locking door between cab and cabin.
6' 8" interior height.
Double long bed, dinette also converts to a bed.
Norsap Imtra dinette table pedestal.
Marine grade vinyl (and thread) cushions (2018) 5" high density foam
Nova Kool RFU 6800 Danfoss comprssor fridge/freezer http://www.novakool.com/products/two_doors/rfu6200_6800_8000_9000.htm(2018)
Sharp microwave/ grill.
Bosh washing machine. (will wash a full set of sheets and towels in one load)
Ready for induction cooktop.
2 stage water filtration.
Loads of interior storage cabinetry.
Stand up desk/work station.
Beach butcher block kitchen counter, with undermount stainless steel sink, faucet with pot filler.
Wet room with heated towel bar and Natures head toilet. Thermostatically controlled telephone shower,
Lewmar roof hatch (no roof access from ground.)

230 volt air conditioner in cabin (generator or shore)
Compressor driven air conditioning in cab( will also cool cabin habitat while driving).
3 Fantastic Fan roof fans.
2 Camfro adjustable interior fans.

2 Kenwood Radio/mp3/cd/ipod players (1 in cab 1 in habitat)
Kenwood speakers in habitat, pioneer speakers in cab.
Wifi booster : https://www.jefatech.com/products/jefa-tech-wifi-repeater-xr-plus?variant=6279774797854
All interior lights marine grade led.
12 v outlets
230 v outlet in kitchen
115 v outlets by dinette.
230 v portable heater
smoke alarm
CO detector.
Spare 12 v domestic water pump
2 stroke gasoline water pump for filling tanks from natural source with lots of hose. We did not need this in 5 years full time.

Webasto thermo top C hydronic heater
radiator towel bar in wetroom
large radiator in habitat/cabin
small radiator under bed
Shut off valve between cabin/habitat and engine. Shut off valves on cabin radiators and HWT
The system can heat any combination of radiators and hot water tank from the Webasto or from engine heat, or pre-heat the engine for cold starts.
Heatmiser Slimline-N thermostat to control Webasto. fully programmable including frost protect setting, (System will keep the habitat above 5C in frost protect).
20 liter Webasto Spa Hot water tank with thermostatic mixer valve.
750 liter water capacity in 2 fully baffled stainless steel tanks under dinette seats.

Engine driven 100 amp 24 volt alternator.
4 kw gasoline generator (Honda/Dometic)
Stirling Power 24v-12v battery to battery charger https://sterling-power.com/products/battery-to-battery-chargers
Waeco Perfect charge IU2524 230v 24v charger (for emergency charging starter batteries)
Magnum MS2712E inverter charger (2700watts 125 amp 5 stage charger ) https://www.magnum-dimensions.com/p...-12vdc-pure-sine-inverter-charger-ms-e-series
Magnum Remote https://www.magnum-dimensions.com/sites/default/files/MagArchive/64-0003-Rev-D-ME-RC.pdf
Suresine 300 watt inverter 12v 115v https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/suresine/
2X 315 watt solar panels
Morningstar MPPT 60 charge controller https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/tristar-mppt/
4 Rolls Surette 235 ah 6 volt house batteries (2018)
2 Magnacharge starter batteries (2018)
Blue Sea 230 volt breakers
Blue Sea fuses and fuse blocks
Stirling 50 amp input selector switch
Trimetric battery monitor.


The vehicle has been our home for 5 good years around North and South America. Always properly serviced and maintained. From the parts list you can see we only use quality components that will give a long dependable service life. The Haffalump is ready to go. $99 000 US.

Please feel free to ask questions

I will be putting this in the for sale forum with pictures soon
Thanks for your interest(you read this far!)

Joe
 
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Joe917

Explorer
Interior photos looking out from the truck in South America. We saw some truly awesome places.

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Joe917

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One of our favorite places, the Northern Pantanal, 144km of dirt with over 100 wooden bridges!

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One of the few organized camp grounds we stayed at, Finca Sommerwind Ecuador.


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The mountain of 14 color


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Patagonia penguin colony. Very very remote. We spent 3 days alone here and saw nobody.

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Duck canyon.

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The most spectacular drive in South America. The Cordillera Blanca.

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Another overcrowded campsite!

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Cordillera Blanca.
 

Joe917

Explorer
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We bought 120 acres just West of Ottawa with a home that needs a ton of work so we are in the truck for the winter! -22C last night, high -16C today -20C again tonight, Joy.
The Webasto is using about 5 liters every 24hrs (using a portable tank) interior is a comfortable 20C, Bring on the spring! Truck is still for sale.
 

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