Here’s an ingenious overlanding setup combining a 2017 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4 truck with a 2016 Four Wheel Campers Granby flatbed camper on a Proline custom flatbed. We’ve seen similar setups in the classifieds before, and when you consider the Fuso’s 8,055-pound payload combined with its 4P10-T5 diesel engine, it’s easy to understand why this platform is frequently chosen for long-distance travel.
In this case, the vehicle’s owner, Randy Perkins, built the rig for an around-the-world trip which he intended to begin in 2018. Unfortunately, a variety of complications prevented him from realizing his dream. His rig was previously featured on Expedition Portal in this article by Chris Cordes.
Randy’s Fuso at a Glance
Randy invested a huge amount of time and money into this unique vehicle build, and his designs were all executed thoughtfully for long-term travel. This began with the selection of the relatively lightweight Grandy Camper, leaving the Fuso with a large amount of additional payload capacity. Numerous exterior lockable storage boxes were then integrated to house additional equipment. Two of those compartments provide dedicated storage for a 12-volt ARB refrigerator and a 3.8 kilowatt Cummins Onan diesel generator.
All Terrain Warriors Australia progressive spring leaf packs with big bore gas shocks were spec’d for the vehicle’s 13,250-pound full-up weight, and everything rides on a set of All Terrain Warriors Australia 19.5-inch aluminum reversible wheels with Toyo 608S traction tread tires (285/70R19.5).
For those of you that want to put in long driving days, that’s no problem thanks to the vehicle’s 265-gallon combined fuel capacity, which delivers an impressive 3,500-mile driving range (theoretically allowing you to drive from LA to Costa Rica on a single fill as previously pointed out by Chris).
Additional Vehicle Specs
Custom Additions
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- Proline custom front brush guard and bumper
- Front and rear 12.5k Warn winches
- Rigid Industries LED lighting array
- Proline custom roof rack, basket style
- 105-gallon freshwater storage tank
- Side guards to protect the camper from brush
Cab Interior
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- sPOD lighting control
- Soundproofing
- Cell booster
- CB Radio
- National air-ride seats
- 3,000-watt AC inverter
- Kenwood stereo
Granby Camper
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- Sink
- Stove
- Heater
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Shower
- 125-watts of roof-mounted solar panels
- AGM house batteries
Located in Bend, Oregon, this 2017 Fuso FG 4×4 is listed for $145,000. Contact Max Sheehan with questions or offers via email: info@techniquevo.com
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