Vehicles

Those looking for parts for their overland truck sometimes turn to junk yards to find used parts.

During 6 years of overland travel with a Mercedes 1017A we experienced the on and off road quality of Michelin XZY-2 truck tires. With our 1719A – we vote for Michelin truck tires – this time with a much higher load range. Here’s the story.



 

After several adventurous years our Mercedes Benz 1017A 4x4 overland truck is sold at the 3rd of December 2011. An impression of a spacious home built for full time travel and living.

Impression of a VW Transporter T3 Timing belt change with a few problems along the way. A DIY task for those with a bit of time and a few tools.

A rare IFA – MZ border patrol motorcycle can be found at the iron curtain border museum at former checkpoint Alpha. The brand was once the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world – its still there with a battered history. Have a look.
 

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The biggest earth moving machines made by mankind – called bucket wheel excavators used in open-cast mines. In the former DDR near Gorlitz – Germany there’s one open to the public. Have a look at this humongous piece of machinery.

 

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Located near a runway in the former DDR - East Germany, a huge airship hangar rises above the trees.

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Camping the wild can easily result in sudden strange experiences. Here's what happens when being near to the Firefighting technical center in the Berlin area in Germany.

 

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