Project Super Lux Safari Vehicle
- Thread starter Bugspray
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why not a suburban or Yukon xl with more interior and storage upgrades would fit the bill.
beautiful and capable trucks. I trucked over 24 hours of drive time in a 3/4 ton with 5 other oil field workers (read rather large people) and all of our gear stuffed in the back last summer. We were a little tight with a weeks worth of luggage each, but made it just fine. You could add upgraded tires, roof rack and grill guard with lots of lighting and a winch.
i do not see any advantage to using the Toyota. In my opinion the interior design of the newer Toyota is not nearly as good as the gm products.
I am not sure how hard importing would be, but this would be amazing:
http://www.allterrainwarriors.com.au/4x4-tour-buses.html
beautiful and capable trucks. I trucked over 24 hours of drive time in a 3/4 ton with 5 other oil field workers (read rather large people) and all of our gear stuffed in the back last summer. We were a little tight with a weeks worth of luggage each, but made it just fine. You could add upgraded tires, roof rack and grill guard with lots of lighting and a winch.
i do not see any advantage to using the Toyota. In my opinion the interior design of the newer Toyota is not nearly as good as the gm products.
I am not sure how hard importing would be, but this would be amazing:
http://www.allterrainwarriors.com.au/4x4-tour-buses.html
Bugspray
Adventurer
Update
The higher ups have decided that we need two vehicles rather than just one. Also they mandated that we need to lease for three years so unfortunately we cant just buy something and modify it to suit our needs. I don't think a lease is a great idea but hey I just work there.....so now it looks like we are stuck with a stock vehicle and tires. After several calls and emails I was not able to get ahold of the people who make the "Pink Jeeps" rig as that was actually the one rig that they REALLY liked and would consider purchasing. Oh well....I think we will end up with a GM product as we have GM service facility here.
The higher ups have decided that we need two vehicles rather than just one. Also they mandated that we need to lease for three years so unfortunately we cant just buy something and modify it to suit our needs. I don't think a lease is a great idea but hey I just work there.....so now it looks like we are stuck with a stock vehicle and tires. After several calls and emails I was not able to get ahold of the people who make the "Pink Jeeps" rig as that was actually the one rig that they REALLY liked and would consider purchasing. Oh well....I think we will end up with a GM product as we have GM service facility here.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Contact Dave at AEV about the Pink Jeep thing; he knows them.
Or their general email: reservations@pinkjeep.com
I have a PW; you could take 4 passengers at most in one.
As previously mentioned, Prefix is the company that developed the Pink Jeep Dodge. Their web site is http://www.prefix.com, email sales@prefix.com, phone 248-650-1330. The company is located in Michigan.
Here's the Prefix page about the Pink Jeep project http://www.prefix.com/Vehicles/PinkJeep.php
Here's the Prefix page about the Pink Jeep project http://www.prefix.com/Vehicles/PinkJeep.php
Pskhaat
2005 Expedition Trophy Champion
Not a modified vehicle with a residual below market.
I guess I don't understand
Why do you need such a plush highend "safari" vehicle
I spent 3 weeks in S.A. and went on numerous Safaris in several countries.
I went for the experience,it was great to be in 4 star hotels at night don't get me wrong,and the more luxury ride to the safaris was nice(AC and cold beer)...
when It came down to the actual safari(site seeing and wildlife watching) the scaled down rugged toyotas and land rovers were the bomb,exactly what I expected and wanted,a true adventure.
After bouncing around getting dusty and wearing out camera batteries...it was back into the AC and back to the plush resorts to sit around and be catered to as we spoke of our adventures.
Maybe being out of the US made this seem like the perfect mix of luxury and safari.
Why do you need such a plush highend "safari" vehicle
I spent 3 weeks in S.A. and went on numerous Safaris in several countries.
I went for the experience,it was great to be in 4 star hotels at night don't get me wrong,and the more luxury ride to the safaris was nice(AC and cold beer)...
when It came down to the actual safari(site seeing and wildlife watching) the scaled down rugged toyotas and land rovers were the bomb,exactly what I expected and wanted,a true adventure.
After bouncing around getting dusty and wearing out camera batteries...it was back into the AC and back to the plush resorts to sit around and be catered to as we spoke of our adventures.
Maybe being out of the US made this seem like the perfect mix of luxury and safari.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Get 3 2011 Rubicon Unlimiteds and hire part-timers. It's a busted economy; people are cheaper than equipment.
They're giving away the 2011s but they're fine for offroad. Don't need too much to mod them. Bet you could get all three for well under $100K.
They're giving away the 2011s but they're fine for offroad. Don't need too much to mod them. Bet you could get all three for well under $100K.
killahaas@gmail.com
Adventurer
agreed the 2011-2012's look amazing inside. leather power windows and what not it is very nice. very capable,leasable, looks great!.
Bugspray
Adventurer
I agree. Ive been trying to push the idea of "rugged off road" safari vehicle(LR 110s,Jeeps,Gwagen) not something that looks like its headed to the mall(ie MB GL450). Even if we dont actually go to those "rugged off road" places I think having a vehicle that is capable gives at least the feeling we are. Alas I do not make the decisions around here and the "bosses" want something high end and luxurious which is what makes us 5 star and 5 diamond.
That being said I'm fighting tooth and nail to get the right vehicle.
Stay tuned......
Bugspray
Adventurer
I do love the "Freedom top"!