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The engines you mentioned are the inline 6's. We have the 200hp OM366LA in our 1120. So from memory trucks with the inline 6 are the 1017, 917, 1120, 1128. I am sure there are more (maybe a 1124 and 1224). I specifically sought out a truck with the OM366 and although I have no other reference...

If you go the larger truck route not sure bump starting is even possible. Our MB 1120 needs the air to come up to pressure before the parking brake will release (or maybe I am missing something as this is all new to me).

Hey Andreas, I started down this path but small cracks appeared along the seam between the Bondo and Aluminum plates. My current plan is to do this same process but then wrap a single layer of fiberglass cloth over the whole thing, fair and paint with Sem Satin Black Chip Guard paint. An extra...

Well a bit of an update, since we have been back I have been at the computer a lot trying to get the needed ordering of stuff done. We live in a small town so pretty much everything needs to be mailed in. I have been able to get some things done though MaxxFan installed, the interior bit is not...

Nice truck, we are currently building out (in the USA) our 1120. Heaps of work but will be worth it in the end.

Thanks for the offer and I might take you up on that. I have a few inquires out right now to European resellers and Dometic in Australia. I have had luck in the past with UK based retailers shipping at a reasonable cost. They really seem to understand international business, I'll report back...

Thanks. I had started to think about that. I actually did the reverse when we were in New Zealand, had a US based consolidator package up a pallet and ocean freight it to Auckland. Something like $300 for the complete pallet and as we were on a visiting boat all duty free. Made working on the...

Thanks Sitec, I think we posted almost at the same time. Check out the Hevi-Rail system. I really like the looks of the bearings as each bearing has two rollers. One in the typical place and then one in the face to take care of side loads, so even if the truck is not level it should not matter...

Well, only problem is getting one into North America(looks like you might be from AZ). Contacted Dometic USA and no luck. Tried an Australian reseller and they will not ship to the US. Next step is to check with a couple of European companies (Spain, which my Spanish is limited and the UK). Met...

Well we are back from the Bahamas, good trip but a lot of sailing. Anyway, the build is back on, full speed ahead. Off in a few minutes to talk with the welder about when to start (under habitat boxes, rear tire/motorbike rack, roof rails and cab roof rack). Did a bit of CAD (cardboard aided...

So, been doing a bit more thinking about the rear tire rack. If I was to do something like the truck in post #26 would you guys think a good starting point would be a forklift mast? Essentially it is similar, though opposite (extends down not up so would need some rework). There is a place...

Ok, I'll first admit that I am new to trucks like these (we have a MB 1120AF that we are currently building), though I come from a long distance sailing background (lots of custom stainless, never laser cut). The original post was asking about under habitat storage boxes, do you guys really feel...

Hey Sitec, coming from a sailing background I have never seen a double pane hatch. One of the big differences in them is the frame. Some are an extrusion (the less expensive ones) and some are cast (yup, the more expensive ones). The 2 boats I have owned have both had cast ones. I can even stand...

We have the Tern roof hatches and I would also say that marine hatches would be way more durable (never put to the test but our marine hatches on the boat have a cast aluminum frame and 3/8" poly-carbonate lens). The drawback was that they would not be insulated (condensation in cold temps)...

We are using a MaxxAir 7500k in the bathroom. It is sitting on the bench for install once we get back. I plan to order up the MaxxShade Plus which will not only be a shade but the LED overhead light. Plus the 7500k comes with a remote. Plan is to have it in the "bedroom" and be able to turn the...

Hey Neil, current plan is to make a cover for the bike out of Sunbrella (same stuff we use on the boat). Wanted to wait until it is mounted so I can account for the mounts/straps. Also trying to take your advice about a lifting rack to make things a bit easier to get the bike on/off. So given...

I would think that since it is a mog (likely a 3/4 point subframe) and it looks like the top of the rack is attached to the roof it would be attached to the subframe. Ours might be a bit different as it is a rail on subframe hard mounted at the end of the chassis. This was the way the original...

Hey guys, well we are now anchored as far south as we are planning to go. We are in Georgetown in the Bahamas with crystal clear water. Here is the more exotic boat picture I mentioned before. The local family island sailing regatta is just starting and you can see a traditional wood Bahamian...

After the years of bopping around oceans on our boat we are both looking forward to things being not only still but level. Currently in the Bahamas for about a month, one reason we came was to meet up with sailing friends that just completed a 35 day trip from Saint Helena (hey they were...

Andreas's business is Total Composites in Canada (he is Victorian here on the forum). I got our habitat panel kit from him and at the same time I ordered the interior honey comb panels, 30mm with gelcoated fiberglass on each side. As far as I know they do not stock panels in North America and...