Unimog Camper Build

[Vipar]

Have you gone over budget yet?
If you are thinking of fitting winch could you fabricate a pulley system then it will have a duel purpose?

 

[Mhambi]

Have you gone over budget yet?

Over Budget, Depends who you ask........... My wife doesent think so.
I think I went overbudget in the first couple of months and im still buying stuff.

 

[corconx]

Brilliant thread. My German friend has one for use on his land. When he first got it his wife for his birthday booked him on the test track and a tour if the Unimog Museum. We happened to be staying and went along too. So worth a visit if you do go there. I’ve sent him a link to read your thread as I think he may be interested.
Carol

 

[Jamesh]

Nice job well done!
I can imagine turning up at the campsite oh sorry I didn't see your 2 man tent, nor your caravan - monster truck style!!

Do you have any pics of the kitchen area?

Cheers James

 

[Wagoneer]

Hi Mhambi , have you started your maiden expedition yet, believed to be early September. Hope all has been progressing well with no major Mog issues. Safe travels

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[Mhambi]

Hi There Waggoner, sorry for the late reply, been pretty hectic getting everything sorted. We’ve done a few shake down test runs to sort out any issues. Touch wood everything is all working as it should. Been down to Cornwall and South Wales on two further trips which were really great. Our planned start date is the 30 Sept where we are setting off on our official maiden trip to Ireland to do the Wild Atlantic way for 2 months then cross into Scotland to do the NC500 and then work our way down South through the Lake District, Peak District, dales ect down to Dover to cross into Europe. I snapped a v belt on the Mog on my way back from a weekend boys trip but was only 5 miles from home and managed to fabricate a temporary belt using my Corona mask which got me home.beedless to say all belts have been replaced and 2 spare sets are packed in the spares box probably never to be used.
Will keep you posted on the travels.
If anyone has done the Wild Atlantic way would appreciate any comments. Thanks.

 

[paddymcc]

If anyone has done the Wild Atlantic way would appreciate any comments. Thanks.

This month's Fun magazine has a article about the Wild Atlantic Way which was informative and enjoyable. They went in May June time so possibly better weather (although you never really know what weather to expect on the west coast apart from wind and rain !). It's many years since I traveled it but it will always be wild and beautiful.
Have a great trip.
Paddy

 

[Mhambi]

Ok so new date, 02 October is the date we will be setting off and catching the Ferry to Ireland to start the WAW. So 7 days and counting down.
I am busy setting up the new website which will hopefully contain details and pics of our travels.
www.africabound.net

 

[Wagoneer]

Bon voyage for the start of your trans-continental journey on Friday. At least your initial route, Ireland/Scotland, should allow a good shake-down before venturing into mainland Europe and beyond.

Website looks great - will be watching with interest. Totsiens (for now)

 

[Mhambi]

Bon voyage for the start of your trans-continental journey on Friday. At least your initial route, Ireland/Scotland, should allow a good shake-down before venturing into mainland Europe and beyond.

Website looks great - will be watching with interest. Totsiens (for now)

Thanks Bud, Its just a flurry of activity at the moment to get everything sorted before Friday. Nerves are shot.

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[Bustup15]

Saw this one on a site this week. It pulled in as we pulled out unfortunately

 

[corconx]

Webe seen this one and a big green one too this week

 

[Mhambi]

Saw this one on a site this week. It pulled in as we pulled out unfortunately

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Wow looks really good. Whereabout is that?

 

[Bustup15]

Wow looks really good. Whereabout is that?

Flugplatz Dessau

 

[Northernraider]

Only just spotted this thread...what a fantastic build .

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[CazPaul]

They are similar to the outbound windows, but made by Motorcraft adventure developments.

Love the windows and the build, i see they are double glazed glass, so if the glass ever blows\mists up? Can you easily replace the glass or would it have to be a complete new window?

 

[Mhambi]

Hi Paul, You can just replace the glass panel I would assume. it looks like they are bolted to the hinge/slider with Cap screws.

 

[Mhambi]

We made it to Italy, . Was a mad dash through France only stopping twice to fill up. Tolls are a huge expense but had to use the tolls to minimise the time travelled in France. We are currently in Susa and planning to head south to the coast over the next few days. To be honest im loving being in the Alps temps still in the lower twenties.

 

[Mhambi]

Any Ideas if there is a retail chain in Italy I can try get a UK gas adaptor? Rookie mistake...........

 

[Mhambi]

We are back in the UK, Having travelled over 8000 miles around Europe on our shake down trip and what a blast it was. Countries travelled include, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Gibraltar and Portugal. Unfortunately we did not get to Sicily as Covid was starting to lock down in Italy and we needed to head to Switzerland asap. We also were hoping to cross from Italy into Greece and travel the Balkans up to Switzerland.
Let hope that the North opens up in the not too distant future as I would really like to get this done before heading back to South Africa.
The trip has really tested the vehicle and build as we have been to all climates and in varying weather conditions from +29deg to -12deg, The only issue we had on the trip was the brake actuator, which was temporarily fixed with 3 5c pieces which act as a spacer letting the air escape instead of pushing it through the master cylinder.
I will upload some picks below of the truck in different locations.

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[Mhambi]

Some pics of Traveling through France.

 

[Two of usI]

This is how in N. Zealand they get over poor axle quality but, it does look similar !!!!

 

[Mhambi]

Italy

 

[Mhambi]

Switzerland

 

[Raul]

Lovely pics and hats of to you.
I would be interested if you came across any travel restrictions, any tests required etc. When did you got back? . Thank you.

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[Mhambi]

Hi Raul, We got back 3 weeks ago and had to complete a travel locator form on entry to the UK. We isolated for the first 2 weeks since we got back but as the UK came into lockdown we have been Isolated since returning. I believe it will continue until mid March so we are in for the long haul.

 

[Raul]

Thank you Mhambi, the situation changes fast. I will hunker down where I am at the moment. It’s just brutally cold, this morning -18C. Was hoping to move south but restrictions are putting us off.

 

[Mhambi]

Hi Raul, I feel your pain. We were only planning on being back in the UK mid to end Feb hoping to have missed most of the horrid wet weather, instead we are smack bang in the middle of it. The Sun really does make a difference to attitudes.
Whereabouts are you? Regards Shayne.

 

[Raul]

North of Romania, its gonna warm up a little from weekend onwards.

 

[Googlebot]

Welcome back!

Loving the pictures of your trip.

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