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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the G wagon in Australia and we are holding a Treffen in a few weeks time, there is an old video is from the 25th anniversary in 2007. The Australian 25th G wagen Anniversary

I’ve recently built up a long range touring vehicle based on the 461 ute that was sold here in Australia for a short time. Having owned a couple of the older SWB 460’s for the last 20 years most of my touring was done in a Mitsubishi Delica. Just completed my first long solo trip of 3 months...

That was when we were in Norway, we weighed it at an official truck stop. https://youtu.be/4-NgOPoAUgI Congratulations on the Chamonix, good choice Steve

This is the second in my Bush series where I take you up to Cape York, in northern Queensland, home to many unique animals.

I’ve had a L-400 LWB for the last 13 years, driven it across Russia, Europe and the middle east, as well as over 200,000 km’s across Australia and think they make one of the best touring vehicles available. They are very reliable and easy to repair, their off-road ability of much better than...

It would be nice to monitor the Alt temp and get an idea of what’s really going on. I like the option to turn off the alternator feed, if your on a long trip and with solar there is no need to burn diesel.

This is the first of my new video series around the Australian bush with a emphasis on the wildlife. Steve

Not sure of what BMS you have but if the batteries are the type that disconnect when over charged that might mean the alternator is running without a battery and could max out. Also as lithium can take a lot of current there is a risk of the alternator over heating. I’m no expert but going...

Put a switch in, if you disconnect the battery you still might get volts from the solar. Yes place the switch between the panels and the regulator as some regulators are 12/24v and need to see the battery to determine what the output is.

Have reached the Anatonia region in eastern Turkey, It's certainly an area that few go to. We meet a few of the locals and their simple way of life. This episode is what expedition travel is all about, IMO. https://youtu.be/-O6gNt4gHKw

It was a while ago I'll have to dig some out. My partner Ros produced a Blurb book on the 1st half of the trip https://au.blurb.com/books/1271074-melbourne-to-moscow

Well with the lockdown I've finally edited our biggest trip. We shipped our 4wd's from Melbourne to Vladivostok and spent 2 years driving across to Scotland.

Definitely option 2, having a removable means a lot more weight as you need a tray, which means smaller range and less payload. To build an expeditiion vehical on a pick up is very compromising to stay under weight. I think with your experience you would be able to build a really light body...

Found this add for a canter with 6 speed and 4.6l engine http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/safety-bay/campervans-motorhomes/4x4-motorhome-mitsubishi-canter-4x4-luxury-motorhome-campervan/1128056777

Love it !, very dramatic Steve

Love it !, very dramatic Steve

5 SWB's up for auction Just found the forthcoming auction for 5 trucks, it could be interesting. It's in southern NSW AU. Pity there all SWB http://www.alpa.net.au/ViewClearingSales/?ClearingSaleID=1002# Cheers Steve

After driving some 50,000 on the wrong side, just remember to drive in the gutter and have you passenger to direct any overtaking. In Europe we just drove at 80kph which is the truck speed and not even think about over taking. The worst is when you drive out onto the road say from a service...

Speaking from a video prospective, one of the major problems with producing words or video on a trip is it is a lot of work, your always thinking about the story - what happened next - what have I filmed today. In the end you worry more about the video than enjoying the trip. When the camera...

The most important thing is a full set of wheel bearings and some instructions, because if the wheels don't turn you go nowhere. One can always get a tow even from a camel. Steve