Recent content by tamangel

just a bump up to current date... wondering if any new developments and/or experiences that folks might like to share.. very interesting thread to read.. and one question, when cooking w/ diesel appliances, are you heating the surrounding areas as well for any length of time? In a hot...

Found this recently and thought of some interest.. http://www.theshelterblog.com/woelcke-autark-t5-crosser-off-road-4x4-campervan-motor-home/ Mike W ******

How long would the Fuso (in an 2007 FG140) motor w/ proper ( fleet) maintenance be expected to last? Over 300K? Also are they rebuildable? or what other engines can be swapped out? Mike W *****

any idea how long the cab to end of frame measurement is on that Iveco? I like it..looking at a 12' frame truck currently but need a flatbed that will need to take a 14' Alaskan non-cabover..I guess the frame doesn't have to extend the full 14' but the flatbed does.. Mike W ******

sold yet? very nice rig..

cab chassis appeals to me..Keep the camper..cummins also for me..

Dan, you should join .. You don't have to participate, just glean the articles and pic's ( have to join to see some pic's).. Lots of good resources..several using deuce's and 5 ton's for camper chassis bases.. Open minds...maybe, not so much..IMHO Mike W *****

back door ideas.. here's a few ideas for your back door.. 1- change roll-up to swing open doors: http://boxtruckdreams.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/dscn4694.jpg?w=580&h=434 whole amateur build up here (simple but it works)..: http://boxtruckdreams.wordpress.com/2012/11/ 2- another, very...

anyone else doing this currently..maybe a new build..? thought I might bump it back up to the top to get anything recent.. Mike W *****

might not work for your application, but I always liked the Land Rover Tropical roof concept.. provides that air space that might keep your roof cooler. Although, as mentioned, a big rack with a floor on top of the roof does the same thing and gives another platform/deck for whatever...

head over to Steel Soldiers ( http://www.steelsoldiers.com/ ) you can get any info you need on M35's might have to join to see pic's but no cost.. Excellent info available.. Mike W *******

bump for any current info..

stumbled onto this ancient thread..again...is the project still on-going..alot of time has passed but still appreciate the basic idea.. Mike W ******

old thread but wondered if any additional progress on these featured builds or others with the same ideas starting anew.. Mike W ******

nice pic's and travel..2 trucks.. https://vimeo.com/63172583 Mike W *****