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DebLee
Trad climber
Around, About
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Try looking up "Tiger". They were made in the Denver area for a while but then moved. Had one for a while. Nice.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Sorry if the beast wasn't funny. The thing is are you looking for a ready to go Winabago-ish
Ride ?
Would you consider doing at least some design on (with-in customized ) a custom build off a Good Used used truck?
Then there looked to be @ least 5 ready-fit pop-ups, & slide-in's
Ha!?!
I know right now isn't the time but either of these could be the bones of a great ride:
63k miles!
just broke in, as these -go for 200,000 K miles*. ( basic care, Expensive Rubber!)
https://www.mountainproject.com/v/fs-toyota-tacoma-with-camper-setup/112463445
& * for example,
188 k miles,
$9,500.00
https://www.mountainproject.com/v/fs-2006-toyota-tacoma-access-cab-4-wd-trd-sport-wcamper-shell/112405426
Wait - fghjklmE
Darn it I was trying to post a white Dodge 1500 PrpMaster with only 11k miles that was
Marked as " aggressive low" sales' price: for ( I know, "just" but still) $22,000.(btm, Lft)
Then I had systems crash.. . . .
But yeah, Promaster hi-top vans!,
especially the ones here on the east-coast,
Often given out with work contracts where they are fleet , or 'property' vehicles;
they get 'depreciated', as an expense, taken back from contractors, or salvaged, & picked up at auction in lots of 3-4. There are sometimes deals to be found, THocking is in good company,
Ho, lol 'refresh' or the up-date, time lapse , got me . . .
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i'm gumby dammit
Sport climber
da ow
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Heaven forbid I ever snag a guy who wants to hitch along - he would have to truly have not much more that rope, rack and the shirt on his back to fit in.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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If I ever hit a really big lottery we will have to get you a new promaster. They are not 4x4 but a house on wheels that gets pretty darn decent gas miledge. I have seen 2014 with 18k miles on it for $19k
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 5, 2017 - 01:21pm PT
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Someone had a Promaster at the trailead this summer and I took a peek. It was definitely something more doable for me than that Tiger; that's for sure. Plus, the campers, IMO, have such a space wastage due to the cabinetry.
I would like to have one built out like:
 Double size bed on platform, set high as possible to still allow to sit up
A shallow bit of space between side of bed and back doors, truck bed to ceiling, so you could place something largish back there, and also gain access to bin storage under the bed platform. There would be a half height wall at the rear side of bed, to stop from falling into the chasm, and create a barrier for aesthetic appearances and cleanliness.
Ahead of the bed would be a seating area, couch bench style. Also a short back wall on that, to hold seat back cushions(and a few scatter pillows). That wall would go to the bed height, acting as a "stop" for the mattress. Sides of the couchy part would have raised section to place drinks and snacks and stuff, and used to climb into bed.
Bin access under the couchy area for shorter bins, and open behind to access further back under bed platform.
Along the driver side in front of couch is a "countertop" type of thing that is work a workspace table, but could be used for kitchen and cooking in inclement weather(I hate cooking inside a van - it is too tight a space). So, there would be a way to vent, but no actual in-situ stove. There would be a fridgy set under the counter, but otherwise bin storage.
Open space at passenger side from couchy forward, for packs and groceries and other stuff before you have put it away.
Minimal - all those little nooks and crannies organizing things, IMO, are unnecessary.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Teri,
I'm sure you remember my Sportsmobile.
Sold it last week.
Replaced it with a Roadtrek.
Not sure if I'm gonna convert to 4wd.
Both are sweet rigs.
Might be out of your budget, but older units can always be found.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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It's just another brand of class B RV.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 6, 2017 - 06:35pm PT
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The Roadtrec's are nice, but I think that in a van-sized rig, all that cabinetry really cuts into storage room. That's my big need - room for the supplies and inventory of three microbusinesses.
I will never buy, I don't think, a canvas pop top. I stealth camp more often than not, plus I think they must not be as warm. The Promaster (or Sprinter) style hightop, tricked out nominally, is really the best bet for my needs.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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I vote for Nissan's line of vans
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 6, 2017 - 08:12pm PT
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^That is not "nominal trick-outery." But yeah - nice!
For me, nominal means:
Windows tinted and with scrims. This keeps the heat out in hot day - necessary for doggy to stay inside, and also if I need to be inside during daytime on a sunny hot day. Also, for privacy. Eery had some scummy dude walk up and stick their face right up to the window for a peek inside while you are readying for sleeping on a city sidestreet? Well, I haven't, because the scrims don't let them get a glimpse.
Insulation, and a good cover job. I would not be happy with a silver walled interior. Yuck.
Versatile storage - this means: room for bins, and NOT pull-out drawers that end up being just the wrong damned width, depth and/or height!
NO built in kitchen, and no built in bathroom
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Since no one has asked...
does it come with a multimeter?
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 7, 2017 - 01:29pm PT
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What is it? I asked the owner, and he said "A Frieghtliner with a pickup truck back." Which, after further consideration, was just exactly what it.....was.
But to be fair he should have added ...."and with a gun turret out the top."
At last, that was my guess. This images is a bit easier to see if you zoom. Gun turret, or something else less....less. Maybe it is just something like a satelite dish. I don't know but...well, that is smething, that rig, is about all I can say.
Oh - and doesn't my van look "cute" next to that thing?
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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The Promaster (or Sprinter) style hightop, tricked out nominally, is really the best bet for my needs.
Yes but for half the price or less you could get a truck camper. You'll have more room and more capabilities, but it will be more difficult to drive and get worse mpg than a van.
In a camper the bathroom and kitchen are SO worth it IMO. For a van they take up too much room, that's true. But I use mine all the time. I have friends with RVs/Campers who never use the hot water heater / take a shower. A waste IMO. I like to shower and be clean. I like the 3 way fridge where my food is always cold and I don't have to deal with ice and food going bad. I like having a kitchen ready to go with hot water to clean up, instead of taking the time to setup a temp kitchen 3 times a day.
For your use I'd recommend an early-mid 2000s Ford or Chevy 2 door or extended cab 3/4 ton truck, with a ~ 5.4 Liter gas engine (diesels get better mpg but cost more) and a long bed. 2WD. $6000 - $10,000. Only buy one in excellent condition (shows it's been maintained) and with lowish miles. But these trucks will go 200,000 miles plus, so it's more important to look for one in excellent cond vs. low miles. They often need a new tranny around 150,000. If it hasn't towed anything/much it's better of course.
And get a smaller truck camper that doesn't stick out past the end of the truck bed. Same era late 90s, early 2000s. If you can get a package deal it would be much better. Because it takes some work and know how to mount the camper on the truck and beef up the suspension if needed. About $5,000-$8,000.
Killer deal here:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/rvs/5966889902.html
Low miles. Super reliable truck/engine. $12K total and does more than vans at 3 plus times the cost. The cabinet over the dinette opens up to become a bed, but you could put a bunch of storage tubs up there instead.
If you really live in it for months you'll come to appreciate all the features. Kick on the heater when it's cold. Turn on the superfan to cool it off when it's hot. Use your own clean bathroom on road trips instead of nasty ones in gas stations, etc. The dinette is a great place to sit and work on stuff, protected from the elements but in front of a big window.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/rvs/5992590798.html
Newer camper, older truck. But those 7.3 liter diesels are awesome.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/5991083804.html
Only $10K. Low miles. But a little old for me. And the big gas engine gets poor mpg.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/rvs/5992758146.html
6 pac camper. Pretty small camper. No bathroom. $8K. The small ones seem to sell for more than larger ones. But put this on a newish truck and you are still many thousands of dollars less than a comparable van.
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/rvs/5940088182.html
This is very similar to my camper. But this one is $10K and smaller than mine. I got a 1998 for $4200 in excellent condition. But it took a while to find a deal that good.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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It's not "what" your rig is, it's "where" your rig is.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Donini for the win :) this spot was pretty sweet!
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sweet sue
Trad climber
Hill City, SD
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I'm getting a different vehicle, camper style and will be selling a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser in VERY good shape. If you want more info: susan@rapidnet.com This is the first post that I'm selling it. 260k, mechanically sound, a little rust on a couple of the doors. New tires. Super classic that goes anywhere and so fun to drive.
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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