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[Ferretz]

Hi. I’m a new member seriously considering purchasing an RV to live in full time. Fully outfitted ones are too expensive. I’m currently looking at used Transits with AWD as I like to go off road in the mountains when the weather is nice.

 

[INTJohn]

 

[eDJ_]

Welcome to the Van Living Forum ! You'll find plenty of good information from experienced people in this forum.
I wouldn't go off road or into the out back without AWD either.

 

[bullfrog !]

Welcome! Treat the van as a steel tent and just use it as a sleeping area to begin with. Getting a good nights sleep makes solving any other problems easier in the morning!

 

[rruff]

Hi. I’m a new member seriously considering purchasing an RV to live in full time. Fully outfitted ones are too expensive. I’m currently looking at used Transits with AWD as I like to go off road in the mountains when the weather is nice.

Transits have only had awd since 2020, so it won't be very old. They also have terrible ground clearance.

Get a 4wd pickup and camper instead.

 

[Ferretz]

Transits have only had awd since 2020, so it won't be very old. They also have terrible ground clearance.

Get a 4wd pickup and camper instead.

For going off road? Wouldn’t that make the center of gravity excessively high? Thank you in advance.