Fuso FG 4x4 Custom Expedition Vehicle Build

[jetstreamin]

How do you manage to stay below the GWVR of 6,490kg or can that be raised?

OMG sorry for the total Math blond moment! I am British living in Canada and the whole metric imperial thing got things confused

Weight of bare truck with super singles and winch bumper = 2936kg
Weight of Truck with completed subframe, body, door and windows (empty Box) = 3890kg

GWVR of truck in kg 6372kg which leaves 2482kg for the build-out.

Hope that clears things up ;o)

 

[Victorian]

Those numbers make me very happy! 954kg for the camper, subframe, door and windows is sweet.

 

[jrubicon]

Hi,c an you advise on tires? the Dynapro seems really heavy at 84 lbs per tire, im comparing it wit the KO2 at 69lbs per tire and Wrangler MTR kevlar at 72 lbs.
all these tires have max load 3525. you went with dynapro for the ply rating??

 

[jetstreamin]

Hi,c an you advise on tires? the Dynapro seems really heavy at 84 lbs per tire, im comparing it wit the KO2 at 69lbs per tire and Wrangler MTR kevlar at 72 lbs.
all these tires have max load 3525. you went with dynapro for the ply rating??

All i can say regarding tires is i went with the Hankook tires as they were recommended by one of the ex-owners of Earth curser who has been around the world and back again using them both offroad and on road and had very good things to say about them ;o) I have no insight into the other brands i am afraid.

 

[@nerdridesbikes]

awesome build! looking forward to seeing more. thanks for sharing!

 

[jetstreamin]

Sorry for the radio silence! build is well underway and taking most of my time, attached are a few pics of the following:
grey water tank install
fresh water tank install
deisel heater and water heater
wiring
some finishing panels
some exteriors items
Lighting bar install
Water filtration
composting toilet and slide
shower tray
more pics to follow on next post dues to 10 limit

 

[jetstreamin]

More pics

 

[Marko1960]

Very neat and tidy....looks like you've used quality fittings (roof, skylight, fridge, cooktop). Going to be a great camper

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

Have you had a chance to test the Elgena? Hot showers yet? ETA to hot?
With so many choices for hot water, what were your reasons for going this route?
I would think a coolant loop/exchanger built in (to the elgena) would really increase its functionality.
Build looks great!

 

[Coachgeo]

More pics

on your pic of the air diesel heater.. what is the thing inline with it a water tank? if so does its exhaust exit thru a tank to preheat water prior to a instant water heater (if the air heater is being used)

 

[Victorian]

Sorry for the radio silence! build is well underway and taking most of my time, attached are a few pics of the following:
grey water tank install
fresh water tank install
deisel heater and water heater
wiring
some finishing panels
some exteriors items
Lighting bar install
Water filtration
composting toilet and slide
shower tray
more pics to follow on next post dues to 10 limit

Where did you get the outside fold down table from?

 

[jetstreamin]

Where did you get the outside fold down table from?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WZWDK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jetstreamin]

Have you had a chance to test the Elgena? Hot showers yet? ETA to hot?
With so many choices for hot water, what were your reasons for going this route?
I would think a coolant loop/exchanger built in (to the elgena) would really increase its functionality.
Build looks great!

Not as yet but will give feedback as soon as we have fully tested the systems

 

[lvivier]

on your pic of the air diesel heater.. what is the thing inline with it a water tank? if so does its exhaust exit thru a tank to preheat water prior to a instant water heater (if the air heater is being used)

It's an Elgena Nautic-Compact Air. It's a 10L water tank. Works just like you said, the air heater provides the heat. The Y junction immediately after it has a gate to direct the hot air flow outside in summer. Same principle as the Truma and Webasto diesel air/water heater combos but lower cost and way less hassle to repair. I'm really curious to know how well it works!

@jetstreamin, are you concerned about the 180 between the Planar and the Elgena? I'd be worried you'd lose some efficiency that way. It looks like you have room to put the Planar east-west in there...

And, man…great build, very inspiring! I haven't started a thread yet but I have a camper body from Andreas and my Fuso is at ITB right now

 

[Darwin]

Also curious about the performance of Elgena Nautica Compact.