Dream Expedition vehicle

[Outback]

Dream Expedition vehicle.

What is your dream Expedition vehicle? What engine and or type of fuel? How would it be equipped?

[Outback]

For me my Dream Expedition vehicle would be based on a Volvo C306 or TGB 1317. This is the Swedish 6X6 radio truck. The engine would be transplanted with a Baby Power stroke Diesel engine and a NV4500 or NV5600 transmission. The inside would see a restroom and very small shower facility. Diesel burners for cooking. room to sleep 4 adults comfortably. A/c and heater would be from RED DOT with an auxillary diesel fired heater for those cold nights camping. 35" Super swamper Trxus MTs all around. On board air system and all the usual goods needed.

http://uk.geocities.com/john.roddam@btinternet.com/

This is a Volvo C306 that has been outfitted for Expedition use. This is close to what I would like.

[Scott Brady]

Crew Cab HZJ diesel 70 series Land Cruiser or TDI 130 Crew Cab Defender

[Outback]

Have any pictures Scott?

[DaktariEd]

This is close:
Mondo Rover (http://expeditionoverland.com/the_vehicle.htm)

Though maybe a tad larger than I need. But, hey! You asked for a dream machine...

:D

[TiredIronGRB]

I've already got it:victory:

[Outback]

I've already got it:victory:



YES you do! Could you post some pictures for us?

[upcruiser]

Mine would have to be a Land Cruiser 75 series Troop Carrier. Like this one only white.
http://tlc.off-road.com/tlc/data/articlestandard/tlc/522005/264185/bj73.jpg
Diesel please. Set it up with living accomodations in the back and the requisite recovery gear and I'm good to go. My 80 is getting close to my dream, but this would be the ultimate for me.

[bh4rnnr]

Well, we will see in a few years, but hope to score one of these(dont know how yet).......

[ducktapeguy]

If money was no object I'd get one of these.....

http://www.maximog.com/

then I'd sell it for a huge profit and buy another Land Cruiser to fix it up.

[kevin]

I have always liked these. A great platform to begin with.
www.megacruiser.com

[DaktariEd]

OK...I think I changed my mind...maybe.

I have been ogling the Pinzgauer 710K and think that might make a great expedition vehicle project...interior conversion, incorporate a pop up tent into the roof, extended range fuel tank...might be a winner!

Who knows? :ylsmoke:

[Colorado Ron]

I would have to agree. I change my mind too! I finally got my DREAM rig!

http://www.offroad-adventure-travel.com/images/Pinzhome.jpg

[ShearPin]

I pirated this photo off of an overland forum - Land Rover 130 Crew cab. As a father to be my Series III SWB is going to need a bigger brother one day.... If money was no object this would be my ideal.

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[datrupr]

:iagree:
I might have to agree with Henry on this one. I love the 130 crew cabs.

[Brian894x4]

http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationHZJ74a.jpg
http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationHZJ74c.jpg

This baby right here. It's got the best of all worlds. Very compact, short so it's easy to turn around on the trail. Plenty of camping room, pop up. It's Toyota 70 series, which is all ya need.

I'd want the latest Toyota turbo diesel I-6, but as long we're dreaming, make mine with the very, very latest Toyota diesel V-8 they're coming out with in a year or two.

Of course fully locked, but I'd keep the lift and tire size minimal for better handling with all that top end weight.

Oh, and the bumper has to go. I would do something much different than the one in the pics. :D

[OutbacKamper]

My dream expedition vehicle is actually two vehicles:
1st this:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/images/albums/userpics/10003/normal_IMG_2639small.jpg With single rear wheels and a custom hardside pop-up camper in place of the bus body


Then this (tow behind):
http://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/eb/1b/b0_12.JPG

Cheers
Mark

[ZooJunkie]

Money no object, Pinz 712M completely remodeled for civilian expedition for short to medium duration trips.

Like this one!
http://www.swissarmyvehicles.com/shpics.php?table=vehicles&idnum=69

[FortyMileDesert]

I thought and thought and thought; I'm already driving mine! :smiley_drive:

[seth_js]

dream expedition vehicle, huh? put me back 100 years and gimme one of these...

http://www.toddmartin.net/images/sly%20stallion%20page.jpg

...and I'm set.

[ZooJunkie]

dream expedition vehicle, huh? put me back 100 years and gimme one of these...

http://www.toddmartin.net/images/sly%20stallion%20page.jpg

...and I'm set.

Good thing you won't need to do emissions on that thing.

[bh4rnnr]

dream expedition vehicle, huh? put me back 100 years and gimme one of these...

http://www.toddmartin.net/images/sly%20stallion%20page.jpg

...and I'm set.

Like your way of thinking. Have thought about riding horseback from Castlegate to Robbers Roost. Kinda re-living the CastleGate hold up...... Then I remember that I need to learn how to ride.........

[77blazerchalet]

Here's mine, see photo below. We have a similar sort of wide ranging topic going on in our "Blazer Chalet & GMC Casa Grande owners" Yahoo Autos Groups forum, Doug W. hinted that I should check out this site...

I simply live for my yearly Colorado Rockies "expeditions"! I've had to 'make-do' for 10 years with a car having 3 inches of ground clearance, a tent with no heater, and a cot that is getting more uncomfortable with each passing of my 39th birthday anniversary. Call me lazy for not wanting to walk more, but my objective within a year or two is to take my 1977 Blazer Chalet (purchased in March 2006, currently being refurbished) to places I can't get to with my '86 Volkswagen GTI, camp there for as long as I wish and explore the really gnarly nasty narrow roads with my future 2wd motorcycle (Rokon Scout most likely), which will be easier to maneuver than a quad. Or I think it will, at least.... I'll drive off that bridge when I get to it......

[jrsteffes]

This would be mine!



http://nissan-me.com/owning_nissan/brochures/Patrol.pdf

[The Swiss]

http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationHZJ74a.jpg
http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationHZJ74c.jpg
Oh, and the bumper has to go. I would do something much different than the one in the pics. :DBrian,
The front bumper doubles as an air tank; not very pretty, but very useful.

[Redback]

How about one of these beauties, made in Australia and run a Perkins diesel engine.
http://www.oka.com.au/images/photogallery/bog.jpg
DUAL CAB
http://www.oka.com.au/images/photogallery/okaout.jpg
OR
MULTI-CAB
http://www.oka.com.au/images/photogallery/multicab.jpg
OR
http://www.oka.com.au/images/photogallery/tourbus.jpg

New OKA NT Model

OKA's NT model vehicle was designed so that it would meet Australian Military vehicle requirements. Other new design requirements that were put upon the new NT model OKA were to bring the exhaust emission up to world standards, namely the new Euro III exhaust emissions and at the same time enhance vehicle capabilities for all OKA 4WD users.

Part of the design program was to also try and include more off the shelf/most used automotive components. Making spares even more readily availiable and cheaper to our world market whilst at the same time reducing servicing/running costs.

Baz.

[4x4_E350]

Something custom from the unicat guys perhaps. :D

http://www.unicat.net/en/info/UXL17HD.html

http://www.unicat.net/img/UXL17HD.2-560.jpg
http://www.unicat.net/img/UXL17HD.3-560.jpg
http://www.unicat.net/img/UXL17HD.4-560.jpg
http://www.unicat.net/img/UXL17HD.5-560.jpg

[devinsixtyseven]

i would hate to be the guy getting that spare off the roof!

[Ron B]

okay...that's just about the coolest thing I've seen in a while...after this!

ron b

[Ron B]

seriously...I've never seen anything like that! Pretty cool -- I thought my truck was too wide. There's some great stuff on their site -- including some used vehicles. If only I had an extra $500k laying around.

It looks like this is how one avoids certain death while changing a tire...

rb

[Kermit]

I would love to have something like this Unicat Man, something I could really live out of and carry a couple of dirtbikes in a "garage" in the back of the vehicle. Yes, very over the top, but, you did say "Dream Vehicle"

http://www.unicat.net/img/EX63HD-MANTGA6x6.2-560.jpg

[offroadchef]

Good thing you won't need to do emissions on that thing.

Would it even pass? Not in California. I heard this on the news that all dairy's are one of the gross polluters in the state.


Markus

[offroadchef]

would love to have this one. a little smaller, but it would work.

http://www.unicat.net/en/info/GD290AMG.html

[jkam]

I've always been partial to this one.
http://www.unicat.net/en/info/BS6KD.html

It's the Bucher Duro, the replacement to the Pinzgauer for the Swiss military.
I like that it can be loaded in a 20' container without help, making it much more reasonable to transport overseas. Size is just about right so you can still get into some tight places, something important for the type of places I like to go.

http://www.unicat.net/img/BS6KD-560.jpg

http://www.unicat.net/img/BS6KD.3-560.jpg

http://www.unicat.net/img/BS6KD.2-560.jpg

http://www.unicat.net/img/BS6KD.4-560.jpg

[VikingVince]

I LOVE that Bucher Duro...the hard-sided popup is such a great design.

Just went to the website...bummer...outside shower, only carrys 30 gallons of H2O, and no mention of a toilet either (cassette or otherwise)...No mention of price either but it's probably around $200K...gotta have an inside shower for those $$$$

[ShearPin]

Size wise the Bucher Duro would be a hard package to beat. I saw that exact model in a rocky river bed down in Batolpilas, Copper Canyon with Euro plates. The top was popped, lights on, back door open.....

Had I met them on the road I would have stopped to talk. I generally don't like to disturb anyone set up in a wilderness camp. It rained like a bugger that night - my wife and I couldn't help but wonder if they were alright...

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Here it is...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/ruffian05/MyMoginDakar.jpg


Oopps that's the boys. The ultimate KTM hauler.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/ruffian05/truck2.jpg

[charlieaarons]

We camped with the people that own a white MAN 6X6 just like the one in the picture for 2 weeks last summer. My wife said it made her feel like she was "slumming" in our U500 Unicat.

Charlie

[ShearPin]

As I mentioned previouly I've often appreciated the virtues of Land Rover's 130 Crew Cabs. I found these promo photos on the web from a South African company called AluCab. It looks as though the conversion is similar to our North American slide-outs.

I figured I'd post them..... an update to the specs of my dream world travel truck.

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

[Incusus]

http://domsoutdoor.com/images/500/1022504.jpg

Low cost
Simple repair
Replacement parts available in all parts of the world
Negligable environmental impact
Maximum ability to reach remote locations.

That said, I'd still love to have a VAB (http://www.answers.com/topic/v-hicule-de-l-avant-blind) chassis and build it up...

[Lynn]

http://www.actionmobil.com/eng/produkte/ueber7-5/grossbild/silverstar.jpg


I tend to dream big ;)

[CornDog]

I tend to dream big ;)

Is it just me, or is that running dualies in he rear?

[Lynn]

Is it just me, or is that running dualies in he rear?

I doubt it.

If you are comparing wheel offsets, take a look at this MAN:

http://www.actionmobil.com/eng/produkte/bilder-gross/IGU_1.jpg

[Lynn]

Then again...



http://www.boss-truck.com/images/Chassis/CHME1092c.jpg

[CornDog]

Either way, I wouldn't complain!
:arabia:

[Fireman78]

If money was no object I'd get one of these.....

http://www.maximog.com/

then I'd sell it for a huge profit and buy another Land Cruiser to fix it up.
Holy $%$#@ that thing can ford 5 feet of water! I want one!

[spencyg]

I think I may be lucky enough to already own my dream expedition vehicle! Needless to say, I have quite a bit of work to do in order to bring it up to "snuff", but as far as the 4xVan being a good foundation, I couldn't ask for more. I'll never have the articulation of a Landcruiser or the interior space of a camper based Unimog, but parts are a dime a dozen and its already proven its worth on-road and off for everything I'll ever encounter in my travels.

Spence

[kellymoe]

As I mentioned previouly I've often appreciated the virtues of Land Rover's 130 Crew Cabs. I found these promo photos on the web from a South African company called AluCab. It looks as though the conversion is similar to our North American slide-outs.

I figured I'd post them..... an update to the specs of my dream world travel truck.

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

I bought my 130 crewcab for just the reasons you mentioned earlier. I have a wife and two kids and the 130 is just the ticket. Plenty of room in the back. I have a full rack but hardly ever use it. I love it.

Here are a few pictures.

[Chucaro]

Land Rover Crew Cab 130 with Isuzu 3.9 turbo diesel. NO electronics heaps of power.

[ckkone]

Right now I'm diggin this:

HDJ100 Camper (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronaldbrunner.ch%2Fpr ojekte%2Fhdj100.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/HDJ-100-im-einsatz.jpg

[hks3sgte]

I prefer simplicity... just my Land Cruiser and me...

either HJ60/61

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/9026/606424757d1a677c2a4bhg3.jpg

or FJ55 with a Toyota diesel

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7674/380554352535475745covb0.jpg

If I wanted to go "modern", I would go with either a D1

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6767/867fc9x1152dfc5e80xy7fezx0.jpg

or... I guess I already own my dream expedition vehicle... it just needs a few things!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/SKIDALZ/grandcanyon100.jpg

[easy610]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y130/easy610/M1tank.jpg

[Trail Monkey]

my vote is definitely for Land Cruiser 70 or 75. They are absolutely bullet proof. i drive a 70 series with 405000 Km on it at my place in nicaragua. load it with up to 23 people for missionary work and drive 2hrs on rough terrain. It never leaves us stranded day after day.. and yes that people count includes roof rack, rear bumper and side step bars. no im not kidding..

a nicely modified low mileage 75 would be perfect...

[tamangel]

Here's a YouTube video on the Bucher Duro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKQvB9MBuDo

and a 'burn out'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZndO-0W-Q9Q

and a few pages, some in German..

http://www.duro.ch/

http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/armoured/mowag/mowag5.html



Mike

[mdd0127]

Hello. This my first post on the portal. What a great thread! Anyway, on to the dream expedition vehicles.

The first two pics are the truck I just got and plan on visiting everywhere I ever wanted to go in. The first pic is my actual truck-second is for reference. It expands!

The next pic is what I'm building to pull behind it(have truck to start with-not built like this yet).

And the last pic is a crappy photoshop pic of the electric mountain bike I'll be building to go with it all.



I plan on touring the US for now, working the kinks out of/building up the vehicles, working odd jobs, and visiting old friends. Once I'm all setup and figure out a way to have an income, I'd like to head down through Mexico and South America.

[Martinjmpr]

Hello. This my first post on the portal. What a great thread! Anyway, on to the dream expedition vehicles.

The first two pics are the truck I just got and plan on visiting everywhere I ever wanted to go in. The first pic is my actual truck-second is for reference. It expands!

The next pic is what I'm building to pull behind it(have truck to start with-not built like this yet).

And the last pic is a crappy photoshop pic of the electric mountain bike I'll be building to go with it all.



I plan on touring the US for now, working the kinks out of/building up the vehicles, working odd jobs, and visiting old friends. Once I'm all setup and figure out a way to have an income, I'd like to head down through Mexico and South America.

An old M800 series 5 ton, is it? Interesting. That's an old vehicle, so make sure you have a good source for spares. We had a couple of those when I got to Germany in 1987 but they were quickly being replaced by the more modern M900 series trucks (biggest difference being that the 900 series had automatic transmissions.)

I presume you're already familiar with the MVPA (http://www.mvpa.org)? If not you should join, they are a great source for parts and service on old military vehicles.

[IronViking]

Great Thread guys.
I thought I should post my truck as well
Mine is a 2 1/2 ton AKA the DEUCE.
Multifuel motor w/turbo, 6x6 drive. Bigger than
house and just about as fast as one too.
I still have a ton of work to do but it gets closer every day.
This pic is when I just got home with the camper on back.
The other is before the camper but has a shot with my
girls MONST-TER-O.

[Outback]

Thanks everyone for posting! What a great set of rigs. I too had a 6x6 but sold it to a friend. I still have a huge amount of new tires.

[T.Low]

Right now I'm diggin this:

HDJ100 Camper (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronaldbrunner.ch%2Fpr ojekte%2Fhdj100.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/HDJ-100-im-einsatz.jpg



Yeah, I'd have to agree, thats a pretty friggin sweet unit, there. Well done.

[beast1210]

well if Id go big I think the merc could do the job

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55yiFCcMbgw&feature=related

[shahram]

I'd love a Venezuelan FZJ7* Troopie with the 1FZFE engine. It's not diesel, but I can get replacement parts for it easily here in the US, and it's got plenty of room in back and plenty of performance.

http://4rouesmotrices.com/img/dossier/Dossier_HZJ78.jpg

[The Adam Blaster]

You know, my gut instinct to this question would be a Maximog, or Tatra, or Man, something ginormous that you could survive in for the duration of an average Antarctic winter with a family of 8 people.

However, thinking it over, and pondering where I would want to take this vehicle across the face of the earth, something that large (even given to me for free) would be a pain in the butt to transport in comparison to something smaller that would fit in a sea can.
And I couldn't imagine trying to navigate the tight streets of a small third-world town in an 8-wheeled giant. That's not to mention some of the tighter mountain passes that can be encountered in those same countries...

My own ideal machine would be capable of carrying and supporting a family of 5 comfortably, not have to exit the vehicle to access the living/sleeping area, fairly capable 4x4 (of course) but doesn't have to be crazy. Other than that, the standard expo-type requirements, diesel engine, long range tanks, fridge/freezer, decent amount of storage, some sort of shower faciliyies, even exterior one, etc.

It seems like what I would conside "ideal" is a bit tough because I want lots of interior space, but not too much exterior space. I guess I want the magical elevator off of Dr. Who. lolololol

That newer Australian Oka machine looks promising, albeit pricey...
Maybe in 10 years I'll be able to afford one. :D

[Outback]

Heres my next rig.

[Outback]

Can seat 7 adults. Can access sleeping area in rear. Has plenty of storage room. I would install some type of flip up rear roof section like on the Orange Toyota earlir in this thread. Front and rear Warn 16.5 24 volt winches. Wayne Hanson custom built front and rear bumpers plus storage racks ect. And throw in the new International 3.0 4 cylinder diesel (184 hp) and you have one of the best Overland / Expedition vehicle around! 19" of ground clearance under the diffs really help off road not to mention the 3 full locking diffs on demand! :victory:

[greg mgm]

I'm lovin that Volvo !!

Front and rear winches...3 locking axles....woo hoo!

I'd like to learn more about it.

[jatibb]

slades old 130 came to mind first http://www.tawayama.com/gear/crewcab/crewcab.html
but then having the means to spend 6 mos. looking or a year building would really be the funpart

[Outback]

I would like to pick up the van version and an Ambulance version. I can completely disassemble one and work on it as I drive and learn the nuances of the vehicle. I have a wife and 4 children but two are in college so I just need space for 4 with the occasional 6. I cant think of a better vehicle.

[KG6BWS]

my dream expo vehicle would be a

diesel, solid axle, earthroamer...built on a tacoma (hilux) chassis.


maybe when i win the lottery.....

[Northern Explorer]

Possibly something like this.:drool:
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg284/NorthernExplorer/5401_DSC00687_1.jpg

If you're a member of the LR4X4 forum you can see the rest of the pictures here (http://forums.lr4x4.com/lofiversion/index.php/t16552.html) (aug. 8 2007 post). I am not a member.

Description given: Based on a standard 130 double cab, sleeps 4, Cooker, toilet, shower, heating, hot water, etc, etc. the BIG bonus is that it is only fractionally larger than a standard 130 (6 inches wider and longer) aprox the size of a 127 Ambulance.

Roof raises so you can stand in it but you can still sleep in it with the roof down

[Navman]

A loaded Sportsmobile (similar to the one profiled in OJ) at half the cost and twice the MPG.

This is a dream, right?

[kcowyo]

1995 Toyota Landcruiser KJ73 4x4 Special -

LHD
3.0 TD
5 speed manual
coil sprung
removable hardtop
24 gallon fuel capacity
100" wheelbase
seating for 5 or 6

http://www.toyotaclub.hg.pl/land-cruiser-73-lx-frp-top.jpg


And as long as we're dreaming, I'd like a KJ73 with a removable camper body from Innovation Campers -
http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationKJ73a.jpg

[4Rescue]

1995 Toyota Landcruiser KJ73 4x4 Special -

LHD
3.0 TD
5 speed manual
coil sprung
removable hardtop
24 gallon fuel capacity
100" wheelbase
seating for 5 or 6

http://www.toyotaclub.hg.pl/land-cruiser-73-lx-frp-top.jpg


And as long as we're dreaming, I'd like a KJ73 with a removable camper body from Innovation Campers -
http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationKJ73a.jpg

Agreed, I'll take 2

Cheers

Dave

[hikingff77]

Right now I'm diggin this:

HDJ100 Camper (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronaldbrunner.ch%2Fpr ojekte%2Fhdj100.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/HDJ-100-im-einsatz.jpg

What's the roof on that thing?

[EuroJoe]

dream expedition truck would be a lwb crew cab unimog, (the boxy one) rigid pop up style, self contained so me and the misses can take the wee fella away around the world!

[ckkone]

I can post on this thread twice....right....

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_mehr_profil.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_ganz_gros_offen.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj200_toms.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_superstar.jpg

[stevenmd]

It's sitting in my driveway.:ylsmoke:

[Box Rocket]

I can post on this thread twice....right....

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_mehr_profil.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_ganz_gros_offen.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj200_toms.jpg

http://www.toms-fahrzeugtechnik.com/wordpress/wp-content/vdj_superstar.jpg


That thing is killer. That 200 series gets my vote.

[bme]

1995 Toyota Landcruiser KJ73 4x4 Special -

LHD
3.0 TD
5 speed manual
coil sprung
removable hardtop
24 gallon fuel capacity
100" wheelbase
seating for 5 or 6

http://www.toyotaclub.hg.pl/land-cruiser-73-lx-frp-top.jpg


And as long as we're dreaming, I'd like a KJ73 with a removable camper body from Innovation Campers -
http://www.brian894x4.com/images/InnovationKJ73a.jpg

I like this too, lighter than a popup truck camper and also functioned as a normal truck topper. Why no one makes it in NA?
________
Motorcycle tires (http://www.motorcycle-tech.com/tires/motorcycle-tires)

[jpvm]

This is the one for me .... my Patrol :victory:

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/28/img2168p.jpg

[The Swiss]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j209/dayoldbread/sidesm.jpg
I have the lower part; it's just the top portion of my dream vehicle that's still missing. :victory:

[wanderer-rrorc]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j209/dayoldbread/sidesm.jpg
I have the lower part; it's just the top portion of my dream vehicle that's still missing. :victory:

THIS!!

for when I dont have 3 kiddos....

currently its a sportsmobile WITHOUT the crappy 6.0L diesel...so 93ish?

[STAGE 2]

A pinz with fuel injection, a slightly bigger engine and more highway friendly gears with some added creature comforts.

[Jarek M]

1990 M928A2, 5 TON CARGO TRUCK, 6X6, CUMMINS 8. 3L SERIES C, SN 44510969 DIESEL HVD DRIVEN FRONT WINCH, Central tire inflation system, rear lockers! At GL you can pick one up for under $10K with barely broken in engine!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/21703023.jpg

take the rear body off and throw one of this on...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/EverGreen-travel-trailer.jpg

shorter version is sexy!!!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/1.jpg

[Jarek M]

This is the US answer to Ukrainian KRAZ.

[AmericaOverland]

Right now I'm diggin this:

HDJ100 Camper (http://www.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronaldbrunner.ch%2Fpr ojekte%2Fhdj100.htm&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8)

http://www.ronaldbrunner.ch/bilder/projekte/Web%20HDJ%20100/HDJ-100-im-einsatz.jpg



I am thinking of doing this with my Scout. What I have to do is find another hard top and have that modified to be a pop-up camper top.

They would just have to take measurements inside the truck and then cut and build. My truck would be available to drive until the very day it's installed.

Stephanie

[91runner]

1990 M928A2, 5 TON CARGO TRUCK, 6X6, CUMMINS 8. 3L SERIES C, SN 44510969 DIESEL HVD DRIVEN FRONT WINCH, Central tire inflation system, rear lockers! At GL you can pick one up for under $10K with barely broken in engine!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/21703023.jpg

take the rear body off and throw one of this on...
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/EverGreen-travel-trailer.jpg

shorter version is sexy!!!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/1.jpg

Would have to keep the gun mount for the zombie apocalypse:victory:

[baca327]

This bad boy with the cargo area converted to living area instead of troop seats. Even uparmored. :victory:
http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/north_america/united_states/wheeled_armoured/oshkosh_mtvr_truck/pictures/oshkosh_mtvr_truck_Medium_Tactical_Vehicle_Replace ment_united_states_001.jpg

[Capt Sport]

You guys have posted some really nice vehicles so far. However, you guys think to small!

How about one of these:

http://www.trekkeryachts.com/index.html

Or better yet the first one listed here:

http://www.expeditionyachts.com/services.html

With one of these on board:

http://www.unicat.net/en/index2-Individual.html

It is after all a dream, why not dream big! :D

[john101477]

You guys have posted some really nice vehicles so far. However, you guys think to small!

How about one of these:

http://www.trekkeryachts.com/index.html

Or better yet the first one listed here:

http://www.expeditionyachts.com/services.html

With one of these on board:

http://www.unicat.net/en/index2-Individual.html

It is after all a dream, why not dream big! :D

x2 I need tp win the lottery :D

[Mamontof]

You guys have posted some really nice vehicles so far. However, you guys think to small!
It is after all a dream, why not dream big! :D

Well all that nice , only need one big property and fat bank .:wings:

I dont mine to be a driver one of this toys :smiley_drive:

[Viggen]

I have a thing for box on wheels design.

So, if we are dreaming, I would take a diesel powered H1, carve about a foot out of the center of it to make the width a little more sane, slap on the deep water kit and a full length roof rack and I would call it a day.
http://www.cardotcom.com/cars/images01/06hummer-h1.jpg

More realistically, give me a 4 door first gen Trooper with a nicely mildly built and boosted VW TDi with a Toyo 5 speed, and I would be very happy. Something like this but 4 door.
http://www.rocky-road.com/media/trooper1.JPG

[Street Wolf]

Slightly toned down and luxurious version of the MRAP
http://www.military-today.com/apc/maxxpro_mrap.jpg


A Defender 110, H1 Alpha, MAN, or.... this


:sombrero:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/Street_Wolf1049/Land%20Rover%20Pics/012-5.jpg

[RMP&O]

I used to dream about the Unicats and Mog camper conversions....saw my first one way back in the late 80s and spent near 20yrs dreaming of them. Then I realized how big, heavy, expensive and difficult it would be to drive that in most places in the world. So I gave up dreaming about them...still admire them but no longer dream to own one.

Besides Nissan, Toyota and Benz I question everything else for reliability and availibility of parts on a global scale.

These days I am much more realistic. I want a Patrol. High roof GQ or custom Ute cab. TD42 worked turbo intercooled, mated to an domestic auto like a TH400 and then an Atlas 4spd. Either the high roof converted to a camper platform or the Ute with a camping platform bed. In 2012 these become legal to import into the USA...I will be owning one!

http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10631&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10604&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10610&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10613&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10628&g2_serialNumber=2

The earlier MQ/MK Patrols are already available to import and I do like the older high roofs but I am after the GQ due to upgraded coil spring suspension all around and better drivetrain and engines. Here is an old one though I could deal with....

http://www.rmp-o.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=10468&g2_serialNumber=2

[Sasquatch]

http://www.boomerrver.com/wp-content/uploads/camperbikeride1.jpg

[Nightkrawler]

for me traveling solo or with friends. Travel light minimalistic approach would have to be the fly fisher with a 300tdi :smiley_drive:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28385752@N08/4654697519/in/set-72157624046643039/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28385752@N08/4655315080/in/set-72157624046643039/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28385752@N08/4654697593/in/set-72157624046643039/

[blackheart]

Slightly toned down and luxurious version of the MRAP
http://www.military-today.com/apc/maxxpro_mrap.jpg




That is retard heavy

[blackheart]

Mine
equipped with

GPS

CB

HAM

SAT com - tv / radio / internet

propane generator / gas generator / battery inverter - redundant systems as protocol calls for

[Street Wolf]

That is retard heavy

Good, then I shall call it the 'Retard Crusher'.

[blackheart]

Good, then I shall call it the 'Retard Crusher'.
No
call it the Arab bank account fund

Or

OPEC is glad I drive this

[Street Wolf]

No
call it the Arab bank account fund

Or

OPEC is glad I drive this


Lmao, dumb ***.

[alexfm]

I'd start with this:

http://www.pinzgauer.com/shpics.php?table=vehicles&idnum=114

Move the double-spares to the outside of the cage, and wall the cage to make a camper out of it. Lift it a bit, maybe extend the cab to 4 doors. That would be awesome. :)

[Cambo]

This rig has always been a favorite of mine and a fellow Expo member owns it. The tan one in the pics is the one I am familiar with, although the red one looks awesome too!

[AmericaOverland]

You guys have posted some really nice vehicles so far. However, you guys think to small!

How about one of these:

http://www.trekkeryachts.com/index.html

Or better yet the first one listed here:

http://www.expeditionyachts.com/services.html

With one of these on board:

http://www.unicat.net/en/index2-Individual.html

It is after all a dream, why not dream big! :D



With one of those on board? You've got two options.

Use it like you would; store the unicat on the boat and egress at your port of choice.

Or, gut nearly all of the boat except for steering and living quarters, and just build a giant switchback system from the bottom of the hull to above the water line with a turnaround pad at the top of the "mountain" so you can drive it back down. Simulate nature along the pathways in between the switchbacks. Take that inside of a hurricane and enjoy your "quaking switchbacks." You gotta have something to do at sea, you know...

Stephanie

[Lynn]

With one of those on board? You've got two options.

Use it like you would; store the unicat on the boat and egress at your port of choice.

Or, gut nearly all of the boat except for steering and living quarters, and just build a giant switchback system from the bottom of the hull to above the water line with a turnaround pad at the top of the "mountain" so you can drive it back down. Simulate nature along the pathways in between the switchbacks. Take that inside of a hurricane and enjoy your "quaking switchbacks." You gotta have something to do at sea, you know...

Stephanie

Since I see you're talking about floating a big rig, I thought I'd mention that this LARC is back on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Amphibious-LARC-LX-60-ton-Rescue-Salvage-Supply-Cargo-/250643891920?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Military_Vehicles&hash=item3a5b8a46d0). They have been asking $125k for it for years, now I see that they have a buy it now of $90k. What a deal!

[AmericaOverland]

Since I see you're talking about floating a big rig,

What I meant was, you build a switchback landscape INSIDE the boat with the hull deck removed except for steering and living quarters, and then drive your unicat all around the landscape while at sea.

[TKSC01]

I love this Roof Top Tent and waslooking for something JUST like this for the top of my Bronco. Do you know who manufactures it? Thanks!

[Trey1940]

I love this Roof Top Tent and waslooking for something JUST like this for the top of my Bronco. Do you know who manufactures it? Thanks!

I think Adventure Trailers (http://www.adventuretrailers.com) makes it, but i haven't seen it on the site for the JK yet..

And my dream expedition vehicle would either be a 2011 EarthRoamer XV-LT with most of the ER options, Rigid LED lights, and the new 6.7L Power Stroke, budget allowing.. or a RRC with VM Motori 3.0L Diesel and AutoHome OverCamp RTT. :safari-rig:

[huntoon]

http://www.innovation-campers.de/images/stories/toyota_ausbau/hilux/hilux_kaufbdurchg_fahrer/toyota_hilux_single_cap_b03.jpg

I'd take this in 3.4 T100 form.

[skysix]

I thought that with a narrow (like the narrow Autohome Overcamp that is oriented lengthwise) design instead of the roof rack stuff, a Swedish "offroad" bumper with 3 Lightforce lights and with a Aus style indoor cabinet/drawer storage system from the front seats back this could make a great vehicle

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_blog_slideshow/fullsize_53.jpg

[alan]

Landrovers are nightmares! not dreams. sorry!

[Ironduff]

When I was in my 20's, one of my fantasies was to own a Mike 8 (LCM, landing craft with a ramp bow), with living quarters in the well deck and a jeep or old Power Wagon (40's-50's vintage) in front. Run up on the beach, drop the ramp, and drive into town. Ah, the fantasies of youth.... :)

Jim H.

[Jnich77]

Slightly toned down and luxurious version of the MRAP
http://www.military-today.com/apc/maxxpro_mrap.jpg


Very top heavy, and the A/C sucks...but.. you don't every have to worry about parking it in a bad neighborhood...lol

[Ron B]

well...if someone can post an MRAP, then I'm going with:

[Viggen]

Landrovers are nightmares! not dreams. sorry!

Why? There isnt much out there that isnt a known fault and that cant be fixed with readily available stuff. Do they have their quirks? Sure they do but sometimes thats the fun of it.

Its not the destination, its the journey...and a Land Rover makes sure of that. Sometimes the windows, sometimes they dont. Sometimes central locking works, sometimes it doesnt. I dont mind. Makes the trip a little more interesting.

[Street Wolf]

Landrovers are nightmares! not dreams. sorry!

Really? I must love me some good nightmares then.

[109 Pretender]

You guys crack me up w/all the "creative" choices you've entered into this thread.

One thing I noticed was an overwhelming choice for Diesel engines - that's great and certainly the best choice for maintenance AND for fuel availability. Also, diesel stores well and that battered 55gal. drum over by the chicken coop in the middle of nowhere, 3rd world is probably good enough to fire up your vehicle. Gasoline goes bad so fast in hot climates I'd use diesel myself.

I guess we're all romanticists at heart and masochists on a daily basis if we choose Rovers and/or ex-military vehicles. I love my 109 Land Rover and I trust it implicitly because I personally rebuilt every nut, bolt, and rivet myself. And I've owned it for almost 30 years now - But, I'd never drive it more than 100 miles a day because it's so uncomfortable for anyone over 4'6" tall. If it's not fun, why do it?

There's a bunch of great old military spec machines and many would seem to be excellent candidates until you try to go across a border ck point between warring countries. You might get your vehicle impounded or refused at best. Ex-Mil vehicles done right might be civilianized enough by painting - but parts for a H1, Pinzgauer, Volvo c series, etc aren't in every 3rd world's (or Industrialized world's) parts store. And you're gonna need that part to get home...

As much as it pains me, I think the best vehicle would be a Ford or GM 3/4 to 1 ton truck chassis equipped w/4x4 and diesel engine. Probably a manual gearbox because they're easy to field repair. Parts are current and either in stock or easily shipped from a zillion locations worldwide. Do a custom bed/camper like the Turtle 5 and you could go anywhere in the world you wanted without raising eyebrows at the border and get replacement parts easily (if even needed). And if you get jacked along the way you go buy another one just like it. (Wouldn't you be P.O'd if someone stole your pride and joy you spent years and a bunch of money on while you were traveling down in Patagonia??). You don't want to have too much invested in a vehicle you are using where people don't have insurance and/or D.L.'s or where the local militia thinks your ride is better than their ride - remember THEY have the auto weapons, not you.
A couple strategically placed stickers from this site along w/your favs would put some of the romaticism back into the equation and you and your family would be safe and comfortable in the ride as well.
But, I do know where we can get some cherry Saxon APC's with ultra low miles if you guys want to do a group buy!! :smiley_drive:

Safe Travels

Cheers!

[REDROVER]

this is what i would like to use 4 expo

[FreeManDan]

Very top heavy, and the A/C sucks...but.. you don't every have to worry about parking it in a bad neighborhood...lol

http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nvjack/fylbrigg/heroes/hero_robert_philbrook_lmtv.jpg

AC in this thing is bumpin! Better then an up armored humvee, lots of leg room, central tire inflation. If only it came in yellow we would all say good by SUV, hello LMTV:sombrero:

[matthewp]

If we're going with military vehicles, after having driven the IMG Maxxpro and the BAE Caiman, I'd have to go with the Caiman for an expedition vehicle.
43691

[skysix]

As long as we are looking at military surplus - my vote goes to the Tatra RM-70

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/4461/112ks7.jpg

Which when stripped down and with more driving friendly windows is very maneuverable and big enough for a longterm expo cabin

http://www.extremtrucktrial.cz/alb_07/27.jpg

Check out the Europa Truck Trial team that uses one at minute 2:01

2009 Video

[Ford Prefect]

I love this Roof Top Tent and waslooking for something JUST like this for the top of my Bronco. Do you know who manufactures it? Thanks!

Here is the thread, and it has all the contact info for whom to speak with if you wish to purchase one of them. They expect to have them in production very soon as I understand. You need to expect a price tag in the $4k range.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26874&highlight=flip+pak

Cheers

[groentas]

I've always been partial to this one.
http://www.unicat.net/en/info/BS6KD.html

It's the Bucher Duro, the replacement to the Pinzgauer for the Swiss military.
I like that it can be loaded in a 20' container without help, making it much more reasonable to transport overseas. Size is just about right so you can still get into some tight places, something important for the type of places I like to go.


Isn't it to high for a standard container?
On http://www.bush-sweepers.org/e/bildere.htm they claim a container is only 228cm high.
A Duro is 265cm high, I don't think 'container wheels' will be enough.

[Lizella Fella]

The "land master" from the movie, "Damnation Alley"

[ihatemybike]

The Landmaster is incredible. That thing held my attention anytime Damnation Alley was on TV.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landmaster


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZYT2nYd46o