October 2008 to January 2009

A special 3 mm "bedliner" is applied to soundproof and insulate the back end of the truck. It was applied in three stages. Didn't much like the choice of colour though - but it's what was available.

06/01/2009

The aluminium tubing is cut up for the canopy frame.

05/11/2008

The aluminium arrives. This will be used in the construction of the canopy.

We fitted a special "snorkel" to ensure colder and cleaner air is sucked into the engine. Really useful when driving on hot sandy roads.

A two and a half litre turbo charged diesel engine with intercooler should get us to Capetown.

16/01/2009

Not much work being done on the vehicle at the moment. Not because I don't want to, but I am waiting for the frame of the aluminium canopy to be welded before I can proceed. I have also ordered some wood which will be used to furnish the inside of the canopy (floor, drawers etc). Anyway, more from me when things are moving forward again.

20/01/2009

The frame for the canopy has been welded. A great job done by Bo Holms "Smede og Maskinvaerkstedet) in Silkeborg. As you can see, it fitted the vehicle perfectly.

31/01/09

On thing that is difficult, is building up the vehicle for a trip through countries with no real roads, plus as many different weather conditions as you could imagine - maybe with the only exception of no ice and snow.

Here Karen just checking that the back door is going to be big enough.