Our truck is for sale!
For sale is our Leyland DAF T244 4x4 overlander. An ex UK military vehicle converted into an overland camper. This truck took us around Southern Africa and is ready for another adventure with new owners.
Comfortable for 2 people in hot/temperate climates. Truck is a RHD, 5 speed manual 4x4 truck with centre diff and hi/lo gearbox. Less than 25,000 miles covered and regularly serviced. Cab can seat 4 (2 jump seats) and a crawl-through allows access to the habitation box. I measured the fuel consumption over 18,000 miles and it averages 14mpg.
The box was built as a steel frame mounted on the OEM flatbed. It is clad with aluminium, 60mm EPS/PU insulation, then ply-lined. Thetford toilet, shower ,350L freshwater tank inside, 126L wastewater tank outside. 450W solar panels on roof, 4x 110Ah leisure batteries. Propane hobs and oven, 3 way refrigerator, king size bed. Seating area converts into a second double bed. Large sink for washing up and plenty of storage throughout. 20L single coil calorifier for hot water heated from the engine (hot after driving about 20 miles, stays hot for hours).
Contact me for viewings or, if it’s still available visit me in person at the Adventure Overland show in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 19th-20th September.
All enquiries please call me, Thomas, on 07521 773640 or email me at BeepBeepAfrica@gmail.com
Comfortable for 2 people in hot/temperate climates. Truck is a RHD, 5 speed manual 4x4 truck with centre diff and hi/lo gearbox. Less than 25,000 miles covered and regularly serviced. Cab can seat 4 (2 jump seats) and a crawl-through allows access to the habitation box. I measured the fuel consumption over 18,000 miles and it averages 14mpg.
The box was built as a steel frame mounted on the OEM flatbed. It is clad with aluminium, 60mm EPS/PU insulation, then ply-lined. Thetford toilet, shower ,350L freshwater tank inside, 126L wastewater tank outside. 450W solar panels on roof, 4x 110Ah leisure batteries. Propane hobs and oven, 3 way refrigerator, king size bed. Seating area converts into a second double bed. Large sink for washing up and plenty of storage throughout. 20L single coil calorifier for hot water heated from the engine (hot after driving about 20 miles, stays hot for hours).
Contact me for viewings or, if it’s still available visit me in person at the Adventure Overland show in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 19th-20th September.
All enquiries please call me, Thomas, on 07521 773640 or email me at BeepBeepAfrica@gmail.com
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Details
Asking price: £29,000 or best offer.
Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
MOT: MOT valid until 31 Oct 2020 but can be sold with 1 year MOT (I have a test booked for the 1st October).
Registration: UK registered as a private HGV with body type “box van” (no tacho or speed limiter is required). I’ve driven this truck through 14 countries with no issues.
Dimensions: Height 3.7m - Width 2.49m - Length 7.55m
Weight: Plated at 10,800kg but is actually about 9000kg. A class C licence (HGV Class 2 in old money) is needed to drive this. This is not difficult to get.
More questions? Call me on 07521 773640
Base Vehicle
Leyland DAF T244 (ex UK Military). Permanent 4x4, Centre-diff-lock, Transfer case (low/hi range gearbox), Manual 5 speed.
Mileage: 24k miles on the clock.Purchased with 3,000 miles on the clock. 20,000 miles covered in Southern Africa. Oil changed every 3,000 miles. Cummins 6BT 5.9 litre turbo diesel has had front crank seal replaced and KDP secured. In good working order, ready for another trip around the continent. Comes with any spares carried at the time (oil filter, fan belt, air filter, air dryer etc).
Fuel tank: Upgraded 200L diesel fuel tank (brand new) was fitted in place of the original 123L. Hydraulic lines replace the old steel pipes that are prone to failure. Range on a full tank is about 600 miles and two 20L jerry cans (included) allow for an extra 125 miles.
Tyres: Standard 12.00R20 wheels with tubed tyres (great for overlanding as you can fix a flat anywhere). OEM Goodyear G388 on the rear, front tyres replaced 6,000 miles ago with HiFly HH302 mudgrip. Comes with an unused spare chassis mounted (see pic).
Cab: Registered with 3 seats and a fourth safari seat is also fitted. Seat belts on all (3 point for driver and passenger, lap belts for centre and safari seat).
Outside: Painted in RAL 1015 “light ivory” (spare cans of paint provided for touch ups, Rustoleum brand). Some scratches and dents on the outside from our adventure.
Extras:
Habitation Box
Fully finished habitation box, we lived in it for 12 months. Some scratches and dents on the outside walls of the habitation box which are merely cosmetic.
Construction:
Electricity: 2x225W solar panels on roof, 30A MPPT charging four 110Ah leisure batteries - Electricity used to power lights, fridge (on drawer under sink) and the water pump - Switches fitted for water pump, fridge and heater. Lights are remote control so you can turn them off from in bed.
Water: Sink and shower on board - High quality SeaFlo marine water pump connected to 350L water tank (mounted inside box envelope, under bed) - Hot water tank under seating area connected to engine heater matrix and heats when driving. 126L waste water tank fitted to the chassis under the truck - Fresh water tank can be filled in both through the inside and the outside (hose provided). High quality 20L single coil calorifier made by Surecal.
Heating: 2Kw Diesel air heater mounted in a box under chassis with vents into galley and bathroom. 10L diesel tank mounted on mudflap.
Kitchen: 4 gas hobs and gas oven (Cara Spinflo) connected to 9kg gas bottle (POL105 connector) via bulkhead mounted regulator. Small gas “cupboard” with drop vent by the door in case of leak and valve to cut off gas supply from inside. An additional spur and valve allows for outside BBQ. Shelved storage throughout with plastic boxes under kitchen cabinet and elastic straps for overhead. Electrolux RC1600 12V 3 way fridge (12V, mains, propane).
Bathroom: Shower and Thetford cassette toilet (hatch to empty located outside).
Seating area: 2 benches for 2 people with table in between (see pictures). Converts to a second double bed (cushions lay out into a double mattress). Water and electrics stored underneath with plenty of space for storage.
Bed: UK King size bed with raised slats - Cupboard at feet of bed. Accessibility made easier with steps that double up as a bookshelf. There is a large wardrobe and storage area under the bed.
Extras:
Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
MOT: MOT valid until 31 Oct 2020 but can be sold with 1 year MOT (I have a test booked for the 1st October).
Registration: UK registered as a private HGV with body type “box van” (no tacho or speed limiter is required). I’ve driven this truck through 14 countries with no issues.
Dimensions: Height 3.7m - Width 2.49m - Length 7.55m
Weight: Plated at 10,800kg but is actually about 9000kg. A class C licence (HGV Class 2 in old money) is needed to drive this. This is not difficult to get.
More questions? Call me on 07521 773640
Base Vehicle
Leyland DAF T244 (ex UK Military). Permanent 4x4, Centre-diff-lock, Transfer case (low/hi range gearbox), Manual 5 speed.
Mileage: 24k miles on the clock.Purchased with 3,000 miles on the clock. 20,000 miles covered in Southern Africa. Oil changed every 3,000 miles. Cummins 6BT 5.9 litre turbo diesel has had front crank seal replaced and KDP secured. In good working order, ready for another trip around the continent. Comes with any spares carried at the time (oil filter, fan belt, air filter, air dryer etc).
Fuel tank: Upgraded 200L diesel fuel tank (brand new) was fitted in place of the original 123L. Hydraulic lines replace the old steel pipes that are prone to failure. Range on a full tank is about 600 miles and two 20L jerry cans (included) allow for an extra 125 miles.
Tyres: Standard 12.00R20 wheels with tubed tyres (great for overlanding as you can fix a flat anywhere). OEM Goodyear G388 on the rear, front tyres replaced 6,000 miles ago with HiFly HH302 mudgrip. Comes with an unused spare chassis mounted (see pic).
Cab: Registered with 3 seats and a fourth safari seat is also fitted. Seat belts on all (3 point for driver and passenger, lap belts for centre and safari seat).
Outside: Painted in RAL 1015 “light ivory” (spare cans of paint provided for touch ups, Rustoleum brand). Some scratches and dents on the outside from our adventure.
Extras:
- Air hose and regulator provided so you can inflate/deflate the tyres from the integral air system (no electric compressors needed).
- Tyre changing equipment included (torque multiplier, socket, tyre-iron etc)
- Side under-run bars and rear under-run bars required for UK MOT are easily de-mountable.
- Spares include various filters, belts, and lots of bits and bobs for plumbing, electrics etc,
Habitation Box
Fully finished habitation box, we lived in it for 12 months. Some scratches and dents on the outside walls of the habitation box which are merely cosmetic.
Construction:
- 60x60x3mm steel box section frame clad with 1.2mm aluminium sheets with a layer of closed-cell neoprene in between to prevent galvanic corrosion.
- Aluminum skin riveted with closed stainless steel rivets (no water ingress).
- Insulated with 50mm EPS and PU expanding fire-retardant foam - Inside cladding made of 12mm hardwood ply (9mm for ceiling).
- Double glazed opening uPVC windows. Side windows are flush mounted (no lip to catch branches)
- Habitation box bolted and welded onto original load bed
Electricity: 2x225W solar panels on roof, 30A MPPT charging four 110Ah leisure batteries - Electricity used to power lights, fridge (on drawer under sink) and the water pump - Switches fitted for water pump, fridge and heater. Lights are remote control so you can turn them off from in bed.
Water: Sink and shower on board - High quality SeaFlo marine water pump connected to 350L water tank (mounted inside box envelope, under bed) - Hot water tank under seating area connected to engine heater matrix and heats when driving. 126L waste water tank fitted to the chassis under the truck - Fresh water tank can be filled in both through the inside and the outside (hose provided). High quality 20L single coil calorifier made by Surecal.
Heating: 2Kw Diesel air heater mounted in a box under chassis with vents into galley and bathroom. 10L diesel tank mounted on mudflap.
Kitchen: 4 gas hobs and gas oven (Cara Spinflo) connected to 9kg gas bottle (POL105 connector) via bulkhead mounted regulator. Small gas “cupboard” with drop vent by the door in case of leak and valve to cut off gas supply from inside. An additional spur and valve allows for outside BBQ. Shelved storage throughout with plastic boxes under kitchen cabinet and elastic straps for overhead. Electrolux RC1600 12V 3 way fridge (12V, mains, propane).
Bathroom: Shower and Thetford cassette toilet (hatch to empty located outside).
Seating area: 2 benches for 2 people with table in between (see pictures). Converts to a second double bed (cushions lay out into a double mattress). Water and electrics stored underneath with plenty of space for storage.
Bed: UK King size bed with raised slats - Cupboard at feet of bed. Accessibility made easier with steps that double up as a bookshelf. There is a large wardrobe and storage area under the bed.
Extras:
- Crawl-through into the truck cab in seating area lockable from inside habitation box. (fewer worries when parking in town or shipping RoRo). Great for national parks where exiting your vehicle is prohibited or where wild animals are outside the vehicle.
- Windows have survived Africa and large altitude changes. They all open and mosquito nets attach with velcro to the sides to keep the mozzies out.
- A full set of schematics (electrical, plumbing, gas) will be included with the sale, as well as service manuals. I’m willing to spend time handing over this vehicle to the right buyer and teaching how to change a tyre, perform basic maintenance, and hand over all my tips and tricks.
Sale logistics
Asking price: £29,000 or best offer.
Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
MOT: MOT valid until 31 Oct 2020 but can be sold with 1 year MOT (I have a test booked for the 1st October).
Registration: UK registered as a private HGV with body type “box van” (no tacho or speed limiter is required). I’ve driven this truck through 14 countries with no issues.
Dimensions: Height 3.7m - Width 2.49m - Length 7.55m
If you are looking at building an overland truck you could save yourself literally thousands of hours. This truck is ready for another adventure, you could be in Africa or South America by the end of the year!
If you want to have a look at it you could come to the Adventure Overland Show in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 19th-20th September 2020 (if it’s still available by then). To view before or to make any enquiries please call me, Thomas, on 07521 773640.
P.S
Because of COVID please only make arrangements to view if you are seriously interested or wait until the Adventure Overland Show to view it.
Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
MOT: MOT valid until 31 Oct 2020 but can be sold with 1 year MOT (I have a test booked for the 1st October).
Registration: UK registered as a private HGV with body type “box van” (no tacho or speed limiter is required). I’ve driven this truck through 14 countries with no issues.
Dimensions: Height 3.7m - Width 2.49m - Length 7.55m
If you are looking at building an overland truck you could save yourself literally thousands of hours. This truck is ready for another adventure, you could be in Africa or South America by the end of the year!
If you want to have a look at it you could come to the Adventure Overland Show in Stratford-upon-Avon on the 19th-20th September 2020 (if it’s still available by then). To view before or to make any enquiries please call me, Thomas, on 07521 773640.
P.S
Because of COVID please only make arrangements to view if you are seriously interested or wait until the Adventure Overland Show to view it.