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Here's some pictures of our set up smile

Constructed out of high density styrofoam aluminium clad panels, (37mm) laser cut to shape and cutouts for windows, doors, hatches etc.

We designed it inside and out, and as a "techie" helped with some of the construction methods, wiring, plumbing and fixture installations.  It took one year to manufacture as this was a prototype development for future production and everything was cut or made from scratch, no templates or CadCam available, however production will now never happen, so this is a one off.  We really enjoyed being part of the process of the build and have documented pictures of the build from a chassis to it rolling out the door, a lot of time spent in the workshop discussing, modifying, and adapting even at the last moment with the van loaded for us to go off on our travels the axles had to be upgraded due to a change in the manufacturing laws.  The good thing about being part of the build is that I know where everything is and where it was connected, should the need arise. 

The tug is a 200 series V8 TTD, averages around 19 ltr/100 km (whilst towing) at 95 kph which I am delighted with given how heavy she is!!!!  no  Suffice to say like many builds these days there wasn't a lot of room for personal belongings, it was weighed at 3100kg with MOST of the normal "add-on's"...... already on, if that makes sense!!  (W/machine, solars, additonal batteries, water in tanks, tv, bbq, etc..etc..etc..)  Anyway, she is what she is and this is home for the next however many years.

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All I can say is WOW !!!!  That finish looks great.

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Thanks for the compliment Sheba.



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Yeah, luxurious is putting it mildly. And I love the colors. Very suave indeed.

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Thanks Gary,

Many an afternoon spent pondering over pieces of timber, swatches of leather and floor coverings!! 

The Minister of finance did an awesome job.

Cheers for now



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Wow! Enjoy your new home on wheels.

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Nice job, you must be very proud of yourself! biggrin biggrin biggrin

 



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neilnruth wrote:

Wow! Enjoy your new home on wheels.

Hi neilnruth

We do enjoy our home on wheels, thanks for the comment.

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Duh wrote:

Nice job, you must be very proud of yourself! biggrin biggrin biggrin

 

Hi Duh

We are indeed very proud, but also see ourselves as very fortunate to have been able to have been so actively involved in our home.  Although it was at times extremely frustrating it was indeed a fantastic excercise and great experience.  I noted from you profile that you too have seen some adventure in the numerous modes of travel that you have owned, I enjoy so much reading other people experiences.  Thankyou for your comment. 

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Hi Mark & Linda

What an excellent example of a custom build. As Duh said you should be very proud .
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Gday Mark and Linda you have certainly built yourself a great home that looks great and it makes some of us a bit envious, well done

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Gday Mark and Linda you have certainly built yourself a great home that looks great and it makes some of us a bit envious, well done

 Thanks for your kind words, much appreciated.

See you around the forum.

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Sharke wrote:

Hi Mark & Linda

What an excellent example of a custom build. As Duh said you should be very proud .
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Sharke

Thanks Sharke,

As I said previously, we are very proud and equally very humbled at having the opportunity to have been so involved in this project.  

I know there are many, many people that would love to get "truly" involved but with bigger company manufacturing processes it's just not possible, we were very fortunate in that we had something to offer the build company in return for our involvement.

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What a great looking rig, well done, all that effort has paid off, now to enjoy the fruits of your labour, enjoy

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Kym - Rose wrote:

What a great looking rig, well done, all that effort has paid off, now to enjoy the fruits of your labour, enjoy

 Thanks Kym-Rose

We are enjoying it immensly, as well as the travelling. 

Not enjoying the rain in Broome at the moment though, it's hammering down!!

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wow, thats a hotel on wheels, bathroom i presume?

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 bathroom i presume?

 

Check out Pics. 5 and 6 again Milo.

Cheers,

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milo wrote:

wow, thats a hotel on wheels, bathroom i presume?

Thank's Milo.

Funnily enough we had a friend join us for a trip to Karijini NP last year and we all bunked down in the van, cosy but okay, anyway, she said exactly the same.  
Thanks you for your appreciation of what we have done, much appreciated.  And thank's Sheba for the pointing out Pic's 5&6.

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What a fabulous job you've done..... love the bathroom and kitchen...so much bench space.  



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deconuts wrote:

What a fabulous job you've done..... love the bathroom and kitchen...so much bench space.  

Thanks for the comliment Deconuts.

The Minister for finance designed it all from a useage and practicality point of view, and she did a great job.

Thanks

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Great looking unit Mark, not sure if you know, pic 4 somebody has stolen your TV. biggrin



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Now that is nice!! and a well thought out design should give you many, may years of enjoyment

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As already said Mark, very nice rig, SWMBO did a great job as Chief Advisor...

Now all you have to do is get her to buy you a tug with a higher roof so you don't have to put your head out the window when driving wink biggrin

Jokes aside, good idea putting your head out for a photo, can't see who's who with these modern windscreens/reflections etc. smile

 



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Woo woo!! Very nice. Congrats and enjoy.
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Thanks Wombat

Yeah I noticed that too, can't leave anything alone for a few minutes these day's eh!!  smile

 

 



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Hi Copper 1

Thanks for the compliment.  Yes we hope that our home will serve us well for a number of years to come.

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Duh wrote:

As already said Mark, very nice rig, SWMBO did a great job as Chief Advisor...

Now all you have to do is get her to buy you a tug with a higher roof so you don't have to put your head out the window when driving wink biggrin

Jokes aside, good idea putting your head out for a photo, can't see who's who with these modern windscreens/reflections etc. smile

 

 biggrinbiggrinbiggrin  The electric seat height adjusters were playing up on that day!!

Funny you should mention the windscreen.
There was something I was reading the other day in one of the GN newsletters about "The Wave", whether it is just the lifting of a finger or a hearty wave....... not really important to me, but what you have mentioned is very important.
I have noticed that sometimes when approaching people coming in the opposite direction, the glare on the windscreen makes it impossible to see the occupants (could be driven by a ghost for all I know!!)  Anyway, I always give a wave, but, quite often don't get to see a returned acknowledgement.  I wonder how many of us drive around thinking that the other person must be rude, but all the the time it is because we can't actually see each other??  Just a thought.  Maybe good for another general question on the forum?

Anyway, thanks again.

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Hi Evie n Rhys

thanks for the comment, we enjoy it everyday.

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Hey Mark great pics and a really top lookin rig safe travels guys..... ;)

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