KTMphil
Senior member
Chinese Donfeng truck company, that's changed its name to Foton (Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.).
Why these cheap commercial trucks look interesting is that in 2006 they announced a joint venture with Cummins, who make quality, diesel engines. Then in 2009 a JV with Daimler AG to produce some medium weight commercial trucks, so they've gained huge credibility.
More here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foton_Motor
Their Foton Aumen truck model, sell in Thailand for 699,000 Bht with the quality Cummins diesel engine.
Wouldn't take much to convert this into a great camper/ motorcycle exploring base in the wilderness? Or to do a big overland tour.
Foton's Thai website:
http://www.foton.co.th/
Why these cheap commercial trucks look interesting is that in 2006 they announced a joint venture with Cummins, who make quality, diesel engines. Then in 2009 a JV with Daimler AG to produce some medium weight commercial trucks, so they've gained huge credibility.
More here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foton_Motor
Their Foton Aumen truck model, sell in Thailand for 699,000 Bht with the quality Cummins diesel engine.
Wouldn't take much to convert this into a great camper/ motorcycle exploring base in the wilderness? Or to do a big overland tour.
Foton's Thai website:
http://www.foton.co.th/