The Genesis of a New Beast

Truck Base

1990 Mercedes 917AF, 4×4 ex fire truck
Six cylinder, turbo charged 170 hp diesel engine
5 speed manual transmission with two speed transfer case
24v 150A “Bosch” alternator
Part time 4×4 with manual locking rear differential
General “Grabber OA” 385/65Rx22.5 tires on Kron Prinz one piece wheels
Fuel water separator and boost pump with filter
Front and rear Comeup winches
LED light bars
60 gallon fuel tank
Ample aluminum under body storage units
Master craft seats
BeCool 24v cab air conditioner
Rear spare tire carrier, raises and lowers with rear winch

Body Construction

Four point sub-frame camper mount system – fully protects camper from off road torque – stable at highway speed
Foam core panel construction Panels by Total Composites – Put in service in 2017
Exterior color – white
Aluminum corner guards

Interior Finishes

Interior color – white
Mahogany color wood trim
Vinyl marine teak floor

Kitchen

Formica countertop
Flip up counter top extension
Single handle stainless faucet with ceramic valve and spray handle
Hands-free electric operated water pump, Large stainless steel sink
Overhead cabinet with LED under mount lights
All stainless steel hardware
7 Storage drawers with ball bearing sliders in cabin
Two door 7.3 cu.ft. (130l) 12V compressor NovaKool fridge with freezer with temperature controlled exhaust fan
Dometic, dual hob induction cooktop
Sharp Microwave/convection oven
Large cabinet under sink

Main Cabin

Two MaxxFan roof vents
13k BTU 110v Houghton/RecPro roof air conditioner
Multiple 12v fans
High grade foam for seats with Sunbrella fabric
Telescoping dining table – converts to bed
Marine hardware for all hinges and latches
Heat outlets in main cabin and storage area
4 LED ceiling lights, LED reading lights
Overhead storage compartments
Hanging closet
Pantry
Under floor storage

Bathroom

C-Head composting toilet
Single handle stainless shower faucet with ceramic valve
Toilet paper holder (waterproof)
Retractable clothing line
Teak grate
Shower caddy holder

Bed Area

Full size under bed storage with custom storage bags
2x Gooseneck LED reading light in bed area
2x 12v fans
High grade foam and Sunbrella fabric for mattress
Large storage compartment with charging station
European spring mattress system from Froli
Storage cabinets above bed
Large operable skylight with lights, mosquito netting and sunshades (Provides roof access without exterior ladder)

Windows

Dometic windows with built-in shades and mosquito netting
Skylight over bed

Water System

80 gallon fresh water tank with access port
Johnson water pump with pre-filter
IRVPC pump controller
23 gallon grey water tank with gravity drain (sump pump for grey water)
Webasto Dual Top diesel water/air heater
All marine grade hoses with SS “v” hose clamps
Special plumbing and valves to facilitate descaling of Dual Top
3M Fresh water filtration system – filters all camper water

Power Supply

5 solar panels @ 160W ea. (640 total) Victron MPPT controller
Three 270Ah lithium iron batteries, 700Ah @ 12v Three Overkill Solar BMS – 0ver 300A surge capacity
Marine Breaker 360 – Blue Sea Systems/main shut-off switch
Double charge system – charges 12v camper battery from 24v truck alternator with Victron 70A converter and charges 24v truck battery from 12v camper battery with REDARC BCDC
6 x 120v outlets (bed, kitchen and dinette, storage)
4 x 12v outlets (bed, kitchen and dinette, storage)
4 x double USB outlets (bed, kitchen and dinette, storage)
2000w Magnum pure sine inverter w/30 amp charger+ battery monitoring system
Victron 50A 110/220v charger
30 amp SmartPlug with 25 ft cable

Lights

6 LED lights in main cabin
LED under cabinet light in kitchen area LED outside and inside entryway
LED reading light in bed area
LED lights in storage area

Other

Dometic 6ft. self-supporting awning with LED lights