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    Overlander, new “affordable” Earthroamer type rig

    The last comment in this thread that you brought back from the dead that mentioned an EarthRoamer was mine, and it was three years ago. And it wasn't anti EarthRoamer. They are magnificent vehicles, but at their price point and size are not for everyone.
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    Realistic weight or length limits?

    Yep, the smallest we will build on is a 11,900 GVWR 1-ton, and we go up from there. A significant component of our weight is the fresh water tank. We carry 75 gallons, or 626 pounds.
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    How to swap out the thermistor in your Dometic CFX

    Thanks for this, My CFX-75 has started freezing one side solid no matter what the setting, so I'm assuming this is the problem. A bit disappointing that this fridge I purchased in 2018 is acting up, unlike the Engel I purchased in 2001...
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    New for 2022? GXV and EarthCruiser hints

    If you fully option a Hallmark flatbed it can be well over $150k, not including the cost of the flatbed which is $15-25k additional. But it's also unlikely that someone would leave the chassis in stock condition. Winch bumpers, lights, lockers, sliders, in cab electronics, etc. It's very...
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    New for 2022? GXV and EarthCruiser hints

    The Hallmark flatbed campers are pretty close to this. in the $200k all-in price range (on a nicely kitted F-350)
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    Where to "Try before you buy"

    Outdoorsy is the best place to find a rental to try a platform out before you purchase. (We occasionally let prospective customers take out a Nimbl, and use outdoorsy to manage the rental for insurance purposes.)
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    Mini earthroamers?

    I'd also add that DRW to SRW conversions are pretty common for things like fire apparatus, here's one example - https://1stattack.com/super-single-wheels-2/
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    Nimbl Evolution teaser

    KCT does make a great product, but we chase weight in everything we do. KCT is upfront that weight savings is not a priority in their design considerations.
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    Thoughts on the Truckhouse Tacoma expedition camper...

    I'm not sure that there is a DOT rule for this (could be mistaken), but can confirm that RVIA prohibits openable rear windows in a camper that can be occupied in transit.
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    Nimbl Evolution teaser

    I own, camp and daily drive the original prototype camper built in 2010, and it always inspires me - both by what a timeless design it is, and how far we've come since then. For Nimbl, this is the first major re-tooling in over a decade of production, with many changes and improvements based on...
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    Thoughts on the Truckhouse Tacoma expedition camper...

    Yep, probably right - but I'll be sure and take a look when I'm at SEMA in a few weeks.
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    Thoughts on the Truckhouse Tacoma expedition camper...

    It looks like Toyota is thinking about getting back into this game, could mean some higher capacity chassis availability - https://jalopnik.com/toyota-is-recreating-the-1970s-magic-of-its-chinook-cam-1847868087
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    Two Fuso FG's in South Florida: '05 manual $13k and a '14 Duonic $28k

    If that 2005 is in any kind of decent shape that would be a really great price, IMHO.
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    More Fuso FG help needed

    I used a hub nut socket that I welded two allen wrench sections onto. See https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/fuso-special-tools.162794/
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    Winnebago EKKO

    I like to say that our expedition campers are "rough road" vehicles, not "off road" vehicles. They are too big, too heavy, and too expensive to take rock crawling, mudding, etc., but do great down basic forest service roads, washes, etc. Whether they can do Steele Pass depends on the condition...
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