Would it be cost effective at all to get our mutual friend from here to bring over a Cub load ? Not sure exactly where you are but should be able to get a hundred gallons out of a trip with a Cub....including wings

I would hate to bother either of our mutual friends to come over from McGrath with fuel. (Steph, Manz) Doubt it would be cost effective. The cabin is 20 miles up the Novi from the Yukon. I have 3 possible fuel sources. Ruby and Fairbanks, with FAI being airplane only. The 3rd is the Yukon river lodge, 15 miles upriver from Ruby. Gas price at the lodge has been slightly under the cost in Ruby. The plane could equally be used from camp to the lodge or to Ruby.
But it isn't just about gas. There is an old trail from Kokrines to part way up the Novi. With some trail cutting I can intercept that trail and hit the Yukon just across the Yukon from kokrines. Then it is just 15 miles down the Yukon to the lodge. Checking traps on the way is another aspect.
Lots of opportunities in that area, just got to work to make it happen. Want something bigger than a bravo to do that.

I understand.

At least you have alternatives.

Stay away from the E-Tech whatever you do. If you could find a wide track bearcat with the 570 it should be high on your list. Bulletproof engine. The new VK540s are pretty simple machines, and really good on fuel. I've used mine enough now to know they are very close to the 4-strokes in fuel consumption. I still have my old bearcat with the 570. Its harder on fuel than my VK, but I still think its the best bush machine Ive ever had.

I have the 600 ACE in a 17 Tundra, I think if I were to get another it would be a 900 in a expedition, the 600 has been great but as others have said it is a little shy on steep hills, the expedition can be bought with high and low range like the scandic. Good luck with you decision.

Haven't you seen? JR has been posting YouTube tutorials on getting an Expedition out of water, all winter!