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    FG's in Action

    Hello Allan: That makes perfect sense. I should have thought of Hack Canyon! We briefly visited it's western end 10 years ago on our way to Kanab and SB Points. Hope to use Kanab Creek and Hack Canyon as our exit from the Grand Canyon at the end of a pack rafting trip in December - I should...
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    FG's in Action

    Hey Allan: Are those first two shots heading towards Frog Springs off the Whitmore Wash Road? Looks familiar but not exactly as I remember the Frog Springs Road. Maybe down Trail Canyon towards upper Parashant, below Whitmore Point? I'm having trouble figuring out such a little travelled...
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    How many 2012+ FG owners here?

    Hello Doug: Welcome to the EarthCruiser branch of the Fuso family! I look forward to being your neighbor in the EC encampment at Expo. Howard
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    Denali Llama - First Paddle

    Hello Fireman: Thanks for the great trip suggestion - that's one I need to do. So far I've been limited to the Rio Grande around the house - pretty tame water. The boats are surprising quick in the water (unless a head wind comes up!). Last paddle I walked N about 8 miles, paddled S about 12...
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    Erratic Speedometer - 2004 Tacoma

    We have a recent problem with the speedometer on our 2004 4x4 Tacoma (double cab), automatic transmission. The speedometer fluctuates wildly. Sometimes it seems to jump 10 - 20 mph around a particular value - say 80 mph could be the center and it would drop to 60 and up to a 100 several times...
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    Sealing battery cables after construction....Fear and Loathing in FG land..

    Ancor Adhesive Lined Shrink Tubing Hello Czechsix: We use Ancor Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing (http://www.ancorproducts.com/en/products/heatshrink). Unfortunately, if your cables aren't "tinned" then they may already have started corrosion (that nice green mold look). If you seal the...
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    Denali Llama - First Paddle

    After a recent backcountry trip into Burnt Canyon off of Twin Point in the western regions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim, I decided I needed a pack raft to incorporate the river into some longer canyoneering trips. Did a bit of research and decided on an Alpacka Raft Denali Llama...
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    FUSO meet and greet.

    Sorry about the confusion - I was referring to Overland Expo in Flagstaff. Howard
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    FUSO meet and greet.

    Hello Pugslyyy: Heidi and I plan to be there with Prima Terra (or TM...). We'll be with some other EarthCruisers organized by Michelle. We look forward meeting you all. Howard
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    2012+ Fuso FG (US Spec) Expedition Vehicle Platform

    Stop the presses! We were so close to having our 2014 EarthCruiser's graphics printed for "Prima Terra". But now we have a real name on the ballot "Turd Muffin" it is. I'm glad that I didn't make the serious mistake of naming our truck after a highly capable, fun, and dependable sailboat that...
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    So would this be a retro-fit in the States?

    Hello MT: I'm not sure, but that transfer case might not match up with the 6 speed Duonic transmission. It would be great if it did and if it could be retrofitted to our 2012+ FG's. Howard
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    Are Earth Cruisers & Co. overpriced?

    Hello Guys: I'll try to provide some details on how we've evolved our driving techniques for the Duonic when we get back from our impending trip. If we can get through the snow and mud around Oak Grove, our plan is to go to Twin Point in the western reaches of the Grand Canyon's North Rim...
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    Are Earth Cruisers & Co. overpriced?

    Hello Hans: My wife Heidi and I have close to 15,000 miles on our 2014 Fuso FG EarthCruiser and about 90 nights out and about in her. We are very happy with the vehicle and satisfied with the new transmission. I don't want to argue with others who feel that transmission is unsuitable for...
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    Group-buy Pull-Pal: Ends 1/26/15

    Hello Mike: No the PullPal came that color - so I had the bumper painted to match..... Actually the match in color was simply fortuitous. Usually those sorts of coincidences don't happen to us. I'm impressed by the build quality of the PullPal and of the case. I thought the case was pricey...
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    WTB - Snowpeak Pack & Carry Fireplace, Large, & Accessories

    Update - Available through Mountaineering Equipment Cooperative We just received our Large Pack & Carry Fireplace, canvas bag, and grill from Mountaineering Equipment Cooperative: http://www.mec.ca/product/5038-315/snow-peak-pack-carry-fireplace-l/?q=snow%2Bpeak They apparently have others in...
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    Group-buy Pull-Pal: Ends 1/26/15

    I Like The Color! Arrived on Wednesday. Great color: We'll probably move it aft an inch and possibly use the FourTreks mounts bolted directly to the bumper. I'd hoped that the shaft would store within the EarthCruiser's MaxTrax compartment, but it is 5/8" too long. We need weight...
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    Day One...not that this is going to go fast, or anything

    Now I understand how you designed it - weld the bulbar to the bumper, wrap the middle of the upper bar in a big heat blanket, heat up all the tubing just above those welds until the aluminum begins to shimmer, then tip the cab and push the bar into that perfect configuration. Heat treat by...
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    Day One...not that this is going to go fast, or anything

    I agree with Pugslyy. Ours tends to be a bit up in the nose. The truck, not the owners! Howard
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    SOLD!!!

    Also interested in a cover for M416. Howard
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    Day One...not that this is going to go fast, or anything

    Looks great - congratulations on all the design work. Howard
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