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So, today was the start of the gas installation. Armed with the right gear and clear instructions as to what I have to do, I set about the job! The hardest part was getting the clear hose over the gas line! Here's the first half completed. Tomorrow will see the rest done, and then the fella...

Yeah, it works. I have to lean forward a little, but Wifetec is all good as she's vertically challenged. We tried the toilet on the outside wall, but it makes the sink access cramped.

So, this week was spent planning and pondering. Putting the washing machine in the steps between the beds is out. Lets just say that the glare I got from Wifetec about loosing so much clothes storage space told me that location option was out! I decided to hang the washing machine above the...

So my original plan was to bolt the turbo and intercooler from my donor 340hp V6 truck onto my N/A 220hp truck and tune it to suit. However, having since spoken to the local Merc truck guru, I have learned that though they look identical, the 340hp OM441 V6 and the 220hp OM441 V6 are very...

I have devised a 5 point system on our truck, using the chassis as the subframe, keeping the pivots low. The body is already very structurally solid, so I'm hoping it all works well.

Hi ErnestW. There was a lot of planning to get everything we want in the right place. Hopefully it works out well. As for weight, that's the bit I'm nervous about! The body is over engineered but it used to be on a much smaller truck. I have added a bit to it, but have made my own bersion of a 4...

I had a quick look on Google Maps. it all looks doable! Just got to finish the truck now! :)

Hmmm... This has me thinking again... We are still looking at route options from Cape Town to Europe that are fairly safe... Cape Town to Djibouti, then ship to Jeddah. Drive from Jeddah to Israel, and then ship to Greece... Is that achevable? (once Covid goes away!)

Hi Jon. Good to see you are still enjoying the travels! Looks great!! If you see Karsten with the snub nose (bull nose over here) tell him he has the wrong wheel nuts for that truck... He has the later wheel nuts with attached washers on it suited to yours and our trucks, wheras he should have...

Hmmm.. I hadn't thought about that! Cheers.

It'd go close... I'll get the tape measure out this eve. That space is set aside for clothes... His, hers, and used laundry, so I'll see how i go getting it past Wifetec if it fits!! :)

It's been a very damp wet weekend here, making everything damp to touch in the workshop! Just like a UK winter!! I've lacked motivation too, but we got a little done. I've completed the internal metalwork along with the supports for the cover ab, painted it and managed to cut and site the toilet...

Australia has both situations... We have tracks that you struggle to get a standard Land Rover/Land Cruiser down, but them 200km away we have tracks that you can get a full sized truck down with ease, but the terrain is the limitation. Here's a prime example... Ian and Trish (Unimog Adventures...

Brilliant find! It's always good to have a spares department in your own back yard! :) Thanks for sharing the gearbox disaster pics too. Yup, these things happen!

Oh no!! Than heart sinking moment! Hope it's an easy fix!

All good! I'm happy with any input as it's all good and provokes thought. Start a thread and post heaps of pics of what you have, and what needs fixing! :)

I'll let you know how mine goes in a few months! ;)

Yeah, diff locks front and back and low range. Low is not as low as yours though!

Welcome to the forum! Nice setup, and looks like it might even be in Australia too!! Get a thread going and post some more pics!

Watched it at the weekend. Echo Back Track is something I'd like to tackle with our truck.... I think! :)