We have been out traveling quite a bit and I'm afraid I've gotten a bit behind on Fido developments. A
After more research I decided to abandon the Webasto heater. Fido doesn't meet the electrical requirements and I was not ready to make the changes necessary to make it happen. I have also...
As an update on our TPMS system. I recently got a stick through the sidewall of a tire at low speed off road. It went completely flat within 1 minute. I received the alarm and had enough time to pull into a suitable location for repairs prior to it going flat. I was then able to stick two...
I purchased greasable shackles from Earthcruiser in Bend, Oregon. I'll second the above comment about adding leaves. After extensive experimentation I am currently running a 3 leaf front suspension/5 leaf rear without overload springs and am very happy with the results.
Nice~!
I absolutely love my truck of this generation. After traveling with nearly a dozen other fusos over the last few years of multiple generations mine has proven to be the most reliable, and seems to have similar power for freeway travel. Would buy this in a heartbeat if I didn't already...
3" Lift
My truck has a 3" lift. No problems with vibration. I built new leaves and installed spacers. U-bolts are one time useage. Most reasonably sized towns have a big rig shop that can make custom u-bolts to your specification. The one near me is called SIX STATES.
Good luck!!
Allan
Interesting
I am reading all of this with interest! I have looked at the Kinigawa turbos longingly. How does the 16g compare to the stock turbo fitted to my 2000 FG639? It seems like their included exhaust manifold may make a bigger difference than the turbo itself as the stock manifold...
Fido videos
Castle Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada was one of those real hidden Gems you just stumble upon. It was an off road vehicle park with roads going way back into the mountains. Wish we had spent more time here!
https://vimeo.com/215284177
Ghost River on East side of the...
Fido Videos
This one is kind of fun. As it turns out you can make a pretty sweet one minute video from four months of footage!
https://vimeo.com/180210828
Schnebly Hill road which goes into Sedona from the East. This road is marked as a highway on the maps. I am sure a rental car or two...
Since building FIDO our Fuso based camper 4 years ago we have travelled over 10k dirt road miles around the western US and Canada. Typically we spend 2-3 months a year on the road with the rest of the time split between Punjab, India and Salt Lake City, Utah. When we travel we like to be...
The truck already has a functional propane furnace and water heater. We are both gourmet cooks and can't live with a diesel cooktop so will still have to carry propane even if we convert to diesel heat/water. Our home furnace needs replacement so we need to raise funds. :-)
Allan
I am selling my Webasto furnace/water heater. Here is a link to the ad:
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/188575-NEW-Webasto-Dual-Top-EVO-8-2500?p=2413708#post2413708
Allan
Hello,
Have just listed my Webasto Dual Top Evo for sale in classifieds section:
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/188575-NEW-Webasto-Dual-Top-EVO-8-2500?p=2413708#post2413708
Allan
I purchased this Webasto Dual Top EVO 8 to install into FIDO our Fuso based camper, but have decided to go a different direction. This is their top of the line furnace and water heater with 6KW diesel heating, and 2KW electric heating if plugged into shore power. It is a new complete kit with...
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