I love the water tap handle!!!

Very nice! I have a similar model but I have made a costume high roof!

Super nice conversion, very respectful of the original aspect of the truck. Saving the original back cabin and shutters was a winning move. Like it very much, bravo! Ciao from Milan!

@GlennJobson

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, came by Milan last August in it, still going strong....

Loved the unique style and workmanship. That food can lampshade is very clever 👍

@GlennJobson

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it, a labour of love.

I'm saving up for a fire truck camper as well, and your video is very helpful for ideas! Thanks😊

A very interesting video and the truck is just great. I am driving 310D camper in Japan, because mine is smaller, I envy you the space :). I like your way of arranging the interior. Thank you for sharing the video.

Thank you for the tour. So many unique ides in a unique vehicle. I'm gonna take note of some of the items as well. Thanks again and please keep up the content.

@GlennJobson

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad, glad you like it, surely there will be more to come...

Super!

What a beutifull car

Chapeau for that van remodel, looks amazing! Hope you will do some more videos about it :) quick Q, where did you get those res seatbelts?

@GlennJobson

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, missed this comment, seatbelts are the very long ones I found on eBay. Listed for a Mercedes T2

Hi I've been thinking of a firetruck conversation for a while. Do you have standing height in the camper?

Hi Glenn, thanks for show us your home. I am considering building a camper from a fire truck, something like the modern Dennis or Volvo which are most popular win the UK. However, I have never seen a conversion even after extensive searches on the internet - do you know why this may be? I am thinking the drive train from front to back inhibits the headspace...but welcome for any suggestions. There are loads converted to coffee vans etc but not a home.

@GlennJobson

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I think the problem with modern trucks is not a ride height or transmission issue, seems to mainly be as a result of the water tank, the rear structure is built around the tank and removal of it and the retention of the rear structure is difficult, not impossible though. The coffee trucks I have seen simply use the space to the side and rear of the water tank, there is plenty of storage in them but of course not enough room for a living space. There is almost always going to be a headroom compromise, this has not been a problem for me, I don't mind the low roof.

Hey, nice job! Since you have not isolated the truck I'm wondering what is the lowest outside temerature you have slept in and how was it inside?

@GlennJobson

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, perhaps -5 degrees celsius, I have now insulated curtains but still with room for air to move, and a diesel heater so the truck remains warm and dry inside, no hidden moisture traps.

What is the top speed? Cruising speed? MPG? Enjoyable drive? Suspension isn't harsh? Looking at something similar.

@GlennJobson

Жыл бұрын

85-90 km/h is best, 24-26mpg on a long run, short trips with stop start use more. I like driving it and with a little load the ride is good. If you want higher speed, better mpg and smoother ride get a Sprinter.

How do the roller shutter doors cope with cold air ingress in colder nights?

@GlennJobson

2 жыл бұрын

You need to think of them the same way you would a glass window, if it is cold outside then the cold will penetrate, I use a combination of hanging insulated curtains and my diesel heater, no problem at all. Insulated where it can be, mitigated where it can't. Great in the spring and summer though, cool nights.

@richardb2468

2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennJobson I’m a firefighter and wondered how you dealt with the water tank?

@GlennJobson

2 жыл бұрын

It didn't have one, in Germany lots of fire appliances don't have them, they are just mobile pumps, it had a huge pump on the front, something like 800l per minute?

Is it a for 4x4 of a 4x2

@GlennJobson

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is a 4x2, not a 4x4.

How much was the van?

@GlennJobson

4 жыл бұрын

This fire truck was 5900 euro in 2017.