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

[climberevan]

In other news, we were very pleased to find that the 'ol girl started this morning. It was -12F last night. The brand new batteries I just bought were vindicated. I had thought I'd need to connect the generator to the block heater for several hours, but despite the fairly slow turnover she eventually fired. 6.2l GM diesel with Banks turbo, FWIW.

[tmokes]

I hope to find an used Ford F-350 gasser as well but I heard about new truck in 2020 with even bigger motor plus I think getting the new aluminum truck bed sounds good too to save the weight for the camper. But the new truck is oh so pricey...


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[mattig]

Someone should steal this!

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/...817235376.html (not mine, no affiliation)

If that had been available before I bought mine, it would have been a no-brainer.

[simple]

One of the best deals for a winter ready Sportsmobile around.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...5&share_type=t

Sorry for the goofy link.

[duffski]

Spotted these beauties in Nozawa Onsen a couple weeks ago.

[detrusor]

We had local SLC guy build a ski box for the back of the sprinter. Holds 5 pair up to 202cm long. Held by movable posts that the skis slot between. I try and have the posts rest on a ski strap to avoid tip compression. Poles fit as well.

Keeps the snowy skis out of the van but protects from the elements.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pin...2912625577919/

Give trailers are his work. Mauricio Navarte. Should anyone want his number on me.

He also made our bumper, swing arms and ladder


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[mattig]

I really like the adventure trailer idea. Also an easy way to expand on a truck camper for events where you want to sleep more people. Not much more to ask of the truck either, but I think it makes chaining up mandatory (depending on conditions) in this part of the world.

[Micol]

recently sighted...

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recently sighted...

Imagine that, in the Whole Foods parking lot. What a surprise. Last time I was over there on a saturday there was 5+ Sprinters in the lot.

[Micol]

^ the demographic is not going to show up with a mere truck camper or hardside popup

[pyromaniacman129]

^ the demographic is not going to show up with a mere truck camper or hardside popup

I still really want to build my own version of one of those. Thought it'd be a kick-ass project. Just need space money and time I dont have. But you could do it. Especially if you bought the walls prefab from somewhere like total composites.
There's a homemade earthroamer type Ford on expo for sale that is super rad. But like 160k.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Somewhere in this thread, in the 178 preceding pages, there was some discussion of later-model gas Ford F250/350 trucks. IIRC it was something like 2011+, with the 6.2L V8, were getting (relatively) inexpensive and are reliable. Who's got the knowledge here on those? Any significant options to seek out or to avoid? (e.g. any known bad transmissions or bad transfer cases?) I want either 4 full doors or at least rear doors that open on both sides (currently have a 3-door ext cab), an 8-foot bed, 4WD, and SRW.

I think it's getting to be time to replace our camper/beater truck (2000 GMC Sierra 2500, 6.0L gas V8). It'll need a bunch of front end work sometime soon, and the rust underneath won't make that easy. It'll need new tires in another year or so as well.

I don't need a diesel (low annual mileage use, only light towing) and don't want the added expense of purchase & maintenance.

Oh yes. We had a discussion about it a long time ago(maybe a year ago now?) when everybody was talking about diesel vs gas vs price comparison.
The Ford 6.2 is solid, just gets overshadowed by the 6.7 diesel. I am in the exact same boat. I have a 2002 Dodge SRW 2500 24v cummins with 308k on it and I am seriously thinking about going with a 2011+ Ford F-350 6.2. Here in Colorado, you can find nice 2011-15 Ford F-250/350's with say 100k on them for $15k and 20k on the high side. That is literally 15-20k cheaper than their diesel counterparts.
I am in the debate to drive the wheels off of the 2002 Dodge 2500 24v, which I have been doing forever but like you, just because miles I will want to put a new injection pump($1k) and a new turbo($1k)..and a host of shit that could potentially go wrong with my 300k+ miles.
My truck always starts, has enough power, but I honestly just want something newer, rides nicer, isn't the loudest diesel ever made, and has no problems starting in cold weather. I am torn whether to just update/upgrade the ole' trusty 24v Cummins or go to a newer modern gas.
Also, the gas F250/350 have better payload capacity than the 6.7 diesel just due to diesel weight. If you don't need to tow heavy shit on the regular, it really is a no brainer....unless budget is a non-issue then go diesel.

[Johnny P]

Any mags own this rig. In Fernie today. Kentucky plates.

[ace..]

Here is our earthroamer. I want an earthroamer I will admit but for now, it’ll do.

[Tryingtostaywarm]

Here is our earthroamer. I want an earthroamer I will admit but for now, it’ll do.

6.5/5.7/454?

[simple]

Got the whole gang together today. 4 campers and a van. Even the sleds and cars are in our crew.

[goldengatestinx]

Somewhere in this thread, in the 178 preceding pages, there was some discussion of later-model gas Ford F250/350 trucks. IIRC it was something like 2011+, with the 6.2L V8, were getting (relatively) inexpensive and are reliable. Who's got the knowledge here on those? Any significant options to seek out or to avoid? (e.g. any known bad transmissions or bad transfer cases?) I want either 4 full doors or at least rear doors that open on both sides (currently have a 3-door ext cab), an 8-foot bed, 4WD, and SRW.

I think it's getting to be time to replace our camper/beater truck (2000 GMC Sierra 2500, 6.0L gas V8). It'll need a bunch of front end work sometime soon, and the rust underneath won't make that easy. It'll need new tires in another year or so as well.

I don't need a diesel (low annual mileage use, only light towing) and don't want the added expense of purchase & maintenance.

We've had a 2010 F-250 crew cab under our beater Northland for 7 years now I think. Put about 28K on it, paid $10K with 98K on the odo. Base model...vinyl floors, crank windows, cloth seats, manual locks. No motors to worry about. Perfect.

All I've done is brakes when I got it and tires.

The 5.4 isn't a beast but I can do 60 mph up Georgetown hill if I want to.

[AdironRider]

You got a 2 year old (at the time) f250 for 10k with sub 100k miles?

[goldengatestinx]

I know everyone poo poos the tow behind option, but thats what we went with for many reasons. We ran through a couple days of gnarly driving in CO and New Mexico with our hummingbird over the holidays; hardpack, fresh, and ice. No issues other than dealing with -2 F one night. We carry many sets of chains though. (Rubies)

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Saw something like this near Monarch the last couple days.

[ace..]

6.5/5.7/454?

I wish 6.5 but a 5.7. In reality it does fine with the 5spd but few more torques would be nice for the mtn passes

[Vt-Freeheel]

A couple from Sugarbush VT

This one is pretty cool, they visited for a day. Bunch of solar panels on the roof, front half an open room.



Always in the employee lot or driving about town [drivers side rear lights out]. Scares the fuck out of me due too the wind sail/top heavy build, on an F250.

[pyromaniacman129]

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/r...812456281.html



$$$$$$ but 4x4 and pretty cool.

[toast2266]

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/r...812456281.html



$$$$$$ but 4x4 and pretty cool.

That strikes me as being horrendously overpriced. 14 year old camper with a gas motor. And it doesn't even have a dedicated bed.

[pyromaniacman129]

That strikes me as being horrendously overpriced. 14 year old camper with a gas motor. And it doesn't even have a dedicated bed.

I've seen a few pop up just over the last 6 mo of browsing. Seems like if it's a 4x4 they triple the price. They seem to sell. Probably nowhere near asking but no way to know.


This is way cooler.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...789657394.html

[beaterdit]

I've seen a few pop up just over the last 6 mo of browsing. Seems like if it's a 4x4 they triple the price. They seem to sell. Probably nowhere near asking but no way to know.


This is way cooler.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...789657394.html

“It’ll go forever”, and you’ll need that long to get where you’re going, ha!

Still pretty cool.