Based in Canada, an awd Sprinter 170 would fit the bill $100k Can all in plus fit out.Fully contained, cab access, room for kitchen and toilet/shower. MB dealerships throughout South America.
They work great until you rip them off in deep ruts. I had a similar system on my MB917. One of the first things to go, it was too vulnerable to damage off road.
Herbie your usage pattern is actually perfect for a composting toilet. There is no reason to empty it after a short trip. The contents will actually compost!
Our 917 AF was a 1993 chassis, I am almost certain the 1017 and 1217 were available too (according to the sales brochure that came with the truck. There was a 6 speed manual available for for the 1993 917AF although I have never heard of anyone with one. They all seem to be the 5 speed that has...
We had the Webasto on an on/off switch originally. At -20C it is no fun jumping out of bed in the morning to start the heater. The thermostat is a perfect solution. It is just a temperature controlled on/off switch. The heatmizer has a lot of adjustability of cut in and out temp range. It also...
We had the Heffalump for about 9 years and lived in it for about 5 of those.
The previous owner had lived in it full time for 18 years.
If you full time in one of these trucks speed becomes less of an issue than if you are doing 1 or 2 week trips. You will probably have to wrench a lot yourself...
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