Converting a MAN-KAT1 into a motorhome

[Cinzia]

Hi guys!
Not sure if any of you is interested.... we are currently converting a MAN-KAT1 into a motorhome.
This is how it looked like when we purchased it

 

[Stollysmith]

Wow, how many gallons/litres to the mile. I used to have an Alvis Stalwart and she did about 4.5 mpg if I was lucky !

 

[Cinzia]

And this is how it looks like now.... we still have plenty of work to do... but we are already quite happy with the results

You can find more pictures here:
https://cinziasblog.travel.blog/category/diy/

 

[Ivory55]

Blimey you’re taking the Peterborough show seriously. Haha

 

[Steve and Denise]

Has it got a towbar if so you will be very popular

 

[Duck Truck]

Impressive
did you buy at auction?
wondered what the ball park figure for one is
If you don't mind me asking

 

[hilldweller]

Dear god, where are you going to need that beast ?

 

[Ivory55]

Dear god, where are you going to need that beast ?

Peterborough

 

[Snowbird]

Looks good, I met its big brother in Morocco .

 

[Cinzia]

Yes, it is a beast.... its nickname is actually "Monsty"
My husband has already used it for a trip to Tunisia (the Sahara desert) and yes, we have a towbar, which made my husband a VERY popular man there .... he rescued a group of Italians who got stuck in the sand with their car and a French couple, who got stuck with their campervan.
Our next trip is Transylvania. Obviously this vehicle is not meant for urban areas..... but for the desert (Morocco, Tunisia) or for remote areas it should be good. Well.... at least that is what we hope.

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

Im guessing here guys but..a 2 ton bottle jack is no good to you?

Lol Kev

PS...Luv the truck!

 

[Kev and Carolyn]

just a thought....Caravan and motorhome club members i assume? Lol

 

[Stealaway]

Quite a choice here- My mate bought a Zil that was a nuclear decontamination unit. Big Detroit V8 engine -- copy ---- on petrol.

http://www.tdm-military.com/russian-trucks-for-sale/

 

[Sundowners]

We love it!!!!------- the only problem we found is that something the same size --- or bigger is nice to get you out when stuck!!!!! LOL

 

[Snowbird]

I had a few ex military vehicles pass through my hands when buying them up in Norway. There used to be a lot of ex US stuff up there and I bought a few of the Rio "whistlers". After driving them around in a quarry I thought they would make a good overland vehicle with the Multifuel engine, but then realised there is an awful lot of tarmac between the UK and Morocco. Thankfully, I found a nice Dutchman that took them off my hands.

 

[Just smiffy]

Are those camping tyres.....

 

[Loveshack]

I’ve seen a few of this type of vehicle, on forums and on campsites over Europe.
I’ve never seen one with a connection between truck cab and habitation.
That would be a challenge, but It wouldn’t work for us without it.
Too much up and down ladders,
Hope you have some great trips.

 

[cruiser]

Would not get it on my drive.