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

[boltonoutlaw]

still looking for a tigerCx or some similar passthough hardtop

Selling my Chinook in June, but that's a long way off.

[cliffhucker]

Anybody have the lowdown on where I could permanently park a 5th wheel camper in J-Hole for the winter? Obviously I'm willing to pay some for rent/maybe utilities but any suggestions would be much appreciated

[Buster Highmen]

Selling my Chinook in June, but that's a long way off.

Is that 4x4? That's been a significant obstacle: we'd really like a 4x4.

[boltonoutlaw]

Is that 4x4? That's been a significant obstacle: we'd really like a 4x4.

Nope. It can be for 10K @QuadVan or some mod shop like that. Did you see this, Buster? Might be the biznickles:
http://denver.craigslist.org/rvd/4048883970.html

[Buster Highmen]

Yeah, saw that one; I'm leery of the 8.0L v-10 Ram motor which has a rep for sucking down a lot of gas.

School me.

[Foggy_Goggles]

That one ton 4X4 class C is sweet. Buster, all I'm saying is look at it miles/dollar. Diesels are more to buy, more to maintain, diesel costs more. And really...what's the difference 12-18mpg? unless you're willing to pay for a Sprinter.

[Foggy_Goggles]

That one ton 4X4 class C is sweet. Buster, all I'm saying is look at it miles/dollar. Diesels are more to buy, more to maintain, diesel costs more. And really...what's the difference 12-18mpg? unless you're willing to pay for a Sprinter.

[sanjuanworm]

..........

[neufox47]

Had a dream I got laid off and one of the first things that came to mind was this thread and what I would do this winter.

[philth]

Nice^^^^^ Two winters ago that dream came true for me. I quit work, bought a truck camper and did 20sh ski resorts in 70 days in Wy,Co and Utah plus touring. I guess I should have posted a TR but Gopros and selfie pics are not my thing. Hope your dream come true.

[boltonoutlaw]

Find true freedom - sell the kids for gas money:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/141074545889

[otto parts]

^^think that was the cannibal wagon in "The Road".

[obobo]

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/4109777151.html

I'd give this to a fellow maggot for a song

[wicked_sick]

A good buddy of mine owns this, and I can tell you from experience that the shag carpet walls and quilted leather ceiling do little to keep you warm when its 30 below.

[jskierpx]

Someone scored this FREE short bed cab over camper outside of Sacramento. I jumped on it within 12 hours and it was already gone!

Post on here If anything comes up for a 6 foot bed (I have a Toyota tacoma). It's tougher to find the shorter lengths on the cab-overs.

[DeathVan]

The future was when?

[dfinn]

starting to shop around a little bit for a truckbed camper. no clue where to start. any suggestions on what might be a good model? Realistically probably won't do a ton of winter or cold weather camping, it will see more use in the summer. I'll be putting it in the back of an F250 shortbed.

[Touring_Sedan]

starting to shop around a little bit for a truckbed camper. no clue where to start. any suggestions on what might be a good model? Realistically probably won't do a ton of winter or cold weather camping, it will see more use in the summer. I'll be putting it in the back of an F250 shortbed.

No more Free Candy?

[dfinn]

All the kids recognize it these days. I need a new disguise.

[beaterdit]

Damn, too bad you missed out on Derek's rig. Pretty nice rig at a nice price.

We're selling our camper and moving full time into a 31' fifth wheel for a couple years. $1100 give a way price.
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/sys/3892564781.htmlAttachment 139094

[boltonoutlaw]

The future was when?

http://salem.craigslist.org/rvs/4102170174.html

[MakersTeleMark]

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=910727

Could be a Buster option.

[Charmander]

I'll be rocking this setup a little bit, topper on a 90 Dodge diesel.
Worked awesome at Glacier NP in September.

[Buster Highmen]

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=910727

Could be a Buster option.

Saw that one but it only sleeps 2; need room for 4 sn00zers

[Bobcat Sig]

TGR is a bad, bad influence. Why? I'm thinking i need a small conversion van or truck camper for a week long trip I want to take this spring with misses where we hit up all of the ski spots in PNW; Hood, (maybe Bachelor), Crystal, Stevens, Baker and possibly Whistler.

Therefore, I need some collective wisdom from the parking lot-poaching Maggots. Do I go truck+camper or small conversion van, a la: http://bozeman.craigslist.org/rvs/4085666032.html or http://bozeman.craigslist.org/rvs/4112997959.html ?

Thus far, I see it as this:
A self contained van is great due to size and the whole thing is heated, lower center of gravity for snowy roads and probably cheaper. The downside is that I'd need to insure a third vehicle and where do I park it when not using it? Also, 4WD is not the norm and carries a premium; though this could be rectified with some proper studs. There also tends to be a bit more room.

A truck+camper brings 4WD and the ability to off-load the camper when not using it and use the truck as my daily driver. Camper tend to be found cheap, especially around here. Using it later to take over Teton Pass seems like a much better option than trying to take over a 2WD van. The downside is that the cab is not connected. I'm also not super stoked on trading my current rig for a newer, capable truck that can handle a decent camper.

So what does the collective say? Truck+camper or conversion van/small RV?