Post by: alnjan on December 05, 2020, 10:45:41 PM
https://earthcruiser.net.au/portfolio-item/earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-4-2-tonne-standard-car-licence/ (https://earthcruiser.net.au/portfolio-item/earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-4-2-tonne-standard-car-licence/)
with video https://www.facebook.com/EarthcruiserAustralia/videos/231391051882315 (https://www.facebook.com/EarthcruiserAustralia/videos/231391051882315)
Post by: KevL on December 06, 2020, 01:15:11 AM
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Post by: Fizzie on December 06, 2020, 07:02:01 AM
With a 6cylinder V8
Redundancy, Kev!
See, you only run on 6 of the 8 at any time, so when you blow a cylinder, it automatically switches over to one of the spares ... ::) >:D
Post by: gronk on December 06, 2020, 07:05:08 AM
For what it is, I'm thinking the price will keep numbers really low.
Post by: jmorgan1981 on December 06, 2020, 11:24:14 AM
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Post by: BaseCamp on December 06, 2020, 12:20:08 PM
Pullout awning, (including a decent sized one).
Poles, pegs, ropes (if needed for the above).
2+ foldable chairs with pop out side tables.
2 fold up loungers
Large ground mat for under the awning.
Camp table
Outdoor webber - not 240vt
Outdoor Esky
Fishing gear
Etc
And no - having spent all that money - I would not want to attempt to shove it all back inside the camper - particularly when the gear is sandy; wet and muddy ...
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Post by: BaseCamp on December 06, 2020, 12:21:47 PM
Pullout awning, (including a decent sized one).
Poles, pegs, ropes (if needed for the above).
2+ foldable chairs with pop out side tables.
2 fold up loungers
Large ground mat for under the awning.
Camp table
Outdoor webber - not 240vt
Outdoor Esky
Fishing gear
Etc
And no - having spent all that money - I would not want to attempt to shove it all back inside the camper - particularly when the gear is sandy; wet and muddy ...
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Post by: gronk on December 06, 2020, 04:06:28 PM
Good effort designing that thing from scratch - but unfortunately no where that I can see available to store / deploy
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2+ foldable chairs with pop out side tables.
2 fold up loungers
Large ground mat for under the awning.
Camp table
Outdoor Esky
Fishing gear
Etc
And no - having spent all that money - I would not want to attempt to shove it all back inside the camper - particularly when the gear is sandy; wet and muddy ...
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Funny how everyone is different....apart from 2 fold out chairs ( no side tables ), we don't use any of that stuff when camping.
I can't fish though !!
As for price....including the 79 series, I'm gonna guess over 200K. Is it worth it.....for the couple of people who buy one, they will think so !!
Post by: Steffo1 on December 06, 2020, 04:52:59 PM
Post by: alnjan on December 06, 2020, 04:54:40 PM
Gronk there a few others that have the 'ensuite' as a 'walk through' entry to the camper. There idea being to have a wash before you enter into the living area of the camper.
Post by: alnjan on December 06, 2020, 04:57:13 PM
Did I see a little arrow that said it still had a 3500kg tow capacity?
Yep, not sure about their gooseneck tow hitch
Post by: MDS69 on December 06, 2020, 07:57:18 PM
Post by: tryagain on December 06, 2020, 08:58:58 PM
Post by: Bird on December 06, 2020, 09:20:44 PM
I reckon that auto transmission option would be $12-15k.I think 18 - 25 was how much marks adapters was charging
https://automatictransmission.com.au/toyota-manual-to-automatic-conversions/toyota-landcruiser-76-78-and-79-series-manual-to-6-speed-tip-tronic-automatic-transmission-conversion/ (https://automatictransmission.com.au/toyota-manual-to-automatic-conversions/toyota-landcruiser-76-78-and-79-series-manual-to-6-speed-tip-tronic-automatic-transmission-conversion/)
Post by: BaseCamp on December 07, 2020, 08:52:04 AM
eg: the toilet may or may not get packed away after every no.1 and no.2. x hubby and wife ...
BUT as for the shower..? After every use ...
Are the curtains or screens going to be dismantled and hung out to dry (if there's sunshine) - or wiped down and packed up after every showering?
Or will the wet curtains just be left in place (including maybe when travelling and the roof is down); and just gathered up and pushed into a corner "somewhere"....
Most people what maximum time on a holiday to sightsee and explore ... aka toileting and shower; is in and out - quick ...
But generally speaking, the units are a good design for the little available space ...
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Post by: doc evil on December 07, 2020, 11:13:59 AM
https://advrider.com/the-earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-offers-expensive-4x4-camping/ (https://advrider.com/the-earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-offers-expensive-4x4-camping/)
Post by: Gazza00 on December 07, 2020, 12:23:27 PM
Portal Axles
Coil Spring Upgrade ( JMax rear end I assume ?? )
Winch Bullbar, including side steps colour coded powder coat
Front and Rear 13,000lb Runva Winch
Second spare wheel carrier
On Board Compressed Air
that I would add ...... if I would / could want one :'( :'( :'( :'(
Post by: Bird on December 07, 2020, 02:09:21 PM
Quote from: doc evil
$150k...….US...…...so currently about $202K AUD...…….FMD
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Post by: Gazza00 on December 07, 2020, 05:12:52 PM
;D ;D
https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2 (https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2)
Post by: plusnq on December 07, 2020, 06:12:06 PM
;D ;D
https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2 (https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2)
Don’t show that to Bird. He will have a stroke with an old Landrover being worth nearly as much a new Patrol 😂😂😂
Post by: alnjan on December 07, 2020, 07:49:08 PM
$150k...….US...…...so currently about $202K AUD...…….FMD
https://advrider.com/the-earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-offers-expensive-4x4-camping/ (https://advrider.com/the-earthcruiser-extreme-xtr-offers-expensive-4x4-camping/)
Try again doc
"The XTR is still under development, but EarthCruiser tells us pricing will start at AU$240,000 (approx. US$151,000) for the complete truck. Plans call for the first model to be finished by July. We'll take a closer look once the finalized details and photos are released."
https://newatlas.com/automotive/land-cruiser-solarized-camper/ (https://newatlas.com/automotive/land-cruiser-solarized-camper/)
Post by: Fizzie on December 08, 2020, 05:42:51 AM
;D ;D
https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2 (https://www.drive.com.au/news/custom-river-cottage-land-rover-with-in-built-kitchen-listed-for-sale-124710.html?trackLink=SMH2)
Article says "Land Rover 109 (III Series)" but also "Under the bonnet is a 2.25-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine".
I thought the Series 3 Rovers were a 6 cylinder, & they had a round air intake on the driver's side guard ???
Or is a III Series different to a Series 3 ???
Post by: achjimmy on December 08, 2020, 06:37:15 AM
Did I see a little arrow that said it still had a 3500kg tow capacity?
It’s got the jcmax diff and coil upgrade they keep 3500 BTC with increased GVM
Post by: plusnq on December 08, 2020, 06:50:22 AM
Article says "Land Rover 109 (III Series)" but also "Under the bonnet is a 2.25-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine".
I thought the Series 3 Rovers were a 6 cylinder, & they had a round air intake on the driver's side guard ???
Or is a III Series different to a Series 3 ???
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https://silodrome.com/history-land-rover-series-3/ (https://silodrome.com/history-land-rover-series-3/)
Post by: tryagain on December 08, 2020, 08:29:26 AM
The shower and toilet at the front door does save on a lot of space .... but when in use; (vs the outdoor shower); how practical/realistic would it really be?
eg: the toilet may or may not get packed away after every no.1 and no.2. x hubby and wife ...
BUT as for the shower..? After every use ...
Are the curtains or screens going to be dismantled and hung out to dry (if there's sunshine) - or wiped down and packed up after every showering?
Or will the wet curtains just be left in place (including maybe when travelling and the roof is down); and just gathered up and pushed into a corner "somewhere"....
Most people what maximum time on a holiday to sightsee and explore ... aka toileting and shower; is in and out - quick ...
But generally speaking, the units are a good design for the little available space ...
The better ones I have been are in full height expedition vehicles, solid walls each side of the entrance the retractable self cleaning shower screens front and back and the toilet on slides, once you move to a pop top like this one though, it starts to get a bit more involved, but that is the never ending compromise between big internal space and small external dimensions and set up time. You can really only choose 2 out of the 3 without compromising.
Post by: lloydus67 on December 08, 2020, 06:38:20 PM
Pick any 2
Applies to almost everything
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Post by: rags on December 14, 2020, 01:17:32 PM
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2019-toyota-landcruiser-gx-auto-4x4/SSE-AD-6955691 (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2019-toyota-landcruiser-gx-auto-4x4/SSE-AD-6955691)
Post by: alnjan on December 14, 2020, 02:18:47 PM
Well if the Earth Cruiser is not your style, maybe this one is.
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2019-toyota-landcruiser-gx-auto-4x4/SSE-AD-6955691 (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2019-toyota-landcruiser-gx-auto-4x4/SSE-AD-6955691)
The good old Tommy Camper. Same sort of money