Hi guys
I am in the planning stages of my build and just wanted to say hi and run some ideas by you. I was going to go with a cherokee but they lack the space I need so I did some looking around and found sportsmobile and ujoint. Sportsmobile is out of my range but I got some ideas at least.
I am going thru school for EMT and I am in the navy I also live in an area of Va Beach that floods anytime it rains hard (why I started looking at 4x4's) I want a good utilitarian camper something easy to clean that can go almost anywhere when it floods ( may even be used as a back up ambulance when the streets are flooded )
This is what I am thinking for the van
7.3l diesel
extended (long van)
pop up top sportsmobile or other source
cots at rear entrance that can be folded up flat with the wall for a large storage area and can be used to hold hard back stretcherboard.
a sink small fridge and a camp style stove (stove can be portable unit I already have one of those)
I would like a shower and toilet they are kinda must haves as I plan on camping in the van for 3 to 4 days at a time. but I want it to tuck out of the way when not in use.
I also need storage for my RC boats and my buddys rc boats I use pvc racks in my wifes honda right now. and could do the same in this van and have them on rollers so I can take them out and put them in.
if there is any other space left I would put in storage compartments there is only going to be the 2 front seats in the van maybe 1 removable seat behind those but I dont see it getting much use.
For the outside I plan on at least a 6"lift for the flooding issues I like the rims on the ujoint truck and will go with something similar.
I would also like the tent that mounts to the rain rail on the roof of the van.
I am still roughing it out so if you have any ideas let me know and if your in va and need a hand hit me up I would be glad to help
I am in the planning stages of my build and just wanted to say hi and run some ideas by you. I was going to go with a cherokee but they lack the space I need so I did some looking around and found sportsmobile and ujoint. Sportsmobile is out of my range but I got some ideas at least.
I am going thru school for EMT and I am in the navy I also live in an area of Va Beach that floods anytime it rains hard (why I started looking at 4x4's) I want a good utilitarian camper something easy to clean that can go almost anywhere when it floods ( may even be used as a back up ambulance when the streets are flooded )
This is what I am thinking for the van
7.3l diesel
extended (long van)
pop up top sportsmobile or other source
cots at rear entrance that can be folded up flat with the wall for a large storage area and can be used to hold hard back stretcherboard.
a sink small fridge and a camp style stove (stove can be portable unit I already have one of those)
I would like a shower and toilet they are kinda must haves as I plan on camping in the van for 3 to 4 days at a time. but I want it to tuck out of the way when not in use.
I also need storage for my RC boats and my buddys rc boats I use pvc racks in my wifes honda right now. and could do the same in this van and have them on rollers so I can take them out and put them in.
if there is any other space left I would put in storage compartments there is only going to be the 2 front seats in the van maybe 1 removable seat behind those but I dont see it getting much use.
For the outside I plan on at least a 6"lift for the flooding issues I like the rims on the ujoint truck and will go with something similar.
I would also like the tent that mounts to the rain rail on the roof of the van.
I am still roughing it out so if you have any ideas let me know and if your in va and need a hand hit me up I would be glad to help
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