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I don't plan to go over 65 mph on the highway and from the drive I did with the first Kenworth it was a very stable and smooth ride on the interstate at that speed.

The FM260 Fuso used on that one has a GVWR of around 26,000 lb stock and it looks like it might have been upgraded with the 4x4 upgrade. The Kenworth K370 has a GVWR of 33,000 lb so they are in the same ballpark.

Waveslider, I agree that there is a gap between the Fuso models and the next step up in chassis if you want to stick with easily serviceable options. We wanted something larger than the Fuso for our fulltiming needs so we were focused on the Tiger Siberian and used Earthroamers and the UXV...

What vehicles are you considering?

The two lifting roof Pangea Unimogs for sale at GXV are the orange Perky Mog at $580,000 and a newer essentially unused silver one for $660,000 and another smaller size lifting roof model. Not sure you can pick up a lightly used GXV for 50% off of new but it will be less than new with no waiting...

I think it might be useful to summarize how we got to the point of choosing the GXV Patagonia on the Kenworth chassis. We had planned for years to retire, sell our house, and travel full time in a large motorhome which is sort of the typical plan for many retirees. Retirement came about 10...

Congratulations on your purchase decision. I would like to know more about your 4x4 conversion. Will it be activated by a dash switch or floor lever? Will you have a low range? Did you also opt for the factory locking rear differential? Did you opt for the Hendrickson rear air suspension...

No problem, not sure what people really want to know, ask anything you want and I will attempt to honestly answer your questions. In the end, there is always a choice of options and usually pluses and minuses for each choice. Can seem arbitrary sometimes, but, being an engineer, there is...

Clearly, you don't really need it, but here is why we are getting it... It is a 120v generator, not 220v. Onan discontinued the 3200 watt diesel generator that was being used by GXV. GXV could also install a Fischer Panda 7000 watt at higher cost but it would require a roof mounted radiator and...

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/136942-Expedition-Camper-for-sale

Yes, GXV replaces the standard fuel tank with two 100 US gal. fuel tanks suspended from the frame rails, one on each side. On the driver's side there is also an Onan 6000 watt generator mounted on the frame rail to the rear and there are also external storage compartments at the rear on both...

Very good, just to be clear, this vehicle carries 200 US gallon of fuel.

Just noticed your weight is a little high. 200 gal of diesel is about 1400 lb and the added weight of filling the second 100 gal of capacity would only be 700 lb so not really that much added weight on a 20,000 lb vehicle...

Here is a video on the DPF regeneration system controls for the DAF LF, I expect the K370 is similar... https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLnKwfY95HmIwKlfK-oyd2POzDwCOllCYB&params=OAFIAVgY&v=QI9EF12Wu04&mode=NORMAL

I have no plans to travel to Mexico so I won't really need to worry about carrying extra fuel if unable to find ULSD, I was referring to those who will be traveling to Mexico before they have completed the switch to ULSD. On the other hand, if i have the opportunity to get diesel cheap...

With 200 gal fuel tanks, Mexico may not be much of an issue in terms of getting enough ULSD when needed...

Wouldn't a viable option for travel outside the availability of ULSD be to have an emissions mod done when leaving the US/ Canada and then have the system returned to the factory setup when returning. What other countries would require the higher standard emissions controls to be in place...

There is also a Peterbuilt version of the truck... http://www.peterbilt.com/products/medium-duty/220/ I expect that most dealers don't sell very many of these so finding a new one in stock might be a challenge, especially away from metropolitan areas. Might find a used one someplace to check...

I have never been in a Fuso so I can't make a comparison. It seems roomy enough to me and the steering wheel is adjustable so I had no trouble when I took the first Kenworth for a test drive. I am only 5'10" but pretty heavy and had no trouble. You might want to see if any local Kenworth dealers...

The pass through on the GXV Kenworth is large compared to many other vehicles. There is a good view out the front from the rear. We have seat belts on the rear bench seat for passengers and they will have a good view when traveling. The pass through is offset to the driver's side due to the...