So have looked at some combination of vehicle to drive (for a couple - not a single person) . And what to live in. And getting around when you arrive at some base camp. The whole driving from town to town every couple days is not appealing. Would rather find a base camp area for a month. And do whatever we want without moving for a month. Or minimal moving for a month.
That means we need a local vehicle. So we could have gone CLASS C with a small car towing. But that path seems to run to $35k and higher fully configured (on the cheap end).
Then we looked at just a cheap small van. That we build out. Or a class B. Again it gets into situation of what you can do, once you reach a destination. You can't drive it around the area much given the typical room you need park it with. Works for one person in a small configuration. But two people would be a dance to handle the inside space. Sure you can park it and use public transportation. But still inconvenient as all.
So we seem to be liking the 5th Wheel RV system with a way to secure and track the trailer, when we need to park it and go do something. Plus having a truck means you can use a camper insert, or tow a trailer. All adaptable for future trials and tests.
Looking at trucks is expensive. We choose a 2006 Toyota 2wd truck. It's got 18 inch wheels. Supposedly that gives 10 inch clearance with tires and rear differential. Have yet to measure it. Looking at CARMAX you can find these every day for $15k. Some may say that way out of the budget. But it's shared for two people, so consider that half that price for one (hey the math for a couple is about savings). This engine on v8 is supposedly super reliable also. Really hope so and has only 90k miles.
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That means we need a local vehicle. So we could have gone CLASS C with a small car towing. But that path seems to run to $35k and higher fully configured (on the cheap end).
Then we looked at just a cheap small van. That we build out. Or a class B. Again it gets into situation of what you can do, once you reach a destination. You can't drive it around the area much given the typical room you need park it with. Works for one person in a small configuration. But two people would be a dance to handle the inside space. Sure you can park it and use public transportation. But still inconvenient as all.
So we seem to be liking the 5th Wheel RV system with a way to secure and track the trailer, when we need to park it and go do something. Plus having a truck means you can use a camper insert, or tow a trailer. All adaptable for future trials and tests.
Looking at trucks is expensive. We choose a 2006 Toyota 2wd truck. It's got 18 inch wheels. Supposedly that gives 10 inch clearance with tires and rear differential. Have yet to measure it. Looking at CARMAX you can find these every day for $15k. Some may say that way out of the budget. But it's shared for two people, so consider that half that price for one (hey the math for a couple is about savings). This engine on v8 is supposedly super reliable also. Really hope so and has only 90k miles.
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