Big Bertha (BB) has a MAN 13.290 chassis and a custom made cabin built by the German firm Bocklet. Our truck has been christened ‘Big Bertha’ – suggested by our friend, Caroline. Custom-built in 2012 for the Overlanding Family, from whom we bought it in September 2018, BB has already traveled the world once and we are taking her around for a second time. You can find her specifications here.
It’s a ‘go anywhere’ vehicle, but given it’s going to be our home for the time being, we’ll only use its true off-road ability in exceptional circumstances. We can also be fairly self-sufficient. We can carry a lot of fuel and water and can replenish our batteries with the engine, solar or our generator.
BB has a ferocious appetite for diesel; and so our aim is to travel short distances and spend time touring our destinations.
If you have a specific question about our home on wheels, write a comment and we’ll do our best to answer, or refer you to a person who can.
Handover of BB 
Proud new owners 
Comillas, Spain 
Lebena, Spain 
Potes, Spain 
Expensive stop…. 
On the way to Aguila de Campoo 
On the way to Aguila de Campoo
