OVERLAND EXPEDITION TRUCK FOR SALE
We are
selling our professionally converted ex British Army Leyland DAF truck built to
high spec. with every conceivable extra - hot/cold water, shower, toilet,
aircon, full kitchen, generator etc etc.
Total costs
of vehicle, conversion and equipment was in excess of £60,000. Now looking for offers around £40,000.
HISTORY
The base
vehicle was purchased and conversion undertaken in the UK in 2010/2011. The
vehicle was then shipped from the UK to South Africa. This vehicle, plus a Landrover
and trailer, were to be the home of three generations - grandparents, parents
and children, the youngest aged only one at the time - for an overland journey
across Africa. Thus the need for a safe and comfortable travel environment and
so high specifications.
Unfortunately,
due to the political situation in Egypt
and Syria, we had to change plans in northern Kenya. Since then we have enjoyed
several holidays traversing Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia and have now
brought the truck back to Cape Town.
Back in Cape
Town the truck and interior have been fully serviced. Fully equipped with bedding, kitchen equipment, crockery etc , tools and
some spares including 2 spare tyres. Ready to go for your luxury trip into Africa. We
can deliver to another location if required or even arrange shipping out of
South Africa.
SPECIFICATIONS
BASE VEHICLE
The chassis
is an ex British Army Leyland DAF dating from 1991. However, when we purchased
it in 2010, there were only about 4000km on the clock. Distance traveled now is about 25000 km. The net result is that all the mechanical components are
in excellent condition making it very reliable. The complete injection system
and shock absorbers have been replaced. After a few initial hiccups the truck has given no problems whatsoever.
It is an ideal truck for Africa, rugged, very simple to maintain (no
electronics), has enormous ground clearance and a reliable and efficient
Cummins 6 litre diesel engine. Cummins engines are used all over Africa,
usually as stationary engines powering generators etc, so spares are easily
available and again it is very simple to repair and maintain.
The truck is
fitted with oversize wheels and tyres, this was done to improve traction in
soft sand and mud and also to slightly increase road speed, it will cruise at
around 80 kph quite happily.
The cab is fitted with sprung driver and passenger
seats and 2 smaller seats suitable for children. These 2 could easily be
removed and replaced with more storage. The roof of the cab has a hatch which
is ideal for game viewing
There is a spare wheel mounted on the back of the body with a winch. On the roof is a large roof rack with a further spare tyre and 6 Jerry cans.
BODY
The living
part of the body was professionally built in the UK. It comprises a steel framed
box mounted on 4 flexible mounts to reduce stresses on the box itself and to
allow the chassis to twist on uneven terrain. The body is clad in aluminium and
fully insulated. The body is equipped with -
-Wind out
awning
-Windows and
two roof lights all of which have mosquito nets and black out blinds.
-Curtains at windows
-2 double
beds (front and rear) which convert to tables with sitting space.
-Kitchen area
with long worktop, sink and drainer
-Underneath storage
space for food, pans etc and 4 drawers.
-4 ring gas hob,
-24v/240v fridge freezer
-Gas oven and grill.
-Above is a row of storage lockers.
-Hatch to provide access to cab
-Small shower room with cassette toilet, hand basin and shower
-High level storage lockers at each end above the beds plus a small wardrobe alongside the shower room.
-Large storage under the rear beds also
a hidden safe.
-Pumped hot and
cold water supply, storage tank under the front seats and grey water storage tank for
waste. Water is heated from the engine when travelling.
-Eberspacher diesel heater supplies hot water when stationary and blown hot air to heat the interior.
-240v
airconditioner mounted on the roof.
-Electrical
power supplied by either 4 leisure batteries or a 240v hook up. The leisure batteries
are completely separate so the truck batteries cannot be run down
overnight.
-5 lockers suspended under the body for tools, batteries, gas cylinders etc.-Large locker under the rear bed accessible from the outside for further storage.
-Fold down steps
-Honda generator, stored in the rear
locker, will run all the truck electrics plus the air conditioner for
about 3 hours on one tank of petrol.
TECHNICAL SPEC.
BASE VEHICLE
Leyland DAF
4 wheel drive chassis
Leaf springs
with shock absorbers,
5 speed and
reverse gearbox
Transfer box
with high and low ratios, central differential lock, permanent 4 wheel drive
Standard commercial
air braking system with air take off point.
14.0xR20
military spec tyres
Rear mounted
spare wheel with winch
Spare tyre on roof
Spare tyre on roof
Cummins 6
litre 6 cylinder diesel engine
2 fuel
filters
300 litre fuel tank plus 4 x 20 litre Jerry cans on roof
Tilting cab
Standard 24v
electrics with 12v supply in cab for sat nav etc
Roof rack on
cab
Fitted CB
radio with aerial (spare set available to fit in a second vehicle)
Tow hitch
with 24v electrics (24v to 12v converter available)
Front mounted 24v. electric Winch
BODY
Electrics
Sterling Pro
Digital Alternator to Battery charger
Sterling Pro
Combi Combined Inverter Charger
Sterling
Power Management Panel
4 x 89ah Leisure
Batteries.
Honda EU30i
240 volt generator
Domestic Appliances
Thetford
Built in 4 ring hob
Spinflo Mk3
Midi Prima oven and grill
Waeco CR140 fridge
with freezer compartment.
Dometic
B2200 Air Conditioner
Thetford
C200 Cassette toilet
47cm TV with
built in DVD player
Wing
Omnidirectional TV aerial
Nature Pure
Ultrafine Drinking Water Purifier (with spare filter cartridges)
240litre water tank
70litre waste water tank
240litre water tank
70litre waste water tank
Domestic Inventory
Kitchen Equipment for 8 persons
Plastic
plates large and small, bowls
Cutlery
Misc kitchen
tools
Coffee Mugs
Glasses -
wine and others
Pans inc frying pan
Strainer
Tray and
chopping board
Baking Trays
and dishes
Storage
canisters
Bedding
6 Pillows
Duvets
Double x 2
Quilted
mattress protector
Towels/ Sheets/Pillowcases/Blankets/T
Towels available if required.
Outside
Large floor
mat
Poitje
BBQ Grid
Table
2 Chairs
CONTACT
If you are
interested in this amazing vehicle please contact Pete Cooper by email at
pete.cooper@mail.com or telephone +2721876 3088 or Skype petemandy