Vario Crewcab conversion to single cab??

[ianc]

I'm looking to build an overland camper from a Vario 4x4 base similar to this: http://4x4fulltiming.com/plans_page_1.aspx (but a little smaller).

My problem is (well one of many!) is that I only seem to be able to source Crewcab based models in Ireland.

My question is: Is it possible (and straightforward?) to trim a Vario crewcab down and has anyone any pointers and how to approach it?

Thanks

Ian

[haven]

Can you find the chassis you need in a nearby country? It might be cheaper to travel to find what you need than to rebuild the cab.

[dwh]

Nothing to do with shortening a truck cab, but...

That site at the above link has a pretty good page of off-road driving tips for anyone who is interested:

http://4x4fulltiming.com/driving_off_road.aspx

[Iain_U1250]

Nothing to do with shortening a truck cab, but...

That site at the above link has a pretty good page of off-road driving tips for anyone who is interested:

http://4x4fulltiming.com/driving_off_road.aspx

Some of his tips are good (I recognized some of them from Tom Sheppards book) but some I would seriously question before putting into practice.

[ianc]

I have been looking on http://www.mobile.de/?lang=en for vehicles across Europe. There are a few but generally quite old. Does anyone have suggestions for alternative sites?

Or anyone else have a view on the "trimming"?

BTW anyone looking for a great base vehicle ->http://suchen.mobile.de/lkw-inserat/...ossPrice=false

[motrjay]

Ian keep an eye out for the EX-ESB trucks, they make a great base for a custom camper.
They also have 4x4 Iveco Dailys sometimes also.

[ianc]

Motrjay
I bought an ex esb van last week!
See the other thread here

[motrjay]

Motrjay
I bought an ex esb van last week!
See the other thread here

Ahha sorry I didint see the other thread.
Make sure you give it a good mechanical workover as they are usually poorly maintained, but at the prices they sell at they are fantastic value.