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It means someone got a hell of a deal.

So couldn't one just put goodyear Mv/T 395/85-r20's rated at 68 mph on this truck? I can fully understand not wanting to run down an interstate at 55 mph when the rated speed is 80mph. That is dangerous too. I confess I run 62 mph on Michelin 395/85 r20 XZL's, when on the interstate. I am in...

I believe this is the unit that my wife and I went to GXV to buy in 2011 at a price of around $170k as I recall(ended up building a new one). If that is the one, it has an aluminum box that GXV took in trade and remodeled the interior. I suspect that this body will not have the insulation...

That is great info. Thanks.

My U1200 has 3 seats and I have no issues with with room for 3 normal sized adults. That said, they are not air ride, and I definitely would not want to spend 8 hours as a passenger in any of the seats. But the longer wheelbase of the U1300 probably would give a more comfortable ride.

We have used it off the grid and off road the most in Utah, Co, NM ,Nevada and Arizona. We have needed its off road ability in all those areas, and many times the vehicle's abilities has exceeded my willingness to push it further. No plans to go anywhere except USA and Canada for now. We will...

Sounds like a great rig. Had the LMTV been an option for me in 2011 when I started my build at GXV, I likely would have chosen that over the U500(which I love), due to lack of places to work on them (not that I don't like visiting Rob in California). That said, all mine has needed is routine...

Check with Rob Pickering at Terry Lee Enterprises in La Junta, Co. He has a web site

I have seen some nice rigs from GXV with the work star and a 5500. check out their website for pictures. And double your budget, even if you supply the truck.

I would go with a one ton 4x4 and consider a flatbed with a slide in for that as it gives you more space and can put boxes for storage under the bed. Only a couple companies that I know of make campers for flatbeds though. Go with single rear axle if possible, so rocks don't get stuck in the...

I think GXV has a 1988 Mercedes 1017 with GXV body for $215k, probably negotiable. It is on their website. They are also starting to make a cheaper expedtion vehicle using the LMTV in 4x4 or 6x6, altered to give 70mph road speed. 3 passenger U500's are comfortable enough for three, but their...

I would go with cab and a half to keep the length and wt down, while still having room for 4 people. I have a 2008 dodge 3500 cab and a half flat bed for farm work and towing and I haul adults in the back seat all the time for long distances.

Hard to make a suggestion without a rough idea of the GVWR of the rig you are contemplating.

I never found any as cheap as NEVERENOUGH. I got my last set of Michelin XZL/395/85 r20 From Rob Pickering in La Junta, Co. He usually keeps a supply of military surplus tires, never used, that are 4-5 yr old for around $1100 a piece. Last time I was there a few months ago, Global Expedition...

I really like your truck. I was wondering how close you are to your max GVWR with the additional weight of the lifting roof. Also, now that you have used it awhile, what would you change?

All good advice above. Ciprofloxan is not indicated for children under 18. contaminated water and mosquitos are the enemy, so purifying the water as discussed above, getting all recommended vaccines for the areas you plan to visit( your local health dept usually gives these and know what you...

Looks like a fun project on a cool truck

I bought a u1200 from Pickering in May and seems like I remember at least two Dokas on the lot, but if one didn't need a doka, he had a sweet 2450 that would make a great chassis for a GXV, or other box .

BaoFeng *UV-5R Plus* Two-Way Radio, 136-174/400-520MHz, including Earphone. check out this radio on line. It has 128 channels. My wife's search and rescue group went with this radio. It contains all the GMRS, FRS, plus 70 cm and 2 meter band frequencies for ham radio as well. We tested it and...

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