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As someone who was a Volvo tech/enthusiast, pre 2003/4 had trans issues. I've had a 2005 xc70 with 265k on it all original, and a 2006 at 180 ish. Parts are cheap and readily available. The 5cyl is damn near bulletproof. The rear aoc pump and computer can fail, they are part of the awd system...

Hey all long time no see! As we know life happens and such so here I am asking for help. So the wife and I are looking for a used suv. It's main duties will be daily driver, towing a 5k ish lbs camper (once we buy one) minor overlanding , road trips, etc. Comfort and reliability are up...

The used market is insane right now that is for sure! We looked at a low roof transit yesterday, wife said no way roof is too low. I really like the gm offerings but the roof situation has lead her away. How expensive is it to put a high top shell on one? I know tons of people live without...

In the future I would like to convert to 4x4. Living in New England I will likely be fine with snow tires/proper weight distribution if I head north in the winter. Today will be a day of test driving so I will get back with my findings

Budget is between 20 to 25k, may push to 27k if it's an amazing deal. It will not be a daily driver. How is the reliability of the transits? The van will be for a lot of weekend trips to the beach/ woods/ camp site. Will likely see 2 days max boondocking but mostly at campgrounds. Will be used...

After further thought, we will be looking into a chevy express/savanna. For the back seat I was thinking of grabbing a bench from a passenger van, and putting it sideways along the wall behind the driver seat. That way I can hopefully convert it into a small bed for him. Looking to make a small...

Hi all! The wife and I have been awning on getting a van or truck camper for a while now. Currently we are in a place to trade my GTI in on a van and make out. Needs: To seat 3 legally driving. Sleep 3 (2 adult one under 10) Possibility to convert to 4x4 in the future ( likely a diy project)...

Well, I am in the market for a used half ton truck, looking towards a 2015 to 2018 F150. I cant fathom how these can hold a camper, weight wise. Looking up the Payload capacity of the model I want is 1817 LBS. How on earth, can you add a slide in, 2 adults, 20 gallons of water, ~25 gallons of...

Well thanks to everyone's help, research, and input from friends, we have decided our best fit will likely be a slide in camper on a 3/4 crew cab. Will be sticking with gas and 6.5 bed. Looking into the pop top sliders and we think being able to go for more than 2 days will be a huge benifit. I...

Well what will likely happen is I will get a plow to do some driveways and such on the winter months, make a little back. After more consideration we are looking into a f250 and gm 2500hd. I've had a 1500 Chevy before, and driven a few f250s, and I know the ride is night and day. I really like...

That's a really good point Jnich77. I come from the world of euro cars where most reported problems are large scale. My last 2 vw have been nothing but problems. My father always had ford's so that's why I'm looking that way. I like the idea of the 3.5 for sure, as do I the 5.0. I might look...

I do agree with that, but I've heard horror stories about both the 3.5 ecoboost and the 5.0. It looks like the 6.2 is near bullet proof, but still learning if I had to guess I'd go 5.0 pre 2018 so no oil burning

Would I be better off staying with a 150? My wife like the size of the 250. I'm indifferent I know both trucks limits and such

Hello all! Long time lurker. I have a wife, and a son who is 6 and we are looking for the perfect do it all rig. We are planning to do many road trips/camping/exploring etc.. Terrain will likely not be anything crazy, service roads/dirt roads, maybe some trails but no hardcore stuff. Size wise I...