I began with fixed bolts behind the rear axle in my Vario, but had problems with broken bolts. So now I have 2 fixed points on each side one in front of and one behind the axle and then spring bolts both in front and towards the end. Have not had any problems after that in the rough terrain over here.
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I went a different route and integrated the cab and box. This was an approach originally agreed with Ormocar - however I ended up getting a local manufacturer to build it (and sorry I didn't stick with Ormocar very long waiting time).
I have semi-ridged mounts directly behind the cab and spring mounts similar to Ullie's along the remainder of the length.
When I say "semi-ridged" I mean they have about the same flex as the rubber mounts for the cab.
I have semi-ridged mounts directly behind the cab and spring mounts similar to Ullie's along the remainder of the length.
When I say "semi-ridged" I mean they have about the same flex as the rubber mounts for the cab.
jostein
Adventurer
Due to work and other, the camper project have been moving rather slowly this year. I have however gotten the truck road-worthy,and now I hope to get going again
After some thinking I have also changed my camper Box concept from a cabover design to a popup design. There are pros and cons, so not an easy decision.
After some thinking I have also changed my camper Box concept from a cabover design to a popup design. There are pros and cons, so not an easy decision.
jostein
Adventurer
As mentioned I have turn-tables on my front seats, which creates a seating are inside the cab.
But when turning the driver seat, the steering Wheel are taking up to much room behind it.
For this reason, I have been checking out the possibility of mounting a detachable steering Wheel. It seems that quick-release units for "sport steering Wheels" are readily available.
Then I would need Three items:
1) Hub adapter to get from spline shaft to 6-hole pattern. This is how they typically look:
2)quick release unit, example:
3) steering Wheel. This is the Sparco R368, which is one of the few larger aftermarket steering Wheels (380mm):
The problem however, is to find a hub adapter for Mercedes vario...
Does any of you know if such a thing exists?
But when turning the driver seat, the steering Wheel are taking up to much room behind it.
For this reason, I have been checking out the possibility of mounting a detachable steering Wheel. It seems that quick-release units for "sport steering Wheels" are readily available.
Then I would need Three items:
1) Hub adapter to get from spline shaft to 6-hole pattern. This is how they typically look:
2)quick release unit, example:
3) steering Wheel. This is the Sparco R368, which is one of the few larger aftermarket steering Wheels (380mm):
The problem however, is to find a hub adapter for Mercedes vario...
Does any of you know if such a thing exists?
Anton2k3
Adventurer
It shouldn't be too hard to make one of you can remove the spline but from the existing steering wheel. The quick release adapted appears to bolt to the hub adapter making it pretty easy. Something as simple as a round steel plate drilled and tapped according to the bolt locations and the spline nut/piece welded on to the back would be find. May even be able to find an old steering wheel on eBay to experiment with.
jostein
Adventurer
I have been thinking about that, but would prefer not to destroy the original wheel, and old wheels which would ship to Norway was hard to find online actually. Also questioning the welding properties of the cast piece in the steering wheel.
My 2000 vario has a 72-spline shaft. Googling suggests that this is the same for atego and actros mercedes trucks, which I yesterday managed to find a hub for. This hub has wrong Hole patter (5 instead of 6 bolt), but as you say Anton, holes can be drilled and tapped. I think I will take the chance and order this hub.
My 2000 vario has a 72-spline shaft. Googling suggests that this is the same for atego and actros mercedes trucks, which I yesterday managed to find a hub for. This hub has wrong Hole patter (5 instead of 6 bolt), but as you say Anton, holes can be drilled and tapped. I think I will take the chance and order this hub.
thebigblue
Adventurer
Looks nice. Whats the diameter of the original? - will the replace be legal?