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[RFB]

We are totally into enabling DIY. We can sell the Tent portion of the system with the transform-a-floor if that's what you'd be interested in... Might be cool to cut an cruiser roof and do a CAMPTEQ style build. I did a little research on my truck, I know it fits on an 80.

Also, if you see a have a truck you want a Platform system for, we can add it to our supported vehicle list if we get 5 buyers for the same setup (Same generation/fit and bed length).

Ok now Im listening, when and how much? im in if this fits an 80 because the hardware your using is sweet.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

For the last week/1000miles this has been my house/wheeler/travel vehicle. I learned a ton about popups/cabins not only being an unbelievable experience. Full report coming. I predict Maltec trucks will be the most in demand expedition vehicle in the USA this time next year. One weekend and you are ready to sell your house.

The best part is the fantasy is not over.

 

[NewbyColorado]

All I can say is wow... just wow... for sale sign ready to go!

 

[RFB]

please say you have video.

 

[ewillis]

Probably in the minority, but I'm not a fan of that! Takes the fun out of building/modifying your own truck for off road exploration. I'll keep my house and 80 series...

 

[Live to Ski]

Diggin' that zebra skinned pillow

 

[mervo]

I've been telling you for the last year that I'm ready to sell my house and move into one.... wife frowns....

Oh, and hopefully they're putting you in charge of marketing.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

please say you have video.

Probably in the minority, but I'm not a fan of that! Takes the fun out of building/modifying your own truck for off road exploration. I'll keep my house and 80 series...

You just saved yourself a 170k

 

[ewillis]

You just saved yourself a 170k

170K? Hard pass...

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Diggin' that zebra skinned pillow

The owner is a female, note white interior

 

[pappy]

You just saved yourself a 170k

OUCH! I'll keep the house. No way I'm going to spend that kind of money on something that will loose value, as opposed to my house.

 

[pappy]

For the last week/1000miles this has been my house/wheeler/travel vehicle. I learned a ton about popups/cabins not only being an unbelievable experience. Full report coming. I predict Maltec trucks will be the most in demand expedition vehicle in the USA this time next year.

The best part is the fantasy is not over.

License plates don't match. Those are two different trucks. The second one also has a larger gas tank in back.

 

[TWILLY]

@LandCruiserPhil How much total fuel capacity in those, and what's the range with the diesel?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

@LandCruiserPhil How much total fuel capacity in those, and what's the range with the diesel?

I took 6 Maltec trucks on a 5 day expedition in SW with an estimated on/off mileage 800-1000 and was told not to worry about them.

I got 18.6mpg from Telluride to Scottsdale with little off road.

IIRC the 79 series below has almost 80 gal capacity, the rear tank is huge and aluminum.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

License plates don't match. Those are two different trucks. The second one also has a larger gas tank in back.

Correct, good eye I drove home the chase truck because a new client flew in for a camp trip in the 4 seater I was wheeling San Juan's.

There are 6 total Maltec trucks in the US the 2- 200 diesel are only legal in the states for testing and will be going back before the end of the year.

The white beater is mine

 

[TWILLY]

I took 6 Maltec trucks on a 5 day expedition in SW with an estimated on/off mileage 800-1000 and was told not to worry about them.

I got 18.6mpg from Telluride to Scottsdale with little off road.

IIRC the 79 series below has almost 80 gal capacity, the rear tank is huge and aluminum.

Impressive. That's ~1400 miles of range; Tijuana to British Columbia without ever filling up.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Impressive. That's ~1400 miles of range; Tijuana to British Columbia without ever filling up.

The 79 has factory twin gas gauges, sick

 

[TWILLY]

So rad.

I love seeing these rigs. I'll probably never own one - mine'll do most of what those can at 10% of the cost, but damn are they cool. Stoked for the upcoming report.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

please say you have video.

 

[Overland Tailor]

Phil -

Will they consider conversions on existing 80 series rigs, or only turn key rigs?

Cheers,

John