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    2008 Earthroamer XV-LT $220,000

    Great looking EarthRoamer! Previous owners? Until now I had no idea what a GoodYear G275 cost. How many miles could one reasonably expect to see on a regularly rotated set of four? If you ran the size comparable Continentals prior to the GoodYears, would appreciate your driving impression...
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    Total Composites Camper on Mitsubishi Fuso FG walk through

    As inspiring as this build looks, it is neither an EC, ER, GXV, or falls into the category of "Small volume bespoke expedition camper". Perhaps the moderator(s), can move this topic to where it belongs: "Japanese Heavy Truck…”.
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    D2 powerwall

    I wanted to keep the rear cubby intact, and still have some usable storage space once the compressor was installed. Utilized four M? bolts to attach platform where the factory jump seat would have been mounted. Sorbothane mat affixed to both sides of T60 1/4” alloy plate. Entire right...
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    What if MFTA offered an FG with the 6 sp manual transmission and 2 sp transfer case?

    Recent change in leadership for MFTA. Perhaps this will be the CEO that delivers a “new” product choice to North America? http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/news/mitsubishi-fuso-announces-new-ceo
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    I like the form-function inherent with a Cab Over truck… pickup truck, not so much. We have both driven a Pinzgauer on and off-road some time ago. To primitive. Have also been off-road in an FC101. Same difference. We even experienced a behind the wheel U500 (Flatbed Configuration)...
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    Going back to the last sentence in my original post, “No interest in a used 2007 or earlier Fuso”. Actually, the same applies to any brand older truck platform conversation. Why? Well, just to many unknowns even if I were to find a “decent” truck. Lack of nearby...
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    I value Mitsubishi's new truck warranty, and new truck financing options. Hard to ignore 3-Year Bumper-to-Bumper/Unlimited Mileage AND 5-Year/175,000-Mile Powertrain limited warranties. Reluctant to tamper with engine or transmission and jeopardize the warranty. Still seems more favorable to...
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    Regarding the box (Camper): Design, engineering, and implementation of design and engineering was completely unique to each manufacturer. More so than I was expecting. I started the vetting process with a uniform list of both objective and subjective needs. The result was a “partially...
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    Actually, it was multiple viewings of the video Howard posted showing his FG on a “real” trail that made me doubt a new Fuso FG would work for us. Howard shows the skill necessary to bully his Earth Cruiser up a rock strewn trail. But that's my point. For me, off-roading is about...
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    Hello All, This past summer my wife and I began the process of vetting a suitable live-in (As apposed to live beside) expedition vehicle. Our intent is to return to our favorite remote places in CA, NV, UT, CO and enjoy lengthy expeditions exploring Canada and Alaska. Knowing there would be...
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