Recent content by tallboy

bed length Hi, I just started to plan my Vario conversion and I am impressed what you guys have done. I am a tall guy and don't have the base truck yet. The measurements online vary. What bed length can be achieved over the full width about 3 1/2' under the ceiling of a raised factory top?

used Unicat Ooops, I forgot to mention that the good Unicat cabins don't fit into my budget and MAN has spare part supply problems in some parts of the world especially here. The Freightliner has a Mercedes Benz engine and this branch guarantees a worldwide (not cheap) spare part supply.

used Unicat Ooops, I forget to mention that the good Unicat cabins don't fit into my budget and MAN has spare part supply problems especially here.

Freightliner modification Firstly, thanks to everybody. Charlie, the truck I found has a US title due it has been a US government truck in Europe. That's why I can use US plates for my trip. I agree, the cabin modification isn't easy and I found used ones for about 3k. The truck has less than...

20' Expedition RV on Freightliner FL 70 with Mercedes Benz OM 906LA engine. Looking for a suitable and affordable for my RV project based on a 20'shipping container, I found a Freightliner with MB engine in Europe which would be the starting point of my travel. This truck has nearly everything...

20'Expedition RV on Freightliner Mercedes Benz OM 906LA engine. Looking for a suitable and affordable for my RV project based on a 20'shipping container, I found a Freightliner with MB engine in Europe which would be the starting point of my expedition. This truck has nearly everything I'm...

20'Expedition RV on Freightliner with Mercedes Benz OM 906LA engine. Looking for a suitable and affordable for my RV project based on a 20'shipping container, I found a Freightliner with MB engine in Europe which would be the starting point of my expedition. This truck has nearly everything...

Hi Scottish, thanks for your input and the link to your Pinzgauer. I agree with you on the departure angle and that's why I'm disregarding the ambulance box due to the overhang at stern. A custom cabin can follow the original departure angle at the lower end and the lifting roof top helps to...

pop up hard side camper cabin hello everybody,:smiley_drive: I'm currently looking in Europe to purchase diesel G-wagon with automatic transmission as a base for a camper cabin to travel Europe firstly. This seems to me quite difficult. Sure there are many offers around but nearly no chassis...