I have a RWD van and 4x4 envy. It's not so much that I think I'll use the 4x4 that much, it's more the places I'll choose not to go because of it. I definitely don't like that. But my truck was my go-to for camping before this and I like knowing I have the 4x4, but have only faced a handful of situations where I wasn't getting out without it.

A 4x4 van is a pig; it's not like it's a great offroader anyway. Esp the Fords, since meh turning angles, and poor departure angles if not a shortie. You absolutely don't need it unless you're willing to push into marginal terrain and run the risk of …

2023年8月15日 · I spent ages looking for a 4x4 van and they were always heaps expensive, ended up buying a single cab 4x4 and a home-made slide on camper/mini home. 16k all up with loads of space and a toilet, 2 of us travelled for a year in it. Another reason I went this way was years earlier my Vito van blew up in FNQ and I lost my wheels and my home in one go.

2022年11月1日 · Astro van is the only option of you want affordable. Personally, I’d you want something with that size and capability, I’d go for just a ford or GMC full size van, like a Chevy express. Yes it’s RWD, but with good tires that are aired down, it’ll probably out wheel an AWD Astro van because the clearances are way higher.

2020年9月4日 · If you are looking for a more affordable option, although a bit less capable and smaller. You can go with an AWD astro van. Theres a cheap conversion kit to put a transfer case in from a s10, it bolts up except for a hole in the floor for a shift mechanism, and then boom 4x4 with low range for probably a quarter of the price of a 4x4 full size van.

2021年4月29日 · For me, I'd say the biggest benefit to the 4x4 is the transfer case; having that low range on steeps is great, and since the brakes are often meh a true lifesaver going downhill. The 4x4 helps too, don't get me wrong, but it's still a van. If I were doing a lot of 4x4 again I'd probably go with the truck and say Four Wheel Camper option.

Edit: I'm assuming that if the vehicle can handle the Dalton Highway in the winter then it will be able to handle anything else that I throw at it. If anyone can suggest a better 4x4 vehicle than a Sprinter Van - that I can sleep in / live out of , then please do. I'm 100% open to truckbed campers, too but I'm going to have to do a ton of research.

2023年2月7日 · Hey everyone, I found a 1987 Toyota 4x4 automatic van in great condition (Engine rebuilt about 50,000 miles ago, LED headlights, transmission cooler, lots of sound dampening, air suspension bags, etc. Seems like the owner took really good care of it.) I'm curious to hear from others who have used a vintage van as their adventure vehicle.

2021年7月20日 · We’re thinking about adding a Quigley 4x4 to our 2006 Ford E-350. We live in Denver and recently got it stuck in sand (realllly easily) and are realizing our 2WD van might not cut it in the snow even with chains. Trying to figure out if it’s worth the $15k investment given that the van was only $8k itself (70k miles).

2019年6月8日 · Hello there, I’m 23 and looking to buy a 4x4 van to live out of. My eye caught the Delica very quickly. However, I have a low budget and not much income so I’m worried that once I buy one I’ll need to put more $$$ for repairs given that some are almost 30 years old. Any advice or recommendations or first hand experience is appreciated ...