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Has anyone ever mounted a rtt permanently on an suv, in essence, making something like a VW Vanagon? I think the convenience of a rtt tent would be maximized if I could just open a hatch from inside the suv and climb up into the tent - don't have to go outside in the rain, cold, etc. Do they...

Thanks for your hard work and effort in documenting this! I have been trying to decide whether to buy a pickup with camper shell, van or suburban. Now that I see a pop top can be added to a burb I think I will shoot for a burb. In the beginning, did you ever consider using styrofoam only as...

What an awesome vehicle! I have read though the posts...maybe I missed this part. When you started, was the van already 4x4? If you put 4x4 in this and also toss in a Cummins, is it mandatory to do either/both a body or suspension lift? I am thinking of following in your footsteps, but I...

I have a dream...maybe an obsession ;) I would like to buy an older AWD Astro van and put an inline 6 cylinder diesel engine in it. I have seen some that are about 4.2 liters - the Toyota and Nissan. The Toy is an awesome engine, but it also has a price with Bible proportions - seems at least...

Thanks for the suggestions!

I have been researching vans for a couple of years now and finally think I will settle on an e350 - mainly for power and towing reasons. The interior is a bit on the small side - especially the width and the height - I had an idea that is kind of "off the beaten path" so I thought I would throw...

Wow! Smart people here :) Thanks for your input.

I am considering buying a sprinter van to do my travels in - possibly to live in as well, until I recover from the cost of buying the van :Wow1: I would like to convert it into a poptop camper that has a roof that is only 3" thick - to minimize drag. The sides will be the standard tent...