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Thanks for the tip. I agree that in order to do this I will have to do some research and have the parts fabricated as there will be nothing off-the-shelf that will work. I know that all vehicles are a compromise and that, by choosing a luxury vehicle like this, I have severely limited it's...

Gelandegolf, That is my inspiration! Now, if I could only get the good folks at Ingolstadt to build a kit to do that to mine, I'll be all set... :wings: BTW: Glad to see someone else appreciates lifted compact wagons. Is that your golf in your profile pic? If so, do have a build thread or...

Hello All, I needed a new daily driver that was better for city driving and started looking around at crossover wagons such as the Volvo XC70 or the Audi Allroad but ended up with something completely different and bit off-the-wall: a 2008 A3 Quattro 3.2 S-line. While I must admit that was...

Tanglefoot: Thanks for the pic. That looks very similar to the air deflector described in the post from RV.Net. In that post they claim using perforated material is better because of the pressure differential or something like that but I don't know if that really helps. Anyway, aerodynamics is...

Mark: Good to "see" you again. I've followed the development of XPCamper with interest. I particularly like the fit and finish and the sleek interiors. It reminds me of the rigs I saw at the Unicat factory years ago but in a more manageable size. Do you have any additional specs or pricing for...

All: Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Tanglefoot: You make a good point about the Coyote/Phoenix. They do seem more aerodynamic. I also found an interesting post from the builder about the factors that affect fuel economy of cabover designs. UglyScout: What you mean by adding an "air...

Hello: After many years messing about with both truck campers and travel trailers as the basis for an expedition rig (some may recognize my alias from the old ExpeditionCampers.com), I have come full circle back to another pick-up truck. I settled for a 2011 F-150 3.7L V6 (non-ecoboost) SB Ext...

A while back I filled out the information request form for the Tvan when I was considering building a large expedition trailer. They sent me a nice package that included an awsome DVD. After watching the DVD, my wife was like, "I want one..." until she saw the price. :Wow1: I am not saying that...

Christian: I didn't know those were an option in the US. Please enligthen me... :luxhello:

Hey Durango_60: Going out West is probably an even easier sale for the wife than the truck itself. She's been to San Diego for work at least twice since last fall and keeps going on about how cool it is and how I need to go over there with her next time. Perhaps I'll plan a trip soon and look...

All: Thanks for all the replies and the great info! Lots to consider here... I'll have to wait until I get home to look at the pic. My work blocks photobucket. Aren't those harder to find? I love the Toyota reliability having owned a 4Runner and a Taco in the past; however, the wife hated...

Hello all: This is my first post here. After years of looking for the perfect plaform for a fully-fledged expedition camper, I have come to terms with the fact that I cannot justify such a vehicle given how little offroad use it is bound to see. Lately, I have been toying with the idea of...