Our trip is now over and Trucky is for sale!
With a heavy heart we must sell our beloved home to continue with the next chapter of our lives. Hopefully Trucky can be a home to another couple of adventurers. Having completed less than 25,000 miles (40k kms) Trucky has barely been broken in and is ready to go for a lap around the continent of your choice.
If you are interested in buying Trucky, please get in touch with us by emailing BeepBeepAfrica@gmail.com.
Trucky has an MOT and is based in Wilshire, UK.
If you are interested in buying Trucky, please get in touch with us by emailing BeepBeepAfrica@gmail.com.
Trucky has an MOT and is based in Wilshire, UK.
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Specifications
TRUCK
Leyland DAF T244 (ex UK Military)
Permanent 4x4, Centre-diff-lock, Transfer case (low/hi range gearbox), Manual 5 speed
This is a very capable off road vehicle when using the low range gearbox, suitable for all African adventures.
Vehicle Dimensions: Height 3.65m - Width 2.44m - Length 7.55m
Weight: 8,600 kg at weighbridge (10,800kg max on paperwork)
Mileage: Started with 3,000 miles on the clock. 15,000 miles covered in Southern Africa. Oil and filter changed every 3,000 miles.
Engine: Cummins 6BT 5.9 litre turbo diesel has had front crank seal replaced and 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. The fuel gauge reads backwards but no issues otherwise - Truck also comes with two 20L steel jerrycans in the cab.
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 4,000 miles ago with HiFly mudgrip. Comes with an unused spare chassis mounted (see pic). Replacement tyres are available in Africa for around £200.
Cab: Registered with 3 seats, a 4th seat jumpseat was fitted to allow fourth passenger for safaris. Seat belts on all (3 point for driver and passenger, lap belts for centre and rear seat).
Outside: Painted in RAL 1015 “light ivory” (spare can of paint provided for touch ups, Rustoleum brand). This is the official color of German Taxis so color matched paint is always available.
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)
- All legalities for driving in Southern Africa (stickers, fire extinguishers, triangles, hi-vis)
- Side under-run bars and rear under-run bars required for UK MOT are easily de-mountable.
- Eight utility blankets provided for the cab to deaden sound.
- Complete filter set (oil, fuel, air, compressed air dryer)
- 2x 20L military Jerry cans with spout
HABITATION BOX
Fully finished habitation box , we have exclusively lived in it for 9 months. Some scratches and dents on the outside walls of the habitation box which are merely cosmetic (no impact on integrity or inside of box) from tree branches etc. These can be rectified if desired.
Habitation Box Dimensions:
Exterior dimensions:
Length: 4300mm on load bed (5300mm including overhang)
Width: 2350mm
Height: 2260mm from load bed (3600mm from ground)
Interior dimensions:
Length: 5150mm at ceiling (bed takes up the rear 1600mm)
Width: 2200mm
Height: 2120mm from interior floor
Construction:
- 60x60x3mm steel box section frame clad with 1.2mm aluminium sheets with a layer of closed-cell neoprene in between.
- Aluminum skins 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
- See website for more details and complete videos of the buil
Electrical:
- 2x225W solar panels on roof
- 30A MPPT Solar charge controller
- 4x 110Ah leisure batteries
- 10A 24V to 12v converter for fridge
Used to power lights (kitchen and bathroom), fridge (on drawer under sink), water pump, diesel heater. Switches fitted for lights, water pump, fridge and heater.
Water:
- Large sink with hose tap
- 6 stage reverse osmosis water system for drinking (separate tap)
- High quality 24V pump (17l/min)
- 350L water tank (mounted inside box envelope, under bed)
- 150L waste water tank fitted to the chassis under the truck
- 20L single coil calorifier currently disconnected but can be connected (will update)
Heating:
- 2Kw Diesel air heater fitted under chassis with vents into galley and bathroom.
- 10L diesel tank mounted on mudflap.
Kitchen:
- 4 burner gas hob and gas oven (Cara Spinflo)
- Simple bamboo surfaces.
- Bracket for 9kg gas bottle (bottle with POL105 connector included)
- 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.
- Additional spur and valve allows for outside BBQ.
- Shelved storage throughout with plastic boxes under fitchen cabinet and elastic straps for overhead
- Aluminium backsplash on both kitchen area and around sink.
- Electrolux RC1600 12V 3 way fridge (12V, mains, propane) on drawer runners.
Bathroom:
- Shower with thermostatic valve.
- Thetford cassette toilet with manual flush (hatch to empty located outside).
Seating area:
- 2 benches for 2 people with table in between (see pictures
- Table leg can be switched to a shorter one and fittings added to convert sitting area to second double bed (cushions lay out into a double mattress)
- Benches open up to provide 2 big storage cupboards (one empty, other stores battery bank) and a small shoe cupboard by the door.
Bed:
- UK King size bed with raised slats and modern foam mattress.
- Cupboard at foot of bed.
- Accessibility made easier with steps that double up as a bookshelf.
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.
- Hanging wardrobe and extra storage shelf under bed
- 3 windows fitted with fiberglass mosquito nets
- 2 locks on door
- Ladder made out of decking wood
- Ceiling and bathroom painted with mold-proof and water-proof paint.
Sale logistics
FOR SALE
Asking price: £35,000 open to offers
Location: Near Swindon, UK
We will be travelling across South Africa until the end of August when the truck will be shipped back to the UK. The truck will be back in the UK in October 2019 and viewings are welcome near Swindon, Wilshire. Please email to arrange.
MOT: New MOT valid until 31 October 2020
Registration: UK registered as “Private HGV” (no tacho or speed limiter required for private use). Motor home insurance available from Adrian Flux (mine was under £400/year). Registered weight of the vehicle is 10,800kg so a class C license is required (for those without, this costs about £1200 to obtain if you need training etc).
Asking price: £35,000 open to offers
Location: Near Swindon, UK
We will be travelling across South Africa until the end of August when the truck will be shipped back to the UK. The truck will be back in the UK in October 2019 and viewings are welcome near Swindon, Wilshire. Please email to arrange.
MOT: New MOT valid until 31 October 2020
Registration: UK registered as “Private HGV” (no tacho or speed limiter required for private use). Motor home insurance available from Adrian Flux (mine was under £400/year). Registered weight of the vehicle is 10,800kg so a class C license is required (for those without, this costs about £1200 to obtain if you need training etc).