Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[snowaddict91]

Still entranced by those Delicas. RHD and engine power are negatives. Are they really that unsafe compared to other options?

You damn near sit on top of the front bumper. Also, trucking along the interstate going 10 mph slower than semis is terrifying, and not apl that safe.

[spanghew]

The jap vans .

asshole

[El Chupacabra]

Still entranced by those Delicas. RHD and engine power are negatives. Are they really that unsafe compared to other options?

Think of the old VW Vanagon and air cooled vans. Similar. Your legs are the crumple zone in the case of an accident.

[powdrhound]

Also, trucking along the interstate going 10 mph slower than semis is terrifying, and not apl that safe.

The benefit is that it encourages you to take the scenic back road, if at all possible.

[snowaddict91]

The benefit is that it encourages you to take the scenic back road, if at all possible.

I did traverse 98% of Nebraska last year on two lane roads towing my camper. Highly recommended.

[Ed el Loco]

You damn near sit on top of the front bumper. Also, trucking along the interstate going 10 mph slower than semis is terrifying, and not apl that safe.

The JDM vans are all 25+ years old because they have not been crash tested in the US. I drove a Previa for years and it was like sitting on the front axle. Kind of like riding in a westy. I rented a Hiace and it felt like my feet were on the bumper. Ended up going with the express van. Wanted a Transit but could not stomach dropping the extra 40 G’s.

[climberevan]

Think of the old VW Vanagon and air cooled vans. Similar. Your legs are the crumple zone in the case of an accident.

Not really. The Vanagons have tiny crumple zones, then the frame takes the load, and it is crazy stiff/strong. One's legs would remain intact in a pretty forceful collision. One's internal organs...maybe not so much.

https://youtu.be/hUOM-_K-ODo

[Huskier]

When I was 25 I didn’t think much about safety, but barreling down a dark highway at 70 as your GF sleeps away in the passenger seat makes you reconsider after a few close calls.

#1 Reason I didn't pick up a Synchro, or Delica for that matter. Don't think crumple zones were a thing in the 80's. I have enough to have wild anxious fever dreams about...

[Flyoverland Captive]

I had an ‘87 Toyota van; it was a great little city vehicle, and did ok for camping in the Midwest, but the first time I took it up I-70 to the tunnel I was getting passed by semis. So little power. I traded up to a Previa, which was better, but not by much. Those small vans are cute, but have no guts.

[SirVicSmasher]

I had an ‘87 Toyota van; it was a great little city vehicle, and did ok for camping in the Midwest, but the first time I took it up I-70 to the tunnel I was getting passed by semis. So little power. I traded up to a Previa, which was better, but not by much. Those small vans are cute, but have no guts.

The newer Toyota vans are awd and have a 300hp v6 might be a good place to start

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[El Chupacabra]

Saw this RHD camper in Reno today. Has Vermont plates.

[Ver iz ze money LePowski?]

Awd express van should do the trick. Find a place that sells fleet vehicles. Get a loan . Van life for a couple hundo a month

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Need something to drive/sleep two adults plus a child which is the primary appeal of the JDM vans and westys. The layout is thought to beat for that application. Perhaps that is also possible with the Express vans, but I can’t envision it without a high top or pop top.

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[pureantigravity]

I did traverse 98% of Nebraska last year on two lane roads towing my camper. Highly recommended.

That's the first art I've seen made entirely out of J-B Weld.

[Core Shot]

Awd express van should do the trick. Find a place that sells fleet vehicles. Get a loan . Van life for a couple hundo a month

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If only.

My 2006 awd express van is rotting at the frame. But fuck and a, what an amazing beast. No snow or sand has ever held it back.

But they stopped making them. I think 2014 was the last. Unicorns. I’ve been searching for one. But so expensive on the used market.

[Jong Lafitte]

My 9 yr old hiking out the ridge for turns......
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A nice moment modestly stashed in the RV thread. I’d hold on to that one. Here’s to more!


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[Skidog]

Came across this and figured someone might want. Low miles diesel.
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[bonewrenched]

Question for those of you with propane cooktops: any brand recommendations for high-altitude use? I've got a project and it needs a new drop-in two or three burner cooktop. Both Dometic and Furrion are only rated for ~4500'. I haven't heard back from Suburban nor could I find any internet complaints.

I know bleeding moisture and keeping propane warm have a lot to do with it as well, so maybe the answer is go with any and use proper technique?

[simple]

Yeah go with any. Propane cooking is a pretty much a non issue at altitude.

[grinch]

Big shout out to jackattack. Picked up an 8" northernlite for my tundra. Thanks for the all the help/info JA. Much appreciated
Just dragging it home from the island now. Still undecided between adding a leaf or air bags. Good enough for now to get home. Previous owner renovated it quite nicely. Stoked!

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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Well done Grinch. My prop management company just raised my rent an obscene amount. The idea of actually living in a camper for at least 6-8 months is getting kinda real.

[Norseman]

strong vote here for the Old Man Emu Dakar rear leaf set, especially with how far back that thing sits in the bed. congrats on the score!

[grinch]

Well done Grinch. My prop management company just raised my rent an obscene amount. The idea of actually living in a camper for at least 6-8 months is getting kinda real.

Thanks thats how i paid my rv off. 3 yrs of saving on rent and the resale i was ahead of the game. A couple additions on this one and i might do that again

strong vote here for the Old Man Emu Dakar rear leaf set, especially with how far back that thing sits in the bed. congrats on the score!

Is that a band name(old man emu dakar)? I put a full new leaf pack plus an extra in my old bagged out 91 yota after i put a $300 okanagan camper(re:heavy) on it. Night and day. No sway in the corners. Perfect spring weight. In this one i 0nly have about 4" of travel remaining right now. Going to be a long slow ride home tomorrow. Can't wait to get out of the city. I think my old yota was worse before the new springs but ive got a 7hr drive thru mt passes with this one

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[SirVicSmasher]

Nice unicorn dude

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[Norseman]

i mean, ideally the truck fits camper. but if ya gotta stick with the tundra, there are a few options for aftermarket leaf packs. old man emu is an aussie brand on the heavy side.

is that a 5.5ft bed?

[crashidy]

Big shout out to jackattack. Picked up an 8" northernlite for my tundra. Thanks for the all the help/info JA. Much appreciated
Just dragging it home from the island now. Still undecided between adding a leaf or air bags. Good enough for now to get home. Previous owner renovated it quite nicely. Stoked!

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With that lean i would go pack brake airbags. You will notice every 5psi..i put a camper on my f250 this year and did airbags.. You won't regret it. Or do both

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