Expedition Camper for sale

[daniel ruops]

FOR SALE

EXPEDITION CAMPER


AATREC FM260-Advanced All Terrain Recreational Extreme Camper
Built by Darin Fink, Renaissance Universal Fabrication Inc.
Mileage- less than 60,000
Price: $150.000

Contact
Daniel Ruops
760-518-8687
danielruops@me.com

The 2007 FM260 Mitsubishi Fuso has a 6M6O engine and is the last model year of the highly regarded chassis with NO ULSD requirement. There is no catalyst, thermal reactor or urea injection thus any diesel fuel can be burned. The exhaust consists of a brake valve and muffler. Total length 25 feet.

CABIN
3 point pivot frame. RUF torsen- free subframe eliminates stress between chassis and cabin
Cabin length 17 feet
Espar diesel furnace
Force 10 stainless 4 burner range (thermocoupled for safety}
Dometic microwave oven
Queen sized bed with easy access additional storage beneath
Refrigerator
Second compressor chest style refrigerator/freezer
Adequate internal and external storage
98 gallons fresh water capacity contained within the cabin
LED lighting in cabin
Seitz windows with insect screens and blackout shades
Manual entry stairs
Nature's Head composting toilet
Stainless steel shower floor
Cherry hardwood cabinets
Gray water capacity 45 gallons
Water heater 6 gallons
Pass through to cab with pull down locking shutter
Rhino lining on roof


ENGINE
Mitsubishi 6M60 SOHC inter-cooled I-6 turbo-diesel
Cab tips forward for complete and adequate access to the engine
460 CID (7.5 liter)
Four valves per cylinder
Common-rail injection system
Ceramic-typed glow plugs for cold start assistance
243 HP @ 2600RPM
516 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM
12 Volt, 100 Amp alternator


ELECTRIC
7.5 kw diesel generator
2000 watt inverter
Four 130 watt solar panels
600 A/Hr AGM battery bank
Blue Sea Systems marine-grade color-coded electrical system
2KW pure sine wave MagnaSine Inverter
LCD TV, DVD

TRANSMISSION
Allison LCT 2400 automatic
5-speed
Electronic overdrive
26,000 GCWR

FRAME
Ladder/straight type
Section Modulus: 13.73 cubic inch
Yield Strength: 51,200 psi
Custom front bumper
Rear 2” receiver

FRONT AXLE
12,000 lbs.GAWR
Manually locking hubs
Double-Cardan steering joints
Single-reduction hypoid final drive, 6.50:1

REAR AXLE
RUF custom built Dana 22,000 lbs heavy walled axle
Extra heavy duty housing
Single-reduction hypoid final drive, 6.50:1
Rear axle differential Lock

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
Installed by Marmon Herrington
Heavy duty aluminum transfer case with constant mesh helical gears capable of 7,400 lb-ft input torque

BRAKES
Air over hydraulic control
Four wheel disc with ABS
Bosch calipers with 73mm dual pistons
Rated 34,000 lbs/axle
Air actuated exhaust brake

SUSPENSION
Front: Fuso Tapered Leaf
Rear: Fuso Laminated Leaf

TIRES
Bridgestone M711, 11R22.5

WHEELS
Accuride “22.5 x 8.25 forged aluminum

STEERING
Ball-nut type
Integrated hydraulic power booster
Tilt steering column

TURNING RADIUS
29 feet, curb to curb

FUEL CAPACITY
100 gallons (US) in 2x50 gallon factory side mount tanks

CHASSIS/CAB
Spacious “extended” cab
Passthrough from cabin to cab with security shutter
Dynamat installed for noise reduction
Heated mirrors
Air conditioning
Bostrom air ride seats
Rear-vision camera system

 

[calledtocreation]

For $230 bucks I will take two of them.... oh that period is suppose to be a comma

 

[Ford Prefect]

IMHO this concept is one of the best expedition vehicle concepts in the country. Admittedly a lot of extra stuff into it to make it 4x4, but still he brought them in within a VERY reasonable price for a vehicle of this type. Look at any of the others, you pay this much for an ER.

Beautiful truck. Best of luck.

 

[daniel ruops]

Thank You "Ford Prefect' for the "positive" opinion expressed of the Fuso FM 260 expedition vehicle which is listed for sale. With a bit of humor, I agree with your perspective however my credibility is in question since I am attempting to sell. I will be forever grateful to Darrin Fink (mechanical and engineering genius) for his design, creativity and quality product. The Fuso FM 260 allows easy access to the engine for maintence and repair unlike many of the other products in the market. This commercial chassis and engine is durable.

I had not ever previously intended to sell however aging and medical issues sometimes require change and accommodation. With matter of fact humor I would previously joke about being found in a remote and picturesque location by Expedition Portal members in a mummified, decomposed or frozen state in upcoming years.....

My wife (best friend and traveling partner) is fighting an incurable cancer which limits her travel and her ability to enter and exit the cab safely even with assistance. Out of love and respect for my wife and these new "realities" we have chosen to sell. This decision has not been casually made and has been difficult however is necessary and reasonable under the circumstances.

 

[Patriot]

Very nice truck.

 

[fisher205]

Daniel,
Sorry to hear you have to sell. I had stopped by when Darrin was building this and was impressed with the thought and attention to detail that went into it. Good luck with the future.
Brad

 

[Ford Prefect]

You are very welcome Mr. Ruops, my mother was taken by cancer, at the comparatively young age of 62 and I can say that without doubt my father will forever be grateful the he was able to retire two years early and spend the last two years of her life together. They had planned to travel the world together, sadly that was not to be. I am certain I would do the same as you.

I am looking for a new expo truck, but sadly I am only in the 30-60k price range right now. Wish I could make an offer for your beautiful truck.

Best wishes, and good luck with the sale.

VR
Brian

(You might consider placing and add in Germany, perhaps a fly and buy can be arranged. Try "mobile.de" they often has expedition trucks on there.)

 

[daniel ruops]

response and general information

Mr. "Ford Prefect"
Thank you for recommending "Mobile.de". I have submitted my information to them.

Words will not suffice regarding what you and your parents have experienced. My best wishes to you.

Our guest room is ready for your arrival should you choose to visit the "congested cesspool of Southern California".

 

[Ford Prefect]

You are most certainly welcome Sir.

 

[daniel ruops]

PRICE REDUCTION FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY (and a bit of humor)

In an attempt to enhance the probability of a sale occuring soon, the price is being reduced for qualified buyers....

Veterans 200,000
Independents 200,000
Libertarians 200,000
People w/o a health plan 200,000
Self-employed 200,000


Democrats 230,000
Republicans 230,000
Public employees 275,000

 

[Mark@GXV]

Hahaha. That's pretty funny. Nice pricing structure. Seems perfectly fair.

 

[Ford Prefect]

Well I a veteran, a public employee, and a republican...so I guess that means that it will be $705,000.00 for me to buy it eah?

 

[daniel ruops]

Yes and thank you! Sold to Mr. Prefect for $705,000.00.
You will be happy and secure in your travels.

 

[daniel ruops]

Mark at GXV

Mike did not ever politely thank me for the 6 desserts that I so generously provided him at the first Overland Expo in Prescot Arizonia....

 

[daniel ruops]

PRICE REDUCTION

The realities of the marketplace suggest that it would be wise if I reduce the price to $190,000.

"Let your travels begin."