Volvo Exp Truck Tour
Our Off-Grid Home Away From Home
Below is a photo tour of our adventure truck. For a more in depth look at the truck’s features, see the projects page here.
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Concept drawing by Warren.
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Here's the truck with the new front bumper, the 2020 summer Covid project.
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The back of the truck with the motorcycle under the new cover.
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The chassis cab custom ordered from Volvo Canada.
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The bare platform onto which we could build our overland vehicle.
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The front cab area with additions of centre table, dash pod and dash table/foot rest.
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Sleeper bunk converted to a pass through cushion.
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The pass through door for warmer winter driving.
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This door connects to a tunnel leading to the living quarters in the back. Great for crappy weather, or when there's trouble outside and you want to leave. We don't have to go outside.
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The finished interior decor upgrade.
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This shows the bookcase and new table which raises and lowers by power.
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Cushion redo so we can open the base without removing all the cushions like before.
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Loads of storage underneath.
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All overhead cabinets have removable bins to hold supplies in place.
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The tech cabinet we designed which holds the control board, TV, computers etc.
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We recently upgraded the shelves in this cabinet to drawers to better hold the small items we use on a regular basis.
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We decided to do away with the unsightly original control board and made a new one that’s more functional and appealing.
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New backsplash was part of the remodel.
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The kitchen area and the door to the bedroom which can be shut to block sound from the fridge and Air Con.
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New induction cooktop to replace the junk installed by the builder.
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All the drawers got a new divider system to hold everything in place.
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All china is surrounded in foam rubber.
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Since this was done we've had to replace all the dishes as they all started cracking from a manufacturing defect.
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Wine bottle drawer, although we don't carry any alcohol.
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Full washer/dryer for total off-grid living.
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The all important coffee cabinet.
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A full shower stall is located on the passenger side of the truck.
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The hallway to the king size bed chamber.
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A full toilet room is located on the driver's side of the truck.
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The toilet is a composting style one, so no water is needed and no black tank dumping has to be done.
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Windows all about, as well as a skylight opening hatch, all with shades and bug screens.
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We have a king size memory foam mattress with storage above and on each side at the mattress level.
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Beside the headboard on each side is a unit for holding a water bottle, tissue box and has charging for phones as well as 120v plug.
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The bedroom also has a television with Apple TV for streaming.
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The shower stall from the bedroom side. The angle cut aids in getting on and off the bed.
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The water and utilities bay for hookup if available.
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Four massive Lion batteries and two 4000watt inverters for 120V power.
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Recently upgraded fresh water supply system with redundant pumps and proper manifold valving.
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We installed a sliding tray for easier storage accessibility, and also storage under the tray. The tray can hold 800 pounds of gear.
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On the passenger side it has a unit to hold the lawn chairs and other things.
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Pulled out it allows easy access to other equipment.
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The top holds hoses, and large electrical cords.
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Since the bumper step is almost 3 feet off the ground, we added a swing down helper step to make it easier to use.
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Stationary tire Inflation system (STIS) control box.
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Left front STIS hose bay deployment.
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Left rear hose bay with hoses inflating the rear tires.
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The cavernous and waterproof storage box that makes up the structure of the lift platform assembly.
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The lift platform has a storage box that can hold a propane fire pit and tank as well as other things.
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We can also carry two 20 litre fuel cans for the motorcycle.
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A rare glimpse of the yet unused platform lift in virgin condition.
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In winter we can fold the platform up when not using the motorcycle.
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The platform is also used to lower the two 350 pound spare tires.
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The lift platform can lift a 600 pound (260kg) motorcycle with ease.
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The front wheel of the motocycle is held firmly in the wheel mount.
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Both front and back wheel of the bike is secured in the mount.
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The lift storage box can be accessed easily with the bike in place.
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The bike cover is secured to the platform and reduces dust infiltration.
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The rear camera mount above the bike is adjustable for length. Long for when the bike is carried, short for when it’s not.