REX (OUR CAMPERVAN)
Rex is our Mitsubishi Delica L400 (Space Gear), basically a 4x4 van. We bought him as a normal van and carried out the conversion into an expedition / campervan with friends, family and our supporters.
Rex explained
Snorkel
for water crossings
All-terrain tires
Rear swing arm
Carries gas, jerry can and spare wheel
Roof tent
extra space
100 watt solar panel x2
Diesel heater
fed from main fuel tank
Ladder
access to roof tent
Secondary fuel cell
transfer to main tank
Light bar
Short
distance
The camper conversion
Stove and chopping board
Washing up sink area
sofa area with the table up
Stove and chopping board
The campervan conversion took about two months and was a lot more work than we thought it would be. Whether it was figuring out the electrics or adding the insulation, or building the internal framework for the units. Everything had its own challenges and delays, but we are very happy with the result! You can see the transformation on our Facebook photo album here.
We still haven't completed it to 100% yet! We will do in the first week of the trip.
Why a Delica?
Our criteria for choosing a Delica was simple. 1) We wanted 4x4, 2) we wanted some form of living space and 3) we had a tight budget.
The Delica L400 was the only viable option for us. Yes you can get a cheap 4x4 sprinter, but there arn't really 4x4s and are not built for off-road. Yes we could be a beastie 4x4 IVECO which would look like a apololypse wagon, but that would we well outside our budget. As it turned out, the Delica is amazing albeit a tight fit for a campervan, it is built for off-road and is affordable. Not to mention, due to its age, its a lot easier to fix that a modern vehicle which is usually jammed packed under the hood.