Everything we HATE about our 4x4 Expedition Vehicle

[@leb3320]

Sorry to hear about lack of accessories. Fuso's are very common in Australia, there are tons of aftermarket accessories available. If you get stuck, have a look at some Australian websites.

[@lynnjacob6325]

As a solo female nomad, I love your rig. Honestly, for the same reason I need to be able to get to the cab - without getting out of the living area - in an emergency situation. Your rig is very cool, though! Safe travels!

[@OutsideCleaners]

Great info, thanks for taking the time to share!

[@jimbeaver27]

cool, I have just bought an Isuzu camper in Japan with composite built on camper with passthrough and bed over cab. It is 20 feet long. It has a 4.8 l diesel with 4WD and LSD. It is jacked a little but not going to do extreme offroad. It will go places that most RVs will not. It was built on the truck frame but many specials were added like nice seats in the cab, air bump stops on the leaf springs for a smooth ride, and more.

[@dirttracker123]

You may be interested in accessories from Australia. The Fuso is popular in Oz as an expedition vehicle and after market parts are available. Try AAV4x4. They export bar and roof racks to Canada. Cheers Martin

[@outliersoverland]

Yes, there are a lot of accessories down there and I can't wait to explore Australia. Ultimately it comes down to money. We did the best we could with our budget.

[@karennicholson6972]

That was a “TOPE” (‘toe-pay’) that you hit in Mexico! If you Google the translation it literally means “stop” which we customarily think of as one of those common 8 sided red signs with the word “alto” in Spanish on it. Topes are NO JOKE! Sometimes the “Spanish lesson” comes abruptly or at an inopportune time (one never knows). I learned, for example, from my very excited Latin friend who was telling us about the “Oso” he had just seen a just a few block away. I live about 50 miles north of Los Angeles, so here it is not a word all that commonly used! Found out (rather quickly) “oso” means BEAR!!! For cute cuddly stuffed bears, the much calmer version is “osito” (little bear). Fortunately fish & wildlife captured Senor Oso & took him back into the back country & no one got hurt including the Oso! LOL. Similarily, while driving in Mexico with my bilingual friends, I saw a sign “Topes” with the shape of one above it. As I innocently asked my friends, “?Qual es un ‘tope’? BOOM! My head hit the roof of the car (WITH my seatbelt on) and I learned SO FAST and in a very ‘practical’ sort of way, exactly what a “tope” was. They are not speed bumps in the sense we are used to in the USA. Oh no. Thy are shaped slightly differently and are much more pronounced. You don’t slowly cruise over them at a low speed. You approach, stop & VERY slowly go over them. They WILL hurt you & they WILL hurt your vehicle! So now you know ... 2 ways to say “STOP” in Espanol! (Yeah, me too fellow traveler!} Sorry about your frame but I was glad I’m not tho only one among “Las Touristas” who learned the practical lesson (aka the hard way) about “!los topes!” (!El Diablo de Los vehiculos en Mexico!}

[@TheGlassasylum]

Thank you for posting this video. I'm grateful for my motorhome. I like the COE idea, and I definitely want four-wheel drive. One thing you did prove valuable is, it is best suited for one person. I removed my dinette. I am one person and my little dog. I don't need a queen size bed. Both of you are large people. I removed the black water tank, Brown water tank, toilet and plumbing. I'm camping full time. Basics with comfort. I love it. My platform is an E350 I'm only 20 ft.

[@manuelester7420]

You guys seem like cool people to hang out with.😎😃

[@brotherlove100]

thankyou for sharing the real reality of this rig. I have been trying to convince my wife for many years that we should get one of these. The answer is still no. There are obvious shortcomings but the engineers made choices based on function. As a daily driver thr Fuso would be dreamy.

[@outliersoverland]

You are very welcome. Happy to help. The right camper for you it out there. Keep looking.

[@willlucas5150]

5:45 Try getting longer studs. They are simply not long enough which is why there are no threads sticking out of the lugs. Ideally you would have at least 1 or two threads beyond the study length. You may be over torqueing the studs because of only having half the threads which is causing the studs to pull through.

[@outliersoverland]

I know what you’re referencing, but what you can’t see is the offset on the lug nuts. They have a very deep offset. Great minds think alike because that’s something I thought of in the beginning.

[@deenibeeniable]

Wow, you need one of those beds that goes up to the ceiling during the day. You can get a lift kit in a hardware store & they're really easy to put in. That way during the day you'd have the bed area to walk around in.

[@outliersoverland]

We have thought about that design if we build a new camper box.

[@bobcatman3844]

i’m going to do that seating underneath

[@dangeroustoman]

Changing the horn would be easy and cheap.

[@outliersoverland]

You are right and I actually have one in a box in the back of the camper. I have held off installing it because in time we will eventually wire in a light bar and winch and that would be the perfect time to wire things in correctly.

[@frankluo230]

thank you for showing us the fine details you hate and love about your vehicle.

[@outliersoverland]

You’re welcome. We find value in sharing the good and bad.

[@Making_Adventure]

Great video. i have more to think about, about the design of the inside of our truck. and if you need help with a custom roof rack or bumper or other welded part let us know . you have friends up north in anchorage.😁

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. I am glad you found it helpful. That is a very generous offer, but after missing out on $40k from our Airbnb this summer funds are a little tight for even buying metal. We would love to get together with you guys one of these days. If things fall into place we hope to leave the state at the end of October.

[@Hugo90again]

Loved this video. You have complaints but they are not stopping you. One thing I must add is that Fuso has no legal requirement to provide parts or service in the USA for ten years. That is a false urban legend. Mitsubishi is in serious risk of failing and has been taken over by Nissan and Renault, and they are not particularly trustworthy. Fuso has a better reputation than either of them, but are no longer in control.

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks! Compromises are necessary and forward is the only way to go. Like with everything on these vehicles and campers, parts are always an issue. We have to order our toilet parts from the UK.

[@wkvanlife]

Thank you for this information, it was very informative!

[@outliersoverland]

You are very welcome.

[@countrymanmusic2731]

That's how we learn

[@JohnSmith-oh9iv]

For your bathroom you could get a folding door and a SOG. (Just search for SOG toilet kit). Apart from having no smell inside the house you could dump your waste anywhere as you wouldn't need chemicals. You also could get a second cassette and swap them.

[@367scotty]

Great info to work on. im building a 18x8 box and a npr hd. I'm upgrading cab seats, and i have a living room . Nice to see what bugs your through

[@markbivens131]

What do you think about, how would a 2021 showhauler 4x4 overland coach would do in Alaska?

[@outliersoverland]

I think you’d be mighty comfortable in one of those rigs and could get to a lot of places.

[@r.c.brousseau9655]

Thanks for your honesty - Enlightening and enjoyable review!

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

My fantasy has always been a *box truck* if I am ever blessed enough for that to happen I think maybe I was looking at something with a little bit of a different interior design. Thank you for the tour because I've never really seen one inside.

[@outliersoverland]

A box truck has countless options! Glad to help.

[@manuelester7420]

By Box truck, did you mean a step van? Like a bread truck or Doritos truck. That's my dream vehicle.

[@andrewallason4530]

Yeah. You can often get old refrigerator truck bodies quite cheap. I have a Fuso Canter 4x4 here in Tasmania ( I call it a “Canner”, because it can!😜) with a steel frame slide on camper unit I’m fixing up to suit. The truck is a tipper body, which is primarily used for excavator carrying and general farm duty. I’ve done a few weekenders, and we’ve just slept in the tray in old swags. The tray and slide on are both 3.5m (11’6”) long, but there is a set of steps on the passenger side to a raised platform behind the cab, which will become the toilet, and I’m more than happy to use a ‘bush’ shower ( black bucket with a bit of pipe out the bottom with holes drilled in it). Have an awesome time in your rig. Drive safe.

[@garybalanesi610]

I agree with the guy to lift the bed to the ceiling and then use the space Underneath.... the only way to get more room. Use a queen bed for more Room..

[@outliersoverland]

If we start a build from scratch it will probably have that.

[@chelseab5467]

That was very realistic, practical and very imformative. Thank you!

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I'm at a conundrum I like the isuzu and the fuso with crew cab but I want one with 4x4, ability to tow my 25foot travel trailer but still use one of these as a daily driver as opposed to a traditional pickup.

[@RAM5500CAMPERTHING]

I was curious if you were going to do something like this. I follow lots of folks on here and ya'll seem to have truck issues on every single trip, but still remain upbeat and positive. Kudos to you for that, and look forward to hearing your honest thoughts on the platform.

[@outliersoverland]

Believe it or not the Fuso has been a rock star. Pretty much every issue we’ve had was because of me needing to maintain things better (battery terminals, fuel filter), issues with aftermarket modifications or has involved the camper box. Stay tuned.

[@rlsingle00]

Thanks, for sharing your insight on this vehicle. There is a lot to think about and to absorb.

[@outliersoverland]

You are very welcome. I am glad it helped.

[@redskin6146]

Great video. Sounds like many of these issues were simply compromising choices you made, for other benefits.

[@walkertongdee]

Here in Asia loud horns are considered impolite....

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for the insight. I never though of it that way.

[@redskin6146]

Hmm, India, Philippines, China, Thailand ... yeh loud horns may seem impolite, but theres a lot of impolite driving out there.

[@poisonforlunch]

@@redskin6146 thats the only thing you need to learn to get your drivers license. if you can honk the horn, you can drive a car

[@dalemarshall9736]

Have 2008 FE125 and only Mitsubishi dealers can reset if red codes. Regular scan tool can do yellow codes, but a bummer when only dealer can reset the Red code which puts it into limp mode.

[@outliersoverland]

That's interesting. On ours I think you can also read and clear codes by pulling a fuse. One time we went into limp mode because the fuel filter was dirty and our scan tool was able to clear the codes and get us on the road again. Thanks for watching.

[@danskisbees7348]

That's it, I'm getting an EarthRoamer. NOT! 😀 And ya'll have a nice rig. Great information. 👍

[@jeep6242]

Not to be rude, but for as long as you have had this thing and how relatively minor most of these things would be to fix, it's kind of disappointing to watch. I mean the hose for the grey water tank... Just change the hose lol. I know these things add up collectively to real work and I am guilty of procrastination myself. But watching this like you are for some reason helpless to change any of these things is confusing and a little exasperating.

[@danskisbees7348]

I bet the things that y'all like way outweigh the bad. 😀

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.

[@outliersoverland]

You are right a lot of these things can be resolved with money and sweat equity. We have learned to work through the grey tank issue by using a little bleach every now and then and also putting a screen in our kitchen sink. I also hate going into areas twice. I have an accessory air horn from Amazon and have held off on installing it because I know at some point we will be wiring in light bars and a winch. In terms of the camper we feel very conflicted about making improvements. No matter how much we polish up a quarter it will always be worth .25 cents. If money was not an issue we would have a composite camper designed to our specs.... Thanks for watching.

[@outliersoverland]

You are correct. Stay tuned for the things we love.

[@SeeMyHappiness]

Awesome update guys! “Don’t do stupid stuff with your rig”. Yup. Been there done that. Wont do it again! Overlanding in a 29 foot class A is not a good idea. LOL!

[@outliersoverland]

Good to hear from you guys! If we pass through Bend we will look you up.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Don't feel too bad about the horn, I think that's the same horn that International uses on their trucks. A couple of tack welds will probably fix the wheel stud issue. Actually that refrigerator placement is a safety feature. If you've had too many beers to operate it, you don't need any more! And now you know the reason I'm buying a 35' motor home and pulling a 4wd with a cap on top. I have the space I need and the ability to get fairly far off road. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@outliersoverland]

Hey Johnny. Rebecca's mom got us an accessory air horn that I need to put on, but I have been waiting until we get the bumper fabricated. The big problem on the wheel studs is the use of impact guns. Sounds like you are going to have an amazing rig.

[@michaelbaker9415]

After I use to live on the boat I use to have and living in the 14 feet camper. A lot times there's only room for 1 person. I can see what your talking about with the space and the things you are able to be doing. I'm not sure how the 30 foot Airrex motor home is going to be yet. A lot of people don't realize that they sacrifice a lot of things with space and in some cases privacy for that may be needed by some of the people. I hope everything went well with your ride home to Seward AK

[@outliersoverland]

Since you have lived on a boat you know precisely what we are talking about. Thanks for watching.

[@lewisndhlovu89]

You gotta tighten the lug nuts after every trip to minimize the stripping of the studs as you mentioned just something to think about .

[@jaysonschor]

Thats the same truck I drove in Japan delivering stuff to remote locations. Im 6'2" not comfy. And the horn, tone is set for high, dense population areas in Japan so it can be heard. Trust me it came in handy driving in Tokyo. Anyway, good luck with it, but you should have got a unimog. Lol.

[@outliersoverland]

Interesting thoughts on the horn. Thank you. A modern unimog or other Mercedes chassis would break our bank.

[@ollieoverland2018]

Unimog breaks most banks even on a crappy small used one from 60's-70's.

[@filianablanxart8305]

Replacement/ additional electric horn that's louder/ deeper .

[@Toyota-Coaster]

@@filianablanxart8305 like what?

[@filianablanxart8305]

Can't think of a brand name off hand . Back in the day J.C. Whitney had a couple pages of them . Today , a quick google search will turn up a large multitude of them . Sometimes marketed as "Train style " horns , they do the same thing of being loud , and gaining attention in traffic .

[@volksman3]

Lol on the horn our is the same on the 2012! Get yourself a Big Mad Max and a relay and you will sound right 👊

[@outliersoverland]

My mother in law bought us an accessory air horn from Amazon. Like a lot of things on this truck I have held off on putting it on until I am in that part of the truck making modifications, such as adding a bumper, winch, light bars, etc.. Time is precious and I hate doubling up work. I would rather do everything all at once.

[@visitor5009]

Cute couple, great tips and real life situations that need to be considered. Thanks !

[@outliersoverland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikokomaji8153]

the horn part was so cute 😁. helpful video. tnx guys 🥰

[@EbleontheRoad]

We don’t have a pass tru and we don’t miss it at all! Great Video thanks for the infos😀

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for watching! When shipping overseas a pass through that does not lock gives people access to all your belongings.

[@EbleontheRoad]

Outliers Overland That’s right!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

You could get another couple of toilet cassettes, although, unless you have an outside storage box (underneath) it could still be a pain. Good show, Nice truck.

[@rahulgavand5063]

Lovely Video very informative..

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks Rahul!

[@aaronsbarker]

I would think that a nice 6-9k mini-split would fit right between the cab and box and stay well protected while still having the air-flow needed to keep them healthy and efficient. Upgrading & expanding the battery bank and solar charging to a lithium system would be the best bet for power, but tucking a generator/APU outside the frame rails in front of the rear axle could probably be done, but would be expensive and add constant noise, though, in a cold area, it could be plumbed for heating household water and the engine, so that's a plus. There is a lot of unused space under those trucks if things are arranged a little more efficiently. Worst case would be a small 2-3k portable gasoline generator that would be deployed at the camp site when needed on hot/cold nights. Those small mini-splits can run on a 15-20 amp 120v circuit from what I've been reading and with the limited space it would need to condition, it wouldn't be stressed much. I've seen DIY kits on Amazon for $7-800, but those usually have 16' hoses and fairly unimpressive mounting solutions, so it's possible an al-a-carte option with a local provider might be a better option, but would still likely be less than $1500.

[@outliersoverland]

We are weighing all the options, but a mini split is a contender. A diesel generator on the frame would be nice, but expensive $7500 for the generator alone. A Honda 2200i would fit nicely in a box on the frame and not break the bank.

[@aaronsbarker]

@@outliersoverland and there is something to be said for the lightness and mobility of that option as well. Plus, it would give you material for video content about your take on a pretty popular power and heat solution.... and being able to write it off as a business expense. Win win win!

[@LatinSlav]

guys for the stove exaust ,there are anti-wind protection for it,i just dont know how it's called in english

[@outliersoverland]

I think we are going to look further into one of these. There seem to be some good designs out there.

[@TheS3GG]

Stove exhaust protection can be found at a well stocked yachting items store at a marina. You need a half dome cover which will be inox stainless steel. Direct wind shouldn’t push it in, hope all goes great!

[@Skottink]

Love the video. Very real. FYI use a hose to temporarily attach to your exhaust vent hole an face it down. While your parked. Idk if that helps. But I had the same issue. Sorta.

[@Neptunsonroad]

Great video. The size is not bad when you are in Europe. You can't do much here with the big, heavy vehicles from the US 😁. Keep up the good work 👍 Greetings from Germany

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Hello from Alaska. Glad you liked it.

[@dirttracker123]

I have a Fuso as well, made by AAV4x4.

[@outliersoverland]

Hello fellow Fuso owner.

[@wek3000]

Lots of Thanks for share all the information from your experience with your truck, so I got to go to my cave do a almost total change of my design in sketchUp hahahahaha

[@kensoutham6828]

Cool video, thanks for being open about your issues. Some of your issues I was aware of (door/window, kitchen work space) and some not (sink/mattress), but very helpful since just about to embark on a new build. The cab/height issue is also something I wouldn’t have given too much thought to but at 6’4” it is a big issue for me (so is house height now, last truck had 6’3” in house and it worked but I was ready to change vehicle on that one issue alone!). New truck has finished 6’6”.

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. This is exactly why we produced the video. To help provide real life feedback. You should check out the things we love video.

[@odeean]

Thanks great video. I am building a vehicle with a very similar size and your problems are good to know.

[@BGreat2]

We feel for you as far as size and the bed position. We live out of a 17ft Casita travel trailer. It has a bed that is east/west positioned. Our living space is similar is size. We don't have the large freezer. Our tanks can go a while before we need to dump them. Our ability to go "off road" is limited even though our TV is a 2017 Tacoma sport 4 door. We have the 3" lift kit and 15" tires so dirt roads are ok but technically challenging. It is also a 3 season trailer so we have devised systems and methods to deal with freezing weather. Thanks for sharing your passion with us. Benny & Danya

[@julieh3327]

Benny Greatorex We share your thoughts with our 17’ Casita Spirit Deluxe!

[@outliersoverland]

You guys can definitely relate to tiny spaces! Ultimately just getting out there on the road exploring is what matters.

[@richardrubert9698]

I bet the Global Expedition Vehicles are looking better. We love ours.

[@outliersoverland]

Completely agree, but for $88k you can not beat what we have. How much did your GXV cost? Thanks for watching.

[@richardrubert9698]

@@outliersoverland True! Our’s was just over $500,000.

[@outliersoverland]

Yes, we are not prepared to make that kind of investment at this time.

[@richardrubert9698]

@@outliersoverland I’m glad you’re enjoying what you have. I enjoy your videos..

[@chrisa5780]

Thank you. Great info!

[@outliersoverland]

Glad it was helpful.

[@4x4OverlandTravel]

Our truck is a bit larger, and we have a pass through. Climbing through is like some kind of yoga, and since that we don't use it too often. Considering the technical and financial effort required for a passthrough, I'm not sure it's worth the money.

[@robertharding5553]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm wondering what the highway performances are. Confortable highway speed and how it does in mountain pass highways.

[@markw6602]

I am very interested in the cassette toilet for our next rig, but the capacity does raise concerns. Is there a larger capacity model? How many gallons is yours?

[@outliersoverland]

I think we have 4-5 gallons of fresh water and holding. I am not sure about larger models but I have seen some expedition vehicles that have a compartment for a spare cassette....

[@georgem838]

You are such a nice couple! Thanks for the video

[@overlandman9180]

I’m excited to start my journey and I’ve watched your videos to help me pick my tools to success thanks for all the info I started my own channel in inspiration so that I can share my experiences to I’d be open to a live video to get feedback and be able to ask questions

[@tonypaz3985]

I just love your truck no matter what 😅

[@outliersoverland]

So do we! We really wanted to share information one should consider when looking at these vehicles. Thanks for watching.

[@cathyscarvey2461]

There's a lot of those trucks for sale right now, used ones. I don't think I would get one now because I'm all about the comfort because of physical problems such as my back. It looks super cool but super uncomfortable. I'm going to eventually get a box and probably a 12 × 6 which would be even smaller but it will only be me in there. So, I would only need a twin size be and probably one that is built to slide out into a bed from a sofa. I like your box but a big No for the bed and would have to get a smaller one, even just a bit smaller would seem to help. Also, Instead of a towel, You could use a back splash of some sort or could make one. If you don't like the color which is everything to me, Why don't you change it..They have the best and coolest wallpaper now if u don't want to paint. Also, It looked like you were using your freezer a lot of Ice? Maybe you could sell or trade that one and get a refrigerator with a freezer under there instead. Idk, I love it and wish I had it. You're very blessed to have what you got because I can't even seem to get a Van to start out in to save money instead of paying for my studio for another 8 years. That way, I would have given them close to $200,000. Gotta get out of here. It makes no sense to me but it does to everyone else. Have fun! Be carried! Keep being honest with good information which makes a great video.

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for watching. These campers are all about compromises and spending money. LOL

[@tomkitchen2764]

Informative and interesting, thanks.

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks!

[@neildonald9263]

You can get a bullbar come to Australia for a trip and get one here and a winch . We have Fuso here all the time parts . Come on down under

[@mattpeters3777]

So ur gonna be looking at GXV's since they American based and provide to all of North America right? Oh btw. You could tow a trailer no problem. Real trucks under the hood ya know.

[@erichkestler1934]

Great truck and set up. I love those Fuso trucks. They are quite reliable and you can find parts in the Americas. How many miles do you get per gallon?

[@danetterc]

We have a Fuso too. They do harbor gremlins. We should chat❤️

[@outliersoverland]

Surprisingly the Fuso has been spot to n for us. All the problems we have had could be sourced to us needing to preform maintenance. It would be great to connect with you. What part of the world do you hail from?

[@winterbee1]

I'm also interested in this. Just purchased a 1997 Mitsubishi Canter 4x4. I'm the 3rd owner and if I could fix/upgrade the "gremlins" before I hit the road in May 2021, it would be awesome. I already planned in replacing the electrical system and most of the exposed wires that are for the most part dried out.

[@danetterc]

@@outliersoverland "Portland, Oregon". Just rolled in from Montana. We have a Conex with the few items we kept from the sale of the house. We sold all our rigs, cars, farm equipment, property and tech business in PDX to live as full time nomads. Can't imagine life before we escaped the prison of stuff. Seriously. When are you and Bec heading back down into the lower 48?

[@outliersoverland]

Dani Clifton We will try to leave in the beginning of November and I still don’t know what direction we are going.....

[@garybalanesi610]

Its made for shorter people..horns are cheaper. Its all a tradeoff, larger box = more weight, burns more diesel. We've got a 5x8 cargo trailer.. you Are doing well. Tradeoffs ..... no free lunch.. baby it.

[@outliersoverland]

It’s all about compromises and I think we got pretty lucky to find this truck.

[@lynych]

Do you think it is possible to put a GeoPro o Mini Lite on this kind of trucks?

[@lynych]

Also, I love your videos!

[@keitht7546]

Every rig will have things you may not like, there are pro’s and con’s to all of them. The thing is how well you can adept and make changes too your liking. It’s sad that Mitsubishi is moving out of North America , maybe in a couple of years you may upgrade to something else that fit your needs. Great Video I know you will be glad like me when this Pandemic is done ✌🏽

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you found the video helpful. We highly value sharing both the good and bad, stay tuned for the things we love about our camper.

[@IYIERENSOY]

Thank you was very helpful

[@outliersoverland]

You’re welcome. Every bit of insight helps.

[@yontyub]

Cool! Love and hate them too! :-)

[@benjaminmontenegro6130]

Thank you for the information

[@outliersoverland]

Happy to help.

[@ericjohnson4172]

Ok my silly comment would be they make evap coolers that don’t take up much space heck I’ve seen them on golf carts... but love watching you guys so no matter what enjoy your journey

[@outliersoverland]

Are you referencing a swamp cooler? Those are not good for the humid tropics though.

[@ericjohnson4172]

@@outliersoverland yes, you are correct

[@yagua0500]

✌🏾❤, there is a relatively new product that may solve your thermal transfer issues that can be sprayed on the exterior of truckdbox, CORK spray..Thermal Sheild...not cheap yet DIY is an option.

[@robertcampbell5355]

A happy jack bed is the answer

[@outliersoverland]

Those have a lot of appeal because they can drop over the dinette and you gain a lot of living space.

[@robinhowkins8216]

I am building a truck Ford d700 , Q how many times have you needed the 4x4?

[@outliersoverland]

Needed????? Hmmmm..... Does wanting to camp on a beach constituent needing? For our sun Arctic winter travels we needed it for insurance, but haven’t had to use it. As for just driving / traveling and an unexpected situation arises, we haven’t had to use 4x4 for that yet. 90% of the time we use the 4x4 to intentionally drive on the sand. Hope this helps.

[@robinhowkins8216]

@@outliersoverland so a good winch would save on weight, no front differential, and so better fuel economy. I am a 4x4 guy but on a big rig am I really going to go there . Winch , good tires , locking diff and chains would be the way to go,

[@outliersoverland]

+ road smarts, knowing the trucks limits and airing down the tires will get you a long ways.

[@robinhowkins8216]

@@outliersoverland country boy dirt roads are what I grew up on , usually go further with 2x4 then most would dare with 4x4 , born on mountain raised in a cave trucker and .......... is all I crave lol

[@robinhowkins8216]

@@outliersoverland I am from British Columbia in the dirt is what we do 😎lol

[@bobcatman3844]

earth crusher australia has bull bars with winch and other bits you might like

[@outliersoverland]

They have EPIC accessories.

[@nickacoutin2505]

What I always thought would be nice is to have your truck and put a trailer on it but I know it would be 18’ to 20’.

[@outliersoverland]

There are a lot of people who do that with a flat bed and then put a small trailer on the bed. It makes the camper removable so the truck can be used for other things. The problem is a “regular” travel trailer is not going to have the insulation, components and systems... Thanks for watching.

[@bennygoesoverland]

Most issues you are talking about are typical compromises for a rig size like yours, like the bed east-west, a small fridge or a wet bath. But ask people traveling with Defenders or a VW bus. They compromise even more on comfort, but gain in agility. Same for your rig. If you travel in Europe, your size is much more adequate than the big 3 axle expedition vehicles by ActionMobil or Unicat. You can not have it all ;-) The style inside your box is something you can change. Just ask a good carpenter. You can also change the cassette toilet for a dry composting toilet, saving water and energy. The main issue which really would annoy me is the product strategy for the Fuso. It seems that the Fuso is a loved child only in Australia and South Africa. Fuso is leaving the US, and also in Europe Fuso is the unloved child of Mercedes trucks. Furthermore Fuso also has different engine/chassis combinations running on different continent, which makes it difficult to service a US Fuso in Europe. I would love to see the Isuzu NPS 4x4 truck in Europe, would be a great chassis for expedition vehicles, but no chance to buy one here. That was the reason we bought a chassis with the star and its worldwide service network ;-)

[@outliersoverland]

Hey Chris. It is all about compromises.... and money. I feel given our budget we got the best possible chassis and camper for the money we had.

[@bennygoesoverland]

@@outliersoverland fair statement👍

[@NewAgeDIY]

Will I think I got all the buying tips I need. Now I know why some people don’t look happy all the time 😕

[@outliersoverland]

Living in a small box is an interesting lifestyle but it is not with out its challenges.

[@NewAgeDIY]

Outliers Overland 🤫

[@tonys1636]

Maybe as a thought for your next one a 6 X 6 would offer a greater living space and payload capacity, if the living quarters were extended over the cab even more space but a greater overall height. An ex military vehicle would be a good choice as if an ex NATO issue vehicle then spares are available over most of the Northern Hemisphere and elsewhere as often purchased by operators in developing countries as very cheap and rugged. Most that are auctioned off at the end of service have never been anywhere near a war zone, too expensive to bring them back after, ( Vietnam Helicopters ) but are sold as they have been superceded by more high tech vehicles, not always a good idea in a war zone with limited resources. If a monkey can't fix it then it is useless even if only a transport vehicle. Buying at an auction can be a bit of a lottery as many would have been either cannibalised or not run for years as having been mothballed but are often very low mileage. A close inspection is always needed if possible.

[@outliersoverland]

These LMTV military vehicles are amazing. They may be affordable to purchase but they can be maintenance nightmares. Tires for those things cost upwards of $2000 each.

[@tonys1636]

@@outliersoverland That is where Military surplus dealers are useful, one can pick up part worn tyres for about a third of the cost of new ones. They are often only 25% worn, although a close inspection is recommended rather than buying online from an image.

[@ianemery7785]

If you don’t want to be having to find a place to empty your cassette every two days why not buy and use a spare? That way you use one, exchange for the spare and then fill that one, then find somewhere to empty both. So only need to find that place to empty once a week. We do this in our motorhome over here in Europe. Fiamma.com even sell a holder to mount under your rig if you don’t/can’t make your own.

[@outliersoverland]

We have seen larger expedition vehicles that have the compartment for a second cassette, such as Global Expedition Vehicles. They are much larger and expensive campers though and our camper needs to be small for the places we want to go and we have a budget. Thanks for watching.

[@ianemery7785]

Outliers Overland I note your points but a spare cassette is GBP100 and has made a huge difference to how we can camp. The Fiamma cassette holder is expensive for what it is but a bit of DIY and maybe $20 in materials would see one made plus you have loads of room to mount it underneath. Just trying to help😊

[@outliersoverland]

True, if we were to add one it would have to be secured externally, as there is no extra room within the habitat.

[@Toad434]

Very informative. : )

[@careypolk1685]

Needs a couple Legacy air-ride seats from a peterbilt

[@outliersoverland]

New seats are definitely on the list of luxuries we’d like.

[@familiabanks]

hello from Fairbanks. Well, have to say that you guys talked me out of considering a rig similar to yours even though my current small class C is very limited on where it can go. Still, amazing vehicle.

[@outliersoverland]

You might want to watch the all the things we love video that was done in partnership with this video, bc truly we really do LOVE our truck.

[@familiabanks]

@@outliersoverland will do, thanks

[@rlsingle00]

I can’t wait 😊

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks! I think this video will be priceless for anyone considering buying or building one of these trucks.

[@kingthomii286]

I have one it's great

[@Ivandrago89]

May I know the city MPG figure por favor?

[@daviscrt]

Great video. Like to see gut it and redo the inside camper your way. Don

[@outliersoverland]

Thank you. I would much rather sell this box and build one from scratch with composite walls, but it only takes money.

[@seadog2269]

Love your entertaining vids.

[@SuperCaptbob]

Comme to travel in Asia it’s full of fuso truck here

[@AnimalOverland]

I know how to fix your diesel stove vent so wind will be much less or gone completely. Let me know if you want to discuss the design details for the fix.

[@outliersoverland]

I am intrigued. I tried fabricating a shield of sorts, which worked decent, but when the wind got strong it did not work.

[@AnimalOverland]

It’s not my design...it’s EarthRoamer’s design. We replaced our Webasto diesel cooktop with induction so I pulled the vent shield off and used the through wall hole to plumb in an outdoor shower. The vent shield worked great but we just didn’t like the cooktop. You can see the shield on a recent IG post @animaloverland

[@outliersoverland]

I am debating getting a cassette toilet and we would plumb in an outdoor shower where the cassette compartment sit. Good chatting with you.

[@AnimalOverland]

Outliers Overland ...I referred you to the IG post for the 3-piece SS vent design that EarthRoamer uses and not really for the shower idea. I think this type of wind shield design would fix you diesel stove vent problems.

[@kingding8569]

Maybe a f150 and a camper. Great vid good on you guys awesome

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for watching. When it comes to camping units the options are countless.

[@filianablanxart8305]

In 1970 , state of the art would have been a F250 4x4 with slide in camper .

[@Simcore999]

Nice to know...

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Glad you found it of value. We wanted to give constructive information about these trucks.

[@Ivandrago89]

Hey great video, if you're driving and your wife is at the back, is that within the law?

[@flybyairplane3528]

I hello, I had NOT heard FUSO was leaving NA, but do know that the 2017 diesel,IS THE LAST ONEBTO MEET US LAWS, but HAVE seen NEW TRUCKS IN NJ, but they are NOT DEISEL, but PETROL YOYR kitchen complaint is NOT eunique to YOUF vehicle , MOST OF THEM 2 people can NOT PASS EACH OTHER . Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@outliersoverland]

I think a gas 4x4 one wouldn’t be too bad for the pure reason of loving the sound of an American V8.

[@dadautube]

ok, some good points ... but that visor doesn't have to be pulled down all the way to the front, does it? (if it's loose, then just repair its hinges!) ... or a horn with a different noise can be added ... so, considering your other criticisms about this truck don't hold much truth in them really, i quit watching this video 5 minutes after it started ... nice job though ...

[@jaime3452]

Stick my head out...so funny 🤣and road runner meep meep

[@outliersoverland]

Brutal honesty and reality. LOL.

[@jimmydickson8854]

You will have to save up and buy a second hand earth cruiser that’s the way to go ,4 season truck

[@outliersoverland]

Sorry an EC would not be our first choice in habitats. Although I love their Fuso accessories. ECs do not have enough storage and we are not a fan of the canvas walls. If we do upgrade habitats we would get a kit from Total Composites and build from there. Thanks for watching.

[@brad1916]

How much that thing cost?

[@الزوافوقبضتهمعلىالجزائر]

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