Iveco 4x4 Daily
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SkiFreak
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That tank looks nice. For anyone else planning a similar project I will add my views on tank mounting...
As we are all aware, the chassis on these types of trucks flex quite a bit. If you do not cater for this in the tank mounting design there is a high probability that any torsional stresses that are created when the chassis twists will be transferred directly into your tank.
Aluminium is nice and light but it is well known for fatigue cracking in weld areas, and there is little you can really do about that. However, if the mounting system for the tanks allows the chassis to flex independently of the tank mounts then this will definitely reduce the possibility of a premature tank failure.
One way to go is to mount the tanks to the subframe, not the chassis, which is what I think has been done here (hard to see from just one image).
If the subframe has been designed to allow chassis flex (something like a spring mount system) then mounting to the subframe is an ideal setup.
If mounting a tank directly off the chassis you need to ensure that the tank and mounts are strong enough to cater for the torsional forces that will be placed on it.
As we are all aware, the chassis on these types of trucks flex quite a bit. If you do not cater for this in the tank mounting design there is a high probability that any torsional stresses that are created when the chassis twists will be transferred directly into your tank.
Aluminium is nice and light but it is well known for fatigue cracking in weld areas, and there is little you can really do about that. However, if the mounting system for the tanks allows the chassis to flex independently of the tank mounts then this will definitely reduce the possibility of a premature tank failure.
One way to go is to mount the tanks to the subframe, not the chassis, which is what I think has been done here (hard to see from just one image).
If the subframe has been designed to allow chassis flex (something like a spring mount system) then mounting to the subframe is an ideal setup.
If mounting a tank directly off the chassis you need to ensure that the tank and mounts are strong enough to cater for the torsional forces that will be placed on it.
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Goingbush
New member
Thanks for heads up, I'm lining the tank with SLOSH http://rustbuster.com.au/pd_slosh_tank_sealer.html , have used it in the past with excellent results, lines the inside tank with a flexible coating. Tank is direct mounted on chassis but with 1/4" rubber strap around mounts and now has springs to take up the flex.
I dont know where the universal round fuel tanks come from but they look a lot like these Water tanks.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110897139416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I dont know where the universal round fuel tanks come from but they look a lot like these Water tanks.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110897139416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Goingbush
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Finally on the road (if only for a shakedown trip)
A trip from Melb to Sydney via Darling River run to loosen up the rivets.
Must say I'm impressed, the ride and quietness over corrugations is amazing.
YouTube clip from dashcam = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u85o1-ZyILY&feature=youtu.be
only downside is the small fuel capacity, and inability to pump into the main tank on the run (it stuffs the trip computer up)
had to reset computer when I did this then found ourselves driving a couple of hundred blacktop km into a headwind on a 42c deg day with A/C on all the way to return 20.5 L/100 km , (thats a bit thirsty)
other thing I dont like is you can not engage CDL at speed , have to slow to 15kmh before CDL will engage, then it self disengages at 70kmh , I hope this can be altered by Iveco OBD .
A trip from Melb to Sydney via Darling River run to loosen up the rivets.
Must say I'm impressed, the ride and quietness over corrugations is amazing.
YouTube clip from dashcam = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u85o1-ZyILY&feature=youtu.be
only downside is the small fuel capacity, and inability to pump into the main tank on the run (it stuffs the trip computer up)
had to reset computer when I did this then found ourselves driving a couple of hundred blacktop km into a headwind on a 42c deg day with A/C on all the way to return 20.5 L/100 km , (thats a bit thirsty)
other thing I dont like is you can not engage CDL at speed , have to slow to 15kmh before CDL will engage, then it self disengages at 70kmh , I hope this can be altered by Iveco OBD .
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Goingbush
New member
Maybe I am missing something here, but why do you need the centre diff locked when going over 70 Km/h?
And you really need to upgrade your caravan, as it does not match your truck at all.
agreed on the caravan, might look better with matching wheels / tyres ??
I like to be able to engage / disengage CDL on the fly as terrain dictates, eg pea gravel / gibber / sand filled ruts esp as approaching a corner, not to mention when a bulldust section catches you unawares. Agreed 50 -60 is fast enough for these section but having to slow down just to engage CDL when riding the crests of corrugations is a nuisance, then when a good section of road appears speeding up to over 70kph happens without thought and then the CDL pops out - most annoying. 99% of the time in these situations you don't need CDL but its better in than out if things go awry, its just the way I like to drive.
whatcharterboat
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Is there anyone here looking at an Iveco 4x4 Daily that might be interested in this? Actually any feedback would be welcome. This forum definitely seems to be the place to test the waters. By the way, this is only a photoshopped concept. We have not actually built it. Please click on the image to enlarge.
Regards, John.
Regards, John.
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whatcharterboat
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Hi Anthony,
How's things down in Tassie? Hoping to get down to my mate's vineyard in the Tamar this year....I'll have to drop in to see you.
Sorry .... A bit confused. Are you talking about Crewcab Isuzu's and FUSO's or Crewcab Iveco's?
We have already built a Crewcab Isuzu / Global Warrior. It was driven overland to France last year and we have a Crewcab FUSO FGB71 Dual Range / Global Warrior under construction at the moment.
However no plans for an Iveco Crewcab / Global Warrior camper at this point......I just dont think they'd have the payload to carry this type of extra heavy duty body plus all the fuel and water you would expect for a true expedition truck. There's also the wheelbase to consider on a dualcab with this camper on the back. The single cab should be fine with lighter cab, only two passengers and the original 3400 wheelbase.
Regards
John
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Hi all,
We have just arrived home after completing the Madigan Line in the Simpson in our Iveco 4x4.. We travelled via Port Augusta, the Oodnadatta track, Mt Dare to Old Andado then the Madigan Line to Birdsville. We came home via the Flinders Ranges. Perhaps the first Iveco 4x4 to traverse the Madigan, and Skytrek on Willow Springs Station?
The Iveco performed faultlessly, climbing large dunes with ease and no wheel spin. We averaged 15kph over nine days, and used 26 litres per 100 in the soft sand. Only problems were a fuel leak from the aftermarket fuel tank, and now unable to pump fuel from the auxiliary to the main. The fuel pump is working, we suspect it may be a pickup fault in the tank. Will investigate further this week. We did also lose a headlight protector on the top of Skytrek due to 100kph odd winds.
Barnesy in the Birdsville Roadhouse said he had never seen an Iveco 4x4 before. We have only bumped into one other on the road so far, a sand beige dual cab in Glen Innes on one of our trips to Brisbane.
We were accompanied on our journey across the Madigan by a film crew from Lifestyle Videos who will produce a DVD of the trip later this year, and there I'll be an article in Overlander Magazine also. No doubt this will prompt more Iveco sales!
Wayne & Jenny.
We have just arrived home after completing the Madigan Line in the Simpson in our Iveco 4x4.. We travelled via Port Augusta, the Oodnadatta track, Mt Dare to Old Andado then the Madigan Line to Birdsville. We came home via the Flinders Ranges. Perhaps the first Iveco 4x4 to traverse the Madigan, and Skytrek on Willow Springs Station?
The Iveco performed faultlessly, climbing large dunes with ease and no wheel spin. We averaged 15kph over nine days, and used 26 litres per 100 in the soft sand. Only problems were a fuel leak from the aftermarket fuel tank, and now unable to pump fuel from the auxiliary to the main. The fuel pump is working, we suspect it may be a pickup fault in the tank. Will investigate further this week. We did also lose a headlight protector on the top of Skytrek due to 100kph odd winds.
Barnesy in the Birdsville Roadhouse said he had never seen an Iveco 4x4 before. We have only bumped into one other on the road so far, a sand beige dual cab in Glen Innes on one of our trips to Brisbane.
We were accompanied on our journey across the Madigan by a film crew from Lifestyle Videos who will produce a DVD of the trip later this year, and there I'll be an article in Overlander Magazine also. No doubt this will prompt more Iveco sales!
Wayne & Jenny.