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For all visible panels I used Andreas's honey comb panels. They match the exterior walls and seem to be strong and light. So far we both love the look. Compared to our hidden painted plywood surfaces (mainly 1/2" Baltic Birch) we think it looks better, more durable and will be easier to keep...

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I have a zero radius sink (just learned that term) in the kitchen and was hoping to get a very small one for the bathroom. Also one with a bathroom style drain and not a 3 1/2" kitchen style. I already have enough solid surface leftover from the kitchen so would...

Another idea would be to build a habitat that could be used on a different truck once you return to the USA. Build it so that it would fit in a 20' container. No worries importing it and finding a truck should not be too difficult. That way you could take advantage of the lower labor rates to...

Hey all, I am looking for a very small stainless steel sink for our build. In the perfect world it would be rectangular, about 9" deep and about 12" long. I have done the typical Google searches including image search, but have yet to find anything. Anyone know of where I might find something...

Would you have a picture of what it looks like on the inside (mainly the frame)?

Not to hijack this thread but would you know if this advice is applicable to an 1988 1120 AF? When we first got the truck the abs light was off/on. Now after parking it over last summer to work on the chassis, subframe and cab it is always on.

Nice work, if we had the patience you have I would attempt to do the same with our build. You will really have a special truck when you get it finished.

Hey Andreas, I am curious about the composite cargo doors. How are they finished inside? What about struts? Do they match in color with your panels? Any idea as to pricing? What are the latches made of? How many sizes will you offer?

We have a Sailrite LZ1 that we bought years ago to do canvas work on the sailboat. Just finished a replacement dodger for the cockpit. Not anywhere near perfect but was way cheaper than having one made. One nice thing about Sailrite are all the videos they have for free about various sewing...

And, I can also add to luthj comment, in all of the mainland developing countries we have been in there are delivery trucks/buses larger than our truck. The decision also relies on how much off-road you plan. For us it is likely just rough roads, and lots of them.

The biggest deciding factor on size for us was that we will live full time in the RV (switching from a 40' sailboat we have lived aboard for the last 20 years), for probably the next 10 years. We went with a 1988 MB 1120 AF and a 17' composite habitat (still in the build process in the USA). It...

Not sure if this is any help but in our marine refrigerator that uses a Danfoss compressor there is a "Compressor Controller" like this one. Never ordered from this company, just was the first one I found on Google. In the marine environment these are known to go bad over time so on our...

One of my favorite designs which I am sure I can not afford. From the Action Mobil site, they sure build nice trucks.

That looks very interesting, any chance you can have it done by the time we get back from the Bahamas? See, then I could ask really nicely for your design ?.

Just measured the wheelbase, it is roughly 144".

Thanks for the nice offer, but if I do one it will be just a couple smallish aluminum pipes bent to conform with the shape of the shroud. Plan right now is 800 watts of solar with space for another 200 (which I might just do and get it done). The solar panel place was reluctant to ship me an odd...

Moved the truck to the marina in preparation for the trip to the Bahamas. Did not climb up onto the roof but here is a side profile of the truck with the A/C mounted. Might make a small cage to protect it from limbs, will see. At one point I thought I found a place that made an aftermarket...

Right here in N.C.! Too funny, read the Wikipedia page about it. They have even installed a warning light that warns over-height vehicles, and people still hit it. Known as "The Can Opener".

Duraweld, the place I got the custom tank from also sells some premade tanks (rotomolded). They had a pretty good selection and I will likely order the gray water tank from them as it is a simple cube.

As we are now working on the boat getting it ready to head south might not get a chance to snap a picture of the A/C on the roof (the truck is about 20 miles away). It is a Coleman Polar Cub, I chose it for 2 reasons. First was it was the lowest profile rooftop A/C I could find at 8.25". It does...