Interesting vehicle

[6door74]

I'm sure some of you have seen something similar before. But this is my first time and I suppose it's a good overland type vehicle that doesn't break the bank.

[Veebyes]

I suspect that this is like the sailor in the boating world. He has a sailboat but hardly ever actually sails it. More often than not he is motoring from place to place.

Same with these expedition RVs. They seldom truly get off the beaten path. They spend most of their time at a FHU CG.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

The vehicle falls into the 'Expedition' class of RVs.

It is a small market, with very specialized requirements. The original vehicle and the links I posted are ways people were trying to enter that category of RV, but at less than mid-six figure cost. Though I'm not sure they made it.

Earthroamer

GXV

[Chum_lee]

valhalla360 wrote:

Chum lee wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Unless they modified the suspension, that thing will shake that TT to death, not to mention the people in the Cab! I like the idea though.

Have you ever been in a trailer on a rough road...they shake a lot anyway.

No, I haven't. (my Class A is bad enough) Why? In every state I've traveled, IMO, it's illegal/unsafe for humans to ride in a trailer. . . in motion, on the highway. Regardless, . . . IMO, it's not a bad idea, but, in this case, it's an economical prototype, not a successful production model. If it works for you, . . . hey, . . . why not? IMO, it has all the benefits of a travel trailer, but, FEW of the benefits of a Class A-B-C motor home. (no connection between the cab, chassis, and, the coach)

Chum lee

Never suggested it was a good idea to ride in a trailer. It is actually legal in some states with certain requirements but that's not the point of this thread so I suggest starting a different one if you want to discuss the issue.

I don't think anyone was suggesting it was a production model or comparable to a Class A-B-C...that's not the point. Look up Overlanders, totally different expectations and this fits in with that pretty darn well but without some of the crazy prices.

Please stop telling me what the point "isn't" in this thread, as if I don't know what it. . . . "is." (clearly, you think you do and I don't) Previously, I have agreed that the OP's referenced design is a good/economical idea as long as it meets the potential user needs. (I have no idea what they are) The vehicle referenced does not fit most accepted standard production norms. (Class A, B, C, TT, camper, popup, 5th Wheel, etc.) My suggestion to the OP is that they, "consider that" prior to their purchase, rather than to divert the thread.

Nice try. You need not reply.

Chum lee

[JaxDad]

valhalla360 wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Super Singles?

I don’t know of anyone who makes 19.5” wheels or tires to convert it to singles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bggPuHovtTY

I might be using incorrect terminology and I'm not sure the cost...but these guys did it.

Those are heavy military type 19.5” tires that can be used in place of duals.

These are super singles and a pair of duals beside them for comparison;

[valhalla360]

Chum lee wrote:

valhalla360 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Unless they modified the suspension, that thing will shake that TT to death, not to mention the people in the Cab! I like the idea though.

Have you ever been in a trailer on a rough road...they shake a lot anyway.

No, I haven't. (my Class A is bad enough) Why? In every state I've traveled, IMO, it's illegal/unsafe for humans to ride in a trailer. . . in motion, on the highway. Regardless, . . . IMO, it's not a bad idea, but, in this case, it's an economical prototype, not a successful production model. If it works for you, . . . hey, . . . why not? IMO, it has all the benefits of a travel trailer, but, FEW of the benefits of a Class A-B-C motor home. (no connection between the cab, chassis, and, the coach)

Chum lee

Never suggested it was a good idea to ride in a trailer. It is actually legal in some states with certain requirements but that's not the point of this thread so I suggest starting a different one if you want to discuss the issue.

I don't think anyone was suggesting it was a production model or comparable to a Class A-B-C...that's not the point. Look up Overlanders, totally different expectations and this fits in with that pretty darn well but without some of the crazy prices.

[valhalla360]

JaxDad wrote:
Super Singles?

I don’t know of anyone who makes 19.5” wheels or tires to convert it to singles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bggPuHovtTY

I might be using incorrect terminology and I'm not sure the cost...but these guys did it.

[Chum_lee]

valhalla360 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Unless they modified the suspension, that thing will shake that TT to death, not to mention the people in the Cab! I like the idea though.

Have you ever been in a trailer on a rough road...they shake a lot anyway.

No, I haven't. (my Class A is bad enough) Why? In every state I've traveled, IMO, it's illegal/unsafe for humans to ride in a trailer. . . in motion, on the highway. Regardless, . . . IMO, it's not a bad idea, but, in this case, it's an economical prototype, not a successful production model. If it works for you, . . . hey, . . . why not? IMO, it has all the benefits of a travel trailer, but, FEW of the benefits of a Class A-B-C motor home. (no connection between the cab, chassis, and, the coach)

Chum lee

[JaxDad]

valhalla360 wrote:

time2roll wrote:
Is that a dually? Not the best option for rough and rocky roads off pavement let alone going overland.

Some people switch over to super singles to address this issue.

But really overland doesn't usually mean rock crawling. Vast majority of travel is still via roads but the extra ground clearance still provides a huge benefit.

Super Singles?

I don’t know of anyone who makes 19.5” wheels or tires to convert it to singles.

[valhalla360]

time2roll wrote:
Is that a dually? Not the best option for rough and rocky roads off pavement let alone going overland.

Some people switch over to super singles to address this issue.

But really overland doesn't usually mean rock crawling. Vast majority of travel is still via roads but the extra ground clearance still provides a huge benefit.

[time2roll]

Is that a dually? Not the best option for rough and rocky roads off pavement let alone going overland.

[mr_andyj]

those trucks can be had pretty cheap used. $10k or less. 4 cyc diesel and will be a work horse. I almost bought a box truck like this but ended up with a cube van... I still have regrets..

[valhalla360]

dodge guy wrote:
Unless they modified the suspension, that thing will shake that TT to death, not to mention the people in the Cab! I like the idea though.

Have you ever been in a trailer on a rough road...they shake a lot anyway.

[dodge_guy]

Unless they modified the suspension, that thing will shake that TT to death, not to mention the people in the Cab! I like the idea though.

[valhalla360]

Veebyes wrote:
Creative. I would think that such a setup using a similar class truck is very common in Australia & Europe where the humans are much smaller & there is no need for the 40 & 45' tag axle monsters which are so common running around N America.

It's not about need...it's about fitting in Europe. Over about 25ft, camp sites become very limited.

The universality of the chassis is the big advantage. You can ship it across an ocean and take off...if you need work done on it, the local mechanics are familiar with it.