THE "how it works"

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"how it works"

When talking to a consultant on your travel needs you might want to ask if they have overland travel experience.  Our professionals, who will assist you, have traveled to many corners of the earth.  ​One such trip took nearly a year.  This experience will be a huge advantage when helping you design a vehicle that is planned for a lifetime of travel or work.

1. PICK YOUR CHASSIS 2. SELECT YOUR MODEL 3. DECIDE YOUR LAYOUT 4. CHOOSE YOUR UPGRADES 5. DESIGN YOUR INTERIOR 6. START THE BUILD

Step 1.  pick your TRUCK chassis

Step 1.
pick your chassis

Choosing a chassis starts with GXV’s professional sales team.  They will want to first learn if your travel vision is domestic, hemispheric or worldly.  Then they will need to know such things as number of people & length of time away per trip.  Ultimately helping to find & create your Expedition Vehicle.  A chassis can be purchased by GXV or if already owned can be built on customer-owned vehicle, based on chassis size and capabilities.

A. Pick-Up Truck
       Perfect for 1-4 persons

Ford F550

• Single Cab
• Ext. Cab
• Crew Cab

Dodge 5500

• Single Cab
• Crew Cab

FUSO

• ​Cab-over

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B. Medium-Duty Truck
       Perfect for 1-6 persons

Kenworth

• Single Cab

International

• Single Cab
• Ext. Cab
• Crew Cab

Unimog

• ​Single Cab

Freightliner

• Single Cab
• Ext. Cab
• Crew Cab

Mercedes

• ​Single

BAE / Stewart & Stevenson

• ​Single

Any Medium-Duty Truck

STEP 2.  select YOUR model

STEP 2.  SELECT YOUR MODEL

A.  Pick-Up Truck Model Choices:

• Adventure Truck......................(12.5')​
• AT-XT.............................................(19'6")​
• Turtle..................................(12.5'-14.5')
• Pangea-LT...................................(14.5')
• UXV.................................................(21.5')

B.  Medium Duty Model Choices:

• Survival Basics....................(15'-27')
• Safari Extreme.....................(15'-16')
• Patagonia................................(17'-30')
• Pangea......................................(17'-22')
• UXV-MAX..........................(24.5'-28.5')

For more information on each model, select desired model here or choose from the drop down menu by hovering over models.

STEP 3.  customize the details of your floor layout

STEP 3.    customize your floor PLAN

While each Model has a standard layout, we work with each client to determine the many layout options such as:  Dining in Front, Side or as a Sofa/Lounge; Larger Kitchen for Pantry or 2nd Refrigerator; Dry Bath with separate Shower; Laundry Cabinet for Washer/Dryer; Bunk Bed(s); Gear Garage for Bikes, Inflatable Water Craft, Motorcycle, or whatever your Adventure requires.  

STEP 4.  choose your Upgrades

STEP 4. choose your upgrades

Each Model has a set of Standard Components. 
​Here are a FEW Possible Upgrade Options (varies based on model and layout)**

Truck Chassis Upgrades:

• Heavy-Duty Front Bumper w/ Brush Guard
• Front Winch
• Rear Winch
• LED Off-Road Lights
• Roof Rack
• Super Single Tires
• Upgraded Fuel Capacities
• Tow Hitch

Body Options: 

• Armor Vision Dual-Pane Glass Windows & Skylights*
• Additional Windows
• Additional Skylights
• Awning, 12v or Manual
• Outdoor Grill
• Motorcycle Lift
• Gear or Motorcycle Garage
• Roof Rail Protection System
• Paint Body to match Truck
• ​Vinyl Graphics Package​

Electrical:

• Mastervolt Lithium Batteries
• Additional Solar Panels
• Onan Quiet Diesel Generator
• LED Toe-Kick Cabin Lighting
• Motion-Sensor LED Lights at Door
• Perimeter Lighting

Mechanicals:

• Hydronic Heat System
• Heated Floors
• Hydronic Towel Bar Heater
• Additional Fresh Water
• Dry Bath - Separate Shower
• Outdoor Shower

​Audio/Visual:

• LED HDTV with Sound Bar
• Audio System
• Satellite TV System
• Apple TV
• Wireless Router
• Security Camera System

Appliances:

• Drinking Water Filtration
• Extra Fridge or Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave/Convection Oven
• Cooktop, Double Burner
• Outdoor Kitchen 
• Washer/Dryer

​Dining:​

• Sofa Lounge
• Individual Tables
• Extra Storage Drawers
• Indirect Lighting

Bed Area:  

• King Size Bed
• Bunk Beds

**Other options may be  available upon request 

STEP 5.  
design your
​interior finish

STEP 5.  DESIGN YOUR ​INTERIOR FINISH

​GXV interiors have the fit and finish of top end yachts and are designed to handle all temperature and humidity extremes.  When you visit our facility you will be shown a vast selection of Cabinetry, Countertop, & Flooring samples, as well as Fabrics and Leathers.  Our cabinets are designed and manufactured by veteran cabinet makers that factor in the potential stresses from overland travel that finished with Ultra Low-Emitting Formaldehyde (ULEF).  Our cabinets also have the industries best hinges, slides & locking hardware available.

Cabinets:

• Wilsonart Laminate
• Bamboo, Natural or Stained
• Teak
• Hand-Crafted Choice Wood

Walls & Ceiling:

• White, Easily Cleanable Gelgoat Fiberglass

Countertops:

• Wilsonart Solid Surface
• Wilsonart Quartz
• Granite
• Choice Wood

​Flooring:

• Commercial Vinyl
• Solid Teak
• Tile

Tabletop:

• ​Wilsonart Solid Surface
• Teak
• Choice Wood

​​Seating Cushions:

• Concertex Vinyl
• Concertex Fabric
• Leather
• Specialty Fabric or Leather

STEP 6.  start the build process

STEP 6.    start the build process

Not only does beginning the research process about building an Expedition Vehicle require planning and contemplation, but it takes careful and focused time to build one. Whether starting your research process, informing us about your 5-year-out plan, or if you're ready to get the tires rolling give us a call.  
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Call us at 417-582-5050 to start moving the dream to reality
Or email us at sales@globalXvehicles.com