I could be on the wrong video but your point about tire expenses is something I never really considered. I just thought those huge, beefy tires on the big Mercedes Benz truck lasted forever. Thanks, sincerely, for the big heads-up.
First I am a old hippie in my 70’s now. Over my life I have built several RVs mostly from old school buses. So when I retired I Decided to build the Ultimate man toy. I started with a 1972 full size International Harvester Ward school bus. I also had a old deuce and a half army truck with the Multi fuel engine. When it was all done I had a shorter school bus on a Duce chassis upgraded disc brakes and power steering. Insulated the crap out of it and went to RV insulated windows. I have one 6’ slide right behind the driver. It has AC. 10 house batteries 2 Optimum to start the Engine. 6 Solar panels 1200 watts. Two 3 kw inverters only sleeps two. 150 diesel 150 water, 60 black water. Tires are 42” Michelin. Will roll down the highway at 68 Miles an hour. 5 speed with 2 speed transfer. Sat radio, sat TV, external jacks for guitar and microphone. I pull behind it a Army 400 gallon water Buffalo. I like to go out to New Mexico & Arizona to prospect for gold.
George Alexandru: one to three ounces a week x 2 weeks a year x 40 years adds up! Then for 5 or 6 years I spent the whole summer in Alaska. Way better than a 401k.
Thanks Ben , i was able to check all the box's that i've had done for my build. I did opt-in an AC unit for the cabin , however it will have to be powered by a honda 2200I gas gen. the truck fuel source is diesel with induction cook top , 850W solar , AGM battery bank. ~peace~
yeah, since I first heard about this kind of people (people who are traveling like snails), I told myself that when I`m going to do it, it will be in a 4x4 vehicle, only for the situations where you got to be "limitless"
I think one of the frame construction materials for the box in the near future may be laminated bamboo, fast growing, self reproducing, rot resistant, light weight and naturally antibacterial so no mould.
I'm confused as to the purpose and design of the three point suspension for the coach portion of the rig. Three point suspension is inherently unstable as there are large portions of the rig that would be only supported in the center. Does this design allow for chassis flex or something else. Inquiring minds would like to know. Me thinks salmon season has started so I guess it's time to stock the larder. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Hey Johnny. For off road applications the subframe allows the chassis to flex independently. Aside from handling it helps to not destroy the camper box. I’m probably not doing the best job explaining. Thanks for watching. I hope you are well.
@@outliersoverland You're right in that it allows the chassis to flex independently, but that only works for so long if the chassis isn't designed to do so. People get tied into the whole three point thing since that's a key part of the Unimog load carrying design - but the mog chassis is specifically designed, in many of their models, to take that flex. The FUSO chassis, unfortunately, isn't designed for that amount of flex.
I was more referencing the choice in using the medium duty cab over engine chassis. Yes there are several choices and the Isuzu is another popular one.
@@outliersoverland Yes we would call the Mitsubishi and the Isuzu equivalent Light Trucks, Medium Duty is very different to what you would find in the US. Interestingly the Mitsubishi Canter( the base for your expedition vehicle) uses a European designed diesel, it is the same as in the IVECO Daily
@@robertryan7204 The Iveco's are only a recent thing, less than 10 years. Before that, the vast majority of light and medium rigid 4x4 trucks converted were Canters, Fighters and NPRs. They were also the vehicle of choice for larger Winnebagos. These days, however, they're mostly based around Iveco frames after Iveco entered the AU market 10 years ago.
I noticed that when editing. In this type of video I was trying to speak clearly and not mince my words, at times it did sound like a robot. Oh well.... I’m just a dude with a camera. Thanks for watching. Our travel videos we shoot from the hip.
@@outliersoverland I been watching your vids long time, but it was weird this time. I commented to tell you my feedback, but your vids are great and easy to watch. Please keep sharing for us who can't travel (yet) on alaska and North America.
Great video...
No Airconditioner....
Your brave.
We really need that upgrade. Thanks for watching.
I could be on the wrong video but your point about tire expenses is something I never really considered. I just thought those huge, beefy tires on the big Mercedes Benz truck lasted forever. Thanks, sincerely, for the big heads-up.
Hey Bill.
Happy to help.
It’s ridiculous how expensive tires can be on the large trucks.
thank you share detail video
from Australia
love Isuzu 300 crew cab 4x4 truck
Hello from Alaska. Glad it helped.
You have a good taste in trucks.
First I am a old hippie in my 70’s now. Over my life I have built several RVs mostly from old school buses. So when I retired I Decided to build the Ultimate man toy. I started with a 1972 full size International Harvester Ward school bus. I also had a old deuce and a half army truck with the Multi fuel engine. When it was all done I had a shorter school bus on a Duce chassis upgraded disc brakes and power steering. Insulated the crap out of it and went to RV insulated windows. I have one 6’ slide right behind the driver. It has AC. 10 house batteries 2 Optimum to start the Engine. 6 Solar panels 1200 watts. Two 3 kw inverters only sleeps two. 150 diesel 150 water, 60 black water. Tires are 42” Michelin. Will roll down the highway at 68 Miles an hour. 5 speed with 2 speed transfer. Sat radio, sat TV, external jacks for guitar and microphone. I pull behind it a Army 400 gallon water Buffalo.
I like to go out to New Mexico & Arizona to prospect for gold.
you guys still search for gold out there?
George Alexandru: one to three ounces a week x 2 weeks a year x 40 years adds up! Then for 5 or 6 years I spent the whole summer in Alaska. Way better than a 401k.
Thanks Ben , i was able to check all the box's that i've had done for my build. I did opt-in an AC unit for the cabin , however it will have to be powered by a honda 2200I gas gen. the truck fuel source is diesel with induction cook top , 850W solar , AGM battery bank. ~peace~
You’re very welcome.
Sounds like you have an amazing rig.
@@outliersoverland yes and i am really excited , hoping to make a p/u plan soon cause the US/CA boarder does not look open soon.. ~peace~
Great review with important information for anyone looking to get one / or make one!
Thanks Dale.
yeah, since I first heard about this kind of people (people who are traveling like snails), I told myself that when I`m going to do it, it will be in a 4x4 vehicle, only for the situations where you got to be "limitless"
4x4 is the only way to go.
Thanks for watching.
I think one of the frame construction materials for the box in the near future may be laminated bamboo, fast growing, self reproducing, rot resistant, light weight and naturally antibacterial so no mould.
Bamboo interiors are awesome.
great job on explaining. thank you
i know it's pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good place to stream newly released movies online ?
@Dakota Rocco I use FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)
@Abdullah Danny Yup, I have been using flixzone for since march myself =)
@Abdullah Danny Thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it!
@Dakota Rocco happy to help :)
Great explanation. I can see why this is a great way to go! Forget Florida. It's too hot here for your baby.
Thanks. Yes we have established twice in our travels that these Alaskans can’t handle the east coast humidity.
I'm confused as to the purpose and design of the three point suspension for the coach portion of the rig. Three point suspension is inherently unstable as there are large portions of the rig that would be only supported in the center. Does this design allow for chassis flex or something else. Inquiring minds would like to know. Me thinks salmon season has started so I guess it's time to stock the larder. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Hey Johnny. For off road applications the subframe allows the chassis to flex independently. Aside from handling it helps to not destroy the camper box.
I’m probably not doing the best job explaining.
Thanks for watching. I hope you are well.
@@outliersoverland You're right in that it allows the chassis to flex independently, but that only works for so long if the chassis isn't designed to do so. People get tied into the whole three point thing since that's a key part of the Unimog load carrying design - but the mog chassis is specifically designed, in many of their models, to take that flex. The FUSO chassis, unfortunately, isn't designed for that amount of flex.
That was dam good
Thanks
Actually you will find many more IVECO Daileys and Isuzus than Mitsubishis in Australia
I was more referencing the choice in using the medium duty cab over engine chassis. Yes there are several choices and the Isuzu is another popular one.
@@outliersoverland Yes we would call the Mitsubishi and the Isuzu equivalent Light Trucks, Medium Duty is very different to what you would find in the US. Interestingly the Mitsubishi Canter( the base for your expedition vehicle) uses a European designed diesel, it is the same as in the IVECO Daily
@@robertryan7204 The Iveco's are only a recent thing, less than 10 years. Before that, the vast majority of light and medium rigid 4x4 trucks converted were Canters, Fighters and NPRs. They were also the vehicle of choice for larger Winnebagos. These days, however, they're mostly based around Iveco frames after Iveco entered the AU market 10 years ago.
@@rexeverything4578 Yes the Iveco has really taken over but you are also getting European heavy 4x4's and heavier Japanese Trucks
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Men your video is very useful but you talk like a robot and made me feel to mute the vid.
Saludos!
I noticed that when editing. In this type of video I was trying to speak clearly and not mince my words, at times it did sound like a robot. Oh well....
I’m just a dude with a camera. Thanks for watching. Our travel videos we shoot from the hip.
@@outliersoverland I been watching your vids long time, but it was weird this time. I commented to tell you my feedback, but your vids are great and easy to watch. Please keep sharing for us who can't travel (yet) on alaska and North America.