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Yes, there would be some restraints, but only if she is OK with with it...

The truck is in Ft. Myers at Terra-Exp as of last night. They still have to get an appt. with the DMV with the customs paperwork, so it will probably be another couple weeks before I can fly down to pick it up. But it's in-country! So that is progress.

While these are not workable for overlanding, I must admit I prefer that style of interior more than the sterile, hospital room, all white look of many rigs. I realize it's about being able to easily clean, etc. We all have our own preferences, but when I get to the interior of my build, there...

"I have read some accounts of people using them in conjunction with tablets or computers mounted inside their vehicles" Exactly. The benefit being that you can still get a strong link even if you are inside a heavily insulated vehicle, and or without a clear sky view. Obviously YMMV.

Perhaps I used the wrong terminology. It's also referred to as a repeater. Basically, for overlanding purposes, it consists of an external antenna mounted on your rig that receives and retransmits signals. This would 'boost' the signal to your devices in the cab, as well as in and around the...

Thanks for the input, a lot to consider.

Is that need to do or a nice to do? If I understand correctly, in this case, its for when the truck has been sitting for awhile and you might kill the batteries trying to get the engine primed enough to start? I did read elsewhere about someone installing such a pump that they could also use...

Based on my research so far, I think the new IPad Air with the M1 chip/264k/WiFi/Cell with Gaia is the way to go for nav. I'll add an InReach mini for SOS purposes. Question: Would a GPS signal booster be valuable? On another note, any recommendations on internet access in remote area's...

Awesome, thanks for sharing. Why do you have 2 camera's in the rear? Is the under bumper for a towing setup?

Thanks for the input. I was hoping for a system like on my Volvo SUV, it has camera's on all sides and stiches them together for a 360 overhead view. It would be great to activate such a system when maneuvering the beast in tight spaces. The Blackeye system looks to be a great choice. EDIT-...

I posted in the GPS/Computers forum, but I thought I would also reach out to my fellow MB'ers here. I want, of course, to add navigation tools to the build. Current plan is a IPad/Garmen Overlander/InReach set up, but I would also like to have a dash cam with additional cameras on both sides...

I'm finally getting my truck and need to plan out the electronics. My thought right now is to get some combination of Ipad/Garmin Overlander/In Reach. I'd also like to have a dash cam, with camera's on both sides and rear of the rig. Something that I can monitor remote when away from the...

From what I've seen, everyone puts a ton of planning into builds, but its such a huge project that there's bound to be things you would do differently after your actually done. I think the point is, you may never be 'done' it's more of a continually evolving project :oops: From what I've...

Looks like a lot of progress to me!

I would love to meet up and see your rig in person! I'll be attending more of the Overland Expo's in the future, so perhaps that is an opportunity. If you ever get over to the Midwest part of the country, I have a plenty of space (couple acres) for you to park your rig :-)

As I understand it, there were 2 types of auto's used in the 1224AF one being a German unit and the other being the Allison. This one has the Allison, which I saw as a plus as it is a very widely distributed industrial trans.

One thing- this has an auto trans.

Very good tips! Thanks!!!!!!

Not really, never had them before, just googled about them.

It does come with all the manuals and service records. I bought the parts CD's as well.