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A Typical Day at The EarthCruiser Workshop 1.19.2017

EC Workshop Vibes Today at the EarthCruiser workshop we are overflowing with 4×4 adventure vehicles to build! At the moment we are currently building EarthCruiser EXPs’ and EarthCruiser FXs’.  Lance was getting a little home sick… So he decided to buy another Nissan Patrol and put the guys great skills to work! (Nissan Patrol 1988) Also, we are excited to announce that we are expanding! So in addition to building our adventure travel vehicles we have started to organize our new space. We look forward to having this additional space and announce in the near future what it will hold!

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Traveling and Visiting Friends in Malaysia

Why EarthCruiser is a Great Truck to Travel in! There are many reasons why traveling in an EarthCruiser is great!  Here is another reason why. Isamal a friend of Lance and Michelle has invited them to his home. In the picture below is his very nice Land Cruiser on a  very small two lane road. Lance and Michelle followed him onto this street that is not meant for large vehicles. The corners are tight, but the EarthCruiser fits. Simple stuff we know, but who would want to miss out on a visit with a friend! On this two-lane road we

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Bagan Myanmar Part 5 – Transportation

Transportation in Bagan In Bagan Myanmar roads have a variety of transportation. Even in the middle of town cattle get moved.   Horse drawn carts are very common.    For larger loads bullock carts are also common, and the next one, well, that must be the best expedition vehicle.  It can run on anything and run anything!    

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Bagan Myanmar Part 2

Bagan Myanmar Part 2 In Bagan Myanmar rural roads are repaired by hand, yes by hand! These ladies carry and sort the gravel for road maintenance. Here is a good example of some of the various vehicles on the road.  In transportation many small trucks are used to carry both goods and people. Most times they are frequently overloaded.  And lets not forget overtaking is always an adventure!   Driving tip: keep honking as you overtake! Remember, all are unpredictable.  Cattle, carts, motorbikes etc can be taken over on both sides of the road.

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GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

Today on the blog Lance goes over the inside dinette area of the GZL. He also discusses how you can still have room to make breakfast and have the bed fully pulled out. Check it out in the GZL Series Video 6 below! GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

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Why Fuso?

We chose this chassis because it is one of the most widely available light truck 4×4 chassis around the world.  It is reliable, highly capable off-road, and has the ability to perform for a million miles. The wide windscreen gives a panoramic view and you’re at the height of other trucks making things less intimidating. Mitsubishi Fuso is owned nearly 90% by Mercedes-Benz so there is a network of service available world wide and there is comfort in knowing that the company will stand behind their product. In the US the Fuso has a 5 year, 175,000 mile warranty. Who

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A Typical Day at The EarthCruiser Workshop 1.19.2017

EC Workshop Vibes Today at the EarthCruiser workshop we are overflowing with 4×4 adventure vehicles to build! At the moment we are currently building EarthCruiser EXPs’ and EarthCruiser FXs’.  Lance was getting a little home sick… So he decided to buy another Nissan Patrol and put the guys great skills to work! (Nissan Patrol 1988) Also, we are excited to announce that we are expanding! So in addition to building our adventure travel vehicles we have started to organize our new space. We look forward to having this additional space and announce in the near future what it will hold!

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Blog

Traveling and Visiting Friends in Malaysia

Why EarthCruiser is a Great Truck to Travel in! There are many reasons why traveling in an EarthCruiser is great!  Here is another reason why. Isamal a friend of Lance and Michelle has invited them to his home. In the picture below is his very nice Land Cruiser on a  very small two lane road. Lance and Michelle followed him onto this street that is not meant for large vehicles. The corners are tight, but the EarthCruiser fits. Simple stuff we know, but who would want to miss out on a visit with a friend! On this two-lane road we

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Bagan Myanmar Part 5 – Transportation

Transportation in Bagan In Bagan Myanmar roads have a variety of transportation. Even in the middle of town cattle get moved.   Horse drawn carts are very common.    For larger loads bullock carts are also common, and the next one, well, that must be the best expedition vehicle.  It can run on anything and run anything!    

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Bagan Myanmar Part 2

Bagan Myanmar Part 2 In Bagan Myanmar rural roads are repaired by hand, yes by hand! These ladies carry and sort the gravel for road maintenance. Here is a good example of some of the various vehicles on the road.  In transportation many small trucks are used to carry both goods and people. Most times they are frequently overloaded.  And lets not forget overtaking is always an adventure!   Driving tip: keep honking as you overtake! Remember, all are unpredictable.  Cattle, carts, motorbikes etc can be taken over on both sides of the road.

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Vehicles

GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

Today on the blog Lance goes over the inside dinette area of the GZL. He also discusses how you can still have room to make breakfast and have the bed fully pulled out. Check it out in the GZL Series Video 6 below! GZL Series Video 6 – Dinette Overview

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Why Fuso?

We chose this chassis because it is one of the most widely available light truck 4×4 chassis around the world.  It is reliable, highly capable off-road, and has the ability to perform for a million miles. The wide windscreen gives a panoramic view and you’re at the height of other trucks making things less intimidating. Mitsubishi Fuso is owned nearly 90% by Mercedes-Benz so there is a network of service available world wide and there is comfort in knowing that the company will stand behind their product. In the US the Fuso has a 5 year, 175,000 mile warranty. Who

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