biggoolies
Adventurer
Excellent. What is the original wheelbase?
Only slightly bigger than a long bed Tundra bud!Are you sure it will be big enough ?
The wheelbase on the standard ML150E24WS 4x4 is 4150mm.Excellent. What is the original wheelbase?
According to my calculations I would have 6.3 metres total length with rack. That is according to Australian laws of 60 percent of the wheelbase Behind the rear wheel. Are the South African laws the same for overhang or are you going by the Australian laws if you are planning to overland there?
What is the length of the rack you are planning to build?
Good point. It defeats the whole purpose of the underride bar (Mansfield bar) that truck has.just a thought. I wouldn't like to be the pedestrian hit by the tail lift as the vehicle turned, or be in the car that drove under it.
just a thought.
the pic of the tail lift reminds me of managing forklift operation and the desire to keep tines as close to the ground as possible while moving.
I wouldn't like to be the pedestrian hit by the tail lift as the vehicle turned, or be in the car that drove under it.
As for selling the truck in Aus after the trip, it might be worthwhile getting some written advise from the transport department of the state you plan to register or sell it.
Importing vehicles into Australia for sale is a pain, i don't believe you can bring it in on a Carnet and then sell it, you have to go through the process of importing it, which requires a permit just to ship it here.
The Euro 3 engine may be an issue if i recall i read something about you getting a euro 3 engine..., and it has to comply with our local regs, where as on a Carnet its all good.