Building an Expedition Vehicle

vinod_nookala · 26th March 2010, 12:49

OK, would you mind if your Bolero Camper looks like this?

p.s- look closely at the rear deck of the Camper. Lot of storage for fuel cans etc etc

14000rpm · 27th March 2010, 17:57

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

OK, would you mind if your Bolero Camper looks like this?

p.s- look closely at the rear deck of the Camper. Lot of storage for fuel cans etc etc

my vote for the bolero camper. all things that can be done on a defender can be done on this and its a workhorse.

akshay4587 · 27th March 2010, 18:06

how about a Tata Xenon 4X4
it is more refined,powerful and has more creature comforts than Bolero Camper

offroad_maniac · 27th March 2010, 20:08

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Originally Posted by vinod_nookala

OK, would you mind if your Bolero Camper looks like this?

p.s- look closely at the rear deck of the Camper. Lot of storage for fuel cans etc etc

That is some nice looking Camper. Can you pls post some more pics of that event or a link may be. Looks like there is a Legend in the bg as well

tatsago · 27th March 2010, 21:49

I managed to get some snaps of the Pajero with the roof rack and the snorkel today.

The last image is a matchbox Land Rover Defender 110 from the Matchbox "Desert Adventure" Series

harjeev · 28th March 2010, 22:51

This is a great thread and I am totally hooked onto it.
I personally have gone in for a gypsy but not purely as an expedition vehicle but more so for traveling to the mountains and jungles and participating in the rallies, off-road etc. Will be equipping it with a rally cabin and an aircon soon to make the long distances more comfortable and enjoyable.

However my dream vehicle though earlier was a toyota FJ80 but now 3 or 4 years down the line I might buy a pre-owned Toyota Fortuner as the FJ80 are not that easily available and a 3-4 year old fortuner looks like a much better bet than a 20 year old FJ80.

RAINMAKER · 29th March 2010, 11:42

Looks like Kumara Park West, Bangalore. If thats the case, then the vehicle should belong to Ashok from Ozone. Hes the same guy who had the Bolero pictured on the previous page.

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Originally Posted by tatsago

I managed to get some snaps of the Pajero with the roof rack and the snorkel today.

The last image is a matchbox Land Rover Defender 110 from the Matchbox "Desert Adventure" Series

offroad_maniac · 29th March 2010, 12:24

You should definitely consider a Camper in case you go on some extreme expeditions. The engine is little under powered for SPEED, but not for TORQUE.. just MHO...

Below are some of the pics posted on a SA forum (4X4Community.co.za), showing capabilities of BOLERO pik up. It was a 4X4 with DC Turbo engine. Last pic shows it tugging out a Toyota. So its a nice contender to look at.
Also apart from Gurkha, Force motors offers one of their pik up in 4X4.

chandan · 29th March 2010, 12:25

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Originally Posted by RAINMAKER

Looks like Kumara Park West, Bangalore. If thats the case, then the vehicle should belong to Ashok from Ozone. Hes the same guy who had the Bolero pictured on the previous page.

Yes it is Kumara park west & no it does'nt belong to Ashok.Belongs to a mining lord who has a fleet of cars to drool at, parked in his compound.

NDMS · 29th March 2010, 15:43

Few expedition vehicles, SUVs, off roaders I saw in Europe, some might be irrelevant just wanted to share. The G Wagons are shot at the Mercedes Benz museum in Stuttgart. Others elsewhere in Germany.

Regards

Pranav

SirAlec · 29th March 2010, 15:52

what vehicle is the last one.?

offroad_maniac · 29th March 2010, 15:56

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

what vehicle is the last one.?

That is Mitsubishi Triton pik up.

NDMS · 29th March 2010, 15:57

I clicked in rush and couldn't check the name.

Pranav

Edit offroad maniac answered it.

anjuna mark · 20th April 2010, 02:42

Well, I think you're all wrong;
What Rainmaker needs isn't a jeep, but a truck.
a Nissan 6 ton [they used to be Alwyn Nissan as I recall] with a short wheelbase will go just about anywhere; very reliable, serviceable everywhere, plenty of space and carrying capacity. Cheap and available too.

Now of course a 4wd jeep will get you up some Himalayan tracks where the truck won't go; but loaded with gear for 4 people, the jeep might not either. and besides, how deep into the jungles are you going with your wife and kids?
The Nissan is narrow, not much bigger than some of those fancy jeeps you're all touting, but with more ground clearance.
A truck I say! 6 ton capacity, keep it down around 4 tons and it will do the Ladakh road.
Or just buy my turbo Swaraj Mazda with hot + cold running water and full AC.
Team-BHP Classifieds - swaraj mazda turbo camper caravan - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
Apparently you can even get a 4wd military version...

BlackPearl · 20th April 2010, 09:52

The Bolero/Bolero Camper seems to be the most logical/practical choice at this point of time.

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Originally Posted by tatsago

The last image is a matchbox Land Rover Defender 110 from the Matchbox "Desert Adventure" Series

off topic.. I too have the same model

26th March 2010, 12:49	#46
vinod_nookala Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,737 Thanked: 430 Times View My Garage	Camp with the Camper! OK, would you mind if your Bolero Camper looks like this? p.s- look closely at the rear deck of the Camper. Lot of storage for fuel cans etc etc Attached Thumbnails
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akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	how about a Tata Xenon 4X4 it is more refined,powerful and has more creature comforts than Bolero Camper
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27th March 2010, 21:49	#50
tatsago BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 93 Thanked: 31 Times	I managed to get some snaps of the Pajero with the roof rack and the snorkel today. The last image is a matchbox Land Rover Defender 110 from the Matchbox "Desert Adventure" Series Attached Thumbnails
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28th March 2010, 22:51	#51
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	This is a great thread and I am totally hooked onto it. I personally have gone in for a gypsy but not purely as an expedition vehicle but more so for traveling to the mountains and jungles and participating in the rallies, off-road etc. Will be equipping it with a rally cabin and an aircon soon to make the long distances more comfortable and enjoyable. However my dream vehicle though earlier was a toyota FJ80 but now 3 or 4 years down the line I might buy a pre-owned Toyota Fortuner as the FJ80 are not that easily available and a 3-4 year old fortuner looks like a much better bet than a 20 year old FJ80.
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29th March 2010, 12:24	#53
offroad_maniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Thane-Mumbai Posts: 492 Thanked: 154 Times	You should definitely consider a Camper in case you go on some extreme expeditions. The engine is little under powered for SPEED, but not for TORQUE.. just MHO... Below are some of the pics posted on a SA forum (4X4Community.co.za), showing capabilities of BOLERO pik up. It was a 4X4 with DC Turbo engine. Last pic shows it tugging out a Toyota. So its a nice contender to look at. Also apart from Gurkha, Force motors offers one of their pik up in 4X4. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by offroad_maniac : 29th March 2010 at 12:36.
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NDMS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	Few expedition vehicles, SUVs, off roaders I saw in Europe, some might be irrelevant just wanted to share. The G Wagons are shot at the Mercedes Benz museum in Stuttgart. Others elsewhere in Germany. Regards Pranav Attached Thumbnails
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	what vehicle is the last one.?
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29th March 2010, 15:57	#58
NDMS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	I clicked in rush and couldn't check the name. Pranav Edit offroad maniac answered it. Last edited by NDMS : 29th March 2010 at 15:58.
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20th April 2010, 02:42	#59
anjuna mark BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Goa / Portugal Posts: 64 Thanked: 48 Times	Well, I think you're all wrong; What Rainmaker needs isn't a jeep, but a truck. a Nissan 6 ton [they used to be Alwyn Nissan as I recall] with a short wheelbase will go just about anywhere; very reliable, serviceable everywhere, plenty of space and carrying capacity. Cheap and available too. Now of course a 4wd jeep will get you up some Himalayan tracks where the truck won't go; but loaded with gear for 4 people, the jeep might not either. and besides, how deep into the jungles are you going with your wife and kids? The Nissan is narrow, not much bigger than some of those fancy jeeps you're all touting, but with more ground clearance. A truck I say! 6 ton capacity, keep it down around 4 tons and it will do the Ladakh road. Or just buy my turbo Swaraj Mazda with hot + cold running water and full AC. Team-BHP Classifieds - swaraj mazda turbo camper caravan - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds Apparently you can even get a 4wd military version...
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