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That would not even be remotely close to your battery needs. If you use 6v deep cycle at the charge rates and loads you have, you will roast 4 batteries in no time. 4 Rolls Surette 235ah (the top quality 6v gc ) will max out at 45 amps 24v, anything more will shorten battery life. Trojan 105's...

Great work Nathane, Did I read correctly your calorifier is outside the heated envelope?

Thanks, yes we looked at ER but the price was too high for what you get. If you like North American pick ups as a base vehicle you will get much better value in a Tiger. I personally dislike the poor visibility with an engine forward pick up and the turning circle is poor. Earthcruisers are a...

Love to hear more about this point - what stuck out in your mind? I'm not going to discuss another guy's build in a public forum. John has done a fantastic job and his attention to detail really shows. My point is his build would not work for me. He will find out what works and what does not...

My thought on ER's is they are often very low mileage for age, why don't they get used? and so often they have lower profile street tires on them. They look very slick and there is a good market for used ERs so the market has set the price. Personally I don't think the price is good value, but...

A local heavy truck suspension shop should be able to help, at least point you to the correct source.

Sorry to send it off the rails a bit. My point about living with the vehicle for a while is that is the only way to know if you have it right, and right for you. That applies to size as much as any other factor. I think we have size about right "for us" with our MB917 two people and a cat full...

Just like the sailboat world. FWIW we have met a few self builders on heavy trucks, Germans usually. The common theme is they did not get it right until their third build. Unless you have lived with one of these trucks on the road for an extended time it is very hard to get the design right.

Please tell me you are carrying at least 2 couplings for each diameter of air line and at least a couple of feet of each air line size. I guess you have the bike to get out on though.

Yep, you need to tie in a quick coupler to the truck air system for airing up. That is basic, not fancy, fancy is another compressor! If you are not familiar with your air system that is the first thing to do. Air system failures are usually easy fixes, at least enough to get yo to help. A...

Don't you have air brakes? air up from the onboard air. What am I missing?

I would do my best to avoid such a long stair. You should be able to incorporate at least 2 steps inside the vehicle. This will allow you to then use an electric or pneumatically operated step(s). You will quickly get tired of having to set up and remove the long steps, not to mention the lack...

Parts for Mercedes Trucks can be ordered from Pacific Power Group in BC. Hanns Mross in Abbortsford is also a Unimog, MB mechanic and parts supplier. The Mercedes 4X4 trucks are full timer vehicles. you can get remote and stay there comfortably. you will not want it to race up to Alaska and back...

I don't know about light(it is steel) but yes it is attached to the vinyl bellows and clips onto the box. The vinyl is much thicker than tarp material.Noise is fine in the cab,you can have a normal conversation while driving. The walk through size is super. The door stays closed when camped...

Here you go. About sailboats but perfectly applicable to an expo truck: The benefits to a single large hard wired bank are many, where the benefits to multiple on-board house banks are few to non-existent. There are however considerations for wiring and isolation that owners can also consider...

Do not split your battery bank.

Our doors are open 90% of the time. We drive with the door open to monitor any problems in the camper, think unlatched drawers, etc. Our door is more of a walk through than pass through but it is really nice to have open. Whatever door design you come up with try to make it work kept open as...

This may be an idea, our set up.. Door into camper box. Steel ,locking. Note the 4 latch hooks each side of the door and the rubber gasket. The cab side, flat steel plate with corresponding latches and a vinyl bellows. There is a pull down plastic "door" to keep the rain out if you need engine...

Yes it can be done. Don't use 100 watt Renogy 100 Watt, use big residential panels, 300 Watts plus each. We run 2X330 W. Do you need 2200 W? What are your power requirements? Microwave , induction cook top, Air con? (if yes to these then yes to 2200 Watt) Budget is an issue go FLA golf cart...

It does not matter what the damage is. IT MUST BE EXPORTED. It is here on a temporary permit and is not eligible for import