Hey Bro! They’re good rigs to build. The drive surprised me. It drives so well. Tight turning radius too! I don’t know if I’ll get to complete this build. I’m actually selling it. But if I clear out my other projects before it sells then it’s on!! I’m secretly hoping it doesn’t sell haha. And yes. We gotta spread the word to our bros lol.

Hi EMI! I look forward to your build. You may be starting faster than I am. I need to get rid of my LMTV and Chevy express so I can start on this. I think it will be an awesome build!! I was afraid for you when you mentioned traveling the world and diesel. Until I read pre-DEF!! That’s the key. Good job landing one I think that’s the way to go! I like my gas but would love a pre-def diesel. Are you doing all your own work? 4x4 conversion too? I’m in CO you?

I will be doing all the work. We might end up starting at the same time I’m still finishing up a few housing projects before I start the truck. Unfortunately I’m in California(they hate diesel!) I still have to figure out the registration if I were to keep it in my state. It will eventually be a motor home but until then it will be tricky…….might just register out of state for now. Wondering why you are selling the LMTV…I’ll have to watch the rest of your videos……now subscribed I’ll keep watching waiting for you to start 🚚

@@emiexplorers2015 ah yes that’s tricky in CA. A little tricky in CO as well registering mine. It technically has to be registered commercial same with the insurance. Until I get it converted to an RV designation. To do that it has to have a bathroom, onboard water and bed or something like that. Not too bad to meet the requirements. I love the LMTV. It will make a great camper one day. Comes with 4x4 already and that’s huge. 4x4 on the Isuzu alone is 30k. However. I like the smaller size of the Isuzu as an overlander. The LMTV has its benefits no doubt. And ideally I’d keep both and build them. But the reality is to focus I need to lose one.

EMI how is the build going? Which Morgan box is it? How do you do a 4x4 conversion? So many questions lol. Thx for any info.

I’ve yet to begin lol but I contacted so many companies fab shops to convert it to 4x4 and I found that yes very expensive! Finally just came to the decision of doing it myself. My dad welds…….not a fabricator but we will be attempting it lol he doesn’t think it will be hard……we shall see! He works on axle swaps from time to time on trailers let’s see how it will translate. I bought a f350 4x4 roller that I will be taking the axles from and I bought a np205 transfer case. That’s as far as I’ve gone probably won’t start for another 2…3 months. Not sure which Morgan box it Is I do know it’s 13 ft long by 7.5 feet wide aluminum pretty light. Those lmtvs are huge! I love how the Isuzus feel like such a big truck but in reality are very compact. Having someone else about to start a similar project has re-motivated me! Almost thought of selling it and just get a fuso FG but I think the Isuzu is better built plus the CREW CAB!

Thank MyHalo777. You’re welcome!

Thanks Brian! Good luck with your search! They’re a bit of a pain to find.

Oh interesting Dawna! Who is going to do your conversion?

@@iAmMarchal my husband worked his whole life fixing boats and yachts systems...plumbing, electrical, ac, diesel engines, water systems, fiberglass work. I have experience too. We aren't going to go too fancy. We will install some basics systems and hit the road w tools. We just want to get out and have fun.

@@dawnavalentine8355 excellent experience and love your approach to the build. I look forward to seeing it unfold. Stay in touch! Not a lot of us NPR people.

Thanks Philip. It’s an excellent platform for it. Too bad we don’t have the 4x4 version here. It would save you 30k off the bat. Unless you’re just gonna do camper only then it’s the 30k for the habitat etc.

Agreed G Admin!

Hmm. I had no idea! Thank you El super pollo!

@@iAmMarchal yea when I drove one on a landscaping crew, and gotten a flat and those lugnuts got left-handed threads def a good lesson on it.

Hi Ocdrari! It’s an awesome platform to build on I think. Some pointers…there are 2 versions of this truck. One is heavier duty. You may want to look at that for your build based on weight. Also it’s a bit hard finding people to convert. I think there are guys in Florida that do it if you’re US based. Earth Cruiser sells one that’s already converted to 4x4. It’s called a CORE truck. May be worth looking into as well. Converting is pricey. So while the CORE may seem pricey it may be the way. But that’s all your call. Just providing my experiences. Good luck with your build!!

@@iAmMarchal thank you!!! I had a f350 and I was going to convert that, I know exactly what you're saying when you say: converting isn't an easy process lmao... I'm excited and excited for you as well!

@@iAmMarchal I found it my friend, it's a chevy lcf 4500, crew cab and cab over. This is basically an isuzu npr... It's a 176" wheel base and no box, total composites will make a custom box for you and changing the dully to single. I'll start putting everything up on youtube soon. I'm so excited!!! thanks man, the crew cab is the way to go!!!

@@ocdraridrogonel very cool congrats. It’s a better time to start than when I did. There is actually stock of these items. Prices should be coming down too!! Let me know when the vids start coming out.

Hi Bill. Its 70 inches.

The idea was to convert it to 4x4. And do singles in the back. But man. Supply chain issues and prices aren’t supporting this kind of stuff!!

Hi Tom. I abandoned the project. It’s so hard to get people to do the 4x4 conversion on them. Or the lead times are too excessive. Or the conversion would cost more than is practical. Covid really did a number on people who like to do this kind of thing. I ended up just completing a Winnebago RV and working on an LMTV Expedition camper conversion for now. But even those have been challenging between getting parts etc etc. Do you have one you’re converting? Look at the “CORE” trucks that Earth Cruise sells. I think it’s a good way to go. The conversion is already done. You just get a box for the camper.

About 9 - 10 mpg on the interstate at 55-60 mph.

Yea. That sucked man. Covid happened. Parts became scarce everything was taking too long to buy. No good sources for the items I needed to convert to 4x4 etc etc. I finally just gave up. Sorry 😞

I bought the 2016 crew cab. Converting to 4x4 at ridgerock, bought the habitat overseas new, for this setup by design

@@gator701 so jealous right now. Do you have a channel. I’d love to see this!!

@@iAmMarchal I worked on this for a year. Started with a self build of the habitat using a "reefer box" used. Never did go through with that plan. Then I found australmotorhomes who made the 3.5 pod for the Isuzu nps, the non American version of the Isuzu npr. Almost bought that. Yet, a Oregon guy stopped me and said don't do it. He said that company just sells the camper built in China rebranded at twice the price. So I did five months research and bought there. The Isuzu is converted to 4x4 by Ridgerock in Miami. I had to build a custom subframe. Ridgerock supplied the super singles. If you search youtube for australmotorhomes 3.5 pod you will see it. Very high quality composite build. You want one, I can deliver turn key for you!

@@gator701 just checked Austral. It looks very nice. I may look into it when i finish my current LMTV build. It’s being painted right now. Then i need to mount the RVGlobetrekker habitat on it.

Hi Tom! No new updates. This summer is going by fast. Trying to complete my Van build first and once that’s done I can focus on this.

I think fairly reliable. I haven’t heard a lot of negative things about them. They are just a Chevy motor in them.

@@iAmMarchal wow didn’t know that, Chevy motors interesting

@@richguev yea. I was shocked when I found out too. This in particular has a GM 6.0 Vortec Engine. Same found in the 2500/3500 Silverado and Suburban etc

One day yes. In the US they don’t make them 4x4. You have to convert it for like 30k

Hi Pixel! 7.25 inches at front axle. And 8 inches at the back.

@@iAmMarchal Wow! I can't even get that info from a dealership. They should be paying you. I hope to get my hands on one. I am planning to do the same with it.

@@pixelmartyr8532 Glad to assist! Its amazing how hard it can be to get simple things. How much are you trying to spend on one? I have an LMTV, Trailer, VAN and RV I'm building too and starting to run out of time for all the projects. I could be talked into selling!

@@iAmMarchal I'm very much in the research stage. I'm looking to get the Diesel model. Maybe the single cab. Joined a facebook group on DIY box-truck conversions. Lots of good info there. Still getting familiar with the market for used NPR's. I'm thinking I can get a great deal on one with low miles and fairly recent make for under $30G. They are quite abundant out there. But very much trying to understand where the potential mistakes are in buying one. I'm in no rush. I need a really good deal. I looked into converting them to 4x4. Looks like between $20K - $30K. I've been looking at alternatives to an RV. So far I think the NPR you get the most bang for your $buck.

@@iAmMarchal Right now, I think I have my heart set on the NPR-XD. But they are a littler harder to find on the used market.