Planning the future - feedback requested

[JesseTrue]

I haven't bought anything but am back to considering a box van built on a GMC attached cab 2500 or 3500 Savannah and Towing a half ton truck or hatchback that I can take on deeper trips.

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[Dgorila1]

I haven't bought anything but am back to considering a box van built on a GMC attached cab 2500 or 3500 Savannah and Towing a half ton truck or hatchback that I can take on deeper trips.

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Have you considered a converted van, box truck, Class B or a pickup/slide in camper with a motorcycle carrier mounted to the back? Carry a dual sport motorcycle and you can use that for exploring deeper into the wilds, running errands, etc. No need to worry about a trailer. A two wheel drive van or truck properly configured (locker rear end, quality all terrain tires, winch front and rear or hitch mounted winch front/rear, air compressor for tire inflation, etc) can get you pretty much anywhere you want to go in the wilds other than the worst trails and still get decent mileage. Just a thought.

 

[JesseTrue]

I did consider a motorcycle or scooter. I have never ridden a motorcycle, though. But, I have never lived out of a box truck, either and I'm planning on that, so learning and becoming capable on a cycle may just be necessary.

The only thing to fear is fear itself.

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[bullfrog]

Motorcycles are deadly for new riders with out proper instruction, especially if your first one is heavy, large displacement bike. Never go faster than the speed you want to crash at for at least your first 6 months. I would highly recommend a Suzuki Samurai 4x4 as a towd instead.

 

[Ballenxj]

I would highly recommend a Suzuki Samurai 4x4 as a towd instead.

I had one of those. With proper tires, it was a very capable 4x4 vehicle that got decent mileage. I used to ride motorcycles, but figure the Samurai was a safer option considering the way people drive nowadays. :dodgy:
PS, the Samurai has a cult like following, and has gone up in pricing quite a bit, but you can still find them.

 

[ArtW]

if you do get a motorcycle, please take a rider training course, they're even free in some places, and don't ride in shorts, tank tops, and sneakers or (god forbid) flip flops, dress for the slide, not the ride

 

[JesseTrue]

All taken into account. I take safety of me and others very seriously - hence why I haven't taken to riding in the past (except for bikes and scooters).

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[masterplumber]

The danger on a motorcycle mostly comes from things you can't control - namely others you share the road with. Unless of course you're a 20 something male on a crotch rocket. Definitely take a rider safety course, you'll learn a lot an some myths will be dispelled. And always ride with the attitude that if you can see a car, they probably don't see you and will do something silly that can endanger you. With this attitude I've put many 10s of thousands of miles on my bike accident free. There have been close calls, but I've always seen it coming and had a way out.

 

[Ballenxj]

And always ride with the attitude that if you can see a car, they probably don't see you and will do something silly that can endanger you.

And then lie to the police about what really happened when they arrive. Don't ask me how I know. 
I too have put many thousands of miles on various bikes through the years.
Now that I'm older, I adhere to Clint Eastwoods line, "A good man has got to know his limitations."

 

[Dgorila1]

Motorcycles are deadly for new riders with out proper instruction, especially if your first one is heavy, large displacement bike.  Never go faster than the speed you want to crash at for at least your first 6 months.  I would highly recommend a Suzuki Samurai 4x4 as a towd instead.

Anything is deadly........bicycle, skateboard, jay walking, suzuki samurai. Motorcycles are a great, economical way to have a second, go anywhere vehicle if you use common sense. Take a rider course offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to learn the basics. Wear good protective gear, start with a basic bike to fit your size and ride within your limitations. After a year or so of riding take some advanced rider courses which build on the basic knowledge and skills you originally learned and practiced.  And just enjoy the ride, that's what it's all about! I rode from coast to coast and back last summer (almost 8000 miles) and had a blast. The only way to get over the "fear" is to take a course and then start riding. We all started as beginners. I will say that since I now have a bike that has ABS and it has saved my behind more than once, I'll never have another one without it. Most bike manufacturers are adding ABS to their bikes now since it does improve safety so much.

 

[JesseTrue]

Anything is deadly........bicycle, skateboard, jay walking, suzuki samurai. Motorcycles are a great, economical way to have a second, go anywhere vehicle if you use common sense. Take a rider course offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to learn the basics. Wear good protective gear, start with a basic bike to fit your size and ride within your limitations. After a year or so of riding take some advanced rider courses which build on the basic knowledge and skills you originally learned and practiced.  And just enjoy the ride, that's what it's all about! I rode from coast to coast and back last summer (almost 8000 miles) and had a blast. The only way to get over the "fear" is to take a course and then start riding. We all started as beginners. I will say that since I now have a bike that has ABS and it has saved my behind more than once, I'll never have another one without it. Most bike manufacturers are adding ABS to their bikes now since it does improve safety so much.

Thank you!

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