73datsun
Member
My wife and I are in the initial planning phases of doing something stupid. Prior to our daughter starting kindergarten (3yrs from now), we're contemplating quitting/taking leaves of absence from our careers, selling our house, boat, vehicles, etc and taking 6m-1yr exploring North America.
I'll detail out what capabilities we'd need and I'm hoping you can point us towards places we should research/consider and any comments or opinions you may have.
Vehicle:
Think we have it narrowed down to Sprinter or Transit. Long wheel base/tall body.
Drivetrain:
No specific opinions or preference for diesel over gasoline, but do have our eyes on better fuel economy. Up in the air whether 4wd is a requirement or if I can get away with good tires. If 4wd, I probably wouldn't go the conversion route (e.g. modifying transit) and just stick with the Sprinter 4x4
Passengers:
Me, wife and daughter (who would be 5yrs old) and a Springer Spaniel and Wirehaired Pointer.
Layout:
Seating for three. Want access from driving compartment to living area. Rules out full size truck with slide-in.
Amenities: galley, head/shower, bed for two, bunk or bed for a child
Expected travel: North America. With heavy amounts of time in AK, Yukon, NWT, UT, CO, WY, MT, etc. I rode a motorcycle to the arctic circle and would love to take them up there. I don't plan for extensive off road, but plenty of dirt and gravel (e.g. Dempster, Denali Highway)
Budget: I'm guessing we'll need to spend at least $80k. Not to exceed $120k. Open to new or used.
Builders that we are aware of: This is the tough part, just figuring out who does conversions.
SMB
Outside Van
Tiger
Earthroamer
Thanks!
I'll detail out what capabilities we'd need and I'm hoping you can point us towards places we should research/consider and any comments or opinions you may have.
Vehicle:
Think we have it narrowed down to Sprinter or Transit. Long wheel base/tall body.
Drivetrain:
No specific opinions or preference for diesel over gasoline, but do have our eyes on better fuel economy. Up in the air whether 4wd is a requirement or if I can get away with good tires. If 4wd, I probably wouldn't go the conversion route (e.g. modifying transit) and just stick with the Sprinter 4x4
Passengers:
Me, wife and daughter (who would be 5yrs old) and a Springer Spaniel and Wirehaired Pointer.
Layout:
Seating for three. Want access from driving compartment to living area. Rules out full size truck with slide-in.
Amenities: galley, head/shower, bed for two, bunk or bed for a child
Expected travel: North America. With heavy amounts of time in AK, Yukon, NWT, UT, CO, WY, MT, etc. I rode a motorcycle to the arctic circle and would love to take them up there. I don't plan for extensive off road, but plenty of dirt and gravel (e.g. Dempster, Denali Highway)
Budget: I'm guessing we'll need to spend at least $80k. Not to exceed $120k. Open to new or used.
Builders that we are aware of: This is the tough part, just figuring out who does conversions.
SMB
Outside Van
Tiger
Earthroamer
Thanks!