2021 Bison Overlander West Elk Wilderness Edition Just Completed!
This build on a immaculate 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FG chassis is complete… and this Overlander is now FOR SALE!
If you are interested in purchasing please contact us. The custom build camper is a rugged well insulated construction making the best use of the space to live comfortably on the road. Systems are kept simple to reduce the chances of failure. Only the best components are used during construction.
Scroll down for more photos of the build.
“Bull Bar Install”
Installing the ECB custom bull bar from www.fusooffroad.com
“Fuso Super Singles”
“Logo on the back”
“Passanger side view”
“4 season camper”
“rear view with roof access”
The Overlander is equipped with a ladder for roof access and a utility rack.
“Solar deflector”
A solar panel deflector is mounted over the cab to reduce drag.
Specs
Vehicle – Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4
- 2013 Fuso FG 4×4 with 1 year Powertrain Warranty
- Build completed July 2021
- 5 x Super Single 17X9″ Wheels
- 5 x Toyo Open Country M/T 37×12.5 R17 tires
- Rear Tire Carrier with winch
- Corbeau Moab Seats
- External Storage compartments
- Front Scrub Bar & Roof Solar Deflector
- Suspension Upgrade
- Custom built Bull Bar
- Integrated Electric 12V 15,000Lb Winch
- Wheel Flares
- Under mount Propane Tank
- Roof Ladder
- Bumper and tow hitch
- ActionTrax self recovery system
Electrical
- 2 x 100Ah Battle Born Lithium Batteries
- 1 x Victron 3000W Inverter & Battery Charger
- 2 x 325W Solar Panels and 50A Victron Charge Controller
- 1 x European Overland style Roof Hatch with LED strip Lights
- 8 overhead LED lights
Comfort
Full height bathroom- Shower, Basin & Thetford Cassette toilet
- Truma Combi Eco Plus Heating and Hot Water System
- Dining area & Table for up to 4 people converts into twin bed
- Overhead cupboards above kitchen and seating area
- Storage under dinette seats also accessed from outside
- 4 x Clothes drawers
- 5 x Large European style double pane acrylic windows with built in blinds and fly screens
- Large under bed storage accessed from both inside and out
- External shower
- 50 Gallon Fresh water tank
- 25 Gallon grey water tank
- 34 x 24 living space pass through access to cab
Kitchen
- A full 40 inch counter with 6 drawers
- 2 Burner Propane Cooktop
- Sink and Combination tap
- 3 way upright fridge/freezer 3.7 cu feet
Optional Extras Available
- 325W Solar Panel
- Bike Rack
- Extra Battle Born Batteries
- Spot lights
- Custom graphics
- Additional bumper mounted storage boxes
- Roof mounted brush bars
Here is a little history on the first Fuso FG 4×4 build…
In our initial build due to time constraint we opted to put a Casita trailer onto the truck. The layout in the Casita was very restrictive and had virtually no insulation making it useless for travel in the high country.
After a several months we opted to build our own camper body using insulated fiberglass reinforced panels.
“Fuso” Utah
Traveling through Arches National Park in Utah, the Casita proved to be limited in its usefulness.
San Rafael Swell
Rough Camping in the San Rafael Swell.
“Insulated Fiberglass Reinforced Panel Camper Construction”
After the panels have all the openings cut out they are assembled.
“Windows and Doors going in”
Windows and doors from TernOverland going in.
“Interior Fitting 1”
Internal cupboards, drawers, kitchen and heating.
“Aluminum Corner Trim”
Final bonding of all the aluminum corners.
“Personalized Refrigerator and Cupboard install”
“Camper sees the Light of Day”
The camper emerging from the heated shop ready for mounting on the truck.
“Mounting on the Mitsubishi Fuso FG 4×4”
Mounting the Camper onto the truck.
“Before the Artwork”
On our maiden voyage with the new camper body in the West Elks.
“Logo and Bison Graphics”
Photographing the fall colors up Mill Creek, West Elk Wilderness, Colorado
“Living Area”
We opted for two reclining chairs in the living area as it is only the two of us.
“Open Your Eyes Gallery”
Parked in front of Open Your Eyes Gallery in Gunnison Colorado
“Gateway Mud Bath”
Off Road in Gateway Canyon, Colorado
“Millie in her bed in the Cargo bay”
Main storage compartment under the bed with access to the living space.
“Bedroom”
Full bed bedroom with 4″ closed cell mattress.
“Wildflower Wonderland”
Camping and Photographing the Colorado Wildflowers just south of Crested Butte.
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