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I do try to avoid driving at night as much as possible, however I do agree that a proper set of lights is needed when driving at night is warranted. We all have our different reasons for traveling in our rigs and use them for slightly different goals. I still work during my travels and use the...

It's pretty common or many NGOs to not accept expired packages although all the science sez they are fine. I actually got a call from sister superior from Baja last week. Their site is being a bit overwhelmed and she is requesting wound care supplies. They are overcapacity right now with...

My friend that picked me up from the airport works for a soda company and services their work trucks. He stated they MB trucks were not as common but were here and might be able to direct us to a dealer for parts. I was wondering if you find a line on ordering parts yet?

Thanks man. I actually got a call from one of the sister's last night. They are overwhelmed with patients right and very short on wound care supplies. We are trying to get ******** to them now. I'm currently en route to Guatemala right now. I received a beautiful text from my friend Kathy. She is a...

Thanks for the diagrams! The prior owners provided nearly all the manuals for nearly everything associated with this truck and has been invaluable with tech support. They are really good people and I'm very fortunate to have purchased the heffalump through them. The tires were bought out of...

Gotcha. I don't know where in Guatemala you are. But sometimes my friends will cross at the border south of Chiapas, Mexico for their 3 month exit. I used to bring in parts my old VW van through that route into Momostenango. That might be an option if you are having trouble getting your parts to...

I'm pretty sure I can get the Webasto hydronic heater up and going again once I have time to post up somewhere and tear it down. But for now, my truck has no heat. It was a hard start in freezing temps this morning and I want to fix the OEM cold start system. I hasn't worked for me or the prior...

I stopped by https://www.zerodeclination.com/ this morning and talked to KP. Seems like a rad guy who understands my goals and is willing to help in the future. I'm flying out to Guatemala this week and had already planned on leaving the heffalump with a RV guy to see if he could help sort out...

I've def seen MB trucks down there, but older models. This was several years ago in San Mateo Ixtatan. There were several there.

I was hoping to get some help with the brakes, but the parts got held up in customs. So that gave me time to do some more cleaning up in the dash. I really appreciate the fuse idea. I’m sure that’s a common thing to do but I’ve never done that with a jumper harness. It gave me some piece of...

I agree that learning the system is essential. Most of what I listed can be figured out with time. But my biggest obstacle the generator issue. I’ve taken that as far as I can go with my limited voltmeter skills. But I really appreciate the fuse idea! I think I'll make a jumper switch with an...

Thanks for that info! I may reach out to them after returning from Guatemala!

Damn, I'm flying into Guatemala next week. I do have friends that travel there often from the USA. It might take a little time, but I'm sure we could find someone to take them to Antigua. Feel free to message me if you need help with transport.

For just over a year, the heffalump has been roaming across western USA. Exploring new places in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, California, and Northern Baja Mexico. It's been a wonderful journey and I'm fortunate that my life friend, Rhett the traveling trail dog was able to spend the last...

That's a rad place to live!

Is Betts in Sacramento helping you with this? I have a wedge actuator that failed and a new one is en route to Yuba City (close to Sacramento). I was thinking Betts in Sacramento could help install it. But I just called them and they stated they wouldn't work on trucks like ours (although they...

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Hey! What state was that? It's a pretty small world and the heffalump isn't very stealth. I've been roaming between Washington State and Northern Baja this past year and everywhere in-between.

From what I can tell, brakes on these can go for 250K+ pretty easily. But with the parts getting older and older, it may be more difficult to find and replace parts. I want spares. I think the wedge actuator can be used on all 4 corners. I ordered 2 to have one as a spare. I'm hoping that I...

I get that 100%. I'm wanting to take my rig on some longer, more remote trips, where I access to parts/mechanics will be more challenging. I was hoping at a place where I could do that, but I'm not there yet myself. Just keep this in the back of your head, some of these parts can literally...