Basic Chassis

2008 Mercedes Benz Atego 1118
permanent 4x4 with centre & rear pneumatic difflock
6-speed manual gear box, plus low range gear
4.2l 180 horsepower turbo diesel engine (30 000 km's)

Performance

Top Speed (electronically governed) 95km/hour
Fuel consumption: 22 to 25 liters per 100 km (or 4 to 5 kilometers per liter) diesel
0 - 100km: n/a (depends where the nearest downhill is)
8 000 kg's (full tanks)

Living arrangements

Large double bed converts from dining room table (front of the house)
Double bunk in the rear (with concertina door), next to
Bathroom (shower & toilet (thetford)

Kitchen:
 - microwave (LG solar dome)
 - dometic fride (gas/12/220 fridge)
 - LG washing machine & dryer (on external power only)
 - airconditioning unit (on external power only)
 - gas stove
 - hot & cold water (25 liter gas / 220v geyser)

Capacities:
 - 300 liters of diesel (over 1000 km range)
 - 500 liters of water 
 - plenty packing space (internal & external)
 - 400 aH of battery power
 - 280W of solar panel (balanced the power in the sunshine)
 - 220v plug for external power (charges batteries)