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Family of 5 here, with 3 young kids. We have a 4x4 3/4 ton conversion van and 10x10 Kodiak tent. I like the pop-ups too. If your car couldn't handle the weight of tent camping don't see how it would handle a RTT much better. You need a more heavy duty auto; a 1/2 ton full size truck at a minimum...

Chevy 2500 owner here. The van rarely leaves the pavement. I like the BFG AT KO'2 much better than the Toyo AT's I ran, but the noise will increase as they wear out. The BFG's had a much softer ride and tracked much better. My experience with the BFG on other vehicls is that they are more...

I've noticed many 2wd vans that were later converted to 4wd did little to nothing in the area of coating the frame to avoid rust. I don't think it's a good idea to convert to 4wd without also pulling the body of the van off the frame and coating the frame and underbody because you will end up...

Thanks for posting. I found it helpful in shopping for a chuck box.

Thanks for commenting Tray. Found another old thread where a guy used the Beyer steel 30 or 36ft long under body box to build a kitchen on his trailer. He did the same with the birch dividers and thought it looked really good. I guess the door depends on how you use it. If you set the box on the...

OK, so after some deep thought and considering comments don't think I'll go this route after seeing some in the local tractor supply store. The design is not ideal. There were some steel ones for around $200 with flush doors that also lay flush to the ground. This particular box with the lip on...

Thanks for comments guys. This particular model has a chain mechanism which appears to make the door open flat with the bottom. Agree that it's not an ideal door latch system, but am hopeful I can attach a thin cutting board cut to fit around latch to make it more flat. I've not experienced...

Yeah the stove will fit, it's only 17x10inc. It's a bit heavier than I'd like, but all the aluminum storage type boxes have only lids instead of a drop down door and they cost just as much. I need to be able to get inside of the box while I'm cooking on top of it. Most of the wood chuck boxes...

I'd like to get your thoughts on using an underbody tool box as a chuck box. Like this one...

Has anybody ever used an underbody aluminum box? I'm thinking about something like this https://www.walmart.com/ip/24-Aluminum-Pickup-Truck-Under-Body-Truck-Tool-Storage-Box-Tote-Trailer-Flat-Bed-Rail-RV-ATV-with-Build-in-Lock/130527601 I'm thinking it would be pretty easy to install some...

Thanks for posting this. Do you think it's sturdy enough for a old guide series dual fuel coleman camping stove? Would you cook on it?

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/6035035789.html Sweet rig worthy of a restoration.

I just bought a Kodiak Canvas VX 10x10 tent after going thru the same search. I like that it's tall, strong, and easy to put up. It's heavy, but most quality items are. I really like how it doesn't require guidelines cept for the awning if it's up. The overriding factor for me was the that the...

Curious, what was done to the chassis to make it look almost new?

Sweet ride.

Yeah, but not on this website. craigslist is the way to go. My personal experience.........had 3 guys ready to pick up my 4x4 van after two weeks and not a single decent hit from this forum.

I'd caution on adding too much of bigger tires. They are prone to turnover as it is. The bigger tires will feel like power will be reduced because it will reduce your gear ratio. I went up from stock 225/75R16 to 235/75R16 and noticed a difference. To run something like 31's your would need new...

I was looking for a Ford van as well because I wanted the V10 and the frame was thought to be stronger. I got a 02 chevy 3/4 ton conversion van with Quigley 4x4 with independent front suspension. I have exact same use as OP - it's my ultimate road trip vehicle. For towing boat on trips and road...

Sweet ride. I'd bump up the price tho. It would sell for $8500 IMO.

Please tell me more about the bugs. Last time I camped on beach it was at the Galveston island park on bayside in a trailer. We spent the day on the beach. The wind never let down and I didn't have a bug problem. Are the bugs making it into your tent at night? What's best way to beat the bugs?