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The build looks to be going great. I don't know which product you plan to use but I installed an Aqua-Step flooring in my truck a few years ago. http://www.aquastep.be/en/ It is extremely tough and waterproof, but in Arizona (44 degrees when I was in Phoenix) the planks warped and never went...

I got mine from these guys: http://theawningcompany.co.uk/ I've got the GH Jumbo, which winds out with a long pole. The only need to get up the awning is to screw in a knob which holds the awning from coming out when driving. I've forgotten to install it a few times and the awning hasn't moved...

I'm not sure anything except the three point system is permitted by the body builder manual of any unimog

why not save the hassle and use a roro vessel? I saw new range rovers, old land-rovers, VW campers and all manner of small vehicles waiting to be loaded when I dropped my truck at southampton a few years ago.

Don't forget tyre chain clearance!

I haven't slept a wink for 16 nights, I fear that when the hallucinations end, all hope of seeing the valve covers will fade.

The British Daf 4x4 trucks have a pretty big cab. They are designed as a sleeper cab but people have adapted them to fit kids seats in the back. I'm not sure how comfortable it would be, but it's possible. They use a Cummins 5.9 engine but I believe that some other drivetrain components are...

Sorry but I do not know much about these trucks, but I do know that they are not popular outside of France. The UK RAF did use some Renault trucks for something or other, but not the ones that you mention. The MOD disposal agent has been selling them for a while. They've got a lot going for...

The cabin is not as big as I guessed, you're wheelbase must be shorter than I imagined. Your are partly right and partly wrong with my truck. I actually think that if anything, this connection makes my box smaller. For sure the space feels bigger, but I cannot effectively use the space in front...

It looks great, it must be a great moment to get it out into the sunshine for the first time! What made you decide to build such a large box? Everyone has different priorities, and I have no idea about your situation, but I have lived comfortably with my wife and dog in a 5m long box. Yours...

Will that not get damaged easily when the top edges of the box hit tree limbs on tight roads?

Is this the truck? I remember it looking pretty tough

Looks great, plenty of space in there! I'd not noticed before but is that the exhaust under the front bumper? The only time I've seen that before is on trucks carrying fuel at airports.

I have a 1200w Studer inverter in my truck 95% of the usage is <100w charging laptop and camera batteries. The only time that I ever use the full capacity, is to run the immersion heater in the hot water tank, if the diesel heater is broken or unsuitable (parked inside). Like you I tried to make...

I tried this in my truck and found that the inverter put out enough heat to make the effect of the air conditioner almost worthless. It would obviously work better if the inverter was ventilated to the exterior.

My understanding of importing a vehicle into America is limited as when I shipped my truck out and back it was very simple under a temporary import, but the above isn't correct. It would be easiest to drive the vehicle to the port, and at any rate most roro lines wont ship vehicles that don't...

Jay at Couch Offroad (Denver) had an 8x8 for sale when I visited about 2 years ago. It's still listed on his website. http://couchoffroad.com/vehicles-for-sale/man-kat-8x8

Great progress! Will you install some rubber/plastic between the subframe and the chassis to prevent clanking noises and metal to metal contact? Many UK body builders use balata belting, but any tough material will work, even hardwood would be fine. Perhaps you have already installed something...

No problem. It's been a while since I used anything other than new parts, but I used to use a few scrappys when I had a smaller merc van. Erith commercials might be able to help, although they mostly stock parts for newer Mercedes trucks. Snows commercials do parts for all trucks, although...

I think that you'll have to get better photos unless there is someone here who is extremely familiar with these trucks. Which engine does it have? I'm curious about the 600hp V10 engine.