Conventional motorhomes have their limitations as to where they can go but a Brisbane company, All Terrain Motor Homes, has come up with the solution for getting away from it all in style and comfort.
The Earth Cruiser is based on a Fuso Canter 3.0 FG 4X4 single cab with a unique modular body shell that offers the occupants plenty of comfort and a few mod-cons to make life in the wilderness that much more enjoyable.
While not in the league of huge on-road luxury motorhomes the Earth Cruiser is designed for the more adventurous explorer who appreciates comfort but accepts you can’t always take the plasma screen and leather lounge suite with you.
The camper module employs a ‘pop top’ roof like many smaller caravans and when extended allows the occupants plenty of space and head room to move about freely.
Hot showers, cold drinks, hot food and a comfortable bed is the Earth Cruiser’s claim to fame along with a suspension purpose-built around a single fat rear tyre that enables it to go off-road without shaking the fillings from your teeth.
All Terrain Motor Homes director, Kym Bolton, says the Canter was the logical choice when choosing a base vehicle for the Earth Cruiser;
“Fuso is internationally recognised as part of the Mercedes-Benz company and as such the Earth Cruiser has the benefit of a massive world-wide dealer network,” he said.
The Canter is covered by Fuso’s standard warranty while the Earth Cruiser module comes with a three year structural warranty and one year on the components.
“The Canter 4X4’s shorter wheelbase also provided a massive benefit in that an Earth Cruiser will fit into a high-roof 20 foot shipping container for owners wanting to discover other parts of the world.”
The Canter’s proven 4.9 litre four cylinder diesel - which is rated at 110kW and 471 Nm - offers more than enough power and torque for the sub-4500kg Earth Cruiser to tackle the arduous terrain.
The six-speed manual gearbox is silky smooth in its operation and anyone stepping into an Earth Cruiser from a car/caravan combination will find the transition seamless.
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