Volvo TGB13 6x6 - C304 Off-road in the Balkans

[@mtothem1337]

Such a nice build, i've been wanting to do a similar project with a C304 for some time, it was really nice that someone else has already done it before.

[@Reaper4367]

What a weapon! Love that truck mate. Thanks for taking us on that trip with you. Cheers for sharing :)

[@tth0313]

Thank you :-) Most parts are available and not very expensive - brakes are the sames as Land Rover Series, but most other parts are can be ordered through Volvo Truck dealers i think. (if you know the part numbers) But i've heard that axles can be difficult to find. We haven't had much problems, so haven't bought that much parts :-)

[@GottTS]

You are a lucky guy! Nice car, nice girl, a lot of time :-D.

[@keeferzjr]

A great trip! I love the vehicle. If we ever get any zombies, you are all set!

[@haluktekes4221]

Muhteşem araç , Muhteşem kullanım ne yazık ki Türkiye de bu tip aracalar bulmak çok zor. Şanslısınız....

[@tth0313]

Thank you :-)

[@javimadsjavimads2801]

Wapisimo !!!! Quiero verlo por dentro !!!

[@MaToJe1]

Great Truck and Video ! I love the TGB 13 ..... i build an TGB 13 in 1:10. GREAT VIDEO !

[@tth0313]

Yes i saw that - fantastic build! You have some amazing skills :-) I would love to buy one from you, but i guess that i would be pretty expensive considering the parts and the time spend :-)

[@trevorperry9984]

Would live and travel everywhere in one if I could,nomad living 6x6 style

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

I know that's a tremendous vehicle, I'm sorry to say I don't feel that it was challenged at all in this video. A run of the mill 2 wheel drive could have gotten over most of that terrain and a 4x4 would have had 0 problems. Perhaps there's another video that showcases that beast. 🌞🌞🌞

[@tth0313]

+Christina Coloradoan You are absolutely right! As stated in the text; it is a vacaition trip, not an offroad trophy :-) And i would guess that most of the world can be seen in a 2wd Peugeot, for us its just more fun this way :-)

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

Raredog sorry, I obviously didn't read the description...

[@ВадимНойдальский]

Nice girlfriend, perfect car, good trip but I don't see any off road experience on this video. This car is excellent for heavy off road but any models of Land Cruisers are better for such kind of expeditions. I know, it is not easy to found wild extreme roads in Europe. Welcome to Russia. You will have a chance to use all benefits of this car and see a wonderful wild places as a reward.

[@suprabunny]

More videos guys!!!

[@derekjackson3990]

Awesome!

[@pellcio]

Does it have the stock B30 6 cylinder engine or something else. Sounds like a diesel, maybe but I can't tell on my laptop speakers. If so, what kind of swap? I drove one of these in Southern California about 10 years ago and fell in love with it. Unfortunately my friend was afraid of something breaking and not being able to fix it. Thank you.

[@jjt1093]

Great vids guys, wondering if you might be willing to share routes ?, building my own vehicle and going through the Laplands next spring but don't want to be on pavement :)

[@719_overland]

Sensationell...

[@KirillRybasov]

По каким критериям лучше всего сравнить надежность Вольво и Мазды? Как правильно сравнить? По каким критериям лучше проводить сравнение? Что нужно для этого? Подскажите, пожалуйста, кто знает.

[@Prestonesfpv]

Det er godt nok en fin gammel volvo!! Den kunne være hyggelig at have til at tulre rundt og overnatte i :)

[@Zhendoz]

I realize it’s been a long time sin e you posted this video but will still give it a try. I am in the middle of restoring tgb11 and the plan is to hit the road in spring. Do you have any tracks left from this trip or any others that you have made? Kind regards, Jev Lithuania

[@superbuggah]

What mpg are you getting now it has the OM603?

[@kumbackquatsta]

seen your thread on pirate4x4. very impressive. what is parts availability and cost like?

[@KlajniKleiner]

hi, great video, congratz, did you travel form DK to Balkans witout using the black roads- totally ? :) ?

[@janvanbesouw262]

That a verry nice co driver you have there ;-) Can i borrow her to show me the way too ?

[@jamesbradley1695]

+Jan van Besouw Yes, it makes all the difference to have good (and helpful) company!

[@tth0313]

+Jan van Besouw Unfortunately (for you that is) i need her as we soon are going for a long trip to Africa :-)

[@johnsomerset1510]

+Abd ul aziz Lighten up man. Besouw is obviously joking and Raredog never took offence anyway!!!!

[@azadam1000]

John Somerset I don't know raredog or Besouw personally . In my culture you do not make jokes about wives , sisters , mothers of others but I guess I should get used to it . Thanks for your comment and God bless you

[@tth0313]

In Denmark we always make fun of each other, and mothers, wives and sisters, so we are used to it - but we have to learn that it doesn't apply everywhere in the world :-)

[@HD373]

hej, en super bil og film, har du standard motoren i? "B30", har selv en C303, som jeg er igang med at lave til en CAMPER, så skal den ud at rejse :) MVH fra Færøerne

[@tth0313]

Hej Nej der en 300d i, men fantastisk rejsebil, du kan godt begynde at glæde dig :-)

[@Volvo1969]

You have a really patient girlfriend/friend! :) what engine do you have? I can hear that you have replaced the original B30. Regards from Sweden!

[@tth0313]

Yes she is lovely - but a bit tired the morning i woke her up and needed her help for the winching :-) Its a OM603 - runs great and cheaper on fuel than the B30 :-)

[@thomasfuruvik2310]

Hi. Nice ride! What does the interior look like?

[@tth0313]

+Thomas Furuvik you can see more pictures of it on our blog: www.tgb13.raredog.dk - there is a lot of pictures of the build :-) and thanks!

[@mariusb9307]

was it mb 3l diesel insted stock petrol?

[@tth0313]

Yes, slow as a turtle, but bulletproof 🙂🙂

[@Ariranhaa]

Nice video, man. How much did the truck cost to you and how much do you think it costs yearly with maintenance? Thanks!

[@tth0313]

Yearly costs arent very high, as we haven't had any major problems, but they are a bit hard to find in good shape :-)

[@NasserAlhameli]

I had a hard time finding like these,,, I heard that 6x6 is much nicer on harsh bumpy roads,, is that right?

[@tth0313]

+Nasser Alhameli Yes, the front behaves like any other 4x4 when hitting bumps, but the rear boogie almost eliminates them, so you only feel half of the bumps :-)

[@NasserAlhameli]

Would you please tell me, is this truck diesel or gas? and which would be better?

[@paulhartzer10]

it is diesel of course. You need to get a lot of Power for the engine, speed isnt that important. Also, gas would be way too expensive.

[@tth0313]

+Nasser Alhameli It is originally a gas engine, but it is converted to diesel: www.tgb13.raredog.dk

[@guiguileroutier6848]

Wahouuuuu 💪💪💪💪💪

[@chongsfury4358]

how good are these things in deep snow?

[@tth0313]

They are very capable, we have driven in about 1m, new, loose snow without chains :) you can see some old footage from the swedish armys inital test in 4x4,6x6 and 8x8 prototype vs Unimog here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ68epJ8ebCEZtU

[@jaggernutox]

so i have been thinking about getting one of these, and just wondering, how is the sound Level inside the Cab? how much fuel does it use per 100 KM? and how comfortable is it to drive over longer distances, does it require a trip to the garage every 10 kilometers for repairs, or are they reliable?

[@johnarizona3820]

If that winch line snapped it would sting ya girlie. better to stand at more of a 90 deg.

[@clobbyhops]

should of had bog tires on

[@tth0313]

+clobbyhops Yeah, but then the 113hp wouldn't be enough - and it would probably be a bit harsh on paved roads :-) Its a motorhome, not a trail-rig :-)

[@frankkrause1385]

Defender ausbau

[@calthmlikiseethm704]

Not really off-road... except for the part that you were stuck. ..

[@tth0313]

No its not hardcore offroad racing, but then again - its a holiday trip, not a race :-)

[@RMF_Retro_Moto_France]

Ukrainian ,romanien?????

[@eliasarslan9463]

Not as much fun as with a Pinzgauer

[@artilleryfire6576]

pinzgauer sucks

[@vr7515]

Do You even know what "offroad" means? But as rough road trip it is ok:) But

[@tth0313]

Yes, and here is the definition from the Oxford Dictionary, in case you don't know: "off-road /ˌɒfˈrəʊd/ adverb adverb: offroad away from the road; on rough terrain." If you ever where to take your rare car, thousands of kms from home, and days away from any help - you would probably understand how to take care of it, instead of bashing it... - Besides that, you can take a look at the videos, where I am using my Samurai in competions ;-)

[@rickardandersson8528]

awsome car :) ever thinking of selling it? contact me ;) (Sweden) :)

[@tth0313]

+Rickard Andersson Nope :-) But as you are from Sweden you should have a good possibility to find one i think :-)

[@torno86x]

ну и че по сухой дороге ездить я там на не прокачаном патриоте легко

[@Coordinator61]

Buy some proper tires.

[@dr2b57]

worst driver ever!