GMC Topkick 4x4 Expedition rig

[jtpaintball70]

Look for a medium duty ambulance on the Topkick/Kodiak chasis. It might be easier to find. And if you get it from a smaller rural service it'll probably be lower mileage and in good shape.

 

[pappawheely]

how do I post photos please ? Thanks Bob

Go to the logo with the tree, third from the right and click it. Choose from computer tab. go to lower right and select basic uploader. Click on tab choose file, then select upload file.

 

[Britboaters]

Thanks Paintball, however the ambulances we've seen don't allow you to stand up inside.
Thanks Pappa - when we get a truck I'll post pics !!
Thanks
Bob

 

[jtpaintball70]

Thanks Paintball, however the ambulances we've seen don't allow you to stand up inside.
Thanks Pappa - when we get a truck I'll post pics !!
Thanks
Bob

Soem of the larger boxes do. I know I can stand in my duty unit, but I'm also only 5'7" lol

 

[Darwin]

A ram 5500 with a flat bed camper could be an option. I think they have even more payload than the GMC. I personally hate RV toilets, they stink literally. 80 gallons is what I shoot for as far as water. 40 gallons with two people will give you a couple of navy showers and dishes etc. You will be looking for water sources often and forced to move.

 

[Britboaters]

Thanks Darwin.
We currently have a Ram 2500. The visibility over the hood on all the pick up based vehicles is quite limited, that's why we like the Topkick / Kodiak. You sit more upright as it the van based cab, and the visibility over the hood is excellent.
Also the taller cab allows a really nice pass through into the camper.
We originally looked at the Isuzu cab-over trucks, but the NPR cabs are too small. The F series cabs were very attractive, but it got quite complicated to add 4WD. So the Topkick / Kodiak factory 4WD looked very attractive.
Bob

 

[Britboaters]

I moved this thread to "Other Custom Expedition Campers" - check there for progrees.

 

[chilliwak]

Hey Brit the whole idea of a Topkick as an expo vehicle sounds way cool. My only problem is that you have posted no pics. Can we please see some pics of your rig? Cheers, chilli..

 

[Britboaters]

Go check the new thread....