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My current ideal set up is a vehicle that fits the equipment I want for that day or possibly a small overnighter (a small van at the minute in my case) but towing a trailer just big enough to be my base camp for a week or 2 (Slowly working towards this). I enjoy being able to go out with just...

Any progress is good progress. A couple of surface rusty bits were spotted behind the rear bumper, these have been ground back, treated with krust, painted over with hammerite then stonechip. (These are hidden behind the bumper so looks are secondary to the best protection I can do)...

Just what I was hoping the hear, the pin is rated at 1800lbs more than the van. Cheers ?

Today I started on doing the towbar wiring. This is my first time doing anything with wiring, so its been quite the journey. I'm hoping all the research I've done means I can do the best job my skills allow. I could not find a guide anywhere so here is how I did my mercedes vito w639 2005...

Excellent thanks for that! I will be getting this style of hitch. Would the general consensus still be to not use the 'pin' in this style of hitch for recovery?

Consider it done! Currently sits at 2000kg (4400lbs) give or take. Maximum GVW 2700kg (5900lbs) Mercedes Vito The front just a standard screw in eye. The rear towbar structure

Thanks for your kind words. It has done us very well so far hopefully with much more to come. I could probably get away with smaller for most of the time. However there have been a few occasions the extra size really comes in (with the bikes or the bed in especially so the toilet/cooker is...

I do carry a tyre inflator, so that is an easy option to use. I think your absolutely right, I wont in that deep, just something to help when it's too slippery. Also most places I go there will be others there willing/able to help, hence I'd like to be prepared. Thanks for the advice! Other...

Thanks for that, in which case I'll keep my strap and look into better mounting points. Unfortunately in the UK we don't have such receivers. Hi Peter, I do carry a tyre inflator with me, although I will now look to add a gauge and deflator too. Thanks Simple is definitely what I'm after...

I'm looking to purchase some recovery gear, realistic worst case scenario would be getting stuck on a field in mud/wet grass or snow. Most liable vehicle around here to get pulled out by would be a landrover or similar. Currently I have a kinetic strap/rope that can go around the tow bar or...

Following on from above, a quick search to show the type of products I'm looking for. Please chime in with any advice! A strap to replace my current one, although unused I am of the opinion a 'normal' strap is better than kinetic for recovery A D ring, I'm pretty sure a soft shackle won't fit...

For a while now I've been after a tow bar, with the intention of using it to tow a small utility trailer in the near future and a caravan in the distant future. One popped up locally on ebay for a good price. So I grabbed it, repainted it and fitted it. Just waiting on somebody or a good...

This looks fantastic, do you know it fit UK spec rwd vans? Although a lot of ours are FWD and we get different engines RWD are available.

It's official, the van has taken us to and allowed us to do all the big things we wanted. Sunrise, sunset, numerous walks, bike rides, the seaside and another country. Thanks van ? The plan now is to continue making it a better place to be whilst still letting us use it how we enjoy.

@VerMonsterRV thanks for writing all this up, it's been a pleasure to read. Safe travels

Couple of simple changes to hopefully increase usability in readiness of my 2 weeks off soon and looking forward to putting some miles on it. Gave the van a good wash, checked all the fluids and tyre pressures. Then created a simple mount for the shovel and first aid kit, just so they are...

Just read through this build. What a build! Real credit to the time and effort you put in, thankyou for documenting it.

Rezarf - just read through your build. What an inspiration! Real credit to you.

Fantastic write up of an even better build! Very inspiring! Great to see a UK build on here too.

It was glorious, definitely check it out if you get the chance! We will definitely be going back at some point, hopefully at a 50 mile a day pace not 100 a day though. Cheers