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We had the truck for 10 years and did most of North and South America. Service in South America was fine. North America is a PITA. You need to do a lot of wrenching yourself. Our truck was a 93 so all mechanical no computers. 18' box. Yes you have to have a customs broker. Our truck always...

We imported a MB917 to Ontario. You have to have all your paperwork perfect. The Ontario license bureau was the worst part of the whole process. Are you sure you want a 6X6. A terrible turning circle!

Please do not spend your money in the Faroes. The Faroes continue an incredibly cruel and pointless mass dolphin slaughter, Year after year. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/15/dolphins-killed-faroe-islands-hunt-resumed-may

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/blue-sea-systems-5191-mrbf-terminal-fuse-block-30-300a.html Or similar, fused for wire size.

Based in Canada, an awd Sprinter 170 would fit the bill $100k Can all in plus fit out.Fully contained, cab access, room for kitchen and toilet/shower. MB dealerships throughout South America.

They work great until you rip them off in deep ruts. I had a similar system on my MB917. One of the first things to go, it was too vulnerable to damage off road.

Herbie your usage pattern is actually perfect for a composting toilet. There is no reason to empty it after a short trip. The contents will actually compost!

Price?

Cassettes are horrible switch to a composting toilet

I think you'll find the MB NG ended on 88 and became the MB SK (89-98), still with the 917, 1017, etc. designations

Our 917 AF was a 1993 chassis, I am almost certain the 1017 and 1217 were available too (according to the sales brochure that came with the truck. There was a 6 speed manual available for for the 1993 917AF although I have never heard of anyone with one. They all seem to be the 5 speed that has...

I have not but, I think you will find they are a bit heavier. They are a great option.

Personally I only use the fluid head for video. Otherwise its a high quality ball head. Canon 7Dii and 100-400 L Manfrotto 055

We had the Webasto on an on/off switch originally. At -20C it is no fun jumping out of bed in the morning to start the heater. The thermostat is a perfect solution. It is just a temperature controlled on/off switch. The heatmizer has a lot of adjustability of cut in and out temp range. It also...

The Webasto will also run controlled by a 12v Heatmiser thermostat. Forget the Webasto controller.

We had the Heffalump for about 9 years and lived in it for about 5 of those. The previous owner had lived in it full time for 18 years. If you full time in one of these trucks speed becomes less of an issue than if you are doing 1 or 2 week trips. You will probably have to wrench a lot yourself...

The awd is a 9 speed with a low 1st gear

The AWD version makes the conversion to 4wd a waste of time and money, especially with a rear locker.

It is more an issue in places that use butane.