2017 Earthcruiser EXP 25kmi *****Reduced*****

[ikent82]

$350,000 now $325,000 $25k savings

If not for COVID we had planned to be driving south. Our truck was completed in 2018 and new to us in 2019. The first year of its life was spent driving to Overland Expos and RV shows as the Earthcruiser demo truck. Because it was the demo truck it has almost every option that was available at the time.

This is one of the last diesels Earthcruiser made. It does required DEF (can be deactivated with some $$ and hacks for international travel). This truck still has the remaining 5 year Fuso warranty and has had all its service done by Portland Fuso. All recalls and maintenance are current. There are no outstanding issues with this truck. We are close to Bend, OR where the truck was made and it would be easy enough to have them or Portland Fuso inspect it at your request.

The truck sits with just over 25k miles and will rise with time, although no major trips planned. Have a total of 3 spare tires, one can mount to the truck at a time. Steer tires show some wear and I will rotate them before transfer of ownership. The truck is stored inside heated shop when not in use.

The diesel is small but get the job done. If you are looking to fly down the freeway this isn’t for you but on the flat freeway 70 is easily possible. We get about 14mpg on the highway. Big hills like I5 between CA and OR will slow you to about 45. This thing is a beast off road. Have tackled “jeep” trails, going over rocks and narrow switch backs.

For serious buyers I can zoom/FaceTime and walk you around the truck if you would like. These aren't cheap trucks and I am trying to do my best to paint an accurate picture of the vehicle.

Some Features of the truck (see Earthcruiser for more details):

Chasis
Weight ratings GVWR/GCWR 14,050 lb./21,765 lb. o GAWR (front/rear) 5,730-lb./9,480 lb.
Axle capacity Front 6,175 lb. – Tire dependant
Axle capacity Rear 9,480 lb. – Tire dependant
DimensionsWheelbasesavailable134.4"
Turning diameter Minimum, by wheelbase 44.2'
Engine Model 4P10(T5)
Type DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke cycle, water-cooled,
Turbocharged, intercooled diesel with 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement 183 cu. in. (3.0 L)
Max. output (SAE, gross) 161 hp @ 3,400 rpm
Max. torque (SAE, gross) 295 lb.-ft. @ 1,300 rpm
Air cleaner Type Dry paper element with snorkel
Transmission Standard equipment Mitsubishi Fuso DUOniC® 6-speed OD
AMT with transfer case
Final reduction gear Type Single-reduction hypoid, limited-slip (rear) o Ratio 5.285
Top speed, est. 86mph
Steering Type Ball-nut type with integral-type hydraulic power boost o AdjustmentsTilt/telescopingsteeringcolumnwithsteeringlock
Suspension Front Laminated leaf springs with shock absorbers
Rear Laminated leaf springs with shock absorbers
Brakes Service Drum, vacuum/hydraulic-type with ABS
ParkingDrum/driveline, internal expanding shoe
Exhaust Electrically actuated
All hose clamps on motor have been replaced with much higher quality ones after the turbo hose came off due to a faulty clamp
DEF dose recently serviced and have an extra gasket for it

Cab-
Heated/cooled aftermarket seats
110v/12v/usb power in center console
Bluetooth radio
Double ram mount for navigation devices
Backup and forward camera
Dual reading/map lights
4 cup holders
Custom desk for passenger seat (no permanent modification, easy to remove and install)
Thermal barrier to divide cab and house
Window coverings

Exterior/Storage-
Outside shower
Air compressor
MaxTrax and tool holder
Weboost RV Cellphone booster on extendable pole
Trasharoo
Freezer hookup in storage
Filtered water spicket in storage locker
Keyless RV lock on house with remote
4 solbian 125w solar panels
Heated grey water tank
Heated second water tank
Primary water tank in heat envelope
Front AND Rear Warn 16.5ti winches with synthetic line and factor 5 gear
Lug Nut Buddy to help
12 ton jack
Winterization device
Air chuck and hoses
Single rear wheel conversion and custom earth cruiser suspension and wheels. Allows one tire and wheel size for whole truck.
LED off road driving light bar
Front bull bar and cab protection
Roof Rack
Automatic House entry stairs
30amp Shore power hookup
Disabled backup beeper (super annoying)
Power awning that is recessed in roof
Tow receiver for bike racks etc

Interior/house
AC
Diesel 2 burner stove
Cassette Toilet
Permanent double bed
Custom bed lift on struts with storage below
Double sink
Counter trash bin
Command Center (controls all power in house)
Webasto H2O and air heater (keeps you beyond warm if needed in single digits or below)
Expandable roof giving tons of head room
Slideout pantry
Stacked dresser drawers
Slide out storage bins below bed
Lithium batteries 450AH Lithionics BMS system
58 gal fresh water capacity
2500 watt inverter
Complete LED lighting
Dinnette table swivels and drops to create second bed
Seatbelts for dinette seats (not suitable for child car seats)
Isotherm 12v Fridge
Shower with hot water
Microwave
Dometic windows with screen and built in shade

Pictures below are of the actual truck and no personal items, recovery gear are included in the sale unless mentioned above. (It won't let me post more than 7 saying I used all 10 attachments. I can send more if you are a serious buyer.)

 

[ikent82]

Here are a couple more images. Thanks for looking.

 

[ikent82]

Forgot to mention these trucks can be financed. We used Key Bank but they are factory units and not a homebuilt truck so it allows the banks to finance them. Contact your tax accountant but RVs can be like second homes and you maybe able to write off the interest.

 

[ikent82]

Price reduced by $25k to $325,000.

 

[SimonBelgium]

How does the canvas keep the the interior temperature stable? So nice and warm in the winter, and nice and cool in the summer?
How is it with wind and rain, is it noisy when it's stormy outside and you're trying to sleep?
And how well does it insulate from regular sound outside, compared to a normal camper body?

 

[ikent82]

How does the canvas keep the the interior temperature stable? So nice and warm in the winter, and nice and cool in the summer?
How is it with wind and rain, is it noisy when it's stormy outside and you're trying to sleep?
And how well does it insulate from regular sound outside, compared to a normal camper body?

The canvas has kept us warm in the winter (single digit degrees Fahrenheit) and cool in the summer. Rain has never been an issue. Very strong winds we have lowered the roof but that was due to the truck being so big on a mountain top. You can access and use everything with the top down. I am not sure how sound travels through the camper body vs the canvass but overall it isn’t sound proof but isn’t an issue because we tend to camp away from people. The few times we have camped near people it hasn’t bothered us. We have always got good sleep in the truck.

 

[mk216v]

The canvas has kept us warm in the winter (single digit degrees Fahrenheit) and cool in the summer. Rain has never been an issue. Very strong winds we have lowered the roof but that was due to the truck being so big on a mountain top. You can access and use everything with the top down. I am not sure how sound travels through the camper body vs the canvass but overall it isn’t sound proof but isn’t an issue because we tend to camp away from people. The few times we have camped near people it hasn’t bothered us. We have always got good sleep in the truck.

The canvas sides aren't insulated at all though, right? ie no 3M Thinsulate stitched in between an inner/outer canvas layer? Single digit F is impressive.
Sleeping with the top up in stronger winds would be noisier I would assume, just like in any soft-sided "tent" structure (FourWheelCamper, any of the wedge campers, a RTT, etc).
Bump for an awesome rig near Bend!

 

[ikent82]

Not insulated with thinsulate but triple layered and has enough tension with roof up and the built in tensioner that it doesn’t flap like a tent at all. Much better. I can’t recall ever having an issue with the Canvas flapping in wind and causing too much noise to sleep. Also the single digit is with heater running very low. You can cook yourself out if not careful.

The canvas sides aren't insulated at all though, right? ie no 3M Thinsulate stitched in between an inner/outer canvas layer? Single digit F is impressive.
Sleeping with the top up in stronger winds would be noisier I would assume, just like in any soft-sided "tent" structure (FourWheelCamper, any of the wedge campers, a RTT, etc).
Bump for an awesome rig near Bend!

 

[mk216v]

Not insulated with thinsulate but triple layered and has enough tension with roof up and the built in tensioner that it doesn’t flap like a tent at all. Much better. I can’t recall ever having an issue with the Canvas flapping in wind and causing too much noise to sleep. Also the single digit is with heater running very low. You can cook yourself out if not careful.

Good to hear on the triple layer; difficult to tell in pictures and I've only been in the FX models at EC HQ. How strong a winds have you been in to test the no-flapping, as you mentioned above that you put the top down in very strong winds?

 

[ikent82]

Not sure on wind speed but it was high. Lowered top not because of flapping but because it reduced overall size and stopped truck from swaying. Again, this was all in crazy wind. Camped along the coast and in storms and never had an issue with the top up.

Good to hear on the triple layer; difficult to tell in pictures and I've only been in the FX models at EC HQ. How strong a winds have you been in to test the no-flapping, as you mentioned above that you put the top down in very strong winds?

 

[SimonBelgium]

So you can use the bed and everything else with the roof down, without it getting claustrophobic?

 

[ikent82]

I guess it depends on each person if they would get claustrophobic but I can sleep without issues. Moving about requires one to be hunched over but it isn’t any worse than a standard roof van I would say. With the roof up I think it is 7’ or more of interior height.

So you can use the bed and everything else with the roof down, without it getting claustrophobic?

 

[scknogas]

I know this is an old post, but is this still available? (The title was not changed to SOLD)

 

[ikent82]

Yes. It has entered the consignment program with the earthcruiser. Look for it to be advertised on their website shortly. They are doing a complete overhaul on it currently. I’m sure if you call them now they can give you all the information on it.