I want to build a Camper.......need
 

I plan to purchase a 4x4 truck and convert into a camper. I would appreciate it if anyone can tell me about some good websites which have information about building cabins at the rear.


Thanks

Hi,

Camper conversions seem to be a popular sport with the owners of 101 Forward Control Landrovers and Unimogs. Search the web for this LR model and you'll find plenty of info. Here's a tip: www.maximog.com

Rgds,
Roman (UK)

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www.turtleexpedition.com

Check out the Turtle V in the vehicles section. It's propably the coolest camper I've seen so far.

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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

here's two more links. One with truck-based campers:
http://www.dustdevil.de

One with Landrover/Landcruiser type campers:
http://www.innovation-campers.de

I stand corrected, That maxi mog is defenatly the coolest I've seen so far http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/smile.gif

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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

Thank you all for the replies. The info was helpful.

This is a great book:
Travel Vans by John Speed.
www.travelvans.co.uk/

The Maximog is cooler that the Turtle truck but I'm guessing the owner won't be having a good day, the first time thieves nick it. Suddenly the desire for a series 3 LR may take over. Equally I'm guessing someone like the Algerian Authorities would have a field day stripping out all the banned electronics before allowing it into the country.

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Hi

I met two innovations built vehicles in Africa and they were both superbly built and put together with some very nice design touches.
But I imagine fairly pricey - but if money was not an object.....

Happy travels


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ChrisC

Hi,

Another good website on this topic:
http://www.xor.org.uk/unimog/index.html

HTH
Toby

Toby, That’s a great link thanks!
Please anybody knows of such DIY campers with as much details as possible, please post it here. I’d like to do more homework on this subject that I know little about…


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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

Hi
Take a look at:

http://mysite.mweb.co.za.residents/qct/

Correct link for above:

http://mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/qct/

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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

As Toby says "Another good website on this topic: http://www.xor.org.uk/unimog/index.html

The most frequently asked questions:

Top speed - 80kph (that is kilometers not miles) Cruising: 75kph
Fuel consumption: 12mpg (20 liters per 100 kilometers)
Weight: 7300kg
Height: 3.6 metres!
Age: 23 years
Breakdowns (8 months in 2002): UK-China-Tibet-India: Two fan belts.
Breakdowns (5 months in 2003) Iceland etc: One front spring (still mobile).

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Timing is an important consideration in the efficacy of a rain dance.

Check out www.allrad-christ.com for Bremach conversions.
Know the owner of the only UK registered Bremach overland truck. Allrad Christ supplied the truck and Lyndi built the elevating body. It took 9 months for Lyndi to complete the bare body shell, but the finished article is a work of art. Don't ask how much!

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[This message has been edited by Kevin Baldwin (edited 27 November 2003).]

Checkout these links for a ready built body vehicle

Been to look at one of them and they are impressive.

http://www.leavesley.com/lint/s_6x6detail.asp?VID=3

http://www.leavesley.com/lint/s_6x6detail.asp?VID=1

Build quality is great but a bit slow and lumbering - needs some work on the engine to get more power.



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Rich
LR101 300Tdi Ambi 'Tiggurr'

In response to ChrisC explaining about the innovation built vehicles (I assume he means innovation campers in germany by that). We have purchased a 7 year old TLC HZJ 75 and will pick it up at innovation campers thursday. It is indeed not the cheapest solutions but boy do these guys know how to build an expedition vehicle! It's a relatively small company and they have more work than they can handle. Burkhard and his team are extremely nice people and very professional craftsmen. I'll let you guys know how the car is holding when we're on the road. We'll be in Tunesia for some practice the second half of december, and on a semi RTW (Africa and South America in 2004 and part of 2005.

How good is your german...??
for tips on turning your landcruiser inot a camper check out
www.buschtaxi.de

[QUOTE]Originally posted by soul_glider:
try looking at the website for foley specialist vehicles for landrover conversions