Design advice for a skier

[atomicswan]

HI all! I am planning my entry into van living next summer and am designing my build on paper in the meantime. I plan to spend my winters skiing and summers hiking and mountain biking...mostly off grid. I am leaning towards the Promaster because of the FWD. Anyone have experience with these ski camping or in snowy conditions? Any other recommendations? Thanks 

 

[John61CT]

Webasto style heater and very thorough insulation.

 

[ZoNiE]

AWD Chevy Express / GMC Savannah

 

[Almost There]

I'd take rwd over fwd for snow conditions any day!

Second the AWD Chevy/GMC. Add a high top to it.

Oh and vinyl laminate flooring throughout so you can mop up the snow you'll track in.

 

[Osubg1]

I'd take rwd over fwd for snow conditions any day!

Second the AWD Chevy/GMC. Add a high top to it.

Oh and vinyl laminate flooring throughout so you can mop up the snow you'll track in.

 

[atomicswan]

I'd take rwd over fwd for snow conditions any day!

Second the AWD Chevy/GMC. Add a high top to it.

Oh and vinyl laminate flooring throughout so you can mop up the snow you'll track in.

Thanks for the advice! Lot of differing opinions on the FWD vs RWD. Personally I have had better luck with FWD than RWD since it seems to do better on the uphills.

I was originally looking for an AWD but want the extended space of the Promaster or Sprinter.

 

[John61CT]

I've had decades of experience driving in snowy mountains skiing for months at a time on three continents.

RWD vs FWD is irrelevant.

The engine mounted directly over the powering axle is what makes all the difference.

Note modern fancy computer controlled stuff is a big wild card not included in my experience, stuff I have so far successfully avoided.