conqueror4x4usa
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OK, so to start this off we are not going to go to the amazing lengths that Weldtec went to build up their Sema Van. Not to get your hopes up we will not try to one up them. They did a great job and we applaud them for it. Hopefully we will build a van that will inspire you to get out there and explore the world around you with your family. When all is said and done all that matters is family. We are going to call this the FEV Build. Family Expedition Van. The van does not get to our shop until June so if you do not see much on this post until then you will know why.
We are looking for some ideas from you all out there...we have seen some amazing ingenuity on the forum here and would like to encourage you all to submit ideas for us to put on this rig. The best ideas out there that are submitted we will do our best to incorporate them in the build. Please keep in mind family function with overland capability.
The van that we are going to build will be for the following purposes.
Build Goals:
1) Show rig for Conqueror North America
2) Remain capable of transporting our 10 children, wife and I on overland adventures. We will be pulling a Conqueror Trailer on our adventures but with 10 children we are going to have to add some more sleeping quarters. The Conqueror's are amazing trailers but they won't fit 10 kids in them.
Simple right? They are pretty simple when you look at them on paper but really hard to accomplish due to goal #2 above.
Donor Vehicle:
2015 Chevy Express 15 Passenger Duramax Diesel
Modifications on the wish list:
1) Convert to 4WD and lift 3": We have already contracted with Advanced 4X4 in Salt Lake to do the conversion
2) Improved suspension for off road
3) Airbags in the rear for ride leveling when towing and when loaded down with kid gear
4) Custom Bumpers
5) Front bumper will have an integrated winch
6) Rear bumper will have two swing out arms one for spare tire and one for storage box
7) Custom pull out kitchen similar to the Conqueror trailer. We will use this for day excursions when we are away from the trailer
8) Lithium battery bank
9) 3000 watt inverter
10) Aux heating
11) Aux cooling
12) Full length roof rack
13) Full length Roof Top style living quarters. Stay tuned this might be a real success or an epic failure
14) Solar charging
15) External and internal LED lighting: We are going to try to get total power consumption to a minimum.
16) Awning
17) Give us some ideas!!!
18) Give us some ideas!!!
19) Give us some ideas!!!
Pics of the van at the dealership in California. It was not easy to find...
We are looking for some ideas from you all out there...we have seen some amazing ingenuity on the forum here and would like to encourage you all to submit ideas for us to put on this rig. The best ideas out there that are submitted we will do our best to incorporate them in the build. Please keep in mind family function with overland capability.
The van that we are going to build will be for the following purposes.
Build Goals:
1) Show rig for Conqueror North America
2) Remain capable of transporting our 10 children, wife and I on overland adventures. We will be pulling a Conqueror Trailer on our adventures but with 10 children we are going to have to add some more sleeping quarters. The Conqueror's are amazing trailers but they won't fit 10 kids in them.
Simple right? They are pretty simple when you look at them on paper but really hard to accomplish due to goal #2 above.
Donor Vehicle:
2015 Chevy Express 15 Passenger Duramax Diesel
Modifications on the wish list:
1) Convert to 4WD and lift 3": We have already contracted with Advanced 4X4 in Salt Lake to do the conversion
2) Improved suspension for off road
3) Airbags in the rear for ride leveling when towing and when loaded down with kid gear
4) Custom Bumpers
5) Front bumper will have an integrated winch
6) Rear bumper will have two swing out arms one for spare tire and one for storage box
7) Custom pull out kitchen similar to the Conqueror trailer. We will use this for day excursions when we are away from the trailer
8) Lithium battery bank
9) 3000 watt inverter
10) Aux heating
11) Aux cooling
12) Full length roof rack
13) Full length Roof Top style living quarters. Stay tuned this might be a real success or an epic failure
14) Solar charging
15) External and internal LED lighting: We are going to try to get total power consumption to a minimum.
16) Awning
17) Give us some ideas!!!
18) Give us some ideas!!!
19) Give us some ideas!!!
Pics of the van at the dealership in California. It was not easy to find...
