We had a 1017 version with the double cab and insulated box made by zeppelin, 4 speed, bugger it was slow and gutless went all over Europe U.K. and Morocco, the best thing was we had an account with Mercedes and could get parts in 3 days considering it was old they still have parts, enjoy the epic truck and it brings back some good memories
@@Overlandtraveladventure yes mine also 50mph but maybe 60 downhill, bought it from expedition trucks, sold it to an Israeli who then shipped it to Latin America, happy travels
Just subscribed and watched this video after seeing ebe257 at Lymm services. I was there Monday and wet Tuesday taking video and photos of trucks. Happy travels.
Dustin, I’m Honoured to have you check out our channel and make a comment 😁… Its a big thank to you for inspiring us to follow your work and I’m pleased to have watched and seen your channel grow over the past 18months, well done.. thanks bud 👍🏼
Thankyou Bjorn, its works for us. We look at various layouts and going for a layout with internal walls added strength to the box and also added loads of storage possibilities.
Really good build! And the interior is nice and cosy! My Unimog is 1965 and I don't need an underride bar. It is needed from 1967+. Im so happy about it. I really like the mercedes SK. Maybe if I want a bigger camper I would buy a crewcab SK 4x4 with a bit longer wheel base. I like the roofline of your box with the rear a bit higher. It looks so good 😍
Hi Victor and thanks, the inside we’ve used a lot of reclaimed timber and also given the camper different areas.. like u say, that cosy feel. The under run we also don’t need but I guess its stops reversing accidents 😂 The mercs are very good, we was going to get the uimog1300L but could only get a 4.7m box on the back! We needed the 5.7 space for full time living. 😔
Great build. I love the reclaimed wood panelling, and that bathroom is so spacious! What is the wheelbase length of the truck, and the length and width of the habitation box?
The wheel base is very short, of the top of my head its under 4m. Overall length of vehicle is 8.25m. The box is 5.7m x 2450mm… hight is just under 3.6m - weight 9.5t hope this helps… 😃👍🏼
Great review there, thank you. Do you have to have 6wk checks? And if you have been abroad for along time let's say your Mot runs out how do stand abroad and also return to UK. IV got my hgv so know the UK laws but never been abroad with one only in a small van.
Thankyou Marc, theres no six weekly checks as the campers class is motorcaravan (motorhome) so the MOT is the same as any other car or motorhome in the UK. now the mot can be done before a departure which will cover you for upto 12 months away, any longer then you’re best off to sorn the vehicle in the uk and then just buy insurance in the country that you’re entering. (I believe)
@@Overlandtraveladventure thank you very much for your time to reply. Been looking at van life., But I just think a 4x4 lorry will be better for the life I want to live. Again thank you
@@marcobrian1619 there’s pros and cons of a lorry, if used correctly it can work out very cheap. I’ve I tried to explain it, it would take me all night 😂 if you haven’t done already, check out one of my last vlogs about overland MPG where i touch on the subject… Maybe also pay a visit to the overland, camper van/van life show in Staffordshire this coming bank holiday weekend. Many trucks and campers of all sizes.. I’ve also covered this show in a vlog too! if you can make it, come and find us, we’ll be there and i’ll always chat. 😁👍🏼
i really love your vid. what a great project you and youre wife have landed, hats off. From where did you get the isolated material for the outside of the box and the alu profiles that keep them together? Cheers
Hi Chris & thank you.. Service metals (Leeds) for the aluminium capping’s and Montracon Nr Tadcaster for the sheets to make the box. Hope this helps bud 😁
I'm planning to build something similar based on German ex fire truck 1222af.You made me thinking about the wheels (my first thought was off road tyres on 20.5inch rims) Whats the wheels size and offset of the rims on your truck and tyres size?
One day we hope to travel to India and see your beautiful Country.. please help us and build our friend network in your country by sharing our channel.. and one day we hope to meet you guys 😉👍🏼
Nice job I am Bob in laos(Canadian) and on the way to built my truck in Thailand they have everting good quality and good worker the problème is it’s hard to find a truck new or use with left side steering weels in Europe nobody answer my simple question how u do paper transfer at my name I say ok nice truck but can I put the truck at my name ?then no reply
Hi, I imagine every country will have it own methods of payment and vehicle papers/procedure in dealing with vehicles. Google would be a starting point. Then once you find a vehicle get on a plane and meet the seller… 🤷🏽♂️ For a vehicle try Autoline autoline.info/-/sale/fire-trucks/Mercedes-Benz/Unimog-1550-L-4x4-Unimog-1550-L-437-Doppelkabine-CCF2000-ltr---24032022555740733200
We had a 1017 version with the double cab and insulated box made by zeppelin, 4 speed, bugger it was slow and gutless went all over Europe U.K. and Morocco, the best thing was we had an account with Mercedes and could get parts in 3 days considering it was old they still have parts, enjoy the epic truck and it brings back some good memories
The 1222 is a steady nice drive, i’d say plenty of power with a cruising speed of around 50mph. Did you have the high ratio diffs Tim?
@@Overlandtraveladventure yes mine also 50mph but maybe 60 downhill, bought it from expedition trucks, sold it to an Israeli who then shipped it to Latin America, happy travels
You must be one remarkably talented person to make those conversions. She looks amazing. Good luck and safe travels
Thank you very much.. 🥰
I'm now at Lymm services cheshire admiring your amazing bit of kit .. Enjoy your journey!
Thankyou 😁👍🏼
Just subscribed and watched this video after seeing ebe257 at Lymm services. I was there Monday and wet Tuesday taking video and photos of trucks. Happy travels.
Thanks for the sub! I’m Working here on the new KFC.
Loved the walk round, looks so homely inside. You guys have done a stunning job!
Thanks, still needs a few more finishing touches tho:)
Great build and update Dave, it does look very homely in the back.
Cheers Jonny 😁
Loved this vlog, you should be very proud of your achievements.
Thanks Ian 😁
Great work well done 👍
Wow these are cool. Sick rig.
Dustin, I’m Honoured to have you check out our channel and make a comment 😁…
Its a big thank to you for inspiring us to follow your work and I’m pleased to have watched and seen your channel grow over the past 18months, well done.. thanks bud 👍🏼
Excellent build, thanks for sharing
Welcome Chris
walkaround+interior tour+experience story about the truck in one video. this is smart...
Thankyou 😁👍🏼
The rig looks really great as well does the floor plan. Great job.
Thankyou Bjorn, its works for us. We look at various layouts and going for a layout with internal walls added strength to the box and also added loads of storage possibilities.
Inside look beautiful 😍
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic build. What is the exterior length and width of the habitat box? Thank you
Hi, the internal length is 5600 x 2350mm. Walls are made from 50mm insulated board 🫡
Met you guys in Lincoln a few weeks back your vehicle are really cool! Keep up the Adventure and well done
Thanks bud 😊👍🏼
Awesome build guys cheers 👍🏻
Thanks bud 😁
I have come over to your channel from bug out vehicles UK
Awesome Ed & cheers fella 👍🏼
She sure turns heads. Great build! Stay safe atb 👍🦊
Cheers bud :)
Saw Elbe going on ferry to Stornaway in Ullapool when you were doing Scottish tour
👍🏼 Alan… I’m editing the Scottish vlogs and will continue with them from Friday so please keep an eye out for them mate :)
Really good build! And the interior is nice and cosy!
My Unimog is 1965 and I don't need an underride bar. It is needed from 1967+. Im so happy about it.
I really like the mercedes SK. Maybe if I want a bigger camper I would buy a crewcab SK 4x4 with a bit longer wheel base.
I like the roofline of your box with the rear a bit higher. It looks so good 😍
Hi Victor and thanks, the inside we’ve used a lot of reclaimed timber and also given the camper different areas.. like u say, that cosy feel.
The under run we also don’t need but I guess its stops reversing accidents 😂
The mercs are very good, we was going to get the uimog1300L but could only get a 4.7m box on the back! We needed the 5.7 space for full time living. 😔
Great build. I love the reclaimed wood panelling, and that bathroom is so spacious! What is the wheelbase length of the truck, and the length and width of the habitation box?
The wheel base is very short, of the top of my head its under 4m.
Overall length of vehicle is 8.25m. The box is 5.7m x 2450mm… hight is just under 3.6m - weight 9.5t hope this helps… 😃👍🏼
The overall length of 8250mm includes the bike rack btw! 🤔
Great review there, thank you.
Do you have to have 6wk checks?
And if you have been abroad for along time let's say your Mot runs out how do stand abroad and also return to UK.
IV got my hgv so know the UK laws but never been abroad with one only in a small van.
Thankyou Marc, theres no six weekly checks as the campers class is motorcaravan (motorhome) so the MOT is the same as any other car or motorhome in the UK.
now the mot can be done before a departure which will cover you for upto 12 months away, any longer then you’re best off to sorn the vehicle in the uk and then just buy insurance in the country that you’re entering. (I believe)
@@Overlandtraveladventure thank you very much for your time to reply.
Been looking at van life.,
But I just think a 4x4 lorry will be better for the life I want to live.
Again thank you
@@marcobrian1619 there’s pros and cons of a lorry, if used correctly it can work out very cheap.
I’ve I tried to explain it, it would take me all night 😂 if you haven’t done already, check out one of my last vlogs about overland MPG where i touch on the subject…
Maybe also pay a visit to the overland, camper van/van life show in Staffordshire this coming bank holiday weekend. Many trucks and campers of all sizes.. I’ve also covered this show in a vlog too! if you can make it, come and find us, we’ll be there and i’ll always chat. 😁👍🏼
i really love your vid.
what a great project you and youre wife have landed, hats off.
From where did you get the isolated material for the outside of the box and the alu profiles that keep them together?
Cheers
Hi Chris & thank you..
Service metals (Leeds) for the aluminium capping’s and Montracon Nr Tadcaster for the sheets to make the box. Hope this helps bud 😁
@@Overlandtraveladventure many, many thanks.
I'm planning to build something similar based on German ex fire truck 1222af.You made me thinking about the wheels (my first thought was off road tyres on 20.5inch rims) Whats the wheels size and offset of the rims on your truck and tyres size?
Morning Jacek
We went for the Dunlop SP346 m+s 385/65R 22.5
Not sure now about the offset but think it was around 220mm or 250mm along time ago now 😁
@@Overlandtraveladventure Thanks Dave 🤙.Can't wait to start this project!
@@jaceknowak74 We wish you all the best with the build, good luck 😁👍🏼
Lots of love from India
Thank you Shan Joe 😁👍🏼
@@Overlandtraveladventure 😘😘👍👍
One day we hope to travel to India and see your beautiful Country.. please help us and build our friend network in your country by sharing our channel.. and one day we hope to meet you guys 😉👍🏼
@@Overlandtraveladventure definitely bro
Nice job I am Bob in laos(Canadian) and on the way to built my truck in Thailand they have everting good quality and good worker the problème is it’s hard to find a truck new or use with left side steering weels in Europe nobody answer my simple question how u do paper transfer at my name I say ok nice truck but can I put the truck at my name ?then no reply
Hi, I imagine every country will have it own methods of payment and vehicle papers/procedure in dealing with vehicles. Google would be a starting point. Then once you find a vehicle get on a plane and meet the seller… 🤷🏽♂️
For a vehicle try Autoline autoline.info/-/sale/fire-trucks/Mercedes-Benz/Unimog-1550-L-4x4-Unimog-1550-L-437-Doppelkabine-CCF2000-ltr---24032022555740733200
I think I overtook you today northbound on the M6. Was that you?
Hi Samuel, yes it could have been as we was in that area today.
Hi ...what is the name of the green colour ? Thanks
It’s actually a grey colour, Jeep anvil grey. Thanks
Brilliant.
Thank you
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