McBride
Adventurer
Don't even get me thinking about portals!
Purchased an Expedition G Wagen
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Don't even get me thinking about portals!
McBride
Adventurer
Indeed. I didn't know that about the quantity of Europa G500s imported. I'm gaining an increased appreciation for them, especially after driving one. I'd heard comments about the notable fit and build quality of the pre MBUSA units and I can say that they are indeed a thing of quality. The camper is an awesome vehicle unto itself, but the driving experience of the G500 is something special. I've officially joined you as an enthusiast.
So-Cal G
Observer
yeah...this is totally not what you want!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/22746-Pics-of-expedition-outfitted-G-s/page4
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
McBride
Adventurer
Yeah, this isn't burly and good-looking or anything;
You guys are killing me with those images! Okay, maybe portals for G-ronimo (I've been eyeballing them since I bought it and they would be beneficial). Serious $$$$ but....
The Boss actually wants something a bit smaller than the 33.5" tires on the 500. I'll likely do 32" BFG AT's seeing they are so nice on the highway.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Talk directly to Wolfgang Tibus at Tibus Offroad/Killer Axleshttp://www.killeraxles.com/html/mercedes_g1.html
There's even a white G-Ronimo look-alike already on Tibus portals, so you don't even have to try to visualize what it'd look like, it's already here;
(yes, sorry to be such a bad influence)
McBride
Adventurer
Talk directly to Wolfgang Tibus at Tibus Offroad/Killer Axleshttp://www.killeraxles.com/html/mercedes_g1.html
There's even a white G-Ronimo look-alike already on Tibus portals, so you don't even have to try to visualize what it'd look like, it's already here;
Wow! Nice G camper.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Is there any info or more photos of the white G-Ronimo look-alike camper? That thing is damn propper.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Probably best to email Tibus or ORC. Looks like a few ORC bits on it too.
McBride
Adventurer
What do you figure the differential clearance is on that vehicle - 17" or 18"? I like everything about it except the tiny windows on the camper. It looks great but in practice big operable windows are nice, especially in the desert southwest.
Look at those wide fender flares and how the relatively narrow tires are even with them; reveals the added width associated with the portals.
Awesome G camper!
Look at those wide fender flares and how the relatively narrow tires are even with them; reveals the added width associated with the portals.
Awesome G camper!
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McBride
Adventurer
Wow. That is significant clearance.
Capo
Happy Camper
William, my good man!
I can understand if you go crazy on those portals and a set of bead lock wheels for G-Ronnie! Even if you don't, you have a rig which need not envy anything out there! Enjoy it in good health, my friend!
i will read through more carefully what's happened to G-Ronnie shortly. I've been off line, but I'm back for a while, at least.
keep on overlanding!
I can understand if you go crazy on those portals and a set of bead lock wheels for G-Ronnie! Even if you don't, you have a rig which need not envy anything out there! Enjoy it in good health, my friend!
i will read through more carefully what's happened to G-Ronnie shortly. I've been off line, but I'm back for a while, at least.
keep on overlanding!