Mitsubishi vs the World
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charlieaarons
Explorer
I second that advice.
If you really want to make a project out of the chassis step up and find a Class 6, 7 or even 8 forward control chassis and convert it to 4WD. Did you know that the GM T8500 (built in Brazil) come with the incredibly desirable Roadranger 9LL transmission as an option? 0.73 overdrive, 8 normal working gears, low gears down to 26:1! You don't need a very steeply geared transfer case (like 1.4 or 1.6; 2:1 is even better) to get super slow crawling gears.
Of course I imagine most of them came with Allisons, knowing GM's predilection for automatics.
Overloading an expedition vehicle is very easy, so overkill in the GVW and rear GAWR department is necessary.
Charlie
I still don't understand the need for GVWR of 20,000 lbs or more,
particularly when you post this photo to represent the kind of camper
you like
If you decide to use a heavy truck as a platform, you could carry a
dozen campers like this before you'd notice that they were on board.
Maybe you have another use for the truck that you have not mentioned?
particularly when you post this photo to represent the kind of camper
you like
If you decide to use a heavy truck as a platform, you could carry a
dozen campers like this before you'd notice that they were on board.
Maybe you have another use for the truck that you have not mentioned?
charlieaarons
Explorer
Yeah, you're right. But projects have a way of expanding - a lot. You just need to approach the initial stages when you've just got a piece of paper and haven't spent a penny yet with an expanded mind.
Charlie
Charlie
dhackney
Expedition Leader
I second both of those statements.
posting of the camper pic was more of a design idea, not necessarily something that weight or size. I would prefer not to have something the size of a small school bus on the back on my FG 
but I am taking into account the tendency to build bigger and overload. So, if i start small i should be ok :thumb:
Regarding the second use of the truck, yes that is a possibility as well. Two choices, One is to have something like the camper above that can be removed, allowing that truck to be used for towing or hauling as well.
The second option would be to build two identical or very similar trucks, one for "expedition" use with a fixed body and another one to haul a large fifth wheel RV, toyhauler, boat or trailer for excursions that arent off the beaten path :sombrero:
but I am taking into account the tendency to build bigger and overload. So, if i start small i should be ok :thumb:Regarding the second use of the truck, yes that is a possibility as well. Two choices, One is to have something like the camper above that can be removed, allowing that truck to be used for towing or hauling as well.
The second option would be to build two identical or very similar trucks, one for "expedition" use with a fixed body and another one to haul a large fifth wheel RV, toyhauler, boat or trailer for excursions that arent off the beaten path :sombrero: