Recent content by nick disjunkt

I haven't read through the full thread, but your problem sound similar to something that I had. When I disabled the parking brake it would sometimes take a long time to actually release (indicated by a light on the dash), or sometimes not at all. It was caused by air leaking between the foot...

The plan looks good to me. I had a very similar system in my truck, albeit more modest and with older technology. I also used the Skylla universal input charger and external inverter (Studer), for the same reason as you, but I did make an error of judgement when installing these components. My...

I used a GN Espace cooker in my last truck and it was a great piece of kit. They do induction hobs too now, and I'm sure they'll be equally good. https://gn-espace.com/product/three-zone-built-in-induction-hob-he101/

I used NMT and had a flawless experience. They have offices at many major ports and came in cheaper than seabridge for me. I shipped an 18 tonne Mercedes from Southampton to Brunswick on the way out and Baltimore to Southampton on the way back. There scattered bits on my old blog about...

I wasn't aware of the US AC arrangement before I went, but this is how I would have done it, had I known. I was mostly self sufficient power wise, using a Stirling DCDC charger and a Morningstar solar regulator. I did fit a Victron Skylla universal input charger which allowed me to top up the...

Something to remember if you are planning to travel North America, as that the 220v supply is delivered by two lives, 180 degrees apart, rather than the live/neutral setup in Europe. It makes no difference to most devices but it's safest to have RCDs (or RCBOs) on both hot legs, rather than just...

I'm not sure how necessary this is? The Mercedes axle cases are very strong, and are a considerable distance form the ground due to the tyre size. I've never heard of anyone damaging them during travels. In my opinion, skid plates would be more beneficial under the radiator (which is exposed...

I used Victron ESP panels, although I'm not sure if they still sell them. Very easy to change the breakers and easy to print custom labels on OHP acetate for the backlit windows next to each breaker. Using their AC panels is bit less straightforward, but I'm sure that's the same for the other...

I'd say that if you want more speed and power, there's not much to recommend against the powertrain you've chosen. It's reliable and efficient, without being overly complicated, and you can get a running 1823 truck in decent condition for less than € 5K to take all the parts from. For sure...

Hi Neil, Sorry if I wasn't clear, I was referring to the OM906LA engine

There are quite a few companies in the UK that produced a remap for this engine. I had presumed that they mostly played with injector pulse duration, but it might be worth speaking to them and see if the map adjusts timing too. When I had my truck I spent some time scouring through the Mercedes...

Having spent a lot of time driving a truck with the om906 and G85-6, I'd agree. It's a nice refined package, but at 2,100 rpm you can tell it's working hard. I had no qualms about pegging it at 2,100 on steep grades, but fuel consumptions goes skyward and it makes a lot of noise. 1,700 rpm is...

I 100% agree with diesel for heating. The Eberspacher/Webasto units are frugal on fuel and generally work dependably for a long time. In my experience, gas is a better cooking solution unless there is another reason that you need a huge electrical system. Unless you have a truck bloated to the...

Under UK C&U regs, a 3 axle truck will be limited to 26 tonne GVW. The chassis might be specced for 33 tonne, but I expect the suspension would be less. The exception would be if the truck had been built for a special off road purpose. A 26 tonne truck at 16 tonnes shouldn't be horrifically...

Ours was mostly fine whilst I owned it, but it would occasionally just forget to turn on. Very irritating when you've been parked up for a week or so and the batteries are low, and you do a long day of driving, and find the batteries haven't been getting any charge. Sterling were the only...