There is something about expedition rigs that just turns our crank. Ever since I was a kid reading about the Turtle Expedition, because of the stories in my favorite off-road magazines and especially the build of the Turtle III in 1988, I’ve thought that expedition campers were cool. I always think that heading off in any direction and driving until you can’t and then turning another direction, would be awesome. And a rig like this Steyr Puch Expedition RV could be just the ticket for that. We have to say, that we would make a couple changes, but overall this thing is super rad.
If it was ours, we’d make a change or two, come on we’re hot rodders, but overall we’re in love with this thing. The inside seems perfect, comfortable, and able to keep you alive in most conditions. The drivetrain, although not particularly familiar to us, sounds pretty good as ell. What we would probably do is make some kind of changes for a bit wider tire for certain conditions and also see what gearing changes we could make for a better on road experience since it only does 55 mph. I think the simplest option could be a Gearvendors overdrive unit.
It also seems to need some lighting, so we’d get with Shaun at ANZOUSA for some LED light bars, spots, and the like. The stereo in the cab of the truck also looks a little shy of what we’d need, but we’re glad there is a dog bed for Otis to hang out on. We’ll also need to ad some camera mounts and such for live streaming races wherever we go.
Here is all the info from the seller:
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Steyr Puch all wheel drive expedition RV. The truck is a diesel, 6 cyl. 6.0 Litre 5 speed high and low gears, differential locks, you can choose 2 wheel or 4 wheel drive. Around 10 000 miles (17000 km). Made in the same factory as Pinzgauer and Halfinger. It’s pretty much like a Unimog. Runs great. No rust. Gas milage about 12 to 14 miles per gallon. Maximum speed 55 miles/hour.
The truck has a unique box on the back (aluminum sandwich panelling with insulation) made by Hess AG in Switzerland. It used to be a workshop equipped with heavy duty drawers and solid hardwood table tops, much of which has been incorporated into the RV. The drawers are Lista brand, guaranteed for life.
120 litres diesel tank and two 20 litre jerrycans.
Water tank capacity : 2 tanks, 175 litres each, total of 350 litres (about 100 US gallons)
Electric installation: 4 solar panels, 100 watts each connected through an MPPT solar charge controller on four 6 volt golf cart batteries.
Waeco compressor fridge that runs on electricity, Stabylex 1200 watt power inverter, Elegna electric water heater, 4 ceiling ventilators (option to suck air in or push out), LED lights with dimmers, electronic control panel.
Webasto diesel air heater (source is the vehicle’s diesel tank) heating through air ducts and also heated flooring.
Thetford 3 burner propane stove, Dometic propane oven, two 20 lbs propane tanks.
Shower, compost toilets.
5 double insulated windows, 6 double insulated skylights/port holes.
Tools included with the vehicle, see photo. Comes with 2 heavy duty tables stored between cabin and box (they were used as worktop tables).
Fiama awning.
To see the vehicle or for further questions call 602-775-6002
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As great as this beauty is, 12mpg and a measly 55mph maximum speed would put off less adventurous and left field buyers – but aren’t they the people you go on an adventure to get away from?
55 mph…I’d commit road rage on myself?
Hate to state the obvious, but can’t we just change the ring and pinion in both diff’s to give it a better top speed?
Sure, you can’t pull a house down anymore, but 55mph problem solved.
Probably better the fuel economy too.
Anyone know how much this went for?