As well as adventure motorcycles I also would love an expedition truck.
This is at the high end of the scale in terms of cost and quality of fitout
The MAN Kat 1 is at the heavy weight end of the scale.
The guy that owns this truck is actually a Kiwi.
There’s been quite a few builds on the Mitsubishi Fuso/Canter 4×4 chassis, including the Earthcruiser which is designed to fit into a container so that it is easily shipped overseas.
Here’s a good writeup on a private Fuso build
http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/off-road-expeditions/the-overland-fuso-truck-camper
Here’s some random other trucks
You can even just bolt a caravan on the back of a truck
Any truck in here is also cool.
Here’s a small 4×4 Fuso camper for sale in NZ, $28,000.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/caravans-motorhomes/motorhomes/5-59-metres/auction-881307942.htm
Here’s a smaller option, $36,000.
1991 Toyota Hilux 4×4 Camper
Here we have a very self contained unit ready to be used and enjoyed!!!
Feature’s are:
*2800cc Diesel Engine
*5 Speed Manual
*New 32×11.5×15″ Tyres
*New ROH White Spokes
*New x6 Rancho 9 way adjustable Shocks and New Leaf Springs
*Fresh Compliance/Certification
*New Reversing Camera
*New 1800 Watt Inverter
*Twin deep Cycle Batteries
*Sleeps 4 to 5 People
*Dinning Table Kitchen with New Microwave 12V Fridge Gas Cooker
*Shower Room With Shower
*12V interior lighting
*Water tanks Waste and Fresh Water
*Alloy Nudge Bar
*Asin 4WD Lock Hubs
*High and Low Range 4WD
*Cambelt done @ 93,900 kms
*Mileage Certified 96,173kms
*Pop Top Roof in Front (Bedroom!!)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/caravans-motorhomes/motorhomes/5-59-metres/auction-879488451.htm
Want
$27k ono
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trucks/tippers-sliders/auction-878289834.htm
So bad ass. Would love to fitout a mog. Lusted over some Tatras while I was in Europe but they are pretty massive.
Another want
http://www.military-today.com/trucks/m1078_lmtv.htm
A US ex military 4×4 truck available from $5000 US with a flat deck.
http://www.govplanet.com/Trucks+-+LMTV?pstart=20&sm=0&c=3467#pstart=0&sm=0&c=3467
LMTV test drive by Dirt Everyday.
An Australian built expedition truck
During my USA tour came back to the hotel to find this had joined us.
Apparently destined for Dakar as medical support it was never used. A multi-millionaire snapped it up, fitted it out like a boat (teak this, mahogany that) and now a guy was employed to move it and all the other toys (including motorbikes) around the place so his family could fly in, enjoy, fly out.
After this vacation I think it was off to South America… sheesh, some can dream…
A big Mercedes 4wd van wouldn’t be bad either
After watching a bit of this
https://youtu.be/RJQovFpdVvA
https://youtu.be/JEK0MVvRjqY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMIH5vEwbaY
I think I need to play a bit of this: https://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/spintyres-best-offroad-driving-simulator/
I spotted this setup in Coromandel town over the New Year break
While in Seville, Spain I got to check this one out. It was in storage where we were staying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR5pH3vHq-U
There was a massive MAN expedition truck/camper at Te Papa at lunchtime today, all set up for offroad use. Hugely tall. Just fit across 2 angle carparks (end on end). The back end was cut away at a 45 degree angle to allow a good exit angle. I assume 4wd. Unfortunately left my ph on my desk. I guess whoever owns it has some folding stuff & is travelling the world in it.