Have driven 4wd trucks off road for years with the RFS. It is absolutely amassing where those things can go, the little canters are almost unstoppable. The bigger Isuzu's are a bit limited but still quite surprising where they will go.
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The old man has recently bought a new Isuzu NPR 4wd cab chassis and is building a body for the back Earthcruiser style. As with every camping set up it has it's draw backs and there is no perfect all round set up. He believes it'll get into more spots than a big van and 4wd, but also realises it won't go everywhere. He mainly wants it for touring. Although he's going at a cracking pace he needs to get it finished so we can build my small offroad van!150 with stuff bolted on!
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Originally posted by JPH View PostThe old man has recently bought a new Isuzu NPR 4wd cab chassis and is building a body for the back Earthcruiser style. As with every camping set up it has it's draw backs and there is no perfect all round set up. He believes it'll get into more spots than a big van and 4wd, but also realises it won't go everywhere. He mainly wants it for touring. Although he's going at a cracking pace he needs to get it finished so we can build my small offroad van!
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Theres lots of people that consider Prado's "an expensive under performer". To quote one of the chaps in All 4 Adventure - "I had a Prado once. Sold it 'cause they're a bit of a girls car."[SIZE=2]120 GXL D4D Auto, with a 'List of Wants' greater than the 'List of Needs' greater than the 'List of Haves'
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Originally posted by Beach View PostAny chance of some pictures?
Not too much to see at the moment, the base got lifted off the cab chassis over the weekend and turned over. He's currently finishing off the welds and sorting out water tanks. I'll grab some photos shortly.
Cheers
Josh150 with stuff bolted on!
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I was down the shops the other week and a guy pulled up in a standard parking spot in one of these. It stopped me in my tracks, and I just had to ask him for a look inside. Air seats, 37" tyres, 24 forward gears, 4 reverse, etc.
When I win the lotto, this is what I will be setting up for a trip around OZ. Won't do everything but sure will do a lot.
http://www.iveco.com.au/index.php/of...x4/daily-rangeHere for a good time, not a long time!
2013 Toyota Prado GXL D4D Auto
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want one.....2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....
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All well and good, but what about the weight? Must be well over 3 tonnes with camper on board.
Wouldn't that be a rather large impediment to fuel economy and getting about in difficult country (not to mention getting recovered?) I can't imagine a Prado being much use snatching one of these. Bog it in sand and that might be where you're spending the rest of your holiday
When I looked last, they had a piddly 90L fuel tank and they didn't even quote on-road economy.
Edit, found a test: http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...ily_55s_review
They reckon 15L/100km.Last edited by photoprado; 02-02-2014, 03:20 PM.2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]
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Pro's and con's. As for weight and tight places you're in the same boat with a loaded cruiser, or equivalent, pulling a van. Lots of places you can't go with that. I believe the chap thats building one is putting in a bigger fuel tank. I would also investigate a winch. It would probably be expensive, but worth it.
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Found a build-up thread:
http://www.goingbush.com/iveco.html
Lots of details there worth looking at including the fuel tank.
Also: http://www.earthcruiser.com.au/home do a camper version of the Iveco.2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]
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The old man loves the Earthcruiser, just not the price tag! This is where he is at so far
Chassis / floor of the camper, upside down for welding, looking from the back.
Looking from the front, you can see wall frames in the background as well, ready to be welded on.
And the cab chassis.
Not everyone's cup of tea, but also will enable him to tow his Clubman around with him when he wants.150 with stuff bolted on!
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