Mercedes-Benz L608D ex-feuerwerk truck

[thebigblue]

In a previous post I mentioned this 12V to 24V switch-over-relay...:

After some research on the interweb I located this...:

Currently my two 100W solar panels is the only thing hooked into the CTEK 250S DUAL, now I know how to wire the generator too.

 

[thebigblue]

Removing the aluminum checked plates in the cargo area revealed a bit more rust than I initial saw. Will be fixed and repaired soon.

Making smaller wheel arches, the original were way bigger than needed. The distance between bump stops and axel is only 150 mm. New cargo bed will be 15 mm. plywood as used when making moulds for concrete = water prof. The surface is slippery though and will need a rubber-mat on top.

 

[thebigblue]

Rust is cured:

Ceiling partly finished:

Cleaned the roof and mounted 2 pcs. 100 W solar panels on top:

Cut the bed plywood a bit oversized and used a router and a electrical planer to make it flush with the frame:

Several layers of boat varnish to seal the edge of the bed plywood:

Sikaflex between bed plywood and steel frame:

Starting on the wheel arches - will be a curved fiberglass construction:

 

[scottishpinz]

Remember wheel arch gap also allows for mud and snow as well as wheel/tyre movement

 

[thebigblue]

Remember wheel arch gap also allows for mud and snow as well as wheel/tyre movement

Thx, you´re right - forgot about that.

 

[Sitec]

Just looking at the pics you need to measure the gap between your axle and the bumpstop. If you have something like 150mm between the bumpstop and axle, you should have at least 200mm between the floor ant tyres.. Which allows enough room for the rare cross axle situation.. On my truck I'll be allowing a lot more as I plan to go deep into the bush with it and I'm sure there'll be some creek crossings that require a lot of flex...

 

[thebigblue]

Just looking at the pics you need to measure the gap between your axle and the bumpstop. If you have something like 150mm between the bumpstop and axle, you should have at least 200mm between the floor ant tyres.. Which allows enough room for the rare cross axle situation.. On my truck I'll be allowing a lot more as I plan to go deep into the bush with it and I'm sure there'll be some creek crossings that require a lot of flex...

Yes, I measured around 120 mm. from bumpstop to axel, and added 30 mm. for compression of the bumpstop rubber itself. The 200 mm. will be more than adequate for my use since I only have 4x2 drive, and the spring is rated for a 3 ton load; mine will not carry more than 1 ton with all the stuff, water, additional fuel and aux. batteries. Thanks for all the input

 

[nick disjunkt]

Don't forget tyre chain clearance!