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Rare 4x4 Chevy Roadtrek Popular 190. Upholstery and carpet replaced Nov 2021. 4x4 Conversion done by Advanced 4x4 in SLC 2021. Excellent condition inside and out. Chevy 6.0 engine runs perfect, no issues. Very clean both cosmetically and mechanically. More details at craigslist ad...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the input.

RPO says it’s a GU6, 3.42. No G80 listed. thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I'm considering a Weldtec lift + lockers on my 2012 Roadtrek Popular 190. I'll ask my questions straight out for those who don't need the details, and I would just like some thought or opinions from those smarter than me, which is probably everyone: 1) 5" lift vs 3" lift? I'm leaning toward...

That one is the longer to 10. They have one 70s, 190 and 210. The one I have is the 190 which is the basic extended Chevy 3500 chassis. Ground clearance is very low, so it won’t be the off-road van I wanted. But I think I’ll add a lift to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ended up purchasing a 2012 Roadtrek Popular 190. Not where I thought I’d end up, no ground clearance, so not an “offroad” capable van, but it kept nagging in the back of my mind and started to make sense for me. I can always tow a small Jeep behind it and use it as base camp to go Jeeping...

I’ve seen some skeptics but also some who say he’s ok. The impression I got, all hearsay, is that some early rigs had shortcomings, but that has been straightened out. But I don’t personally know anything firsthand, just comments I’ve read. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Baker, My latest neurosis has me wandering off into the Roadtrek world. Incredible how much functionality those squeeze into a 19 foot Chevy van. Completely self r er nclosed. But, alas, no ground clearance at all. I would break it pulling into my driveway. No way they can leave flat...

It was nice meeting you. Happy Journey!!

I don’t have any actual purchase experience with them, but I did talk to the owner and have an estimate from them in my “book of estimates”. A buyer is flying in tomorrow to purchase my jeep camper, so once that’s cleared off my plate I’m going to get more serious and it is one of the...

It's also not an effective Marketing term. "Monster" will appear to those who can't afford it. I do think it's a nice looking van though.

Good grief, those are some awesome crazy smart kids. I'm just as impressed with them as I am the van. The van is very well thought out.

That was a line I ended up thinking would seriously work as well. I've now test drive two 4x4 econolines, a two 2wd econolines, and a 4x4 Chevy Express. The older ones with high miles just don't seem ready for me to take out on extended longterm travel without first allocating some budget to the...

Jeep Camper = 2020 Rubicon + Ursa Minor poptop tent, dual battery, fridge, winch, lift, etc. Goes anywhere, super fun and awsome for me solo. But one lives "out of" it, not "in" it. I do love it but my girlfriend isn't as "outdoorsy" as I thought she was. If I want to bring her along, she...

Budget is roughly $50K. I already dumped a lot into my current Jeep Camper setup this year and don't want to get too crazy until I see if I'll keep the Jeep or sell it. I was looking at Vans under $30K to leave a $20K budget for DIY outfitting it and any upgrades, but everything I find like...