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We came in at 9.3 tonnes, which I have to say was well under what I was thinking it was going to be. By the time its finished I think it'll sit at 10.2 tonnes or there abouts.

Today was spent out doing some driver training for Wifetec. Whilst out we weighed the truck for the first time. Any guesses at the weight? Bear in mind we had empty water tanks and no kitchen/living in yet, but we did have half a tank of diesel and two spare wheels...

Next up is to get the roof finished externally. Solar panels, and Maxxfan's! The left three panels are wired in series, and the right are also wired in series, making two 'strings'. And the view of the rear!

Time to ponder the WC no more. First in is the conduits for the power, water and drain for the washing machine... With those in, I could work on the surround, and once they were glued (following day) I could cut and fit the outer sheet. This will then have some corner cappings fitted when I...

What happened to the header and first post here?

So, I did remember to measure it... The outer flaring/bar work to front of the Hab Box is 55mm, and between the cab and Hab Box is 200mm. I remember why I settled on 200mm now too... The front edges of the Hab Box would clear the front guards, and it gave me enough room for devising a crawl thru...

I've used exactly those lights on our build, and they seem to be fantastic! I used a stepped cone drill to drill the holes out to exactly 19mm. I then needed soap to get the lights into the holes, so am pretty sure theyre water tight. Time will tell I guess. Only the rear red ones are in the Hab...

From memory ours is approx 150mm with the bar work at 60mm... I'l measure it this evening when home. When building the rack, I removed the rear springs from the cab and put temporary blocks in there to hold the cab level while I fabricated the roof rack and uprights. Now it's all fitted and the...

Yeah, it looks good Aleksey. Seeing all the country pictures makes me want to visit Russia all the more! :)

Judging by the rust in the joint that might have been cracked for quite a while. As the axle sits under the springs, and the spring center pin locates the axle where it is, I wouldn't be concerned too much about it if it were me (yes it needs replacing ASAP, but I think youd still be ok to drive...

Hello and welcome! I can see there has been a lot of work gone into your truck. Looks great! I had a look on your Instagram page too. Fantastic pictoues of a great country. I hope to have a look around Russia one day! How far do you go on your trips? Cheers from Australia! :)

More progress over the last few weeks. We now have a shower room that just needs sealing and the tap and shower head fitting. Next up is the WC area. I have most of it lined, but still have the back wall to do as this needs to be recessed to take the washing machine. While I ponder how...

See Mini above... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

I'll raise you both... The tray is at 60%... The journey home was a steady one via dirt roads and with my fingers crossed!!

Better to know that now than build a fantastic rig only to be told no at the first foreign port arrival. :)

I'm guessing that if it's bolted on it's part of the vehicle, but if it's tied on, then it's classed as a load...

Hi Fred. The way I understand it, 60% has to include everything (including spare wheels). This is why I recessed the spare wheels in under the body on our build. Here's where you look if in Australia:-...

Guys it's all good, no offence taken. It's good to have the discussion... I looked into having more steps inside, but it'd be a hole we'd be guaranteed to find and fall into in the dark! I also have air tanks just under the step well we have, and pretty well all remaining chassis space is used...

I went with steps that didn't touch the ground because I've watched visiting trucks set up ladders that either clip to the side of the truck or stand alone and then the occupants climb up and down whilst hanging on for dear life or looking decididly wobbily. Not only that my wife is not as sure...

Ours are simple and don't touch the ground. When up, they are in out of the weather too.