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  • @WELTDocumentary
    @WELTDocumentary  4 роки тому +46

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    • @shalerjackson5045
      @shalerjackson5045 4 роки тому

      6 6m 6 t 5⁵⁵

    • @patking5816
      @patking5816 4 роки тому +2

      The servants will follow behind in 25 of his Toyota Land cruisers.

    • @mperhaps
      @mperhaps 3 роки тому

      Why would we? you lied about this video. The title is motorhomes for adventure. Off road caravans. This is about a fire truck conversion and nothing else. I'm sorry do you even watch these shitty videos before you post them. It would really help when you get around to naming it. Ass Face.

    • @toms6327
      @toms6327 3 роки тому

      Zoom

    • @-TaylorMade-
      @-TaylorMade- 3 роки тому

      13:54 frame is bent

  • @IIISentorIII
    @IIISentorIII 2 роки тому +9

    As a Swiss citizen that speaks German, I have to say, this is one of the best English translation i've ever heard. 👍

  • @riaanvanrooyen6916
    @riaanvanrooyen6916 4 роки тому +42

    To everyone at WELT. Thanks for all the awesome episodes. It is channels like thís that make me watch UA-cam👍🇿🇦

  • @dead1529
    @dead1529 4 роки тому +571

    This is what happens when rich people find out about camping

    • @sabirsdevv6806
      @sabirsdevv6806 4 роки тому +10

      Lool

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 4 роки тому +31

      Camping is where there is fire, canvas, quiet, stakes and ropes. This is motorhoming, as in NOT CAMPING NOW!

    • @rear9259
      @rear9259 4 роки тому +10

      If your gonna camp, camp in style

    • @sjefhendrickx2257
      @sjefhendrickx2257 4 роки тому +8

      Camping?

    • @victorquincanon4933
      @victorquincanon4933 4 роки тому +12

      What happens when rich people find out about camping? U.N. Agenda 21.

  • @TheGrandmaster1
    @TheGrandmaster1 3 роки тому +12

    I swear this is one of the greatest channels on UA-cam. I can't believe how amazing the content is. It's like having Discovery Channel, Built it Bigger, Megabuilders, and Building Giants all back at once.

    • @WELTDocumentary
      @WELTDocumentary  3 роки тому +4

      Welcome aboard!

    • @TheGrandmaster1
      @TheGrandmaster1 3 роки тому +3

      @@WELTDocumentary Thanks guys. I love this channel. I have it bookmarked on my browser homepage. It's like having a whole new Discovery or Engineering Channel. The production value is off the charts!

  • @buster76246
    @buster76246 4 роки тому +477

    The servants will follow behind in 25 of his Toyota Land cruisers.

    • @BlackSeaPirate
      @BlackSeaPirate 4 роки тому +5

      buster76246 😂

    • @m3dia95
      @m3dia95 4 роки тому +15

      Wives!

    • @buster76246
      @buster76246 4 роки тому +5

      @@m3dia95 Yeah, they are his servants .

    • @fas8437
      @fas8437 4 роки тому +9

      I smell jealousy

    • @buster76246
      @buster76246 4 роки тому +15

      @@fas8437 Really ? you need to get that checked out.

  • @DanielMorales-dz4nv
    @DanielMorales-dz4nv Рік тому +3

    That german people are at another level. They build exelent machines.

  • @garybrown9719
    @garybrown9719 2 роки тому +5

    Total accuracy
    Static equilibrium
    Some fancy words for a simple fram extension.

  • @johnphelan6623
    @johnphelan6623 3 роки тому +12

    Amazing - both!!! Rarely have I enjoyed a UA-cam documentary as much 👍🏽

  • @yidne8239
    @yidne8239 4 роки тому +3

    Andre is the brain behind everything, smart guy

  • @YoungBizWhiz
    @YoungBizWhiz 3 роки тому +18

    High level expertise - these guys are really impressive. German engineering 👍

  • @burnerjack01
    @burnerjack01 4 роки тому +36

    The quality of the build would amazing if this were offered by any of the bigger camper makers, but it's downright staggering for a DIY.
    The level of clear vision and innovation is just amazing.
    The bathroom looks like it works well and the inside/outside pantry access will be standard on top tier campers in the future.
    My only possible change might be the exterior color to better blend in with the intended operating environment.
    Although, as many boaters know, white yields less thermal stress on the skin and makes for a cooler interior which is a big plus in the warmer climes, and/or seasons.
    All in all, on a scale or 0-10, I'd give a "100". Out of ten. That's how beyond full scale I see this.

  • @963hz
    @963hz 4 роки тому +6

    Uses a 30 year old truck as his working truck. That’s cool as hell!

  • @HungryWheelsIta
    @HungryWheelsIta 2 роки тому +3

    Well done!!! driving without seat belts fastened and off road with the free seat shock absorber !!! really congratulations !!!

  • @carlos1rsa
    @carlos1rsa 4 роки тому +12

    German precision, both bottom and high end, pure perfection.

  • @jamesturbyfill6281
    @jamesturbyfill6281 4 роки тому +3

    love the solid liver German shorthaired pointer he has.. GSPs are probably the best dogs for this lifestyle.. besides being great on the trail they are so loving and cuddly!!

  • @canislupis3129
    @canislupis3129 4 роки тому +38

    As always, love the Germans total dedication to quality from start to finish. Seems to me the problem of allowable weight for the rating of the owners driver’s license could be improved by the driver qualifying for a superior rating? It becomes evident that this isn’t a huge factory set up with high end equipment to do the total build under one roof. That’s ok for me. It shows they hustle parts and trucks from wherever they can and then have to engineer on the fly, take in customer requests and modify to supply. They are a small group with broad skill sets. They discussed the length of the chassis may be a problem over harsh terrain. Would it be possible to have some kind of articulating knuckle in the middle so that you could momentarily accommodate a high center type of situation. It would offer the owner/driver an option to safely drive his rig out of that unbalanced scenario. love the mock-up on the separate wooden unit that will be the layout the customer wants.

    • @diraltmcallister3523
      @diraltmcallister3523 4 роки тому +1

      They have that artic in the center in certain dumptrucks, it's called a wigwag and it's a complete fuckup. Look up center steer or wigwag fuck ups. They're rather spectacular

    • @bohemoth1
      @bohemoth1 3 роки тому +8

      Yes unlike the American auto workers who always are looking for short cuts at an over inflated price. The American AUTO Workers have always been notorious for COST OVER RUNS of cheaply made products. Lately the Americans have become parred with China in cheap goods. But unlike China the American cheap goods are extremely expensive.
      I really love the way Germany works with extreme pride in their work. It's their dedication for perfection that really impresses me.

    • @exploranator
      @exploranator 2 роки тому +2

      Yup, Germans "Engineering stuff on the fly" is something of their specialty, yes?

  • @804hum
    @804hum 4 роки тому +5

    Andre is very innovative.......its amazing work.....very captivating to c how they turned an old truck into a beautiful motorhome.

  • @mikesstrippeddowncovers.2384
    @mikesstrippeddowncovers.2384 4 роки тому +12

    Speaking as a truck driver, I thought that old Mercedes would be a dog to drive (having plenty of experience with that model) But after the upgrades, it looked prettty swish as it goes. I've got to say though, That M.A.N is a real beast. I'd love to take it on holiday, but i wouldn't want to go into any wilderness or dodgy countries for fear of bandits. My destiniations would be plenty tame!

  • @804hum
    @804hum 4 роки тому +10

    WELT is amazing.......the way they turned and old fire truck into a beautiful motor home is lovely..such hard work and precesion ....you guys are amazing...

  • @pahzplace7853
    @pahzplace7853 4 роки тому +19

    Awesome!!! Every second of this video was worth watching! Content you can actually learn something from.

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd 2 роки тому +1

    Das sehre shune und unglaublish,it’s just absolutely incredible.

  • @NomadicLiving
    @NomadicLiving 3 роки тому +21

    What they fail to discuss is how many place you can actually drive those things - the beautiful, desirable locations don't allow giant trucks tearing up the pristine landscape. In the locations nobody cares if it gets torn up, nobody wants to spend much time in because it is dull and un-glamourous. Expensive overland vehicles overland about 20% for actual overlanding, the rest of the time, they will be where everyone else is - in campgrounds, in parking lots, and on roads.

  • @roadie3124
    @roadie3124 4 роки тому +8

    We have many "Grey Nomads" traveling around Australia in RVs and caravans/trailers. Some of them want to go north, up Cape Yorke. Very few of their vehicles survive more that 20 km or so off the bitumen. They shake to death on the corrugations. Proper off-road vehicles like these are the way to go. We've been building them for at least 60 years, but probably not as lux as these ones.

  • @daveblack6951
    @daveblack6951 4 роки тому +3

    Just brilliant! I'd be happy with either of the motorhomes, but bigger is better if one can afford it.

  • @franker1111
    @franker1111 3 роки тому +3

    I love my off road rv like that , bought it out of Alaska

  • @steadytube
    @steadytube 2 роки тому +3

    great documentary. i really like the small outfit that work with the older vehicles. the MAN was nice but shows that if you throw enough money at something you will get it.

  • @axeglobaledunetwork5877
    @axeglobaledunetwork5877 4 роки тому +5

    Amazing work.. this video was well put and details and approach wonderful.. awesome wrk 👍👍👍👍 well done projects so professional

  • @Bodragon
    @Bodragon 4 роки тому +22

    (26:36) - Don't like the way that ceiling edge "underlaps" the side wall.
    OK, it will be sealed but after a few years of harsh sunlight and other extreme weather, the sealant will become brittle and crack.
    All along the top edges is just rain-leaking waiting to happen.
    If only the outer edge of the ceiling *_overlapped,_* rather than underlapped, then any failing sealant would be much less of a problem.
    I wish the guys building this thing would comment on my concern.
    >

    • @megaluumukiisseli
      @megaluumukiisseli 4 роки тому +2

      I agree. Or add another flap outside for double lapping.

    • @checkmilu
      @checkmilu 4 роки тому +1

      Yep, it's a silly mistake! If it's overlap there's no sealant needed

    • @gocha-gocha3705
      @gocha-gocha3705 4 роки тому

      @@checkmilu That was in purpose, they want the prince to come again in the next few years for service... lol..

  • @cadreops6067
    @cadreops6067 2 роки тому +2

    👍👍
    Absolutely stunning and jaw droppingly impressive!

  • @supadupahilton6848
    @supadupahilton6848 3 роки тому +3

    I watched this video last night. My whole life I'd never seen a firetruck like that since I live in the US. So Im stopped at a light a few minutes ago, and what pulls up next to me? THE SAME RED MERCEDES FIRE TRUCK! In California!! It was the two bay version, but other than that identical!

  • @911naimplate
    @911naimplate 3 роки тому +20

    I find it absolutely amazing the incredible lives some people on this planet live. I wonder if they will ever truly know just how very lucky they are. It has been my experience in life (59 years) that the more these people have, the more they complain. Back in the late 90's my company was sold to a billionaire. All this man did was complain about money and how some of his friends had more money than he did. He cut wages and medical benefits to all of the employees in our company so he could save a few bucks and he worked everyone one of us to the bone. Today he is worth over 2.8 billion dollars, I wonder if he is any happier. My advice, work smart, not just hard and work for people that appreciate you, if not look elsewhere or work for yourself. Life is too short to get caught up in such nonsense. Let them have their toys, in the end they will be judged just like the rest of us, now that would be an interesting program to watch.........On another note, I have such respect and admiration for the dedicated people who actually design and build such vehicles, simply amazing!!!!!!

    • @911naimplate
      @911naimplate 3 роки тому +5

      @@coolchange1970 Sounds like you live an honest life and you have family that love and respect you. Trust me, in the end you leave all possessions behind but the love will last for eternity : )

    • @mystikalecho
      @mystikalecho 2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for the dark psychological insight into billionaires, my friend. Really put things into perspective, i wish you all well (Y)

  • @vanbusgeo675
    @vanbusgeo675 4 роки тому +4

    This video is epic guys!! I’ve got an off grid short bus camper. Not quite as gnar as these but I overland with it! It does great! 🤙🤙

  • @ПавелКравченко-к6р
    @ПавелКравченко-к6р 3 роки тому +4

    Great job!
    But what happened with the green cabin? As was said "repainted". But the silver one is kind of medium size between the red one and silver.

  • @welcome2myworld1.o89
    @welcome2myworld1.o89 4 роки тому +12

    Wow! I want the 8x8 but with a isx15 Cummins engine with all of the manual gears possible! And I want lockers all the way around! And a 100% bullet proof and bomb proof construction!

    • @strong-islandny7799
      @strong-islandny7799 4 роки тому +1

      Agreed! Me too, especially with the bullet and bomb proofing. Hell yeah. Love this shit.

  • @salimchoudhry7426
    @salimchoudhry7426 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent hard work, high quality stuff used

  • @mckymcobvious3043
    @mckymcobvious3043 3 роки тому +8

    noooo, give me a TOUR of the awesome INTERIORS!

  • @RussellEShive
    @RussellEShive 4 роки тому +14

    They said they were swapping the single cab with a double cab with 4 seats. The finished vehicle only had the single cab with 2 seats. Did I miss something? Where is the double cab?

    • @derekstratford8214
      @derekstratford8214 3 роки тому +2

      It is a double cab

    • @andrewcraven304
      @andrewcraven304 2 роки тому +2

      I was thinking the same. It's neither the origional cab nor the green one, Probably one they made earlier!

    • @mikeklinger1712
      @mikeklinger1712 2 роки тому +1

      It's an extended cab back backseats fold down

    • @KC-ic7vi
      @KC-ic7vi Рік тому

      this is actually a double cab manual sep fold bi-tech system, so youre wrong...the double cab is directly imbedded in an al insertion pipes, taking big d in the bum while cabbing the truck swartz had that in his detailed conversion planning.

  • @eggbirdtherooster
    @eggbirdtherooster 2 роки тому +4

    German engineering at its finest! 👌🏼

  • @avnmech
    @avnmech 2 роки тому

    I’d rather have the fire truck version. Both are beautiful trucks, but to me the fire truck guys are kinda the underdogs coming in for the win!

  • @dinshawmuncherjee5123
    @dinshawmuncherjee5123 4 роки тому +7

    This team of young mechanical engineers have made the dreams of these adventurists come true. This documentary certainly promotes those who have the wherewithal to live and give their kids that feeling of the outdoors and adventure. Fantastic construction and brilliantly depicted. Thanks for the thrills

    • @railgap
      @railgap 2 роки тому

      How much do comments like this cost, you transparent shill?

  • @scotshanley
    @scotshanley Рік тому +4

    Two completely badass vehicles.
    It blows my mind that the smaller of the two only has a 280hp engine, for reference my BMW S1000RR motorcycle has 205hp.
    The fact that the smaller vehicle is so capable of moving that amount of mass so efficiently yet only has 75hp more then my motorcycle is mind blowing 🤯.
    Nice work to all the gentleman involved in both projects 👍 👏
    Truly beautiful work.
    👍😉😎👍

    • @paaksolutions8283
      @paaksolutions8283 Рік тому +3

      Its all about torque and torque conversion

    • @method2madness1
      @method2madness1 11 місяців тому

      Your bike, if you can call it a motorcycle. That piece of art is designed for speed, style and raw horsepower.
      If you do that to an engine it may fail, failing is usually fatal or atleast takes it out.
      Underpowered engines last longer.

  • @trittandon
    @trittandon 4 роки тому +6

    That's one well preserved Firetruck container. Damn...

  • @cindi988
    @cindi988 3 роки тому +15

    This is exactly what I would consider traveling in or even living in on the road. This so amazing 🤩

  • @anndrew7958
    @anndrew7958 4 роки тому +13

    The MAN is so beautiful and so much power from the engine

  • @RobbertHoek
    @RobbertHoek 3 роки тому +4

    Nice, this was very interesting!
    But the 8x8 MAN is being tested on ground that can be driven by a normal car without much problems.... the old Merc, now thats a proper test! i really like the look of the MAN but if had to choose one i'd go for the 4x4 mercedes. the builder is right, the older engine and such can be fixed way easier in the wild.

  • @williesnyder2899
    @williesnyder2899 6 місяців тому

    Bad welds on seams are indeed unseemly!! My hat is off to folks with precision skills and the resolve to perform up to snuff, no matter what task presents itself!
    A like the boxy, burley look of these vehicles. Rounded, “bubbly” units would be equally cool. Fun episode! (Every mega-camper needs a stout winch! Winches are so cool!!)
    Converting a monster recycling truck into a camper would be great; lift arms re-purposed somehow.

  • @aerorobnz
    @aerorobnz 3 роки тому +8

    This is one of the things I'd spend a big windfall on. I have been away in Africa and South America in overland trucks on Safari and crossing the Amazon, and there really is nothing quite like it. With this current situation, I can't think of a better way to travel short of a private jet and megayacht.

    • @aerorobnz
      @aerorobnz 3 роки тому +3

      ​@@onlysolutions6612 payback for what? I don't follow, I was talking about how useful an all terrain fully contained transport that is capable of travelling to the sparcely populated parts of the world far away from suburban pandemic lockdowns would be,

    • @Peglegkickboxer
      @Peglegkickboxer Рік тому

      This is how you get robbed in south America or Africa

  • @bissankh111
    @bissankh111 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful and elaborate smart building process, I wish you success always

  • @Mr.C_101
    @Mr.C_101 3 роки тому +1

    I like that the Berlin boss still has a haircut from 1989... probably kept it as a souvenir after "die Wende"

  • @rcc8506
    @rcc8506 4 роки тому +14

    Shouldnt the frame have been Z cut before welding for more strength?

  • @thegrinch8161
    @thegrinch8161 Рік тому

    This is the 3rd time I’ve watched this video and like the previous twice I’ve watched it it’s just like watching it for the first time it is that good and thank you for making this video. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @KB-ut4xs
    @KB-ut4xs 3 роки тому +6

    I really liked the smaller one much better. That other behemoth will have so many limitations on where you can actually drive lmao

  • @marydenis6619
    @marydenis6619 2 роки тому +1

    who doesn't want one of these?

  • @CritterFritter
    @CritterFritter 4 роки тому +5

    Good job Andre and team!

  • @Jabber-ig3iw
    @Jabber-ig3iw 4 роки тому +2

    Done a few trips to Africa and South America in vehicles similar to these, no luxury but you definitely get off the beaten track.

  • @rapskallion
    @rapskallion 4 роки тому +4

    29:51 "In the end the carpenter will have put in 6,000 working hours"
    Forgive my skepticism but 6,000 hours is equal to 750 8-hour work days. I doubt this project took him over 2 years (with no days off) to complete. In fact, with a five day work week it would take almost 3 years to complete. (3 years - 6,240 hours)

    • @INMATE.EARTHmusic
      @INMATE.EARTHmusic Рік тому +3

      ...so , then take 10 carpenters who work on , do the math ... 😎

  • @TOM-C.
    @TOM-C. 3 роки тому +2

    Did I understand this right, they are using the existing motor from one of the trucks, and not even a rebuild, or what I would demand, a fully new diesel crate motor? Interesting vlog Welt, Thanks

  • @jolozafra8601
    @jolozafra8601 4 роки тому +3

    the rockers are crazy amazing

  • @peredavi
    @peredavi 2 роки тому +1

    Impressive. I really like my Tundra/ FourWheel camper.

  • @shaneroberts9192
    @shaneroberts9192 4 роки тому +10

    The prince is really hands on with his camper not sending his lackey to take care of it like all the other rich people and their toys

  • @deandarvin553
    @deandarvin553 3 роки тому +2

    Saw the larger truck in the intro and immediately thought "This is something an Arab prince would by for one season, clout, and have it occupy a garage until they resell it five years later.
    Then they confirmed that 10 minutes in.

  • @socalfun64
    @socalfun64 4 роки тому +5

    Amazing documentary production! 👍🏻

  • @CryMoar_
    @CryMoar_ 2 роки тому +1

    I can't help but think that gonna look nice when it tips on its side and wrecks those "real glass windows"

  • @icywolf777
    @icywolf777 4 роки тому +48

    after this i just remember tornberry's family

  • @johnsumner6185
    @johnsumner6185 3 роки тому +2

    Takes 'glamping' to the next level! I will camp in my element thanks.

  • @gabrielflorinmanole6148
    @gabrielflorinmanole6148 4 роки тому +5

    6.000 working hours for the carpenter is like almost 3 YEARS. Is this possible!?!😨😨😨

  • @patrick35400
    @patrick35400 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for sharing, good vid' we apreciate to talk about prices.
    With a good used truck (old army) we can expect a good camper for a total price less than 100 000 US$.
    The word is "travel as light as possible" And for me the 30 Years truck merco is the limit. I used the same for heavy jobs such as jobs with oil companies. But spare parts are expensives.

  • @OldSchoolDisco_channel
    @OldSchoolDisco_channel 4 роки тому +133

    this story end with prince that use this vehicle just one time, not so far from home in the desert.

    • @shawfestify
      @shawfestify 4 роки тому +4

      That's true, but he has children, too, and a lot of staff. Maybe he will let others use it, and help him keep it maintained.

    • @OldSchoolDisco_channel
      @OldSchoolDisco_channel 4 роки тому +12

      @@shawfestify i don't think that

    • @S-K69
      @S-K69 4 роки тому +6

      Edward Peter I’m not so sure about that... he wanted to go to Africa in the damn thing not to mention take his kids across the Middle East in it.

    • @abdulkarim-vm9cf
      @abdulkarim-vm9cf 4 роки тому +2

      Edward Peter this prince and other are growing your economy

    • @OldSchoolDisco_channel
      @OldSchoolDisco_channel 4 роки тому +1

      @@abdulkarim-vm9cf exactly how.

  • @guilhermeaandrade
    @guilhermeaandrade 4 роки тому +1

    Did they end up shortening the cabin in the little one? It doesn't seem like a double cabin in the end.

  • @KeepNitReeel
    @KeepNitReeel 4 роки тому +8

    *THIS type of vehicle is my dream home!* ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @0nowztar495
      @0nowztar495 4 роки тому +2

      keep dreaming my friend.. = D

  • @GP-MB-Baden-WurttembergDeutsch
    @GP-MB-Baden-WurttembergDeutsch 4 роки тому +2

    Ich komme in der naehe Stuttgart aber ich wohne in Vancouver Canada,aber ist zeit das wir bauen (machen) the best of the best Motorhomes For Adventures.
    Just keep coming spitze
    ;) :)

    • @flybyairplane3528
      @flybyairplane3528 4 роки тому

      GP-MB-0123 Baden-Württemberg Deutschland hootenanny tag, I was in your area in 2001 PFORZHEIM , I think, the vehicle, ma is built on a VW diesel V6 Mal 6speed transmission Th wa1 in NJ driving from ARGENTINA, ALIFAX NS to ship back to DE,,then back to SWISS , Cheers From NJ. USA🇩🇪🇺🇸

  • @davidleider4372
    @davidleider4372 4 роки тому +9

    @WELT Documentary keep making great documentaries hope to see more .

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 2 роки тому +2

    I hope they do right by their future customers and don’t cut corners when doing those conversions. Otherwise these vehicles are incredible. Try getting one repaired properly when far from the source.

  • @JB-io7gv
    @JB-io7gv 4 роки тому +3

    They need to make one its gonna be a little heavy but make it zombie proof have metal come down over the window and door and make sure the motor outside only opens from owner and bullet proof

  • @platinumrobinson2516
    @platinumrobinson2516 Рік тому

    Outstanding information,

  • @goprocbr
    @goprocbr 4 роки тому +5

    I thought the other truck switched the cab to fit the 4 person cab?

  • @nenesautoreviews
    @nenesautoreviews 3 роки тому +2

    This is freaking awsum & of course alot of work, yall did a excellent job. I would love to have one but whew the 💰 for them is ouch so I would be happy just to check one out.

  • @DanielIPI
    @DanielIPI 4 роки тому +7

    Essa Man é um monstro! Eu ficaria um pouco feliz com um desse. ❤

  • @Keepingitrespectfulmostly.
    @Keepingitrespectfulmostly. 4 роки тому +2

    This is my kind of stuff to watch. I bet he keeps all the roof and floor off cuts etc for future use too, if required? I would anyway. I prefer robust, chunky anything.. How smooth and easy did they make that 2 metre extension look.. Speaking as an ex bus, coach & truck driver I find bigger is better. Including observation mirrors on larger vehicles. Less margin for error they have to be driven tight. What a fantastic business he has. Just like playing with Tonka toys as a child on Christmas morning.. 23:42 He is right, how on earth is anyone going to be able to reach that first step up to the cab without more steps being added?

  • @user-fm6ny3uo2b
    @user-fm6ny3uo2b 4 роки тому +15

    Truck weighing machine ? A scale, perhaps ?

  • @lexus8405
    @lexus8405 2 роки тому +1

    I love this 😀

  • @mog882
    @mog882 3 роки тому +5

    10:15 “A truck weighing machine,” also known as a “scale.”

  • @reno2028
    @reno2028 4 роки тому +10

    Made in Germany 👌👍

  • @JoshElrod-lb9ib
    @JoshElrod-lb9ib Рік тому

    Thank You ..

  • @guyazbell7437
    @guyazbell7437 4 роки тому +3

    Thats what i would do if feesable the germans are very smart peaple who put quality first.

  • @armandobardo6861
    @armandobardo6861 2 роки тому

    a suitable vehicle for when much of the world was under the sea for decades to come

  • @Brido
    @Brido 4 роки тому +5

    Very Interesting, Really Enjoyed

  • @NeutralGenericUser
    @NeutralGenericUser 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this excellent documentary!

  • @BMagPH
    @BMagPH 4 роки тому +22

    34:54
    You know it's serious when they have Super Mario working on your truck.

  • @dude...are-you-sure
    @dude...are-you-sure 3 роки тому +1

    IMO, the Mercedes firetruck conversion is well worth the money. I would take that over the other behemoth any day

  • @Bob.G3165
    @Bob.G3165 4 роки тому +5

    A
    Very nice vehicles but what happened to the extended cab on the 7.5 ton,
    It seems to have shrunk ???

    • @lacnospmoht3753
      @lacnospmoht3753 4 роки тому +1

      100% not the same vehicle. They tried to pull a fast one on us.

  • @sicks6six
    @sicks6six 2 роки тому

    The combination of old and new appeals greatly, solar panels for a microwave oven WI-FI and wood burning stove for hot water and cooking,

  • @PowBamZing
    @PowBamZing 4 роки тому +3

    Meanwhile I take six months longer to change my oil because I'm too lazy to do it and the oil filter likes to slip out of my hand and roll down the driveway leaving a nice dark trail behind it.

  • @GillesPillonel
    @GillesPillonel 4 роки тому +2

    Incredible vehicles. But believe me, you don't need a monster like that to cross Africa. Go simple, go now!

  • @jimthompson717
    @jimthompson717 4 роки тому +4

    Nice. Love the contemporary interior. Other RV builders seem to design interiors from 1982.

  • @themagicboy6548
    @themagicboy6548 3 роки тому +2

    love the translator, also I'm pretty sure the only place you couldn't get parts for that Mercedes diesel is in the united states

  • @unclegeek
    @unclegeek 4 роки тому +10

    Little mileage, but plenty of hours on motor from pumping

    • @Windows98R
      @Windows98R 4 роки тому

      unclegeek those era Mercedes engines are (almost literally) bulletproof especially with the maintenance it was able to receive from the fire department

  • @nickiiyoungblood9891
    @nickiiyoungblood9891 4 роки тому +2

    Any of these bulletproof?

  • @mikezerker6925
    @mikezerker6925 4 роки тому +40

    The little one costs more than my house!

    • @Bulletguy07
      @Bulletguy07 4 роки тому

      @Mike Zerker What the narrator on this clip didn't mention was property in parts of Germany is amazingly cheap if away from major cities. A friend of mine lived in Sulingen which is Lower Saxony area. His house was a 4 bed detached house, large living room, kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Outside a detached garage with self contained one bed studio flat with shower room. Large rear garden with mature trees. He sold it four years ago for €170,000. In my country (UK) a similar property would cost double that tho' if in London....millions!

    •  4 роки тому

      @@Bulletguy07he's a idiot for selling 4 years ago

    •  4 роки тому +1

      @@Bulletguy07 could have got about 500 thousand euros today

    • @misterwonka8001
      @misterwonka8001 4 роки тому +1

      @@Bulletguy07 UK real estate prices are completely ridiculous. Utterly removed from reality.

    • @misterwonka8001
      @misterwonka8001 4 роки тому

      @ Not in Sulingen mate