EarthCruiser 2015 EXP on a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG
Unique, best of the old and the new!
We are selling an extremely well-loved EarthCruiser EXP. It has served us very well for 10 years because we have maintained it, inside and out, added many enhancements, and pre-emptively replaced parts consistent with our preventative maintenance philosophy. Contact us for a full list of parts replaced and dates. When not traveling, it was always stored in a heated garage. The truck has received regular service at conservative intervals, using Amsoil products.
The truck is quite special and unique. It’s a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG with 154,554 miles on the chassis but we had a new engine and turbo installed less than 40,000 miles ago! Our old engine was running just fine, but Mitsubishi had a half-price sale on new engines. We just couldn’t pass it up. The truck requires no DEF nor DPF nor catalytic converter. It has 4WD and a high/low range transfer case! These features make this EarthCruiser very desirable for remote off-road travel.
The visibility from the cab-over truck is fantastic, great for viewing the scenery through the large windshield, and it’s also easy to navigate over hills without a hood in the way. The camper is very livable, comfortable, and enjoyable to spend time in, with generous storage inside and out. It has many custom features.
718 watts of solar power and 630 Ah lithium batteries means there is no need for any propane or a generator. This, together with 80 gallons of fresh water and 60 gallons of diesel, allows you to stay in remote locations for a long time. It fits in a standard shipping container for adventuring overseas.
There is an active Owners’ Group with tons of information and expertise from others, a Fuso dealer network, and a specialty shop in Bend, OR (Expedition Vehicle Services) that knows these vehicles inside and out. Also, we’re happy to spend a day or so with the new owner explaining the operation of the truck and camper. The Mitsubishi Fuso FG with the 4M50 engine is over-built and under-stressed, and thus very reliable on and off road. Many consider the 2007 to have been its best year.
We’ll list major features but if you’re unfamiliar with this wonderful camper, please ask questions. There is too much to include here!
If you’re attending Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, CO, you’re welcome to come see our EarthCruiser, about 2 hours south.
We are asking $229,000 and we are located just north of Colorado Springs, CO. Contact Bob at shoelark@outlook.com
Highlights
2007 Mitsubishi Fuso cab and chassis
No DEF or diesel particular filter (DPF)!!
4WD and high/low range transfer case
154,554 miles on chassis but…
New engine and turbo with fewer than 40,000 miles on them! (Mitsubishi had a half price deal and we couldn’t pass it up)
Exhaust brake works superbly at all speeds
4.9 liter, 4 cylinder, 4M50 Mitsubishi diesel engine,147 hp@2700 rpm, 347 ft-lb
GVWR 14,050 lbs; fully loaded we were less than 13,000
Height with the top down is only 8’5”, length 22’4”, and width 7’4” or 9’2” with the mirrors (fits in a shipping container)
Regular service at conservative intervals, using Amsoil products
Alcan springs front and rear, only 19,500 miles on them, November 2022
King shocks, 2.5” with remote reservoir; includes nitrogen tank for recharging shocks
Toyo Open Country M/T LT315/75R16E, with 9,400 miles on them
Two spare tires
New spare tire covers, each with trash bag
16,500 lb Warn winch with synthetic line; wired and wireless controls
Heated leather seats
EarthCruiser bullbar
Two 30-gallon diesel tanks; selector switch for changing tanks on the fly
12-13 mpg
Pass-through from the cab to the camper
Molded fiberglass construction with structural foam insulation
Camper Features
Owner’s manual and documentation of items provided.
718 Watts solar, five Solbian flexible panels mounted flush to roof
2 Lithionic batteries, 315 Ah each, with internal heater, and an App to monitor them
Victron Multiplus inverter 3000 VA
Victron Cerbo GX and Touch 50
Two Blue Sky solar controllers
IPN Pro-remote for adjusting and monitoring batteries and solar controllers
Two 40-gallon fresh water tanks, one inside and one outside with a tank heater pad when needed.
Approx. 20-gallon gray water tank with heater pad when needed
Lagun swivel dinette table that can be made into a bed
Fiamma awning, controlled electrically
Automatic electric entry steps
Four casement windows with privacy screens and insect screens
360 degree ventilation through upper windows when top is raised
Extra keys
New Kwikee steps November 2022 (original motor available)
Appliances, Utilities, Electrical
Isotherm Cruise 130 stainless fridge with freezer compartment, new digital thermostat and control module
Webasto Dualtop provides space heat and hot water (runs off truck diesel)
Complete spare Dualtop with new stainless steel tank
Spare Dualtop pump
Webasto two-burner cooktop (runs off truck diesel)
Complete spare cooktop
Custom wood cutting board that fits over the cooktop to protect it and extend counter space
Microwave
New spare microwave
Double sink
Airhead composting toilet, vented to rear of camper
Two fans, multi speed with a timer, recessed into the ceiling
Filtered water inside and out; Seagull water filter just replaced
Pressurized water faucet outside
Spare water pump
Inside and outside showers, with new faucets
New kitchen faucet
Dimmable LED lights on ceiling and at both ends of the bed.
LED flood lights on both sides of the camper and on the back
Night lights near the bed and in the entry
Circuit breakers installed for all outlets and appliances
10-year smoke/CO detector through September 2032
110V outlet in passenger side locker box, 12V in driver’s side
Several USB through the cab and camper
Easy to use and reliable circuit breakers on a control panel
Storage
Lots of outside storage in two large locker boxes. Passenger side has a custom-made shelf.
Lockable storage under rear of camper for 4 traction boards and other equipment (not included)
Ceiling nets for light weight storage, clothing etc.
Six lockable drawers in the kitchen
Two lockable drawers under the bed
Three airline pocket storage compartments near the bed, one with 4 large cubbies
Custom-made shoe rack that hangs on the shower door in the entry; useful for bear spray etc. not just shoes, 12 compartments
Two of the four compartments under the dinette seats are available for storage
Camper Enhancements
Linak roof lifters; replaced with new, faster lifters June 2023
Large hidden safe near dinette
Lockable water fill cap
Custom cubby for toiletries in the wall of the inside shower
Re-keyed locks for the camper door, 4 locker boxes, and 2 diesel tank doors to be unique
Custom-made head and foot boards so you can lean against the wall to read in bed
Added a protective steel guard for the lower water tank
Insulated behind the fridge and around it
Venting under the fridge for better airflow
Truck Enhancements and Extras
Service records and manuals provided
Complete factory service manual; electronic and printed in 3 binders.
High efficiency Bell Intercooler July 2017
Electric engine cooling fan
Two Fullriver FT1100-31 start batteries – 1100 CCA replaced Fall 2024, 5000 miles on them
Hard-wired rear-view camera, brand = Rear View Safety
Insulated cab window covers
Limited slip differential front and rear
EarthCruiser skid plate
Dynamat sound insulation throughout cab
For sound and heat insulation we added Damplifier Pro, Heatwave Pro, and Thermal Block under cab
Custom aluminum rain gutter over the bellows between the cab and camper
Victron 30 amp DC to DC charger, with a switch in the cab to turn on when needed
Pewag snow chains
Fuel filter wrench
Front axle boot rock shield
Garmin Dash Cam 57
Precision Instruments ¾” drive torque wrench and 10” extension
Several Fuso oil filters, air filters, and fuel filters
4 extra Alex rims lug nuts
Extra valve stems
Engine accessory belt
Lug nut indicators
Large console with 4 cupholders, covered storage, tablet pocket, 12V outlets and a safe for wallet/valuables
Shore power pigtail
Truck Service Work Performed
Air filter changed 7/25
Engine oil and filter changed 6/25
Leaf springs and driveline greased 6/25
Front and rear differential fluid changed 6/25
Brake shoes and springs replaced 6/25
Wheel bearings regreased 6/25
Brake fluid changed 10/24
Fuel filter changed 9/24
Transmission fluid changed 10/23
Transfer case fluid changed 10/23
Power steering fluid changed 10/23
Engine coolant changed 2/23
A/C system evacuated and recharged 7/22
Known problems
The water tank level indicators are not reliable
Minor water leak at top of door in wind-driven rain, easily prevented by extending the awning 6”
