http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1130193-1-1378119-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-614216-0-3842-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1394128160418 (http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1130193-1-1378119-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-614216-0-3842-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1394128160418)
Just to keep in mind in case of a lottery win.
Pretty awesome.
But I would want a pass-through from the cab to the camper body.
This seems like it work better for me.
http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-van-campers/29283/ (http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-van-campers/29283/)
Eh, if I hit the lotto I am buying a Prevost.
This is the ultimate off road camper. http://www.maximog.com/ (http://www.maximog.com/)
I've been watching the camper market, they're doing some good things with the Sprinter.
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 08, 2014, 05:55:01 AM
I've been watching the camper market, they're doing some good things with the Sprinter.
JM
Yes they are. Like the new 2.5 L Diesel engine.
The Sprinter camper vans are really nice. A buddy has one with the 2.5 in it. Just wonderful.
Still ain't a maximog though. ;D
Quote from: Skybarney on March 09, 2014, 11:07:24 AM
The Sprinter camper vans are really nice. A buddy has one with the 2.5 in it. Just wonderful.
Still ain't a maximog though. ;D
The Maximog makes me think of this.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/t/story/gas-prices-jump-california-emissions-law-22838029?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F (http://abcnews.go.com/US/t/story/gas-prices-jump-california-emissions-law-22838029?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F)
MPG highway average: 9.5
$$$$$
And then I think about the 2.5 liter
EPA estimates for the E250 are 24 mpg city and 38 highway it probably isn't that much different for the sprinter.
I guess its actually a 2.1L diesel the 250 designation throws me off.
If you can afford the Maxi-Mog you don't care about the gasoline. If I remember it starts at over a million with the trailer. Hell it even comes with it's own drone as an option. Makes deer hunting easier lol.
Quote from: Skybarney on March 09, 2014, 11:23:01 AM
If you can afford the Maxi-Mog you don't care about the gasoline. If I remember it starts at over a million with the trailer. Hell it even comes with it's own drone as an option. Makes deer hunting easier lol.
What you say is true. Thing is I'm not rollin like that, so i find the Sprinter to be much more appealing.
Yup I am WAY to poor for a maxi-mog. To top that off I would expect to need security for it so the Earth First don't attack in my sleep.....
This is the closes I ever got to a Maxi-Mog. I actually built it when I was flying gliders for a living. Few things could off road like that and carry ten people and gliders and get 15mpg.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/Skybarney/Truck001.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Skybarney/media/Truck001.jpg.html)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/badb8845ca37a99f56fc0c4c93dc2b3c.jpg)
^^^
Very cool. Any info on that Benz?
Quote from: Ducatamount on March 09, 2014, 12:14:18 PM
^^^
Very cool. Any info on that Benz?
Not really. Mid 50's conversion.
Quote from: Rameses on March 07, 2014, 07:04:27 AM
Pretty awesome.
But I would want a pass-through from the cab to the camper body.
Like this?
(http://www.earthroamer.com/wp-content/uploads/wp/1/FINAL-complete-650-master-with-kelci-b.jpg)
http://earthroamer.com/model-overview/ (http://earthroamer.com/model-overview/)
That is the ultimate "get Stuck" camper. Everyone knows real off road trucks have portal axles ;D
I like being able to use the motor part separately.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tp_9HJ2Sh6I/UBx6qY1JUZI/AAAAAAAAAgw/Y2S0Biy20FM/s640/0731021345.jpg)
Quote from: SpikeC on March 09, 2014, 03:10:14 PM
I like being able to use the motor part separately.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tp_9HJ2Sh6I/UBx6qY1JUZI/AAAAAAAAAgw/Y2S0Biy20FM/s640/0731021345.jpg)
Nice air stream
Thanks, big fun!
When D.B. Cooper's briefcase falls in my yard.....
(http://bowlusroadchief.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/73.jpg)
(http://bowlusroadchief.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/102.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/d520ea0bced4e2e7f849aacef8dfb3bb.jpg)
Quote from: Speeddog on March 09, 2014, 10:43:55 PM
(http://bowlusroadchief.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/102.jpg)
I like the tongue entry on that one!
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 11, 2014, 11:47:11 AM
I like the tongue entry on that one!
JM
It's quite a nice camping trailer.
The price is unfortunately a bit too spectacular.
My old boss just picked this up last week.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/fedccf72456601389f021f2ce69eeee5.jpg)
It has a 425 HP ISL Cummins Turbo diesel engine with an Allison 3900 6-speed auto trans w/ "Jake" brake. It has 1780 ft lbs. torgue. New Michelin (295-80-22.5) energy tires, w/ air powered suspension and 60 degree turning radius and weighs in at 37,000 lbs.. Solar powered battery assist w/ 2000 watt inverter. 2 A/C units with heat pumps, aqua hot heating system with heated tile floors, heated driver passenger w/ 8 way adjustments, residential side-by-side fridge with icemaker and water dispenser. All leather furniture, bedroom ceiling fan, washer and dryer in back bath, Select Comfort full Queen bed two inside TV's and one outside TV and entertainment system in outside bay - it has a retractable satellite dish (Directv) on roof with three HD receivers and Sony surround sound thru-out. The front end opens up and hold an 8000 watt Onan diesel generator. The awnings have an automatic wind sensor to retract when winds get above your selected air speed
when asleep or not at home. The dash has a navigation, back-up and side cameras, tire monitoring system, CD player, MP-3 and Sirius radio. It has retractable pedals, tilt and telescope "Smart Wheel", and keyless entry. Just hit the key bob once to unlock door and twice to unlock the lower compartments and it has a lot more. It is so smooth with these tires and the air ride suspension it drives like my Toyota.
Nice^^ $150K?
Most buildings do ride nice. ;D
I'm gonna wager $350K+ if new.
I was thinking second hand.
Not sure what he shelled out, but he bought her here.
http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv_images/american_tradition/2008--z--40--C1680 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv_images/american_tradition/2008--z--40--C1680)
I'm actually looking at a Lil-Guy camper. Small teardrop camper that looks pretty well thought out.
I'd prefer a Landmaster
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/Landmaster.jpg)
Or a VW Westfalia synchro with a TDI upgrade:
(http://c0417651.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1263788012_2562_June16_800.jpg)
Quote from: WarrenJ on March 11, 2014, 06:30:09 PM
I'm actually looking at a Lil-Guy camper. Small teardrop camper that looks pretty well thought out.
Teardrops are the bomb!
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 11, 2014, 05:59:28 PM
Not sure what he shelled out, but he bought her here.
http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv_images/american_tradition/2008--z--40--C1680 (http://motorhomesoftexas.com/coachrv_images/american_tradition/2008--z--40--C1680)
Dave was quite close on used, and I was quite close on new. [laugh]
That's a good deal on what appears to be a very lightly used bus.
I'm surprised the interior is so..... traditional.
It's farkin' nice, for sure.
But I'm perilously close to the target market ( 'cept for the 'no money' part) and the interior style is a deal-breaker.
I dont like the westfalias because for some reason its often one of those that is holding up a line of 17 cars including a chip truck and and a pepsi truck. Do they go faster than 47 Mph?
(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb347/dapaoli/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/47298254-2E5A-48B2-989D-11288F592002_zpslljuhmms.jpg) (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/dapaoli/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/47298254-2E5A-48B2-989D-11288F592002_zpslljuhmms.jpg.html)
Quote from: Mendo Dave on March 11, 2014, 09:06:25 PM
I dont like the westfalias because for some reason its often one of those that is holding up a line of 17 cars. Do they go faster than 47 Mph?
lol yes they do, but when you're headed home from the cannabis bar, why do you need to go faster?
no really, the early models had the same engine as the bug. the later Vanagon models had a type 4 engine, basically the same as a porsche 914. plenty of folks have put bigger or more modern engines in them.
the golf tdi engine is a good example, it can be operated at up to a 50 degree angle, so it's a perfect solution. and it will go plenty fast, but bear in mind it is essentially like driving a loaf of bread.
Well I figured that some of it had to do with the state of mind of the person driving it. You know if they aren't in any hurry to drive to Comptche to score more weed then why should anybody else be in a hurry?
I don't mind them too much, except for when they are in front of me.
The older ones are quite spectacular when there on fire by the side of the road!
This is more my speed
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O2KhV050wJI/TsVzgbxyMrI/AAAAAAAAC7A/gnYQbGjmfY4/s1600/woody_bar.jpg)
Quote from: JEFF_H on March 12, 2014, 12:44:39 PM
This is more my speed
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O2KhV050wJI/TsVzgbxyMrI/AAAAAAAAC7A/gnYQbGjmfY4/s1600/woody_bar.jpg)
That look's about right.
Wine, a tap, full bar, and a bed.
What more would one need?
Quote from: DesmoDiva on March 12, 2014, 12:54:45 PM
That look's about right.
Wine, a tap, full bar, and a bed.
What more would one need?
A bartender?
I'm assuming there's a BBQ in the usual galley location in the back...
build your own and from what I've seen great quality http://www.beckercustomtrailers.com/ (http://www.beckercustomtrailers.com/)
haul 5 or 1 toy. [evil]
Quote from: JEFF_H on March 12, 2014, 12:44:39 PM
This is more my speed
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O2KhV050wJI/TsVzgbxyMrI/AAAAAAAAC7A/gnYQbGjmfY4/s1600/woody_bar.jpg)
How do you get that awning inside??
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 12, 2014, 02:08:09 PM
How do you get that awning inside??
Take the frame apart, and fold up the fabric. ;D