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Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:54 am

Erwin, My DoKa came without power steering too. I really don't have any problem at all. I know the steering wheel is huge but apart from that it works really well. The main reason I would stay with no power steering is weight and more torque being used up by the pump. I realized that the more stuff I add to my truck the more it weighs. Remember you will need a new steering rack, pump, pump bracket, hoses all the way back, reservoir tank and pulley.
I do like the idea of a Tristar interior though. I can live with that extra weight.

Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:07 am

Hej Erwin!

Beautiful Doka, I think I recognize it :) Good to see it's in good hands. Marsala red is one of the best T3 colors in my opinion, looks great. Hope to see it live at some point!

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:02 am

Hi there,

Nice thread, so I thought it’s about time to introduce my Doka.

It’s a 1989 rust free 14" 2.1 DJ Sweden Doka, converted into a 16" 4-door TDI [afn] "syncromobil" :wink:

Cheers,
Volkmar

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:21 am

Round of applause for Volkmar!

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:39 am

Wow, Volkmar. That is the nicest doka setup ever.
Can you tell us more about the camper. Is it something that you made, or is it commercially available?
cheers,

Jay

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:50 am

Holy Toledo!! :shock:

That is an amazing DOKA. What engine, and weight of the camper? What sort of mods to suspension have you done to tote that camper around?

Very nice!

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:52 am

volkmar, cool factor = 10

What's the plexiglass/glass looking "aquarium" in the camper? Having a removable camper on a doka makes a lot of sense. You get a capable "work" truck, and a better camper out of that deal. Awesome.

Very sneaky but I wonder how many will notice the top raises too?

Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:10 pm

Volkmar, that is one outstanding doka dude! :D

Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:58 pm

=P~ WOW - one BAD ASS doka/vw/custom creation Volkmar!! looks liek you'e been all around in it as well =D>

Makes my vehicular modification adventures look sub-amaturish - boo

I need to get back into a project

Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:20 pm

Thanks for all the compliments!

Central Syncronizer wrote: …Can you tell us more about the camper. Is it something that you made, or is it commercially available?

The camper is 100% self-designed and most of it is self-made. The only thing that was made by a professional company is the "shelter" (?).

tarandusVDub wrote: What engine…?

1.9 TDI [afn] (Golf/Jetta/Passat)

tarandusVDub wrote: What … weight of the camper?

1900 kg = 4200 lbs

2500 kg = 5500 lbs

ready to travel 3000 – 3200 kg = 6600 - 7000 lbs

tarandusVDub wrote: What sort of mods to suspension have you done to tote that camper around?

It’s a custom made coil over suspension, front and rear shocks adjustable. Now available (just front shocks adjustable) @ gmb-mount.de

denwood wrote: What's the plexiglass/glass looking "aquarium" in the camper?

That’s the upper part of the toilet/shower, mounted to the ceiling, so it can raise with the roof-part.

denwood wrote: Very sneaky but I wonder how many will notice the top raises too?

Good question :wink:

Cheers,
Volkmar

Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:57 pm

Bravo! =D> Thanks for sharing, beautiful Doka.

Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:46 pm

A work of art.
I like your style Volkmar :!:

Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:27 pm

very nice!!!

Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:47 pm

Volkmar

Do you enter the camper from inside the Doka? Did you make a special door?

Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:24 am

Welchmaster wrote: Do you enter the camper from inside the Doka? Did you make a special door?

Yes, there is only a sliding door inside the Doka. I made a removable rear panel, since I don’t like these little rear doors.

Volkmar

Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:32 pm

Volkmar,
I have seen some beautiful work in my day.
Your vehicle adds a whole new dimension to AWESOME :!:
Thank you so much for sharing.

Dylan

Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:36 pm

Hands down the finest I've seen. Stunning.

Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:48 pm

volkmar wrote:
ready to travel 3000 – 3200 kg = 6600 - 7000 lbs

Is that allowed in Europe? I thought the max weight for T3s was 2500kg.

Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:45 pm

I've looked through the pictures several times and notice new details each time. Very stunning build. Two thumbs up.

Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:12 am

taigagreen wrote: Is that allowed in Europe? I thought the max weight for T3s was 2500kg.

Well, actually it's 2.800 kg :roll:

Volkmar