SOLD - 2016 Earthcruiser FX on 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG - NO DEF - Available in Utah ()

[victorc]

Are you in the market for a turnkey, pre-DEF expedition vehicle that you can take across all continents? Look no further, we are selling our 2016 Earthcruiser FX built on a 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG Chassis!

🦄 This Earthcruiser is a unicorn: No DEF or low-sulfur diesel required! I believe there are only two Earthcruisers built on pre-DEF chassis in the US. This one and Lance’s EXP (Earthcruiser owner).

🎂 The cherry on the cake? This Earthcruiser has a five-speed manual transmission with 4WD hi/lo transfer case Unlike all the other ECs built on recent Fuso chassis, this truck can go in 4LO.

• Mileage at posting: 107,xxx miles
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT

With current pricing, a new FX will cost over $595,000 from Earthcruiser.

We are open to trade the EC for a full size truck + airstream.

The truck and the house were fully inspected by Earthcruiser in Bend, OR, earlier this year. In fact, I requested them to perform the inspection they would run on the pre-owned units they sell. So while it’s not “certified,” you can be reassured that the truck is in good shape and ready to hit the road.

Also, while in Bend, Earthcruiser took it to the nearest certified FUSO service center for a full inspection. Nothing to report!

Concerned about the mileage? Diesel engine are engineered to last much longer than gas engines. The mileage is not high relative to the life of a diesel engine.

We have a clean title in hand and the rig is registered as a motorhome. And FYI, it is currently insured as a motorhome and at its market value with StateFarm.

You will have access to the private owner's forum which has been a valuable source of information for us. If you don't like doing the work by yourself, Earthcruiser will be able to take of you, no problems!

Why Are We Selling?​

We bought this truck to replace our previous home on wheels while we were still traveling full time. Our life changed quite a bit over the past few months: we are not full-time overlanders anymore and we moved back to our place in Utah. We barely used the EC since then, and it became more pratical for us to use our Tacoma for the occasional overnight camping trip.

That said, we went for a month trip last spring in Southern Utah, and the experience was absolutely amazing. This is truly a beautifully designed rig for full-time travel.

Interested?​

The Earthcruiser is available for sale in Escalante, UT. Fill up the water tanks, and explore the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument immediately after taking procession of the rig!

If Escalante isn't a convenient location, we could possibly meet in Salt Lake City, UT.

Please reach out to me at vic.coulon@gmail.com for any questions.

 

[victorc]

Chassis​

• 2007 Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4X4 5-speed manual transmission
• 4WD hi/lo transfer case
• Front and rear limited slip differentials
• All Terrain Warriors parabolic springs, shackles, and shocks
• Steinbauer performance chip for increased HP
• Manual 4WD locking front hubs
• 16″ EarthCruiser Super Single wheels paired with Toyo Open Country M/T 315/75/R16 tires with less than 5,000 miles
• Tire Traker TT-500 tire pressure monitoring system
• 60-gallon diesel fuel capacity — 35-gallon main and 25 -gallon auxiliary tanks
  • Roughly 14 mpg on average / 840-mile range capacity

Protection​

• EarthCruiser radiator protector/skid plate
• CV boot covers/protectors
• EarthCruiser (East Coast Bull Bar) front bull bar, with LED light bar included
• EarthCruiser scrub bars and Yakima roof rack with Yakima basket
• EarthCruiser heavy duty rear bumper with Class IV hitch receiver
• Front Superwinch Talon 14.0 winch with winching/recovery gear included
• All services completed by authorized Fuso service center AND Earthcruiser under our ownership

Cab​

• Fully insulated and soundproofed
• Cab (driver and passenger) LED map and reading lights, touch sensitive and multi-level light intensity
• Custom leather spring ride suspension seats with seat heaters, adjustable for angle, fore/aft, and suspension preload level
• Matching leather center console with integrated USB 2.0 outlets
• Front and rear facing external cameras with in-cab display
• Clarion Bluetooth compatible stereo head unit
• Custom heat reflective/insulated privacy screens for cab windows
• Earthcruiser Cab/House divider to insulate cabin from cab and to provide privacy
• Safe located in cab beneath the center console

House/Camper​

Internal​

• The interior standing height is 6’ 7”
• Dometic windows - six double insulated with integrated black-out and insect screens
• Webasto diesel-fired combo water heater and furnace, tapped into chassis auxiliary fuel tank (NEW! REPLACED IN JANUARY 2023)
• Webasto two burner ceramic diesel-fired cooktop, tapped into chassis auxiliary fuel tank
• Panasonic microwave
• Isotherm 12 V DC stainless steel 4.5 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer
• DC Air conditioner mounted in bed area
• Seagull IV X-1 water filtration system, capable of safely pumping water directly from lakes and streams
• Upgraded kitchen sink faucet
• Numerous 120 VAC, USB 2.0, and 12 VDC receptacles throughout.  All 120 VAC outlets are GFI controlled units
• Two Sirocco 360° ceiling-integrated house fans, with timers and multiple power levels, lockable in the retracted or deployed configuration
• 360° adjustable/removable Laguna dinette table with locking mechanism
• Full size memory foam double bed with custom red Sunbrella fabric to match bed surround
• Ample under bed storage: Four large storage spaces under bed plus two large cabinet spaces with two large bins accessed from wall beneath bed
• Five drawer bedside cabinet with varied custom drawer organizers
• Eight kitchen/pantry drawers, with varied custom drawer organizers and liners to keep kitchen items from sliding or breaking
• Storage under the dinette seat and additional storage access beneath the floor of the dinette
• Custom removable magnetic screen for entry door
• Two freshwater tanks. One 40-gallon, one 20-gallon tank for a total of 60 gallons freshwater capacity. Both can be used during freezing temperatures.
• Indoor and outdoor filtered water dispensing faucets
• Retractable Thetford cassette toilet, with 6-gallon capacity
• Custom teak wood shower basin/entryway cover
• Indoor and outdoor showers
• 12-gallon gray water tank with water level readout on main data panel cluster (inside)

External​

• Large external-accessed storage compartments with automated lighting — one door on each side, with large rear area pass-through storage compartment
• Fiamma F65S power retractable awning on passenger side, controlled from switch panel just inside the house door
• Aluminess bumper mounted stainless steel storage box
• ISI Advanced 4X4 bike rack
• Individual storage containing air compressor
• Heavy duty 600 lb. torque wrench
• Starlink “permanent” setup installed by Earthcruiser in April 2023. (Bring your router and your dish!)
• MaxTrax mount in the back

Electrical​

• Solbian roof-mounted recessed solar panels — Four 125W panels = 500 watts solar
• Blue Sky solar controllers
• Victron Multi Plus inverter/charger - 3000W
• BEP Systems marine- grade control panel for managing power/water, utilizing owner configurable graphic readout panel, labeled and fully lighted circuit breaker/switches for the various house functions
• Lithionics lithium-ion battery system (3 x 150-amp hours = 450-amp hours) with house batteries stored safely inside house under dinette seating

Photos​

Pics were taken during a short trip up the mountain. Please pardon the mud 😇

 

[victorc]

Video

 

[zip]

Very nice
Glws

 

[Roverchef]

The Fuso is such a great platform to start with and then go and add the EC box it is hard to beat. Looks to be very well sorted and cared for!
GLWS!

 

[victorc]

Thank you!

Yes, great platform and super fun to drive. Not the fastest on the highway but eh, it has a 4-season cabin in the back 😇

 

[victorc]

Responding to two questions I received privately that could also help potential buyers:

1. What's our average MPG with the truck?
We were tracking mileage between refuels during the first few weeks/months of ownership, and we averaged 14 mpg at that time (highways+dirt roads). It could be less, it could be more depending of your driving style but I consider this pretty good given that the average with our previous rig (RAM + flatbed + camper) was around 11 mpg.

So with the 60-gallon diesel fuel capacity, you roughly have a 840-mile range.

2. What are the dimensions of the rig?

 

[victorc]

Per private request, adding a cold start video.

 

[victorc]

We are contemplating the idea of buying a trailer once we sell the EC so just wanted to say that we are open to trade the EC for a full size truck + airstream, if you are looking to upgrade to something different.

 

[victorc]

Here is a quick (silent) exterior tour:

 

[victorc]

Interior tour

 

[victorc]

The Earthcruiser will be in consignment with Earthcruiser soon.

We are waiting for their pre-owned stock to clear-up to bring it over to Bend. Then our truck will be publicly advertised on their website.

That said, if you were interested by this unit and want the Earthcruiser pre-owned warranty, it could be available immediately (just contact their sales person and say you are interested by this unit / feel free to also contact me via email vic.coulon@gmail.com).

Please note that we are ready to let it go for less than our asking price.

 

[victorc]

Price reduced to $235,000

We would to see the truck go before the winter. Delivery possible to Salt Lake City.

 

[FJ SD]

Hands down one of the better for sale ads. Thank you for putting the effort in for a vehicle of this caliber.. If I didnt have my new 50ten I would be knocking on your door.

Garrett

 

[victorc]

Thanks Garret