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How we built our 4×4 overland camper van based on a Mitsubishi Delica l300 and explored the countries along the Pan-American Highway for almost two years.
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ARB Awning
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ARB Awning
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ARB Awning
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Sound Dampening
Sound Dampening

Hella Twin Supertone Horn
Sound Dampening
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ARB Awning
Hella Twin Supertone Horn
Blue Sea ST Blade Fuse Block
Sound Dampening

Sound Dampening
Sound Dampening
Sound Dampening
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ARB Awning
Sound Dampening
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LED Rope Light
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Finishing touch on the sliding door entry
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Vision X Utility Flood Light

Vision X Utility Flood Light
Vision X Utility Flood Light
Elgena Nautic Junior M
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Diesel Tank Template
Interior Cabinet

Interior Cabinet
Interior Cabinet
Tool box before sandblasting
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Finishing touch on the sliding door entry
Sandblasted Tool Box
Diesel Heater Box
Rear Auxiliary Heater

GPS hard wired power cord
Rear Heater Access Panels
Differential Breather Extension
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Roof Rack Tire Mount
Differential Breather Extension
Lexan Margard
Differential Breather Extension

Differential Breather Tube
Differential Breather Tube
Differential Breather Tube
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Roof Rack Tire Mount
Preparation for additional door lock
Preparation for additional door lock
Additional Door Hasp / Puck Lock

Additional Door Hasp / Puck Lock
Additional Door Locks
Cup Holder
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Roof Rack Tire Mount
Amp Hour Meter & Shunt - Doc Wattson
Rear Light Protection Screen
IBS Dual Battery Monitor & Doc Wattson Amp Hour Meter

Cup Holder
Aluminum Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Aluminum Auxiliary Fuel Tank
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Roof Rack Tire Mount
Rear Shock Absorber
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket
Rear Light Protection Screen

Headlight Housing
Lexan Headlight Cover Mounts
Lexan Headlight Cover Mounts
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Roof Rack Tire Mount
Lexan Headlight Cover
Lexan Headlight Cover
Lexan Headlight Cover

Padlock
Stainless Steel Band
Stainless Steel Band
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Auxiliary Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Side Fittings

Auxiliary Fuel Tank Front Fitting
Lexan Headlight Cover
Stock Fuel Tank 5spd
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Painting the cabinet
Cutout for Filler
Cutout for filler and breather hose
Cutout for Filler

Painted Aluminum Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Subframe Breather Tube
Cutout for filler and breather hose
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New Interior Upholstery
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Filler & Vent Hose
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Connection
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Valve

Auxiliary Fuel Tank Filler
Auxiliary Fuel Tank Diagram
Rear Cabinet
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New Interior Upholstery
Rear Cabinet
Forward Cabinet
Forward Cabinet

Insulation Bubble Wrap Window Covers
Insulation Bubble Wrap Window Covers
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New Interior Upholstery
Diesel Heater Box
Diesel Heater Box
Diesel Heater Box Installed

Diesel Heater Box Installed
Diesel Heater Box Installed
Undercarriage Diesel Heater Box
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New Interior Upholstery
Japanese Ice Scraper - Found Item
Interior Panel Insulation
Forward Cabinet

Cabinet Hardwood Edge
Cabinet Hardwood Edge
New Floor Install
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New low noise fan for auxiliary heater core
Floor Insulation
Floor Insulation
Full Cabinet Dry Fit

Floor Insulation
New Rear Brakes
New Rear Brakes
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Stainless Steel Upper Ball Joint Spacers
Diesel Heater Fuel Pickup
Diesel Heater Fuel Pickup

New Headliner
New Headliner
Preparing the fresh water system
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New Interior Upholstery
Neoprene Insulation
Neoprene Insulation
Neoprene Insulation

New Wood Panels
New Wood Panels
Diesel Heater - Bus Heater Core
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New Interior Upholstery
Shock Absorber Mounts
New Mudflaps
New Mudflaps

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Welcome! Enjoy reading our documentation how we built a 4x4 expedition camper van, based on a Mitsubishi Delica l300 and how we explored the countries along the Pan-American Highway for 634 days. A true trip of a lifetime!

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