4x4 RV / Adventure Vehicle

Mistsubishi Fuso 4x4 FG turbo diesel RV / adventure vehicle.
This vehicle is great for long road trips and weekend off road campouts.  Because the camper is a toyhauler, it's also good vehicle to support motorcycle trips.  It's built on a stock 4x4 Mitsubishi FG--a practical platform to build a rugged 4x4 RV.

The idea came from watching the Dakar Rally.  They have a class of race trucks they run across thousands of miles of harsh terrain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakar_Rally#Truck_class.E2.80.94T4_and_T5
This truck isn't for races - unless it's against VW buses - but it's burly, reliable and should last a long long time with reasonable upkeep. 

1998 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4x4 with 45,000 miles - just now broken-in.

The FG has a beefy overbuilt axles and a low creeper gear.  Combined with 4WD low and a rear limited slip differential, traction is not a problem.
Custom super-single wheels from Stockton Wheel
Custom bumper and torsion free camper mount from Off Road Auto Fab
Thule SMART RV slidable / removable ladder and bike rack.

The camper is removable and based on a 2006 Carson Rebel toy hauler includes:
  • Solar panel.
  • Two couches that fold-down into beds, or fold flush to the walls for hauling motorcylces and gear.
  • Fridge / Stove
  • Sink and shower with propane hot water heater and pressurized water
  • Toilet
  • Furnace
  • Ramp in rear




     

     
     
     


Sink, stove, toilet and shower.
Couches, folded down.

The back of the camper is a fold-down ramp.  A tubular steel frame was added to the inside of the camper to provide a solid structure for storage and tie downs. Solar panel on the roof

     


     Five speed, Red button is a manual throttle control

     

Thermostat for heater
     Electrical and monitors for water and waste tanks

     Head / shower