What do you think about this :eek:

http://www.burnmycar.com/Media/Links/203/1-1.jpg

http://www.burnmycar.com/Media/Links/203/3-4.jpg

http://www.burnmycar.com/Media/Links/203/2-3.jpg

As they write on http://www.burnmycar.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=203 this vehicle was born as Russian combat reconnaissance/patrol vehicle, armored scout car. It was bought by a Moscow entrepreneur and was pimped up heavily. Briefly it has a multi speaker sound system, GPS navigation, TV, DVD and a periscope to see clearly what's going on when you are swimming across the nearest lake. The front runner guard is taken from Lexus. And most funny this car is fully registred in road inspection so the owner can drive across the normal roads :D.

That chrome is hideous. That and it's probable 15,000 pound curb weight make it about useless on alot of terrain.

Haha, i love russia

What do you think about this :eek:


As they write on http://www.burnmycar.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=203 this vehicle was born as Russian combat reconnaissance/patrol vehicle, armored scout car. It was bought by a Moscow entrepreneur and was pimped up heavily. Briefly it has a multi speaker sound system, GPS navigation, TV, DVD and a periscope to see clearly what's going on when you are swimming across the nearest lake. The front runner guard is taken from Lexus. And most funny this car is fully registred in road inspection so the owner can drive across the normal roads :D.
I guess he couldn't get a H2, love the carpet! :shaking:

looks a little overkill for an expedition vehicle...plus i bet the fuel mileage sucks

doesnt mean i wouldnt like to have it :)

looks a little overkill for an expedition vehicle...plus i bet the fuel mileage sucks

doesnt mean i wouldnt like to have it :)


I heard those things get 1/2 MPG...:shaking:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=325511&stc=1&d=1189915622
It's a MaxiMog
http://www.maximog.com/index.html

Whats with the chrome? :barf:

Whats with the chrome? :barf:

Well they are in Europe....so they are like 25 years behind us :P

Whats with the chrome? :barf:

On the Mog, I think it's stainless steel or aluminum.
but if it is chrome, who the hell cares. the rig is about as pimped out for expeditions as any land vehicle ever was. Only thing better would be a small nuclear reactor for power.
Expediton, in my opinion, means supplied and ready for a specific task or environment, from desert to high arctic. That wheeled anti-personnel tank isn't. Yea, it's probably tough, but it's pretty much useless to live out of and uncomfortable for any sort of rough travel.

Something thqat i have learned over the last few months after looking into expedition type travel...
Unless your rig is amphibious, you're going to have to ship it overseas eventually if you want to see "the world". So, while that Maximog is pretty badass, you do want to watch the overall height of the vehicle. Shipping by sea is usually cheapest when you can squeeze your rig into a sea can. I think they are just under 10' tall inside.
You can't even drive to S. America because of the Darien gap and the Panama canal, and i've heard drive-on-drive-off is a couple thousand $$$$$.
I also read a story about a couple that had basically a custom Class C camper that was loaded and unloaded by crane. When it was getting unloaded in S. America the ship's crew used the wrong sized equipment and squished the top of their camper and really screwed it up. They had to fight with the shipping company and it took i think a month or two to get it fixed properly.
That would seriously put a dent in your travel plans and budget...

My personal favorite: http://www.bronto-psa.ru/cars/img/main%7Bcar=20%7D.jpg

The Lada Marsh, a rescue/exploration vehicle in Russia, it's road legal (but it can't be bought by the population) and the tires are custom made to apply minimum pressure on the ground (between 0,1 and 0,4 kg/cm²), so it floats on snow and less damageable to the environment... Comes with either a 1.6L Lada engine or a 2.5 Mitsubishi engine... Oh, and it floats, the water goes right over the axles...

http://www.unicatamericas.com/vehicles_amerigo_international.html

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x205/murfman_photo/a011-01.jpg

Video:
http://www.unicatamericas.com/video/international.wmv

The unicats and unimogs are sweet, but they are just a bit out of reach for a kid like myself.
My Ultimate (realistic) expedition vehicle that Ive been thinking about lately. Would be a late 80s Toyota 4x4 Van.
http://toyotavans.net:81/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_sno3.jpg
http://toyotavans.net:81/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_Oct21183.JPG

Set up a folding bed/couch in it,front bumper with small winch, rear swingout bumper to hold jerry cans & cooler, canopy,small solar panal on top, small set of Bridgestone revos with a set of chains, possibly limited slip in the rear. That would suit me just fine. Getting a little more unrealistic swap in some sort of small diesel 4bt, TDI and that would be sweet little rig.

I always thought those were cool.

The unicats and unimogs are sweet, but they are just a bit out of reach for a kid like myself.
My Ultimate (realistic) expedition vehicle that Ive been thinking about lately. Would be a late 80s Toyota 4x4 Van.
http://toyotavans.net:81/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_sno3.jpg
http://toyotavans.net:81/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_Oct21183.JPG

Set up a folding bed/couch in it,front bumper with small winch, rear swingout bumper to hold jerry cans & cooler, canopy,small solar panal on top, small set of Bridgestone revos with a set of chains, possibly limited slip in the rear. That would suit me just fine. Getting a little more unrealistic swap in some sort of small diesel 4bt, TDI and that would be sweet little rig.

My buddy and I used his moms for camping at ski slopes 15 years ago. That's just funny.

I guess he couldn't get a H2, love the carpet! :shaking:

:laughing:

Personally I think these rank way up there.

www.earthroamer.com

http://www.earthroamer.com/jpg/xvjp%20loftop_0321.jpg

http://www.earthroamer.com/jpg/xvlt_thumbnail.jpg

Im gonna say this one, but Im totally biased!:smokin:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/2421350646_b3971512d6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2397963757_461349d18a.jpg

What do you think about this :eek:

http://www.burnmycar.com/Media/Links/203/1-1.jpg

As they write on http://www.burnmycar.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=203 this vehicle was born as Russian combat reconnaissance/patrol vehicle, armored scout car. It was bought by a Moscow entrepreneur and was pimped up heavily. Briefly it has a multi speaker sound system, GPS navigation, TV, DVD and a periscope to see clearly what's going on when you are swimming across the nearest lake. The front runner guard is taken from Lexus. And most funny this car is fully registred in road inspection so the owner can drive across the normal roads :D.

That's a Russian BTRM. It's amphibious and should have 2 extra wheels between the regular two. You can sorta see one in the fender area. Unless you're really short, you'll want more room. I wonder how they deploy the front splash shield with the bullbar on there.

A Russian Ural 375D would be a better choice I think.

http://www.ural4320.de/assets/images/Ural.jpg

BTW: I too have driven a Toyota 4wd van. It was a Diesel and was really roomy even though it was the size of a shoebox.

Here are some pictures of some vehicles that could be considered expedition rigs. Old GMC 2.5 tons cut down to 4x4s, 20 x 20 aircraft tires (C-130), increased fuel capacity. They travel 2 or 3 rigs together, carry tools and spare parts. Enough food and gear for a month or more.

Gus

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2005-08-19/1124517882_6x_1992_6.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2005-08-19/1124517685_6x_1992_4.jpg

What is with those tires? I hope they were paid to use them.:shaking:

they are called slicks. they help you go faster around corners!

This is my 75 series Landcruiser. Its a 95' model WITH 5 sp and Ive had it a couple of years.
Its got factory dual 90litre (23US gals) tanks and gives it a maximum 750 mile range loaded up. The bullbar is a Toyota standard steel type.
No factory lockers ,just the LSD 4.11

I use it for camping and occasional prospecting around western australia and beyond.
The canvas has since been torn to shreds and the steel tray has been replaced with a lightweight alloy tray.
Im working on a design for a more permanent (and secure) canopy.
It will probably have a false floor for tyres,tools recovery gear,air and water tank undeneath.
The upper level will have a single bed on one side and stove ,fridge and food preparation area on the other.
I take a Yamaha 1000 gen and a 100 amp deep cycle battery. I can charge the battery off the vehicle or the gen and run things off the 2 engine batteries also.
For longer stays I will put up a tent heavy duty canvas tent.

Im leaving the non turbo 4.2 diesel as it is for the time being. It cruises at 65mph which is fine for me.
Might get a winch and/or air lockers

Im trying to keep it light ,simple and compact so I never have to say "I couldnt go there because my rig was too big" or that the fuel bill was too big

The pic is at Wyllie Bay in the Bay of Isles,Esperance WA

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/roscoFJ73/esperancetrip062Medium.jpg?t=1210773670

Whats with the chrome? :barf:
http://www.maximog.com/faq.html#CHROME

Here are some pictures of some vehicles that could be considered expedition rigs. Old GMC 2.5 tons cut down to 4x4s, 20 x 20 aircraft tires (C-130), increased fuel capacity. They travel 2 or 3 rigs together, carry tools and spare parts. Enough food and gear for a month or more.

Gus

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2005-08-19/1124517882_6x_1992_6.jpg

http://pics.montypics.com/speedo/2005-08-19/1124517685_6x_1992_4.jpg

Nice, have 2 GMC M211s. Thats insprational for me. Here I am playing around with one.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/bbigtn/carCrush033600x450.jpg

Sorry about the huge pics. I'm feeling a little liquid lazy. Don't bother scrolling over. Nothing over there anyway.

My current expedition rig:
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/mdd0127/New%20Adventure/DVC00004-1.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/mdd0127/New%20Adventure/DVC00009-1.jpg

Going to pick one of these up tomorrow:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/mdd0127/expansible_van_5__ton_open.jpg:smokin:

a rig I saw at the Giants Causeway when I used to live in Northern Ireland... freaking bad ass, owned by some Frenchies

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/279000-279999/279576_172_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/279000-279999/279576_173_full.jpg

Going to pick one of these up tomorrow:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/mdd0127/expansible_van_5__ton_open.jpg:smokin:
What IS that exactly?

That pic is a 5-ton. I think it's a M820. Mine is a 2 1/2 ton. Model M292A2. It runs PERFECT. Basically a Deuce and half with a cool expansible box on the back and an extended frame.

That looks like it would be pretty easy to turn into my definition of an 'ultimate expedition vehicle'. I've seen a bunch of 2 1/2 & 5-ton military trucks, but never one with a slide-out box like that. What did the military use those for? How are they set-up inside? Need more info please!

unless you have to turn around:flipoff2:

I am going to stick with my choice of a VW Syncro Vanagon with a Subaru engine or a Unimog.

Oh, and REPOST. :flipoff2:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=650782

I am going to stick with my choice of a VW Syncro Vanagon with a Subaru engine[/url]

I'm trying to convince my father to buy a Syncro and put a Suby engine in it, he just needs to sell his truck now, there's one for sale (without the swap) around here and I would do the swap with my friend for him :D

Fired up a 6x for some yardwork this weekend. 2 fresh batteries and it fired right up.:smokin:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t75/bbigtn/Yardwork002600x402.jpg

I actually got to drive mine yesterday and backed it down a pretty narrow driveway with no issues. Long drives are going to beat me to death but it's the most fun I've had driving in a long time. Once I add power steering and get the brakes working, it'll be sweet. Maneuverability is`really better than you would think. The only issue I'll run into(pun intended) will be low hanging trees. I think I'll build an exo that goes from the bumper up to the corners of the box to push limbs out of the way. It can fold out and double as an a-frame hoist once I get the winch too. I'm psyched.

I'd like to build an 8 wheel steering HEMTT clone with 5-tons and a big Cummins to swap the box onto later. We'll see.

That looks like it would be pretty easy to turn into my definition of an 'ultimate expedition vehicle'. I've seen a bunch of 2 1/2 & 5-ton military trucks, but never one with a slide-out box like that. What did the military use those for? How are they set-up inside? Need more info please!

There are trailers with the expansible body that pop up for sale on Govliquidation.com ever so often. They are more common than the trucks with the box already mounted and don't go for much. It really should be on a 5-ton extended chassis with a turbo motor. The weight of the box is a little too much for the 2 1/2 ton non turbo setup but it will go down the road. You just can't be in a hurry. Check out steelsoldiers.com for more info on the expansible bodies.




Oh yeah...........Search newb!:flipoff2:

PM me if you have any specific questions. I'm still learning about mine.:)

Scroll a little over half way down here: http://www.idahomotorpool.com/

It's a little pricey but it looks like a nice one.

Those things are SO pimp. What's mounted over the cab? An AC unit or something? Looking forward to updates on your project.

It had a diesel fired heater on one side and an air conditioner on the other. I'll be putting my main systems up there. Water filtration, batteries, inverter, veggie oil filtration, etc. I want to keep the main box area clear so I can use it for whatever I want. I'm using a sawdust toilet, solar shower, and hauling water in. I want to keep it super simple. I'll post pics once I start getting stuff done. For now, I'm working and looking for a remote place to park it in the Morro Bay area. I'm really thinking hard about setting up a mobile mechanic business out here if I can find a good place to park the deuce.

That's a Russian BTRM. It's amphibious and should have 2 extra wheels between the regular two. You can sorta see one in the fender area. Unless you're really short, you'll want more room. I wonder how they deploy the front splash shield with the bullbar on there.


Sorry, that's a BRDM-2 and it is only 4WD. Also, keep in mind that it's combat wieght is only about 15,500lbs so it's not that heavy for an APC.

Sorry about the huge pics. I'm feeling a little liquid lazy. Don't bother scrolling over. Nothing over there anyway.


Going to pick one of these up tomorrow:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z112/mdd0127/expansible_van_5__ton_open.jpg:smokin:


Back in the '80s I used to build those trucks. There where 2 1/2 tons and 5 ton versions. The name of the company was Boyertown Body Works in Boyertown PA. Those where the days....

Sorry, that's a BRDM-2 and it is only 4WD. Also, keep in mind that it's combat wieght is only about 15,500lbs so it's not that heavy for an APC.

Whoops, my mistake, Fatfingered that one. Got my BTR mixed up with my BRDM's.

I also should have mentioned that the aux. wheels between the drive axles are non-drive wheels.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/BRDM-2-Command-latrun-2.jpg/800px-BRDM-2-Command-latrun-2.jpg

Back in the '80s I used to build those trucks. There where 2 1/2 tons and 5 ton versions. The name of the company was Boyertown Body Works in Boyertown PA. Those where the days....

how are the slides constructed?

If I remember right, the outer wall slides out first and it has the end wall sections folded inside. The roof and floor are hinged so that they are actually the interior walls when the sides are collapsed. The floor folds down and the roof folds up to complete the slide out section.

There are several versions of that style. Many are semi trailers, some on 2 1/2 ton trucks others on 5 ton trucks. A few have tail lifts and one is mounted on a Ford built 8x8 that was the launch control center for the Pershing Missile System. Most are simply portable workshops though. There are also other variants on the same style that have fold out sides but no outer walls except for a soft cover and one particular model is a water purifying truck.

I'm having a little bit of a hard time picturing what you're saying, but does that mean you wouldn't be able to anchor anything to the floor or walls because they all hinge and fold-up? I thought it was more like a motorhome slide-out.

Correct, you can't mount anything to the floor permanently except in the center with an Expansible Van body, as the military calls them. Anything mounted to the floor in the extensions would be hanging off the walls when folded up.

Ooh, that's close to a deal-breaker for me. I think I'd rather work with a standard box van. Not that I was on my way out to buy one of those anyway...

Check out a M109:

http://images.webkrafters.com/trinity/26500/68jeep26559-1.jpg

They can be had cheap needing work or turn key for $4k-$6k. Much smaller, but one piece and can be registered as an RV in most states easily since it is wired for AC current already.

I just bought a 10ft Alaskan Camper today. Going to spend the first part of the summer renovating that and making a trailer to carry it.

how are the slides constructed?


The walls are mounted on two large "hat" section bars that ride on gears connected to bars that exit the rear that are used to open and close the sides. The floor, sides and roof are hinged to fold in to store. You have to crank out the side with a big ratchet and fold out the roof, sides and floor and crank the side back in to seal.

I worked in assembly and then QC and final check. The Gov had a inspector on site that would inspect the final product for water leaks and also no light was aloud to escape.

Some where built with work benches in the center. The heating system was cool, it was forced air and was fed through the floor along corragated sheets between the diamond plate and the steel structure. I was told that the paint was radar obsorbing but not sure if thats true.

Back in the '80s I used to build those trucks. There where 2 1/2 tons and 5 ton versions. The name of the company was Boyertown Body Works in Boyertown PA. Those where the days....
I missed this post. That's one of the coolest things about pirate; you end up getting to talk to people that are/were so closely connected to whatever people are talking about that you can trust they usually know what's up.

So how were these boxed configured mostly? I understand that when they're basically just big open boxes they're more modular, but it seems like a pain to have to set up and then break down and pack up every time you want to move. Do they have some really efficient ways of carrying stuff that made that quicker/easier?

I'm mounting cabinets, sink holders, workbenches that will work in either position. Basically when expanded, what used to be the top will now be up against the side wall and I'll just set the top back on the frame and move the drawers over. I'll post up some pics when I get going on it. At this point, I haven't even expanded the body yet. I still need to get a space in the boneyard cleared to park it! It was going to go up in the hills but the road in is all washed out and less than 6 feet wide in places. It's going to take some dozer work to get it parked in the pretty spot.

I missed this post. That's one of the coolest things about pirate; you end up getting to talk to people that are/were so closely connected to whatever people are talking about that you can trust they usually know what's up.

So how were these boxed configured mostly? I understand that when they're basically just big open boxes they're more modular, but it seems like a pain to have to set up and then break down and pack up every time you want to move. Do they have some really efficient ways of carrying stuff that made that quicker/easier?

They where a pain to setup. I worked for the company that built them but did not see them in action. If I remember they all pulled a generator trailer that powered the van. Most where built with nothing inside but a few had benches mounted and I was told they where for field repair of electronics. They had extra ground wiring on the benches.

A funny story that happened when I was young. I grow up in the shadow of the plant that built these (just about everyone in the town worked there). One night my friends decided to have some fun and thought that if they all climbed onto one of the dueces and popped the e-brake they could ride the truck down the hill it was parked on and have some fun. Well, 4 kids jump in the cab and they all hold on and pop the brake. The thing starts rolling down the hill but they failed to realize that this thing did not turn very easily AND stopping it took way more strength then they had. After 50 feet or so they couldn't stop it so the all jump off and it goes down a little furture and plows into the back of another chassis. They did get caught and had to pay to replace the damaged parts. Those where fun days.....

As a response to the Toyota vans posted earlier in the thread alot of people here are importing these Mitsubishi's from Japan:

http://northernbc.canadatrader.com/usedcarcanadaphoto/ppg/CT2006618541706/CT2006618541706_2007123137412769963-display/BC/PARKSVILLE/1992_MITSUBISHI_DELICA.jpg

Its a Mitsubishi Delica, I see them all the time here.. they go for around 7-12 grand with low km's. They have 2.5L Turbo Diesel engines, about 100hp, 145ft/lbs.

1968 M109A3 Shop Van towing my 2 1/2 ton motorcycle trailer!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/otteravbuthed/DSC00779-2.jpg
I might get some add-a-leafs so I can carry a Harley!

1968 M109A3 Shop Van towing my 2 1/2 ton motorcycle trailer!
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i135/otteravbuthed/DSC00779-2.jpg
I might get some add-a-leafs so I can carry a Harley!

what model trailer is that? what do you run your deuce on?

Here is our camper.. its a Ural 4320:grinpimp:. we have made a lot of trips with this monster and will continue to do so if it doesnt get sold quick:p.
find more info on this site: http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Ural%20for%20sale-1.htm


http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Frankrijk_2005-136.jpg
The bull-bar shown above is taken of becouse it screws with the lines of the truck.
http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Noorwegen_2006-079-1.jpg

what model trailer is that? what do you run your deuce on?
I adapted a 2 1/2 ton M-35 12' bed to a M-200 2 1/2 ton generator trailer. I burn straight diesel and average 12 MPG@ 48 MPH. Going to the Hgh Sierras this July for a quick 1 week camping trip.
Hola
eric

Holy shit, 12 mpg in that pig is impressive to say the least. My old M929A2 5 ton dump got around 3 mpg loaded.

Here is our camper.. its a Ural 4320:grinpimp:. we have made a lot of trips with this monster and will continue to do so if it doesnt get sold quick:p.
find more info on this site: http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Ural%20for%20sale-1.htm


http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Frankrijk_2005-136.jpg
The bull-bar shown above is taken of becouse it screws with the lines of the truck.
http://www.koerse.demon.nl/Ural%20Sale/Noorwegen_2006-079-1.jpg
Awesome truck, I thought I had the ultimate 6WD, you win! Love the CTIS! Paint rocks too!
eric

I hear the Soviet CTIS systems actually work also, lol.

Is that really ctis? are the axles portal

I don't believe the axles are a portal design and yes, that is the Soviet version of the CTIS system. They had it long before the US did and did it much better than we have even today.

As a response to the Toyota vans posted earlier in the thread alot of people here are importing these Mitsubishi's from Japan:

http://northernbc.canadatrader.com/usedcarcanadaphoto/ppg/CT2006618541706/CT2006618541706_2007123137412769963-display/BC/PARKSVILLE/1992_MITSUBISHI_DELICA.jpg

Its a Mitsubishi Delica, I see them all the time here.. they go for around 7-12 grand with low km's. They have 2.5L Turbo Diesel engines, about 100hp, 145ft/lbs.

ive been seeing more and more of those lately. they come in different trim lines too, so some even have curtains for the windows, bull bars with lights mounted.

theres a japanese snowboard movie, called car danchi( car apartments) where a bunch of guys just live out of there vans, trucks, and shred where the snow is

I'd take a maxi with matching trailer please :grinpimp:



http://www.maximog.com/

I'll take an Action Mobil. They use MAN trucks, which are extremely tough and have pretty wide parts availability. The new Globecruiser 2008 has 520hp from a 738ci turbodiesel.

We have just published English-language details about this model in a light-hearted review:

Action Mobil: Are you MAN enough? (http://squob.com/expedition_vehicles/action-mobil-are-you-man-enough/)

Cheers

Chris

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k216/miniyota/0001010.jpg

here it is kids.

not bad for a rover:

i'm saving for a roof rack and a solid axle swap for the front.

i'd like a roof top tent, but i can fold down all the seats and have a flat place to sleep inside, i'll just throw all my crap on the roof rack at night.

My choices

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/page15-1038-full.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/page15-1008-full.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/TC54pickuphcomfort-MXT-Doka4900_2-5.jpg

Now THAT is really cool!!!! Where do I sell the kids at to pay for the financing?:D

i have seen those old toyota vans womped on offroad and they kept on tickin. the vid was on youtube or somethin.

i have seen those old toyota vans womped on offroad and they kept on tickin. the vid was on youtube or somethin.
Fer real. One of my buddies in high school had a 2WD Toyota van that beat the shit out of. The 4WD versions must be nuts.

i have always loved this rv since i was a kid. this picture is of the newer version f350 platform. they are quite expensive, but this is my ultimate expedition vehicle/rv/tow rig.

untill i can afford that, i think im going the old camper on the gooseneck way.....

http://www.revconmotorcoach.com/

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/972/camperay9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/camperay9.jpg/1/w450.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img440/camperay9.jpg/1/)

Ford F-350 4x4 Crew Cab (4-door) XLT trim
Electronic 4-speed automatic transmission
3.10:1 ratio limited slip axle
Built-in air pump system with controls for air bags
Front off road shocks
Pullout mirrors
Speed control/tilt steering
Air conditioning
AM/FM/stereo/cassette/clock/C
Light and convenience group
Power locks/windows
Tag axle with air bag suspension
Hydro brake boost system for extra braking safety
Sidewalls constructed of aircraft design, hat-shaped 6061T6 aluminum on 24-inch centers
All joints continuous welded
Outer skin aircraft aluminum 6061T6 (.050 thick)

and fwiw, i have never seen one of these, or heard of anyone that has one. not even here on pirate. they must be far and few between....

i would love it if someone could do that to a dodge ctd 4door.:smokin:

My Ultimate expedition vehicle is my new to me Dodge Cummins diesel, 1995 (no computer) only had 120k miles on it, 4.10 gears for the mountain passes, and a gear vendor overdrive, at 80mph, my tach is at 1800rpm, single cab, single wheel, and I get 22-23mpg, I can go 600plus miles on a full tank.
I live in Denver, and this truck climbs the Rocky mountain passes as fast as I want to.
It will soon have one of these on it. http://www.autohomeus.com/rooftop/maggiolina.php

Its a Mitsubishi Delica, I see them all the time here.. they go for around 7-12 grand with low km's. They have 2.5L Turbo Diesel engines, about 100hp, 145ft/lbs.

Yeah, cool little van. Solid rear axle and real 4x4 with a t-case and a shifter!

This going to be my Expedition Rig!
http://i43.tinypic.com/15zkohx.jpg

This going to be my Expedition Rig!
http://i43.tinypic.com/15zkohx.jpg

was that for sale about 6mth ago out east of denver? man with a splitter?

I'm not saying this to be cute, seriously the best expedition rig is what you have right now or can get in and get going.

Every time I think I'm driving a modest little 4x4, someone bumbles on past me in an old Tercel, or on a bicycle, or on foot. They're on expedition too :mr-t:

This going to be my Expedition Rig!
http://i43.tinypic.com/15zkohx.jpg

Nice clean truck

I'm not saying this to be cute, seriously the best expedition rig is what you have right now or can get in and get going.



I consciously work towards this type of mindset -- just getting OUT THERE!
At this point in my life, with an 8-month old son, I'm not going to be doing any crazy-long-distance type of out-in-the-wild-for-a-month-at-a-time sort of trip, but I'm hopefully going to get on the road and see a lot of places I want to see. I want to expose my son to different places early in his life, and give him the wandering bug I've had for a number of years. :D

Right now, I have a stock '02 Durango that is going to have to be my "expo" rig for the next couple of years. It's going to take us all the way to the Atlantic ocean this summer, next year I don't know, but within a couple of years we will take a trip to Alaska, and then Central America after that.
The southern tip of S. America is the long-term destination.

I have to start somewhere in some vehicle, or else I'll just keep dreaming and researching stuff on the internet...

was that for sale about 6mth ago out east of denver? man with a splitter?

Yes Sir, it sure was. This truck is super clean for its age, with the splitter, this truck was 37k new, I paid 9.5k with only 120k miles on it, it will out live me!:D

i thought so... I REALLY wanted that truck.... but need an EXcab...

I'm not saying this to be cute, seriously the best expedition rig is what you have right now or can get in and get going.

Every time I think I'm driving a modest little 4x4, someone bumbles on past me in an old Tercel, or on a bicycle, or on foot. They're on expedition too :mr-t:
Yep, I totally agree. I use to drive my 1988 excab longbed 2wd toyota truck all over the place, even on some mild 4x4 trails, then I had a 1990 toyota excab 4x4 4banger for the past 7.5 years.
I happen to run into this truck for sale, and always wanted one, single cab cummins, not to long and great power to mileage ratio, and for the right price, I like to let someone else take a $27.5k depreciation than me.:D:D

Nice clean truck
Thanks, best deal I have ever came across.:bounce2:

Right now, I have a stock '02 Durango that is going to have to be my "expo" rig for the next couple of years.
Thats a great rig to go all over.

i thought so... I REALLY wanted that truck.... but need an EXcab...
I didn`t want to go to long, and I might put a topper on it.
I fit more behind this seat than I could fit in my toyota excab.
I have already wheeled this up spring creek aways, if you know where that trail is.

My choices

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/page15-1038-full.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/page15-1008-full.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d45/Basia678/misc/TC54pickuphcomfort-MXT-Doka4900_2-5.jpg
what are those trucks

what are those trucks
Unicat (http://www.unicat.net/)

Unicat (http://www.unicat.net/)

thanks

Also, the top two trucks are based off a MAN truck/chassis and the bottom one is an International truck/chassis.

That's a Russian BTRM. It's amphibious and should have 2 extra wheels between the regular two. You can sorta see one in the fender area. Unless you're really short, you'll want more room. I wonder how they deploy the front splash shield with the bullbar on there.

A Russian Ural 375D would be a better choice I think.

http://www.ural4320.de/assets/images/Ural.jpg

BTW: I too have driven a Toyota 4wd van. It was a Diesel and was really roomy even though it was the size of a shoebox.

fitted with a petrol engine ZIL-375 (V8, 7 L, 180 hp), the system of centralized change the tire pressure (from 0,5 to 3,2 kg / cm ²), a five-speed gearbox, double-clutch. The main disadvantage of car was the petrol engine with high fuel consumption 80 liters (95 octane) for 100 kilometers on the highway, and more than 140 liters of dirt roads. Therefore, introduced in 1977 diesel Ural-4320 quickly supplanted Ural-375D, which, however, continued to be made until the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ural-375D has a higher permeability compared to the Ural-4320. This is due to the lack of speed governors, as it allows to adjust the traction force on the wheels throttle. Ural-4320 is equipped with variable-speed control speed, so an increase in resistance of road is an automatic increase of the fuel, which is soft soil leads to a breakdown of soft soil and the slippage. For this reason, where will be 375-th, 4320 th and could not pass.

what are those trucks

If only we could buy the top two trucks here in the states, i would be sold. Here is the website of the top two trucks.

http://www.actionmobil.at/

There are MAN trucks here in the US, mostly military surplus and a bit outdated but they are available. Plus there are always the HEMTTs if you want a US based 8 wheel drive truck. There are also a few Tatra vehicles imported here in the US also. You just have to know where to look.