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The seats recline almost flat, but not quite. I think they would be fine if your kids are sleeping on their back or maybe their sides, but it looks uncomfortable if they sleep on their stomach. I assume the camper would have the benefit of heat, fans, possibly air conditioning, and running...

What is the intended use for your flatbed? Bowen Customs out of Colorado has a lot of neat flatbed designs that my serve as inspiration. https://www.bowencustoms.com/

Now we'll have shops offering 2 wheel drive conversion for 2023+ Super Duty. There is a lot of weight and potentially rotating mass in a 4WD system that hurts fuel economy, but I guess when you have an engine named Godzilla you don't care about fuel economy. :p I know Ford is seeking to...

The huge array of factory options (covered under warranty) and aftermarket support for domestic pickup trucks is extremely compelling, especially when you consider the price vs the CORE / Acela offerings. It largely boils down to your willingness to pay $70K+ more for a cabover (with...

There is always the "last mile" challenge. A big truck might get you close to what you want to see, but you have to resort to Plan B to get to the final destination. This is why you see 6x6 MAN platforms carrying motorcycles, quads, or bicycles. If you really want a go-anywhere...

Just about every place worth seeing in the world is probably getting deliveries by a Sprinter or Iveco van. This puts you in the range of 20-25 long, 76” track width, 10 feet tall, and 10,000 pounds. Anything bigger or heavier than this is going to start limiting your options. A vehicle of that...

I am contemplating a composite box on an E-350 and think using Earthcruiser's CORE subframe concept for the Isuzu NPR / Fuso might be a viable option. The CORE chassis uses a low profile subframe that rigidly attaches in front and uses spring mounts for the rear positions (8 mounts total)...

Some good info in this thread. A battery to battery charger (Redarc, Sterling) is probably in order. https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/second-alternator-charging-lithium-battery-bank.224394/

If they are doing a 109" wheelbase option then I bet they are mating the transfer case to the Allison transmission versus being divorced. Below is a picture of the CORE chassis on the 132.5" wheelbase I took at Overland Expo West last year. With the divorced transfer case the rear driveshaft...

The Isuzu NRR is also available in the U.S. with the Isuzu 5.2L I4 turbodiesel. 215 HP @ 2,500 RPM and 452 LB-FT @ 1,850 RPM. This comes with an Aisin 6 speed with PTO. I can't tell from the photos if they are using a divorced transfer case or not. They could have modified the output shaft...

Some comparisons: It is a bit of an apples to oranges comparison. The CORE is the same chassis design as used in the EarthCruiser EXP/FX platform. It is very well suited to a composite habitat of around 14 feet. CORE sells a spring mounted subframe specifically designed for a 14' Total...

It has a 6.5:1 final drive ratio on 41s, which is equivalent to 5:1 on 32s, so it is geared low. Between the low gearing and the 68mph speed rating of the Continental MPT 81s, you won't be getting any speeding tickets.

It would be within the GVWR, but you won't win any drag races and you would be sub-10 mpg.

More specs. New Venture 273 transfer case. The Meritor axles have hub reduction, so the center pumpkin has great ground clearance.

Great to see another 4x4 cabover option in the marketplace. This combines the NRR with Meritor axles, 41 inch military wheels/tires, and optional CTIS. Pricing is not bad relative to Earthcruiser. I wish they had a slightly toned-down NPR 6.6L gas version with 37s. The Acela Straya Isuzu...

Although not appropriate for a kinetic pull, you can shorten any rope without knots with some loops and some old magazines (I prefer Overland Journal for good karma).

Regarding your question on the Cooper ST Maxx, I have been running these on my Land Cruiser for 6 years with great success. They are a good compromise between a mild AT and a mud terrain and have a high load range. They are highly- regarded amongst the off-road crowd.

But wouldn't a cheap lead acid battery hard wired to alternator limit the current available to the Li-Ion battery? I believe the Li-Ion battery can accept a much higher charge current than the lead acid, so the alternator output would need to governed down to accommodate this. Also, as the...

If one wanted a dedicated alternator charging a Li battery with off-the-shelf components what would you think of this setup? Externally regulated alternator, ideally with published specs on output vs. RPM vs. temperature and with specs on continuous duty cycle. Sized appropriately for the...

Any updates from CORE / Earthcruiser on how the Isuzu build is coming along?