4wd ones are barely good for a smooth fire road. My buddy built a 4x one for a rich guy and was close to $200K. All kinds of AM suspension but the non replaced bits couldn't even handle a Baja Dirt road.
They are more of a "Dick Measuring Deal"
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Are Sprinter van owners the new Trustafarians?
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They are more of a "Dick Measuring Deal"
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Don't be a parasite. Live in your rig like a boss. Leave a clean footprint. Don't be a begger. You litter, you suck.
Living near Yosemite all of the climbing trusties have nutso Sprinter rigs. If you see a Sprinter with a bunch of hot chicks around it you might be near Alex Honnold or some other climbing superstar. The really rich ones have Westfalia Syncros with the crazy engine swaps. They're like surfing rich kids but more polite & conscientious, which somehow makes them more infuriating and clueless seeming.
My last trip to Baja a month ago there were lots of Europeans and Canadians. AWD GMC Safaris seemed a popular choice, and I saw some great Unimogs as well as these crazy Italian rigs called IVECO. They look pretty sweet but what about parts? Like what, you gonna call Ferrucio Lamborghini from Guerrero Negro? Some sweet Mitsubishi Delicas too. I'm still pretty happy with the 92 Toyota 4x4 22re though.
My last trip to Baja a month ago there were lots of Europeans and Canadians. AWD GMC Safaris seemed a popular choice, and I saw some great Unimogs as well as these crazy Italian rigs called IVECO. They look pretty sweet but what about parts? Like what, you gonna call Ferrucio Lamborghini from Guerrero Negro? Some sweet Mitsubishi Delicas too. I'm still pretty happy with the 92 Toyota 4x4 22re though.
The transits are ok. They seem cheaply built. And the door track on the outside of the body starts to rust and also looks dumb.
the height on medium roof and high roof vans are terrifying to drive in high winds. not even joking. It catches gusts and moves the entire car. Scary stuff if it’s windy and you’re going 75
the height on medium roof and high roof vans are terrifying to drive in high winds. not even joking. It catches gusts and moves the entire car. Scary stuff if it’s windy and you’re going 75
Yes, mid-height/mid-length Transits are the van of the proletariate (especially if you DIY the build-out). Mine was new and I spent $37,000 total. The honeycomb aluminum panels for the bed were a big expense but are so much thinner than a normal bed frame that I could get away with the medium instead of high roof.
The width of a van is the same as a king size bed. One person could sleep on 3/4 or 1" plywood and it would eventually sag. Two people "sleeping" will cause sagging and cracking quickly. You need to build a frame under it from 2×4s or aluminum and will end up with a bed frame at least 4" thick. I asked my friend who owns Freedom Vans all about this when doing my own build and came up with the 1" honeycomb panel idea for thinness with strength and stiffness.
this is actually a set up I’m seriously considering once I pay down my new truck a bit. Keeps the bed open for tools/gear which I need with a set up above to crash in.
OP has a Tundra and my message was based on that. Have had JUST plywood in my Tundra and my Tacoma currently. Sag is minimal and have had lots of weight on the platform. Suits me and keeps the storage free and easy below.
I need to hire you to buy me my next big ticket item.
Roof Top Tent RTT. Install on roof bars (Thule, yakima etc.)
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