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Stuartm: In my limited experience there are some of these "limp" conditions that will self correct once the problem as been eliminated. But there are others that can only be cleared by actual Fuso service centers/dealers. Is it possible for you to visit a Fuso Service Center? A local garage...

@Climber Rob - I’m with you on the 2x & 3x Fisherman’s. First learned it when tying slings for Chouinard stoppers back in the early ‘70’s when The Great Pacific Iron Works was still around and Patagonia and Black Diamond Equipment weren’t! @billiebob - I’m glad those three knots have served...

Recovery Colleagues: If you have to join two pieces of slippery synthetic line (like Amsteel Blue) the strongest joint comes from an end-to-end deep bury, lock stitched splice. Almost as strong and preferred by some is an end to end Brummel splice (no lock stitching required). Most knots...

Hello OzWander: Good advice from @Anti-lander. I’d recommend a 15,000 lb or larger winch on your Fuso (we run two Warn 16,500 winches on our EarthCruiser). For Dyneema line we like 1/2” Amsteel Blue by Samson. We like to keep the length on the drum down to 70 - 80 ft so that there is less...

Hello Doyll: If you can determine the actual manufacturer of the line used to make the "kinetic rope" you wish to splice, they may have splicing instructions available. If the line is made by Samson, Yale, New England Ropes, etc. you're in good shape. If it is simply stretchy line of unknown...

Hello EuroJoe: Trying out various potential larger trucks is a good idea, but it may be hard to achieve. I'd suggest making contact with the various builders of the vehicles that most interest you and express your desire for a more lengthy "test" than just a day's drive. They might know of...

So where does all this wealth I must have had come from? I taught at a local university for 32 years after going to graduate school for 3 years after being in the Peace Corps for 3 years after undergraduate school after graduating from high school. Married filing jointly we only made more than...

I've not used one for any purpose, but they are really popular as controller screens for flying drones due to their bright screens. A lot of threads over at mavicpilots.com about them if you want some reviews. Not sure all models have the same bright screens. What app will you be using for...

Hello Driveby: Basically smaller vehicles will always get more places than larger vehicles. We travel in an EarthCruiser measuring 22 x 8.5 x 6.5'. We're pleased with the camping spots we can reach. but personally feel anything larger would limit our access to many remote corners of public...

That may have been Robby Gordon. He entered the Dakar for several years. Howard

Hello Gdaut: I was on this trip. We did not go back up the Flint Trail. Our truck is a 2017 Duonic equipped EarthCruiser and I would not attempt ascending the Flint without a low range transfer case - our duonic surprised us by handling everything out to the Maze Overlook and back, but up the...

Above I mentioned fabricating a "saddle" to support the air tank on the Sherpa Big Air to hopefully stabilize the tank and prevent fatigue and failure of the connections that provide the only support in the compressor's stock configuration. Below are two shots of the "saddle" that I made by...

Thanks for the reply! I did get some replacement parts from Sherpa (the cost was reasonable although shipping from Australia made the total a bit high). I made a "saddle" to support the small air tank in hopes that the parts won't break again. I like the basic design of the compressor and...

In our EarthCruiser EXP we carry one 12 ton bottle jack with an air assist (connect to onboard air compressor). I thought the air assist was a gimmick until I used it a couple of times. Now I’d say it isn’t necessary, but pretty nice at times. Howard

Colleagues: I'm looking for one, two, or three of the 16 x 8"alloy rims originally supplied on USA built EarthCruisers based on the Fuso FG through chassis year 2018. The rims were made in Taiwan for AlexRims. If you have an extra spare (some folks purchased two spares and carriers on with...

That's for sure. I only drove it for less that 10 miles, but it was the most fun behind the wheel I've had in awhile. Howard

Thanks for the suggestion. I should have mentioned that I tried McMaster Carr before posting - no luck. Howard

We’ve been using a Sherpa Big Air Compressor infrequently for about a year. Initially we were delighted with it’s performance after we re-wired the unit for our application. A month ago, it’s performance seemed to decline and it completely failed two days ago. The immediate cause of the...

Hello Glen: Our FG is newer (2017) and has the Duonic transmission rather than a manual. However, the gearbox portion of the transmission and the transfer case lubricant recommendations from Fuso have evolved from 80 - 90 weight gear oil to motor oil as you found and finally to Mobil Fluid 424...

Well, assuming the subject wasn't a typo I think sitting and EarthCruiser EXP box onto a Bollinger cab/chassis would be a great electrical solution (if one wants an EV). But for the immediate future we'll stick with the diesel Fuso. Howard