MB 1017 Camper

[Scott Brady]

Mike and his team at GXV are making some interesting alternatives to the "brand new" platforms currently available. I think this has a lot of merit, especially if the donor vehicle is reconditioned and has a well-documented service history. While I am not very familiar with the MB 1017, this seems like a good choice and would make the entire camper quite competitive cost-wise.

We just put together a little information on this new option:

GXV Builds the Global Traveler Camper

I would be curious of other's experience with the 1017.

 

[Chas Stricker]

http://www.billcaid.com/2010/1017ACamperConstruction20100921/TripMain.html

Look at what Bill Caid has been doing with his. Very impressive.

 

[kerry]

I thought I'd seen a build thread on here of a former Danish army MB 1017 but I can't seem to find it. Maybe I saw it somewhere else.

No mention of cruising speed and top speed on the info page. Wonder if it is geared for European truck top speeds?

 

[Iain_U1250]

Here is a build thread on a 1017.

http://www.gertenbach.info/e_big%20foot%2001.htm

 

[Joe]

Hi,

if you have read my pages and still have questions pls. do not hesitate to ask.

 

[PKDreamers]

Joe ,
Just been reading about your truck, great camper by the way and have learnt The bicycle hose trick wow never seen that before .
Well they do say you learn sumthing new every day.
Thank you very much for sharing all your info with us all.

 

[Toyotero]

MB 1017s are great trucks... I've gotten to know one pretty well since it is the oldest vehicle in my company's motorpool, a 1988 model, and had a bad history of maintenance and neglect before I moved here (typical for this country). The 1017 is a great design, very similar to the IFA W50, a great go anywhere design... solid axles and leaf springs all around, 4WD and rear diff locker. Parts availability here has not been a problem if you know the interchangeability between the MB models.

Used late-1980s models imported to here from Denmark are around $30,000 USD (like this) here. They are well maintained by that military. It would make a very capable and spacious overlanding vehicle, as shown by those in the preciously discussed links.

The only think that I don't like about it is it's size... way to big for me and the places where I like to go.

 

[dzzz]

GXV Builds the Global Traveler Camper

Great looking camper. Similar to a fuso but considerably more weight carrying ability.

 

[Nomadic]

Living / traveling in a MB 1017A over the past 5 years:

MB1017A 4x4 overland truck

Moving to a 1719AK in the coming month!