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Welcome to Expedition Portal. I only know of two ATW's that have been built/assembled here in the USA. One was a silver unit with a fixed roof and the demo unit Alan has at SMB.

During your research, you'll get a sense that most spring mount designs are home spun. Spring mounts or torsion free mounts as they are often referred too, allow the vehicle frame to twist and flex as the vehicle rolls over uneven terrain. With their use, the vehicle frame isn't restricted in...

Sounds like a plan! CheaterWrench sells a torque multiplier with an extension and socket to reach the rear Budd nuts on a Fuso Canter. Rocks can get stuck between the rear duals. Refrain from driving 100 miles with it stuck there. Utilizing a spotter when traveling a rough technical track can...

Looks like the unit doesn't work with Magellan's VantagePoint program either. It sounds like the unit is only capable of off-road track following.

Make sure you have vehicle insurance sorted out before you start as these trucks carry a commercial rating. Unless the truck doesn't move during the effort and you can get by having a un-plated vehicle in your driveway, you'll need to source some. All states are different, but in my state you...

A gray tank can be placed just about anywhere. It doesn't have to be at the lowest point on your build to get water into it. Whale makes pumps that can transfer the waste water to a tank. There's a built in sensor in the drain that turns on the pump when water is sensed. You'll have to show...

Only if I had decent welding skills.

Half the fresh water tank size.

It should be as simple as dropping in cabinet carcases and hiding the plumbing and electrical behind them.

Focus your resources on the body build. Suspension mods and a SRW conversion can come later. Keep in mind these trucks were designed to haul freight. Adding weight on the chassis will smooth out the ride. In the mean time, you can try reducing the tire pressures. Set the rears at 35 psi each...

There's Challenger and Motion Windows.

There are YouTube videos that can help. Send me a PM if you have questions and I'll try to help in a timely manner. http://youtu.be/m85sTGB4Sko

Did you download and install Basecamp on your computer? I sent you a PM.

I have a 62s myself, I tend to remember that the GPS was shipped with only a world basemap. Some packages come with a Topo mapset, but the unit cost is higher. Have you downloaded and installed Garmin Basecamp on your computer? When Basecamp launches and your 64 is connected to the computer...

A Body Builders guide can be found here; http://www.mitfuso.com/mitsubishi-fuso/Resources/Literature How do you find the ride, driving without a load on the back?

A Garmin GPS unit, especially if you intend to travel internationally. Free TOPO Maps can be found here. Garmin's Basecamp software available for PC or Mac is a great free offline route planning tool. You can build a data base of the places you've been, where you plan to go and where others...

You can't beat a device that shows you where your at, where your going and if you have tracking turned on and displayed, where you've been, all at the same time.

Something to add to your Used Camper Inspection Kit. Tips on buying a Used Truck Camper from MelloMike.

Can't beat a device that shows you where your at, where your going and if you have tracking turned on and displayed, where you've been, all at the same time.

Before you import, make sure you can even get insurance on it. Even if you can, it may not be cheap.