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  1. Joe917

    Manual transmission oil

    The SAE 30 or 40 goes in the engine. GL-3 SAE80/90 goes in the transmission
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    Mercedes Overland Building/Tuning

    Rob Pickering at Terry Lee Enterprises. Don't get too exited about boosting hp on these trucks, its overrated. We have parabolics and air bags on the rear and a massive 13 leaf stack front suspension, rides smooth as silk. CTIS is a waste of time and money since all the aftermarket systems are...
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    Installing an Ambulance Aluminium Box onto the back of a Mitsubishi Fuso Chassis?

    If you go the Fuso route, make your life easier and ditch the ambulance box. Go with a composite panel build, Total Composites or similar.
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    FMTV for World Travel?

    Yep that's about right.
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    Material for bucket toilet & disposal

    Peat moss, coconut husk... The biggest factor in keeping the smell down is separating the urine from the feces.
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    Cost of a 20" box build out?

    There are rv washer dryers. They are aimed at rvs that spend their time plugged in to shore power. Forget the dryer, hang dry. We have a Bosch apartment washer that is 19" wide and draws 10 amps when on the spin cycle, 2-0 amps through the rest of the cycle. It gets used every week.
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    1996 Mercedes truck 4x4

    The deal on Mercedes truck parts: North America probably is the worst place to source MB truck parts, North America also has the best courier/delivery in the world. Parts import is fast and simple. Worst case scenario is probably a week delivery time from Europe. There are a number of shops in...
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    Pass-through really necessary?

    I want to hear if the fridge was not latched properly or if a drawer is not closed. Once have been on the road a while you get everything in its place so that it is relatively quiet.
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    Isolated floating system Vs chassis grounded system

    Run a return ground wire on every DC circuit (to battery negative busbar), this will ensure a good ground and make future trouble shooting easier . There is no reason to ground the DC circuits to the chassis. The inverter will require a chassis ground, you should get the advice of a qualified...
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    Isolated floating system Vs chassis grounded system

    Where is the shunt for the battery monitor? I would advise a dedicated ground wire for every circuit, do not use chassis ground for the DC. The Victron inverter installation manual should have all the grounding details.
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    How tall is too tall for back country, off road use?

    We are 11'6'' . The only places it has been an issue; White Rim, Road to the Sun, and a few Mexican town centers that can be easily avoided. We have friends with similar height vehicles that would not go down the trails we did, but that is a pin striping issue not access.
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    Solar while camper is stored in garage

    Solar will not drain the battery if there is no sun. Make sure you disconnect all loads and just charge for battery maintenance.
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    MB 1120 Coming to America! Purchase, Build and Now Travel!

    I believe there is also a 7 speed that will fit. My truck was custom ordered as a motorhome with many rare goodies. I never understood the choice of the 5 speed. There may be other factors such as dependability or ease of service? I curse the 5 speed every time I am stuck between 3rd and fourth...
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    Need electrical wiring diagram for MB 917/1017

    This is what I have from my manual, hope it helps anyone who needs it:
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    MAN TGM expedition build. My second build.

    315 80 22.5 They are a great highway tire and we have survived mud and sand, however I would go to a 365 minimum 22.5. 20" are to hard to source worldwide.
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    MAN TGM expedition build. My second build.

    Looks like a great rig. I have met many multiple self builders, generally they say it takes 3 builds to get it right! I look forward to more pics and details.
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    Need electrical wiring diagram for MB 917/1017

    Unable to register, for some reason it will not accept my, or any other location!
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    Need electrical wiring diagram for MB 917/1017

    I need electrical diagrams for our 1993 MB917 Particularly the windshield wiper circuit and the air conditioning circuit I believe the 917,1017 all the way to the 1524 will all be the same.
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    Weight

    Motor homes, truck campers, Expo trucks are exempt from weigh stations. Bus or truck refers to commercial bus or truck, they must stop. A Prevost motorhome at 54500 lbs is not required to stop.
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