Samkissing
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Hey Y'all!
I have a stock 1995 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 ext cab with zero rust and 130k miles.
![20210701_111454~2.jpg 20210701_111454~2.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/578/578726-10c7a9ba5138a15ca440d04f03c9df8a.jpg)
I want to cut the bed off and weld up a custom camper shell, similar to this Jeep Comanche, for full time living with my wife.
![030045a6dc26e5cd4ab974753d474df5.jpg 030045a6dc26e5cd4ab974753d474df5.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/578/578727-d4c2abc655d98a172802ad7202ae6e64.jpg)
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My main question is, would this make a capable Around the World (ATW) vehicle? We plan on staying state side, but don't want to be limited should we feel a calling. (It seems like a proven platform, inspired by the Chevy Provan Tigers)
If "Yes", what modifications would I need to do in order to best carry the camper and perform off-road in moderate conditions?
If "No" what vehicle is considered the best international expedition vehicle I could snag for around $12-20k? (I bought the truck for $7500)
A budget like that would obviously imply an older vehicle, but still something that would be the best bang for our buck, and still be able to carry a camper like the one above on its back. (We've also had our eyes on a 4x4 van conversion but I would anticipate long term reliability issues, especially overseas)
Thank you for any and all wisdom!
I have a stock 1995 Chevy Silverado Z71 4x4 ext cab with zero rust and 130k miles.
![20210701_111454~2.jpg 20210701_111454~2.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/578/578726-10c7a9ba5138a15ca440d04f03c9df8a.jpg)
I want to cut the bed off and weld up a custom camper shell, similar to this Jeep Comanche, for full time living with my wife.
![030045a6dc26e5cd4ab974753d474df5.jpg 030045a6dc26e5cd4ab974753d474df5.jpg](https://expeditionportal.com/forum/data/attachments/578/578727-d4c2abc655d98a172802ad7202ae6e64.jpg)
My main question is, would this make a capable Around the World (ATW) vehicle? We plan on staying state side, but don't want to be limited should we feel a calling. (It seems like a proven platform, inspired by the Chevy Provan Tigers)
If "Yes", what modifications would I need to do in order to best carry the camper and perform off-road in moderate conditions?
If "No" what vehicle is considered the best international expedition vehicle I could snag for around $12-20k? (I bought the truck for $7500)
A budget like that would obviously imply an older vehicle, but still something that would be the best bang for our buck, and still be able to carry a camper like the one above on its back. (We've also had our eyes on a 4x4 van conversion but I would anticipate long term reliability issues, especially overseas)
Thank you for any and all wisdom!
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