My van camper

[Campor99]

    GO SMALL GO FAR

HI ALL YOU VAN LOVING GUYS AND GALS,  THANKS FOR CHECKING THREAD

TIP: MILK CARTON FOR 1 GALLONS JUGS AND 1 GALLON JUGS WITH SCREW ON LIDS
        EXCELLENT FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF DRINKING WATER.  ORANGE JUICE JUGS
        HAVE SCREW ON LIDS

BIG BUCK 4X4 VANS.  QUIGLEY 4X4 CONVERSIONS OF FORD AND GM VANS CAN PROVIDE
YOU WITH A OFF ROAD CAPABLE VEHICLE AND COMFY CAMPER.  SPORTSMOBILE  IS PROBABLY
BEST KNOWN MANUFACTURE BEEN BUILDING CAMPER VANS FOR DECADES.  CHECK THEM OUT
EXPECT TO GET STICKER  SHOCK  EVEN FOR 10 PLUS YEAR OLD USED RIGS.  50 TO 75K PRICING 
IS NOT UNCOMMON.

BE SAFE OUT THERE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!

 

[66788]

Too small for comfort.

 

[Campor99]

Too small for comfort.

Not a 90 model but looks comfy to me!

Thanks for stopping by thread

 

[highdesertranger]

that last step van looks cool. got anymore pics of it?

I always crack up with these "expedition" type vehicles. like the white van above they put all this stuff on them to make them look like an "expedition" vehicle. then they put the ladder on the side or those guards on the tail lights. what happens when you stick a tree branch between the ladder/guard and the body? I have even seen some of the ladders over a window. that's a real rocket scientist there. I have actually had a tree branch break a side window and I didn't even have to help it out with a fulcrum.

all show and no go. LOL

highdesertranger

 

[bullfrog]

Most professional bus mechanics have seen the folding steps that mount temporarily over the tire to make a step. It seems to me that you could use them for tables and benches as well as steps with extensions or just step on the tire to reach the roof, which as you get older is a really difficult place to reach anyway. They could possibly clip or mount to the inside wall of the van for a folding table as well. Heck I have a hard enough time keeping mirrors and antennas working and mounted on the outside. I have been thinking of putting some similar tire mounting frames on my bridging ramps which I store inside across the back and use them as tables/benches as well. If you are short on space use what you have for more than one purpose. It may be more inconvenient to use but don't put stuff where you will tear it up or loose it. The same goes for hitch racks as rear overhang is usually one of my bigger hang up areas.

 

[rokguy]

that last step van looks cool.  got anymore pics of it?

He even has someone's spare door laying up against it just in case. That aluminium would look great polished up, blend right in.

 

[Campor99]

GO SMALL GO FAR

HI ALL YOU VAN LOVING BUCKAROO'S, THANKS FOR CHECKING THREAD!

TRIBUTE TO THE DO IT YOURSELFERS (DIY) THESE ARE A FEW SEEN OVER
THE LAST FEW YEARS OF MY TRIPS AROUND THE BEAUTIFUL USA!  DIY SHOWS
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THE VAGABONDS.

BE SAFE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!  "HAPPY TRAILS"

 

[Campor99]

GO SMALL GO FAR GO NOW!.

HOWDY ALL YOU VAN LOVING GAL'S AND GUY'S, THANKS FOR CHECKING THREAD

PICKUP POP UP CAMPERS OFFER A LOT OF FLEXIBILITY TO THOSE WANTING TO GO FAR!
FROM DIY TO BUYING USED TO NEW UNITS. THERE IS A UNIT FOR EVERYONE.. USING THE
PICKUP GETS YOU A ECONOMICAL 4X4 VERSUS A CONVERSION AFTER MARKET VAN..
MANY USED POPS ARE OUT THERE FOR GOOD PRICES VS NEW.  FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR
A CUSTOM UNIT.. PHOENIX CAMPERS ARE CUSTOM TO TRUCK AND YOU CAN GET A SHELL
OR FULLY FITTED INTERIOR, WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.

BE SAFE OUT THERE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.   HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

[bullfrog]

Happy Holidays!

 

[Campor99]

GO SMALL GO FAR GO NOW!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL YOU VAN LOVING BUCK A ROO'S.  THANKS FOR CHECKING THREAD!

HOPE THIS FINDS ALL IN GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS ENTERING 2020!

SCHOOLIE'S - A VERY VIABLE OPTIONS FOR VAGABONDS! FOR FULL OR PART TIME IT ALLOWS
FOR AND ECONOMICAL SOLUTION FOR A SPACIOUS CAMPER.  I WOULD OPT FOR A USED 4X4
AS PICTURED NO. 1&2.  THEY CAN BE FOUND IN SKI AREAS AND IN NEW ENGLAND.  I WOULD 
THINK HARD ABOUT SIZE AS A FULL SIZE BUS WOULD BE A HAND FULL IN PARKING AND SUCH
EVEN FUELING IN A QUICK STOP.  INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS ARE TOUGH, HOWEVER, I HAVE
ALWAYS HEARD PARTS AND REPAIR CAN BE MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE THAN GM AND FORD VEHICLES.

ENJOY YOUR NEW YEAR!  BE SAFE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

 

[maki2]

Van conversions....apparently there is one born every minute and some of them are born out of the minds of the fools who are born every minute. Of course even fools sometimes do things the right way as well as the wrong way.

 

[travecollins]

We're currently installing a fifth wheel hitch on our van to tow the RV that we have.

 

[Campor99]

Great idea, wish you well and Happy Trails!

 

[highdesertranger]

how are you installing a 5th wheel hitch on a van? that's impossible. well not totally impossible but you would need to cut the body off the van.

highdesertranger

 

[jasper]

????? possibly. Not for me. 
https://mrtrailer.com/safetyhitch.htm

 

[B and C]

That is a neat idea but looks like it might unload the rear tires during a heavy pull up hill.

 

[wayne49]

Not exactly Cheap RV Living.
The manufacturer's website won't quote prices. If you have to ask ...
Does mentions that the safety hitch can be financed as part of a trailer purchase.
This link has an image of what's under the covers.
http://www.safetytowingsystems.com/the-automated-safety-hitch/heavy-duty-automated-safety-hitch/
Basically, an axle with HD suspension, HD brakes, and some intelligence, that substitutes for a 1 ton pickup's dually axle.

 

[Campor99]

              GO SMALL GO FAR

HI ALL YOU VAN LOVING BUCKAROO'S  THANKS FOR CHECKING THREAD

SO WHAT METHOD OF VAGABOND WHEELS WOULD I SELECT IF STARTING OVER
ON THE VENTURE OF SEEING OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

4X4 PICKUP WITH A SLIDE IN POP TOP CAMPER. 

THE REASON IS QUITE SIMPLE, THE TRUCK CAN BE REPLACED AND CAMPER
SLIDE IN TO NEW RIDE.  PLUS PICKUPS ARE THE EASIEST TO OBTAIN THE
4X4 FUNCTION, AT A REASONABLE PRICE.  DIESEL IS ALSO AN EASY OPTION
IF DESIRED.

BE SAFE AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

 

[Zephyr]

Your advice is invaluable. Do you have any favorite brands, models?

 

[Campor99]

Your advice is invaluable. Do you have any favorite brands, models?

No, I would be buying a used truck and camper, so have never been brand conscious.  Trucks would stick with
US brands as in no where USA you will find mechanics and parts that can get you going.  Search Craigsl
list for campers saw a cream puff of pop up for super reasonable price.. Good luck