There are plenty of seriously cool mega-overlanders out there these days: Global Expedition Vehicles, Acela trucks, and, of course, EarthRoamers will make any four-wheel-drive enthusiast’s heart beat a little faster. But when it comes to traveling, there’s one vehicle I would take above the rest, and that’s the EarthCruiser. While their Fuso-based expedition trucks may lack the interior luster of some other brands, they are perfectly sized to fit in a container for secure shipping around the world and can park easily in a standard spot in front of your favorite brewery downtown. They have a turning radius that rivals some sedans, are short enough to be allowed into every national park, and basically manage to deliver a big truck living space in a small truck package. The only catch? New EarthCruisers are listing from $270,000 to $400,000, and that’s a large chunk of change. But right now, you can pick one up for less than $200,000 on the Expedition Portal Forum, and it comes with everything you need to leave tomorrow. Let’s take a look.
This particular FX model is a 2016 and has 73,000 miles on the clock. The current owner bought the vehicle for a two-year “bucket list” trip around North America and is now moving back to his home base in Thailand. They note that this is a “turn-key sale” and the buyer won’t need to do a thing but hit the road. Based on the included list, I would have to agree. Everything from recovery gear to cutlery is taken care of.
“If it’s not on the itemized list below I never needed it in over two years and 50,000 miles of cruising. Start the motor and Voyager 3 is set up, ready and able to carry you anywhere in the world on your own ultimate adventure. Voyager 3 is in excellent condition with nearly every available factory option and a full set of service records, and is still under Fuso’s factory warranty.”
The Basics
Year: 2016
Make: EarthCruiser
Base Chassis: Fuso FG 4×4
Miles: 72,000 miles
Price: $195,000 USD
Contact details: View them by clicking the link at the bottom of the page
The Details
- WHEEL/TIRES: EarthCruiser‑spec alloy wheel with off‑road tires (single rear fitment), additional, spare
- 4 new Toyo A/T II Open Country tires: LT 315/75 R16, 127/124R 10 P.R. (common size tires available worldwide)
- Bottle jack 12 ton, hydraulic, air/manual operated, w/mount
- Nut Buddy, lug nut removal assistance tool, includes 33mm socket
- Jack platform
- SUSPENSION: EarthCruiser specs leaf springs/shock-absorbers/greaseable shackles, long travel, soft ride suspension system, upgraded shocks
- TRACK WIDTH: Front and rear axle, the same when fitted w/wheel conversion
- WHEEL BASE: 134”/3403mm
- OVERALL LENGTH: 21.4’ 257”/6527mm (Allowed into all U.S. national parks because it is under 24’ length limit.)
- OVERALL HEIGHT: 9’11”, 119”/3022.6mm
- OVERALL WIDTH: 6’9”, 81”/2057mm
- WET WEIGHT (approx.): 12,000 lbs, 5443 kg
- FUEL TANK: 61G 231L, mpg range 11.3 – 12, approx. range: 689 – 732 miles
- Battery: 2x 270 amp/hr AGM
- Heated and cooled seats w/adjustable lumbar
- Center console w/cup holders and large storage area
- Combination safe below the center console
- Heavy‑duty alloy bull bar (front vehicle protection) w/steel enforcement – 2x front recovery points, LED turn signals
- 16,500-pound Warn winch
- Radiator protector, skid plate
- Brush Guard (front vehicle protection) w/roof rack, protects cab/windshield/adds cab roof storage
- High‑capacity tow bar (rear vehicle protection) including recessed tail lamps, Class IV hitch receiver
- Spare wheel/tire carrier, tilting, locking
- Spare tire cover w/rubbish bag
- 12V accessory socket (cigarette‑lighter type)
- 2x USB power sockets
- Quick-release bellows (crawl through, for tilt cab, service and maintenance)
- Back‑up camera
- Front-wheel arch flares
- LED under cab work light, switched
- Premium sound system, Kenwood model #DMX905s
- Premium speakers
- Sound deadening in the cab
- WeBoost internet signal booster
- Mast steps
- LED side turning lights
- Wheel chock
- External dipstick
- New set of brake pads
- Mudflaps, heavy-duty
- New tires
- AC/DC converter
Body Construction
- Camper chassis mounted to vehicle chassis w/EarthCruiser kinetic mount system
- Domed molded structural foam insulated roof
- Molded structurally insulated fiberglass walls and floors, 1”/2.5mm thickness
- Molded structurally‑insulated fiberglass entry door w/deadbolt lock, incl. window W 19.7”/500m, H 11.8”/300mm
- Molded structurally‑insulated fiberglass locker box doors w/2 compression locks w/key
- 5x Side windows (casement‑type, incl. privacy and insect screens) W 35.5”/900mm, H 15.75”/400mm
Exterior Features
- Electrically‑operated entry stairs
- Locks & latches – flushed or recessed
- Electrically‑operated awnings, recessed into the roof
- External hot/cold shower, 70.8”/1800mm hose, 1.77G/6.7L per min.
- External purified drinking water faucet
- External water faucet (locked and sealed)
- Body side skirts, rear wheel arch flares, toolboxes
- Air compressor with a tank, hose Schrader chuck
- ELECTRICAL – BATTERY SYSTEM / SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM (12V)
- 3x 270 Amp-hr 12V AGM house batteries (Total 810 Amp-hr)
- Fuso FG factory vehicle start batteries incorporated into the electrical system
- 3x 125W solar panels: 375 W total (shatterproof, recessed into the roof)
- Standard solar control/mounting system
- Inverter, Magnum 2012-20B – 2000W, pure sine wave – 110V
- Shore power hook‑up receptacle plug adapter
- 110V power outlet – duplex, GFCI (rear locker area)
- Accessory power – Anderson plug, 10 amp (rear locker area)
Storage
- Locker box left-hand side
- Locker box right-hand side
- Toolbox left-hand side
- Toolbox right-hand side
- Pull‑out pantry
- 4x Under cooktop storage drawers
- 4x Under sink top storage drawers
- Interior drawers – anti‑rattle w/positive locking catches
- 2x Under bed storage drawer – 23.6” x 15.7” x 7.8” (584 x 381 x 195 mm)
- 2x Under bed storage drawer – 22.5” x 15.5” x 4.5” (558 x 381 x 178 mm)
- Under-bed storage – fit drawers, fit custom luggage, w/latched door 22’ x 25’ x 7” bottom; 22” x 15” x 7” top
- Rear locker storage (total) Approx. 42” W x 18” H
- Pass‑through storage for long items
Interior
- Command panel, main system controls
- Fixed, full-size bed (queen‑size) w/marine‑grade foam mattress (semi‑firm)
- Easy clean fiberglass surfaces throughout the interior
- 4-person dinette bench seats w/under‑seat storage, molded fiberglass, converts into second bed w/cushions
- Dinette seat cushions, gray leather
- Swing‑away dinette table, converts into second bed
- Bedside cabinet, five drawers
- Air conditioner (DC)
- 3x 110V power outlets, duplex GFCI
- 2x 12V accessory socket (cigarette-lighter type)
- 6x USB power sockets
- Isotherm 12V DC refrigerator/freezer 130L/4.24 cu ft, upright, stainless steel (works out of level)
- Ceramic Webasto cooktop (uses diesel fuel from the vehicle fuel tank) w/altitude adjustment, 102 BTUs per minute, 3-6 fl ounces per hour
- Webasto Dual Top hot air and water heater, 200 cubic meter/7062 cubic feet/hour air and 2.9G/11L hot water @ 158F/70C ambient temp. 5.5KW total heating capacity, hot water tank priority as required (6.42-22.3 fl ounces, 200-650mm per hour)
- Ducted warm air, drying room
- Molded countertop with dual sinks
- Kitchen faucet, hot/cold mixer
- Purified water tap
- Synthetic cutting board, fits over the sink
- Digital clock/outside temp gauge
- 2x fans recessed into the ceiling
- 4×6.5-inch coaxial speakers, marine‑type, ceiling mounted
- Plumbing, internally routed, insulated where applicable
- Rubbish bin, sealed, recessed, removable w/lid
- Full‑height shower
- Shower curtain, retractable
- Showerhead/sink faucet, hot/cold mixer, 1.77G/6.7L per minute
- Interior headroom 6’7”, 2006.6mm
- Top of the mattress to ceiling 44”/117.6mm
- Bedside cabinet
- Internal area 92s square feet
- Thetford cassette toilet #C402 (recessed when not in use) – 3.96G/15L, top flush 4.49G/17L waste capacity
- High‑flow Whale freshwater pump, water system control/transfer console (interior mounted)
- Hot water cycling system
- 2x Freshwater tank, main tank 43.5G/165L & 25G/94.6L
- Secondary tank 25G/94.6L w/heater, both interior mounted w/level sender
- Freshwater tank heater (exterior-mounted)
- Freshwater level monitoring (main control panel)
- Grey Water
- Greywater tank, 20G/54.5L (exterior-mounted) w/level sender
- Greywater tank heater
- Greywater level monitoring (main control panel)
Accessories and Living Supplies
- Full set cookware, cooking utensils, flatware, plates, bowls, insulated mugs
- Electric water kettle
- Toaster oven
- Rice cooker
- French press for coffee
- Seal-tight coffee container
- Cast iron frying pan
- 1-quart pot w/lid
- Large wok w/lid
- Measuring cups
- Serving tray
- Outdoor stuff
- Eureka 13″inch round tabletop butane BBQ
- Propane camp cooker
- Outdoor cooking utensils
- Bicycle rack, heavy duty for carrying E-bike
- Optional for sale: E-bike -Specialized Turbo S w/cove
- Cutters Deep Woods bug spray
- Fly swatter
- Insects screen in the doorway
- Collapsible bucket and basket
- Hammock
- Cast iron firewood poker
- Gravity chair
- 2 folding chairs
- Folding table
- 3 Front Runner stackable storage boxes
- 2 stackable milk crates
Tools
- Full set hand tools
- Level
- Flashlights
- Battery tester
- Cleaning fluids
- Saw
- Shovel
- Entrenching tool
- 4 sets of leveling blocks
- Heavy-duty 50-foot extension cord with a 30-amp adapter with pigtail connector for shore power
- 50-foot garden hose
- Extra end‑of‑hose inline water filter
- Tie wraps
- Bungees
Recovery Gear
- winch
- snatch strap
- Tire repair kit
- Air compressor, both sides
- jump starter
- battery starter
- hand tools
- work gloves
- traction tracks
- jack base
- tree saver
- soft connect shackle
- snatch block
