Fuso Canter 4x4 Warrior 18 seat People Mover
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 at 18:37
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Grant L
Just recently dug deep and purchased at Auction (Grays) a 2012 model with 33k klm on the clock, still with all
mine signage, radios and aerials
seat covers etc.
Unable to load photo at this stage, but found a thread around 15th September 2015
which has photos of one for auction in WA and a comment from member "chris j10" in which he describes the Mods he did to his.
So I am very interested in hearing from any one out there with experience of these units and especially from Chris j10 if he is watching so I may develop some plans for
mine
Regards
Grant
Reply By: Gronk - Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 at 20:06
Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 at 20:06
33,000k's seems low for that age vehicle?
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Follow Up By: Grant L - Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 at 20:28
Saturday, Nov 12, 2016 at 20:28
Yeh the one that sold last year in WA had 40k klm on it and the tyres on this one looks in better condition and rims also, body appears unmarked and I believe they
only were used to transit workers from accommodation village to
mine site often on bitumen roads.
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Reply By: Kanga1 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 09:05
Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 09:05
Hi Grant, we have one.
Fuso
It was converted into a Motorhome by a Queensland company.
Fuso
Fuso
They did a good job.
Check the front bump stops have around 45mm of clearance on level ground. Yours may still have the speed limiters active, also may have a GPS transponder that you may or may not want. Good trucks though and it really surprised me a couple of times this year where it would actually go, gobsmacked actually.
Parts are a little exxy from Fuso you don't have much choice ATM, I bought the obligatory spares and didn't need any of them on our recent trip.
Cheers, Kanga..................
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Follow Up By: Grant L - Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 13:01
Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 13:01
Thanks Kanga,
Those pics are amazing, and I will certainly be checking out the front bump stops, speed limiter and GPS transponder.
I am thinking of exploring the fitting of a tow bar for our 21' 2500kg ATM on road caravan with view to still travel OZ, whilst generating an income seasonally in appropriate areas as an eco touring business.
Any thoughts/imput would be appreciated.
Would you consider providing me with the name of the people who did your fit out?
Many thanks
Grant
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Reply By: Kanga1 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 15:54
Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 15:54
Hi Grant, the conversion to a Motorhome was done by Silversun in Queensland, they did a pretty good job of it. You'll have little rubber grommets in the tops of your diffs for breathers that will need to be modded to raise them. Talk to Dave at ATW, they will be able to supply a raised breather kit for a few $. Don't see why you couldn't pick up some work as you travel, it should already be
mine spec and shouldn't need much if anything to comply with whatever relevant red tape may be required for your intended purpose. Cheers, Kanga...
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Follow Up By: Grant L - Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 17:11
Sunday, Nov 13, 2016 at 17:11
Kanga,
Thanks again you have been most helpfull.
Grant
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Sunday, Nov 20, 2016 at 22:38
Sunday, Nov 20, 2016 at 22:38
While you are at ATW, get them to fit a set of their parabolic springs.
You will be amased....
It has probably got 285/70R19.5 tyres on 8 1/4"rims. I would go up to the 305s.
When you are in Yandina (at ATW) also call into Vanglas nearby and
check out their light weight sandwich panels for the interior conversion.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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