ATW Global Warrior .... Official Pics

[blackduck]

Hi John and Staff
I can see that a lot of effort has gone into research and design of the Global Warrior and looking at the pics, the finish is second to none. It all looks very functional and really well thought out. As for the look outside......well I've never been exited about pop tops and I have troubles to like that rear section but I understand the functionality about it. I'm sure the single cab will look better and the Hardtop version will look like a real Expedition vehicle.
Hopefully in near future the full specifications (and maybe pricing) will be available.
BTW: As for other comments from our "regulars".......the silence is deafening......where are ye?...( Blackduck,Skifreak,Alan,Amesz just to name a few):Wow1:
Regards
Adrian

That's right Adrian pick on me first
alan and owen deserve top billing
Me I like the look of it
its quirky - but in white it looks like an off road prisoner transfer vehicle
the one being produced in desert tan looks good (at least they didn't do one in beige)
would I buy one - well theres no where to put a motorbike
and a 250 isn't a motorbike
which means every time you want to move you have to pack up house
no good if you've got the perfect river side camp spot and want to go exploring for the day
now I know im gunna cop flak for that statement
but opinions are like a**holes and that's mine
opinion that is not ???

 

[alan]

Ok ok! I don't like the color a nice beige color would be better suited..

The work in developing something like this must be mind blowing i can certainly see why it took 2 years! maybe if i win tattslotto i could order one with a hard top and motorbike carrier in beige! congradulation to ATW another great Aussie build.

 

[SkiFreak]

BTW: As for other comments from our "regulars".......the silence is deafening......where are ye?...( Blackduck,Skifreak,Alan,Amesz just to name a few)

I have been speaking with John on a regular basis (well over a year) about their new camper, I just have not done it here...
From a technical perspective, I do not believe that any other motorhome manufacturer in Australia would come close to the build quality of this vehicle. The techniques used are akin to those in high end marine manufacture, which should set the Global Warrior well above any of its competition.

 

[blackduck]

Ok ok! I don't like the color a nice beige color would be better suited..

The work in developing something like this must be mind blowing i can certainly see why it took 2 years! maybe if i win tattslotto i could order one with a hard top and motorbike carrier in beige! congradulation to ATW another great Aussie build.

Alan
if you win tattslotto you could give up work and finish your truck
that way you could post more progress pictures and give us another topic to comment on

 

[alan]

Yeer Yeer I know! don't rub it in, the weathers cooling down so time to pull the finger out!

 

[Sagestone]

Wow...that rear spare lift has really caught the eye as well as the imagination. I enjoy reading about the constructive ideas out there (rear locker/kitchen:chef and just laugh at some of the opinions (maybe the color should be yellow? . John approximates the load lifted to be 335lbs in the current configuration. OK..so 2 spares may be necessary for marketing on the Island but let's say you remove one for your preference wherever you live. It leaves you with approx. 168 lbs to play with. You could replace the area taken up by one spare with a container of the same shape and size as the spare (so it will tuck up into that nicely carved relief) that could contain any number of items. (roto-pax, tire tools, etc) It appears as well, that the current spares must lower in an arc and therefore at some point in the arc, lie level to the ground and perhaps create a work surface that way. The spare left on board could also be capped/covered (on what becomes the internal side when closed) to also be a place for storing items. Refer to picture of the spares lowered to ground to see that open space in the wheel hollow. Regards, Dean

 

[ATW]

Wow...that rear spare lift has really caught the eye as well as the imagination. I enjoy reading about the constructive ideas out there (rear locker/kitchen:chef and just laugh at some of the opinions (maybe the color should be yellow? . John approximates the load lifted to be 335lbs in the current configuration. OK..so 2 spares may be necessary for marketing on the Island but let's say you remove one for your preference wherever you live. It leaves you with approx. 168 lbs to play with. You could replace the area taken up by one spare with a container of the same shape and size as the spare (so it will tuck up into that nicely carved relief) that could contain any number of items. (roto-pax, tire tools, etc) It appears as well, that the current spares must lower in an arc and therefore at some point in the arc, lie level to the ground and perhaps create a work surface that way. The spare left on board could also be capped/covered (on what becomes the internal side when closed) to also be a place for storing items. Refer to picture of the spares lowered to ground to see that open space in the wheel hollow. Regards, Dean

Hi Dean

We should give you a job.......yeah...this does work and we have done this a few times in the past too....this is an outback tour bus we built about 8 years ago. Note the rear table.........but don't forget the big drop down benches we already have on both sides of this new camper.




They serve meals and morning tea from these tables.

Regards,
John.

 

[ATW]

Adrian, Alan, Stu and Owen,

Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
John.

 

[Sagestone]

That tire picture refered to above is 11 of 42. Looking at that pic you can also discern how high this rack will be when it arcs to the ground level position. It looks like it's height would be equal to or slightly less than the work table created by the storage panel door to the right of it. Cover both, of what would be the backsides of each wheel/tire, with a stainless lid and you're cookin! Just don't be tempted to twist your flat hose onto the camlocks to the left or right for that special somethin' somethin' in your chili :sombrero: Of course you would have to incorporate some type of leg or safety latch in case the winch synthetic line failed:ylsmoke:

 

[ATW]

Just don't be tempted to twist your flat hose onto the camlocks to the left or right for that special somethin' somethin' in your chili :sombrero:

Hahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sagestone]

LOL...great minds think alike. It is always easier to imagine then to execute and you guys execute ideas very well. I will be happy to continue to offer comments since you are most likely designing my rig as we speak. (U.S. spec, hardtop) I am 55, retired and ready to travel. I was in the Aerospace Industry and procured advanced avionics and equipment. I rubbed elbows with high level engineers and literally sent completed objects into space (white in color). The engineering and designing your team accomplishes is really no different with it's necessary considerations of weight, gravitational forces (CG), torsion/twist, materials selection, small space maximization/engineering, energy demand/supply, and the all important overarching magic of 'systems integration'...putting it all together and making it work as one. I appreciate ATW and all of the companies and the people behind them that make the true freedom and enjoyment of expedition travel possible. Regards, Dean

 

[Sagestone]

Hi Dean

We should give you a job.......yeah...this does work and we have done this a few times in the past too....this is an outback tour bus we built about 8 years ago. Note the rear table.........but don't forget the big drop down benches we already have on both sides of this new camper.
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They serve meals and morning tea from these tables.

Regards,
John.

Looks great but tea is not my cup...but if the cooler just inside the door to the left was filled with :beer:, it looks to be able to hold approx 84 of them, in which case the table would have to be able to hold 165 lbs. of one happy yank

 

[Thespoon]

Adrian, Alan, Stu and Owen,

Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
John.

Jeez that was quick....hope I didn't wake you up fellers:sombrero:

 

[ATW]

Looks great but tea is not my cup...but if the cooler just inside the door to the left was filled with :beer:, it looks to be able to hold approx 84 of them, in which case the table would have to be able to hold 165 lbs. of one happy yank

Hang on......so you want to drink all the beer in the fridge and pass out on the table.....You will fit right in here if you visit Australia.

 

[SkiFreak]

Jeez that was quick....hope I didn't wake you up fellers:sombrero:

Always lurking.... rarely sleeping.