my dream 'camper' (Iveco Daily 4x4) ..... only bother with video if interested in 4x4/overlanding

Tookey said:
I love the 'big boys' but they are just too big for the UK in my opinion, they are designed to get you to most places on the planet but the sheer size of them means that so many B roads are unavailable to them that they cant get to a lot of our Islands finest locations.

Still want one though :LOL:
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Yes, too big for UK, too big for Europe, too big for Africa, still want one too. 😂
 
Tookey said:
Does the diff engage automatically when 4x4 is engaged? Will have to google 'selectors'.....no idea what they are 😳

I am giving more time and research to the hab box at present than mechanics of the vehicle

Where do you shackle your tow rope? Let me know if prefer to PM (y)

Good trip?
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I slightly misled you with diff lock, our older 4x4's have no centre diff - so going into 4x4 mode (H or L ratio) locks front and rear axles directly.
It does have front auto freewheel hubs though.
There is a good section in the owners manual on how to use it.
My other Delica (L400) had viscous centre diff, so no need to disengage when back on the dry.

Dave.
PS ref to selector is just the linkage from the 4wd lever to the top of the transfer box
 
This was parked 2 vans up from us in France last night. Looked pretty cool.

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I was very seriously considering (viewed 2) buying a Mercedes ex supermarket fridge/freezer van so very similiar to the above picture. Well insulated, straight sides to work with, most have high mileage but the price is very reasonable as its not a desired vehicle.....a lot of positives. Couldn't find one older than 2013 so decided they were too techy for my needs and also came to the conclusion that it was too close to departure date to start a self build.

I would still like to convert one though at one point
 
A mate worked for iveco,
First day fitting a rear axle , said to management the holes dont line up...
No problem just drill another hole.....
That's iveco for you.
 
Boris7 said:
Nelson, New Zealand
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Well I was not expecting that reply! Wow, how long does the shipping take and would be interested to know the shipping cost but do appreciate that is something you might not want to share.

Tell us about the trip plan............
 
Tookey said:
I was very seriously considering (viewed 2) buying a Mercedes ex supermarket fridge/freezer van so very similiar to the above picture. Well insulated, straight sides to work with, most have high mileage but the price is very reasonable as its not a desired vehicle.....a lot of positives. Couldn't find one older than 2013 so decided they were too techy for my needs and also came to the conclusion that it was too close to departure date to start a self build.

I would still like to convert one though at one point
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Did see someone on Youtube last year attempting to convert a Supermarket Dot Com Van.Lots to mess with i/e the freezer/chiller unit and its pipework.The two partitions need removing Freezer and fridge compartments)and still no access to cab.Not a route I would advise anyone converting a van to take.Too much hassle but up to you?They also have untold miles 300 thousand plus. I know I used to drive one and they are abused by many different drivers.Only plus is they are cheap!
 
Tookey said:
Out of interest how long ago was that?
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It was a while ago, at least 5 years..
The bit I didn't say was it was on a tractor unit production line..... though still iveco.
I bought one many moons ago and to be fair it never gave any trouble right up to the day the wiring loom caught fire...
 
Tookey said:
Well I was not expecting that reply! Wow, how long does the shipping take and would be interested to know the shipping cost but do appreciate that is something you might not want to share.

Tell us about the trip plan............
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My cousin drove from Nelson to the UK via Oporto in a VW camper some years ago, had a great time but the world has changed.

I‘ve driven to Mumbai, but that was work (in a truck)

I‘ve planned a route to Nelson, but the middle bit is sketchy, UK to Georgia is easy. UK to Muscat is not an issue, but entering India from Pakistan is harder and entering India by sea is really problematic.

So Kazakhstan to Mongolia is the best current route, but that means a short foray into either China or Russia, Russia’s not an issue for me as I have another non UK/EU passport but the second driver doesn’t

China will not accept my second country passport, so we would both need to cross on UK passports, but there’s no guarantee they will allow us and it’s a massive detour.

So back to India, Ferry from Oman to Pakistan and a land border.

This is make or break, cross into India, then Bangladesh, Mayanmar, Thailand, Singapore.

Looks easy from there, but it ain’t, container ship to Darwin (best estimate 12 days, but no guarantee that we can travel on the ship as only 2 cabins and we cant book too far in advance)

Drive to Sydney and then............

Option 1 Container ship to NZ or

Option 2 Sell truck in Aus and cruise ship to NZ

Prefer Option 1, but selling in NZ may be harder and you’ll have spent more getting the truck there.

Opinion 3 Ship truck back from NZ to either home or South America............
 
Boris7 said:
My cousin drove from Nelson to the UK via Oporto in a VW camper some years ago, had a great time but the world has changed.

I‘ve driven to Mumbai, but that was work (in a truck)

I‘ve planned a route to Nelson, but the middle bit is sketchy, UK to Georgia is easy. UK to Muscat is not an issue, but entering India from Pakistan is harder and entering India by sea is really problematic.

So Kazakhstan to Mongolia is the best current route, but that means a short foray into either China or Russia, Russia’s not an issue for me as I have another non UK/EU passport but the second driver doesn’t

China will not accept my second country passport, so we would both need to cross on UK passports, but there’s no guarantee they will allow us and it’s a massive detour.

So back to India, Ferry from Oman to Pakistan and a land border.

This is make or break, cross into India, then Bangladesh, Mayanmar, Thailand, Singapore.

Looks easy from there, but it ain’t, container ship to Darwin (best estimate 12 days, but no guarantee that we can travel on the ship as only 2 cabins and we cant book too far in advance)

Drive to Sydney and then............

Option 1 Container ship to NZ or

Option 2 Sell truck in Aus and cruise ship to NZ

Prefer Option 1, but selling in NZ may be harder and you’ll have spent more getting the truck there.

Opinion 3 Ship truck back from NZ to either home or South America............
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Around $100 a day I believe to travel thru China to have some gov monkey sitting in the cab with you telling you what you can I can't do !!

Amazing trip. Approx leave date?
 
Boris7 said:
My cousin drove from Nelson to the UK via Oporto in a VW camper some years ago, had a great time but the world has changed.

I‘ve driven to Mumbai, but that was work (in a truck)

I‘ve planned a route to Nelson, but the middle bit is sketchy, UK to Georgia is easy. UK to Muscat is not an issue, but entering India from Pakistan is harder and entering India by sea is really problematic.

So Kazakhstan to Mongolia is the best current route, but that means a short foray into either China or Russia, Russia’s not an issue for me as I have another non UK/EU passport but the second driver doesn’t

China will not accept my second country passport, so we would both need to cross on UK passports, but there’s no guarantee they will allow us and it’s a massive detour.

So back to India, Ferry from Oman to Pakistan and a land border.

This is make or break, cross into India, then Bangladesh, Mayanmar, Thailand, Singapore.

Looks easy from there, but it ain’t, container ship to Darwin (best estimate 12 days, but no guarantee that we can travel on the ship as only 2 cabins and we cant book too far in advance)

Drive to Sydney and then............

Option 1 Container ship to NZ or

Option 2 Sell truck in Aus and cruise ship to NZ

Prefer Option 1, but selling in NZ may be harder and you’ll have spent more getting the truck there.

Opinion 3 Ship truck back from NZ to either home or South America............
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I suspect you already have it but 'overlander' by Chris Scott is excellent although all route info is now out of date it is still a valuable resource

'First Overland' is an interesting read, I love the way it's written, very posh 'old school' but adds to it imo. They were trailblazers, I tip my hat to them

You gonna do a 'warm up' trip to Morroco to find what needs fettling?
 
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mark61 said:
Morocco, convoy?

When we going? :)
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Ah, if only, I would jump at that but predict all my funds will need to be kept for my big trip. If you get any positive feedback/interest and create a private message 'conversation' thread please invite me as I would try and make it work.
 
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