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4WDTrips.net Forums http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/ 4WD 4x4 4WDTrip 4WDTrips (4 Wheel Drive Trips) 4WD Trips. The purpose for this website is to provide friends with a common place to plan trips, share information and pictures, and to keep in touch. en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:41:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/images/misc/rss.png 4WDTrips.net Forums http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/ H20 Filtration Advice http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6108-H20-Filtration-Advice&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:18:45 GMT I've decided to give Casa's water system some love after my "pink caulking" experience. In the past we only filled our water from the well on my property or with agua purifacado when in Mexico. Needless to say...I am rethinking the need for filtration.

What systems do you guys use???

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. ]]> Mods Joaquin Suave http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6108-H20-Filtration-Advice MEDIUM TRUCKS : XPCamper http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6106-MEDIUM-TRUCKS-XPCamper&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:21:52 GMT Hi every one! My name is Marc Wassmann and I am the creator of the XPCamper. Wanted to share my medium truck built with you guys.... Hi every one!

My name is Marc Wassmann and I am the creator of the XPCamper.

Wanted to share my medium truck built with you guys. This concept allows you to choose any medium truck you already have and convert it to an “explorable “ platform to go just about anywhere you can imagine.

All systems are serviceable in pretty much all parts of the world; just find any marina and you’ll be set.

Having at Pismo near Joaquin's house

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The Rear with remote controlled spot lights

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Window with a view

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The spacious inside with clever storage solutions on the roof

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]]> Mods XPCamper http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6106-MEDIUM-TRUCKS-XPCamper Design new camper box http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6104-Design-new-camper-box&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:38:41 GMT Hi all, does anybody use Sketchup or other software to design their camper box? Would be interesting to see some designs. bye, Werner Hi all,

does anybody use Sketchup or other software to design their camper box? Would be interesting to see some designs.

bye, Werner ]]> Mods Rhodos http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6104-Design-new-camper-box Read before doing White Rim Trail. 9-1-10 http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6103-Read-before-doing-White-Rim-Trail.-9-1-10&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:28:57 GMT Some will remember this road out of Mineral Bottom at one end of the White Rim Trail. http://www.nps.gov/cany/news082410.htm

Some will remember this road out of Mineral Bottom at one end of the White Rim Trail.

http://www.nps.gov/cany/news082410.htm ]]> General Chat MrS http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6103-Read-before-doing-White-Rim-Trail.-9-1-10 <![CDATA[Big Rig - Avi's Unicat]]> http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6102-Big-Rig-Avi-s-Unicat&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:42:22 GMT This is a 2006 factory International 7400 4X4 extended cab. The spec sheet can be viewed at:... This is a 2006 factory International 7400 4X4 extended cab. The spec sheet can be viewed at: http://www.unicatamericas.com/vehicl...rnational.html

It took approximately one year to design and build the vehicle in Germany at a cost of $600,000. Expensive - yes! Worth it - every penny!

Having traveled in this vehicle in Africa, Europe, Mexico and the US, I can vouch for the fact that there's no better way to experience travel off the beaten path.

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]]> Mods Avi Meyers http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6102-Big-Rig-Avi-s-Unicat Introduction http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6101-Introduction&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:33:32 GMT Hi, my name is Werner, i am from Germany and (like Joe) Joaquim Suave invited me to join this forum. We traveled around Europe, North Africa and... Hi,

my name is Werner, i am from Germany and (like Joe) Joaquim Suave invited me to join this forum. We traveled around Europe, North Africa and did a 9 month trip in 2004/5 from Canada down to Costa Rica and back to the US with our Mog. During this vacation we came for the first time to the western US and we liked it very much - so beside the Unimog, which is back in Germany, we own a Ford Bronco with RTT that stays at a friends place in SoCal and is ready to go whenever we have the time to fly over and spend some weeks around in the great west.

bye, Werner ]]> General Chat Rhodos http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6101-Introduction BIG TRUCKS: Christel and Werners Unimog http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6100-BIG-TRUCKS-Christel-and-Werners-Unimog&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:17:09 GMT Hello, we want to show our Unimog camper in which we did a lot of traveling around Europe, North Africa and a 9 month trip from Canada down to Costa... Hello, we want to show our Unimog camper in which we did a lot of traveling around Europe, North Africa and a 9 month trip from Canada down to Costa Rica and back. If anyone is interested - tripreport of this is on www.eifelbaer.de.vu (sorry, all German but lots of pics)

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4x4 CAMPER UNIMOG 417 / U 1150 L

Typ : U 1150 L, date of first registration : 1994
engine : OM 352, 6 cylinder diesel, displacement 5.7 l (348 cui), Horsepower : 140 PS
gear box : UG 2/30, 2 x 4 gears forward, 4 reverse,
4x4 and diff locks : pneumatic actuated
tires : Michelin XZL 365/80R20
dimensions : 5150/2040/2670 (L/B/H) mm

modifications:
oil cooler engine
oil cooler gearbox
Trabold Fine-Filtration System
2 Mercedes Benz truck fuel tanks 61 gal each
fast axles : i : 5.308
sand boards
HiLift on front bumper
GPS with data cable into camper box and external antenna
compressor fridge (Engel)
2 solar panels 2*45 W
2 starter batteries plus 4 x 85 Ah lead gel batteries in camper box
inverter for 12 V and 220 AC ( 1700 watts permanent, nearly sine wave)
Recaro seats (Porsche 911)
diesel powered ceramic oven (Wallas) : http://wallas.fi/default.asp?id=b70jsb42uir
water 58 gal (in 9 canister)
Shurflow water pump
Katadyn and activated charcoal filter
water heater 24 V stainless steel
pneumatic actuated popup roof (78 inch height inside)

The interior is a combination from 15 mm steel square tubing and high quality beech plywood, shower/ toilet area is made from stainless steel. Cases are from RACO, Switzerland. The bed is under the ceiling and can be lowered electrical, makes lots of space without the need to convert table and seats to bed.

sketch of the interior

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]]> Mods Rhodos http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6100-BIG-TRUCKS-Christel-and-Werners-Unimog Computational search engine - Wolfram. http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6096-Computational-search-engine-Wolfram.&goto=newpost Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:17:21 GMT http://www.wolframalpha.com/examples/

It's a different type of search engine - I've found it to be handy. ]]> General Chat crawler#976 http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6096-Computational-search-engine-Wolfram. Z-bench truck step http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6095-Z-bench-truck-step&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:04:47 GMT I am getting older and find that simple things like getting into an out of the bed of my truck to be a little more difficult than it once was. I... I am getting older and find that simple things like getting into an out of the bed of my truck to be a little more difficult than it once was. I looked at the step options out there and really did not like any of them. The AMP research BedStep was one I liked that retracted out of sight but at over $200 for just a hidden step I decided to pass on it and continue to use the step/tool box I have used for years now to get in and out of the bed.

While I was looking for an easy cost effective device to keep my stuff at the back of the truck against the tailgate even when that inevitable idiot cuts you off forcing you to slam on the brakes. I figured if I could keep my stuff within reach I could continue to use my step/tool box to get in and out comfortably. Yes I was pissed that yet again all my loose gear was all the way up in the front of the bed yet again, yes my handy step/tool box was all the way up there too.

I stumbled across this and ordered one. So I thought I would share. I was a little put off by the high price but pulled the trigger anyway and I'm glad I did.
http://www.z-bench.com/

The videos I attempted to embed did not show up, so to see them go to...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pcKrshOV5E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00beL...eature=related ]]> Tools, Toys, and Gear AZRACER http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6095-Z-bench-truck-step Say hello first http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6094-Say-hello-first&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:56:41 GMT Hi, just want to introduce myself, my name is Joachim Gertenbach, commonly known as Joe (but forum-name needs to have at least 4 characters! :-)... Hi,

just want to introduce myself, my name is Joachim Gertenbach, commonly known as Joe (but forum-name needs to have at least 4 characters! :-) )
I was invited by Jack / Joaquin Suave, who knows about my RV project "Big Foot". In case you are interested, the history about the construction etc. is as well available in English, go to www.gertenbach.info, then select English, then go to "Big Foot" and there you have a complete history how the construction was done.

I wish you all the best, currently enjoying driving with Big Foot through Iceland.

Cheers

Joe ]]> General Chat JoeG http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6094-Say-hello-first Test after upgrade to 4.06 http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6093-Test-after-upgrade-to-4.06&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:56:46 GMT 1,2,3 4,5,6,7 Red Blue 1,2,3
4,5,6,7
Red
Blue ]]> Test Forum JackSilb http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6093-Test-after-upgrade-to-4.06 Forum upgrade to 4.0.6 http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6092-Forum-upgrade-to-4.0.6&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:34:55 GMT Hello, Just upgraded our Forum to V4.0.6. According to the developers there were 100+ bugs fixed. Also, I took the opportunity to upgrade the... Hello,

Just upgraded our Forum to V4.0.6.
According to the developers there were 100+ bugs fixed.

Also, I took the opportunity to upgrade the OS and database to the latest version and patches.

Quote:

4.0.6 fixes over 100 bugs since the release of 4.0.5.
Full list of bug fixes

Enjoy it,
-Jack ]]> Announcements JackSilb http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6092-Forum-upgrade-to-4.0.6 Big Trucks; How tall are you? http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6090-Big-Trucks-How-tall-are-you&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:30:02 GMT Post up guys, how tall are your rigs? Mine is 11'6" to the top, vents stick up a couple more inches but they are down the center. ]]> Mods Jeep http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6090-Big-Trucks-How-tall-are-you BIG TRUCKS (?): 5TH Wheel coupler concept http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6089-BIG-TRUCKS-(-)-5TH-Wheel-coupler-concept&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:13:46 GMT Thought that I'd put this in it's own thread where it might be more easily found later if there is interest. A couple years ago a fellow named Fred in the PNW wondered about going to a 5th wheel or goose-neck for an off road trailer behind his 416 Doka. As it happens I had met Fred at SOB many years ago (almost exactly where this "yurt" is staked out), so I knew the truck that he was working with at least a little.

What I proposed was an articulated 5th wheel arrangement instead of a goose-neck. My thought being that the angular limits of a goose-neck would necessarily be pretty small, though I've no idea if that is the case or not. The typical RV type 5th wheel plate is gimbaled in the fore/aft direction, so by gimbaling the tongue in the side to side direction a large degree of articulation between the truck and trailer is possible. Food for thought anyway.....
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]]> Mods ntsqd http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6089-BIG-TRUCKS-(-)-5TH-Wheel-coupler-concept <![CDATA[Big Trucks: Swen's F-800]]> http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/showthread.php?6088-Big-Trucks-Swen-s-F-800&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:04:40 GMT Hello everybody, I got a nice invite to come join all the other crazies with big trucks. The truck is still set up to pull fifth wheel or regular... Hello everybody,
I got a nice invite to come join all the other crazies with big trucks. The truck is still set up to pull fifth wheel or regular trailers at the moment. I am still trying to figure out exactly how to convert it into an expedition camper and I am looking forward to meet other owners/builders for information exchange and enjoyment of our interest.
The ultimate goal is to sell everything and live in the truck and travel around the world, but we will see how that plan works out. I guess it is always good to have a dream and maybe a back up plan.
I will try to attach a current picture and maybe start a list with all the specs in case somebody might be interested.

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