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I certainly appreciate the design and machine work! Now to copy them in carbon fiber....

I started out thinking I would be in the 6x6 35' camp. But definitely want to explore cities as well as remote areas. I'm shooting for a 24' build and my solution (for what's it's worth) for the places that that size rig is too big for is a "motorcycle sized" vehicle. Indeed, there are going...

I think we all should indeed educate ourselves about the vaccine/virus side effects: From Mayo Clinic: Vaccine Side Effects COVID-19 vaccines can cause mild side effects after the first or second dose, including: Pain, redness or swelling where the shot was given Fever Fatigue Headache Muscle...

I imagine there's a lot of variables. Overall weight of rig, terrain regularly traversed, alinement, how many squirrel's that were run over, etc.

If I had 250,000.00 to rebuild it, I'd buy it ;)

Thanks Neil. Hard to believe that their getting such low mileage out of such an expensive tire. I've definitely decided not to go with 20" rims. Whether I do wide based tires or not will be decided once I get the truck and conduct some testing. It may be an expensive test, but hope it pays...

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Yep, I have a fire truck ;)

Automatic tire chains.

I've never had it crack on me before, but I've never used it on a long wheel base rig. Based on what I've heard here, and some digging I've done since, I am going to try the Linseed oil on my rig. Proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks ;)

That's my experience so far, they can be ordered with any configuration you'd like. The new builds are using composite panels, they bill them as their 'lightweight' options. Once I went with importing a MB, I knew it was going to be $$$. But I think I can mitigate a lot of cost by prepping...

I have always used POR15 as well with good results. The rubberized coating gets it's bad rap from if you miss a spot, or a hole/crack forms, water gets in and then it's trapped under the coating against the metal. At a glance it may look fine, but you don't see what's happening where the water...

I don't know the exact length I want yet. I'm trying to keep overall length down, it's going to be a big beast as it is. One of the design plans I'm contemplating is using one of the crew cab doors as the habitat entrance. I wanted the Doka as I would like to be able to accommodate...

This is the materials quote. I didn't go with it as I want the truck on hand for final measuring, design. I was just trying to get a ballpark cost to see if the idea was even viable. we did go back and forth as they include things as standard that I would not need for the intended purpose...

I thought about that, some have channeled aluminum floor that may lend itself to being a subfloor. Then laying in a hydronic heating system, then insulate over that(?) Still looking into it. The Mercedes does have a Webasto heater for the cab, don't know if it would have the capacity if I...

Thanks for the info. Once I get the measurements I'll get an exact quote from TC. I am also investigating the idea of using a reefer box. Either way, It's a matter of finishing the inside and skipping the whole box building part. I work full time, have kids, and other priorities. I want to...

What kind of foam did you use?

When I posed this question in August, I was trying to establish an overall budget for the build. As I asked more questions, attended Overland East, etc. I realized I was going to have to purchase a truck, make the measurements, and design from there. I now know that the chassis drives the...

I purchased a Mercedes Doka 1224AF, maintenance & tuning has been completed in Germany, booking ship transport now. When it's here, I'll measure/start designing the box.

Billiebob- I asked this question almost 3 months ago :) Way, way, past this now. But thanks.