Jeramey
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$58,000 OBO
Contact: Jeramey801@gmail.com
Details:
Located in Denver, Colorado USA
1994 Mitsubishi Fuso/Canter FG motorhome
Right-hand drive,
JDM Manual transmission.
4x4 with selectable Hi and Lo Locking front axle.
Only 28,000 original miles
4.2 liter 4D33 naturally aspirated diesel engine. (Aftermarket turbos available, and highly recommended)
Factory built fiberglass camper.
Upgraded heavy duty suspension with 3” of lift. 35” tires, capable of fitting 37s.
22’ bumper to bumper. Exterior height about 11'. Interior height is 6'7"
570 watts of solar with room for more.
5000wh lithium battery system. (Runs accessories only at the moment. Not hooked up to run house power.)
Full size spare tire fitted to custom rear tire carrier.
Camper Features: Get ready for the apocalypse in this monster truck. Roomier interior than a Sprinter, Promaster or a Transit while being similar length at 22'. This thing is ready for winter with its Cubic Mini wood burning stove! Interior sleeps 3-5. 1 bed in rear, with a couch that converts to a full-size bed. Lots of storage space. AC in the camper. Full set of skylights which provide ample light. Folding desk with monitor arm. Capable of running off of shore power, generator, or house batteries. It has a diesel heater. A fridge that seems to run off of propane or shore power. It has a propane stove and two propane tanks. 19 gallons of fresh water (14 gallon water tank + 5 gallon tank of fresh drinking water). Bathroom converted to a walk-in closet. Original shower removed due to age. A shower can be re-plumbed but at the moment it has been removed and replaced with a shower on exterior of vehicle. Easily remove and store chimney pipe when moving. And lots more….
Extremely rare. Only a handful of these were ever produced. This thing is a monster and I just don’t have the skillset to continue updating and upgrading it. Runs well and ready to drive, but there is an oil leak at the back of the engine that needs to be addressed. Gets an average of 12mpg in diesel fuel. I've gotten 8mpg driving through Wyoming with a headwind, and 14 mpg driving through California. Top speed is about 62mph due to low gearing. These things are not made for going fast, so sit back and enjoy the scenery. This unit can achieve a higher top speed with larger diameter tires.
This monster is tuned for sea level and like all non-turbo diesel engines, it does not perform well in higher elevations do to lack of a turbo. Comfortable below 5,000ft elevation. Struggles in power the higher you go after that. If you are at lower elevations, then turbo may not be necessary. But if you are mechanically inclined and can install a turbo, this thing would be a true expedition vehicle. Luckily there are aftermarket turbo kits for this exact engine. I had not gone that route yet because I'm just not mechanically inclined enough to do so.
I had the undercarriage of the vehicle professionally sand blasted, then coated with an epoxy, polyurethane paint to remove any rust and preserve the structural integrity of the vehicle. All structural components, including chassis, and camper sub-frame are solid. Low hanging propane and generator boxes have corrosion that can be fixed if you know how to weld. The engine runs well. All fluids in the entire vehicle have been replaced. I've driven this thing from California to Colorado. Made several trips between Salt Lake City, Moab, and Denver. Even took it down to Austin Texas for the eclipse in 2024.
Recently replaced the clutch, all 4 wheel bearings, rear drums and pads. I've also got a ton of extra parts such as belts, alternator, drums, calipers, brake pads, engine gasket kit, axle seals, wheel studs, etc.
Known Issues:
-There is an oil leak at the back of the engine that appeared last summer. Between bell housing and engine block. Needs to be sealed. The blow by tube also drips a bit of oil.
-Diesel heater, generator, and stereo deck have no power. (Fuse or wiring issue?)
- Original house battery charger over-charges house battery. So electrical needs to be revamped.
- Various cosmetic flaws, as expected from a 30 year old vehicle.
-A few spots of corrosion, including propane box, generator box, storage box and passenger rocker panel.
- Cab AC does not work as the condenser has a leak.
This vehicle was a mystery to me when I bought it and imported it from Japan. It is still a mystery to me today. There are so many things I just don't know how to work, given I have little experience with campers, know very little about mechanical, and know nothing about electrical. Such as the generator, diesel heater and head unit all have no power. I am assuming there is a bad fuse somewhere, but I have not been able to find it. Therefore, I have just been running the house off of shore power, and all accessories off of a separate lithium battery. The AC in the camper unit works, and I run it during the summer, but the AC in the front cab doesn't work. I've had it diagnosed, and the verdict was a bad condenser. The camper electrical system inside needs to be updated to something modern. Right now, the house system runs off of shore power or alternator, possibly generator but I have not got that working yet. While accessories run off of an isolated 5000wh Lithium system. As mentioned, the charger for AGM house battery is overcharging so house battery and charger needs to be replaced. I discovered this after I replaced the house AGM with a new one. It worked for a few weeks but eventually died with corrosion around posts. Battery charger looks very old and shotty. Not sure how to fix it though so I haven't touched it. There are no leaks in the ceiling or skylights. Various signs of rust can be observed around the exterior of the vehicle, but nothing structural.
This is an absolutely awesome rig, and extremely unique, inside and out. It is now looking for a new home to continue its revival into the expedition vehicle it was born to be. All in all, it still needs some work and updating, but will be a super capable off-road camper van.
58,000 OBO
Contact: Jeramey801@gmail.com
You can get a better look at the vehicle by checking out this little video tour I put together:
www.vimeo.com/1046062880
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