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I have slid off the road in two cases of slick nasty clay. Both slow and into a soft shoulder. Once in Utah once in the Amazon, both remote. I don't think I would have got out of either situation without the front locker.

The sun seems to hit our truck as much as smaller vehicles. 1, our 630 Watts of roof solar run our electrical needs 95% of the time no issues, including our 6.8 cu ft fridge freezer. 2. running air con off solar is not normally feasible unless specifically designed for. 3. Generator charging is...

There is almost no heat gain from that air dump.The thermal mass of the fridge contents is massive compared to that little bit of air.

Wy wife is 5'-7" and she often sits in the middle seat just for a change, no comfort issues and she can see out. I think you will be fine with a three seat cab.

It is not quite as simple as looking at model number. Mercedes allowed almost any combination of options when ordering trucks. Also the straight 6 OM366 can be brought up to 240 hp with a turbo change and fuel boost (at the cost of fuel economy). You will have to decode the VIN of the trucks you...

From my experience I would say forget the door bug screen and use your windows. With open windows and closed bug screens the screen quickly collects dozens of mosquitos waiting to get in. At this point lifting the bug screen to close the window is the green light for bug entry. Closing the black...

Are you going to use sheet metal to get any aero benefit out of the rack and sides?

That is a GXV design flaw, not a general pass/crawl/walk through problem.

It can be done and has been done many times. Think for example ambulance.

Not my quote

All the Germans we have encountered in North America have expressed frustration at the time limits on their vehicle imports. They can fly home but the clock keeps ticking on the vehicle. They have to be gone in 1 year . I just wondered how these guys have done 5 years. What happens if you...

Safety is one of the factors. People have different ideas about what makes them safe. Having a secure cabin cab access is definitely safer than not.The ability to jump into the driver's seat and go (without having to disconnect steps or retrieve your generator) is a plus especially in an urban...

Sounds cool, send us some photos.

We have a large heavy truck with a walk through. Lack of cab cabin access would be a total deal breaker for us. The convenience of the passenger being able to use the kitchen bathroom or bed while driving , the ability to pull over somewhere and get into the habitat without dealing with weather...

Our panels are attached (bolts and nylock) to 1 1/2"x 1 1/2" al angle pieces about 6" long, 6 per panel. The angles are bonded to the roof with 3m 5200 (no screws into roof). I have a couple of pieces of stainless bent to guide branches up and over/onto the panels. 5 years no issues. We are not...

Make sure you have an air gap between yout pane Bad idea. You can't tape those panels on. you need to bolt them to brackets attached to the roof. an air gap is important to help keep temps down, to make habitat more comfortable and to make panel more efficient. Stay with the 3 1/2" roof add 1"...

5 years, I wonder how they handle the vehicle, they must go down to central America regularly. That truck looks like it has the correct single wheel rear axle, nice.

MorningStar MPPT 60 charge controller. Brand of panel does not matter too much.

Yes it's called night time anywhere tropical. If you never leave the desert you may be OK. We have a 200 amp 24 volt alternator, who cares, running your main engine to make power makes no sense. Good luck with the build.

I agree completely. My point was not go with the best gc batteries, it was go with more or lithium. OP needs a generator for air con. running the main engine for power makes no sense.