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Barry A.
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------also, at the cost of the VW van rental, you can stay in pretty nice motels---------an option I personally perfer.
"Car camping", tho we do it occasionally, can be pretty rugged and spartan if the weather is bad----otherwise, we enjoy it as long as we can grab a
shower, or jump in a remote lake or river for our nitely skinny-dip. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by Packoderm
I read on travel chat sites where Europeans are visiting the U.S. and looking for a campervan to rent to see the country. They are dismayed when the
only thing available are big road hog motorhomes, so they are disappointed to have to rent a car and stay in motels. There are some campervans for
rent in California if you look: http://www.californiacampers.com/ |
you suggest the only alternatives are RV or hotel. there is a 3rd alternative: car camping. |
Well said. Here's how to camp even if you have a Prius.
http://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/prius-camping.html
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vgabndo
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Somewhere I have photo evidence of hauling firewood back to camp in the hatchback of my Mazda RX7. Nice tent, good bags and pads, plush. And fast
around the corners. (on the paved part)
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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mojo_norte
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All roads lead to a Toyota Tacoma TRD with a 4 wheel brand pop up camper - go anywhere, affordable , light , amenities , reliable , economical,
tough, unassuming - ad a snorkel and a lift and some lights if you like - unfortunately , no diesel option stateside at this time..
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mojo_norte
ad a snorkel and a lift and some lights if you like |
On another thread, I learned about the CV joints that do not play well with lift kits about 3"?? Is this true?? My Rubicon can run a 35" tire and go
more places than a Tacoma will.
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Packoderm
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I like car camping when I stay at a destination for a while, but it can get old to make and break camp each day en route. A campervan would be the
perfect compromise between comfortable camping and economical transport given the long distance between attractions in the U.S. The ultimate rental
would be 16 foot Toyota motorhomes. There are actually several Toyota campervan rental companies if you google "toyota motorhome for hire," but not in
the U.S. One thing I noticed is that there are no motorhome wanted ads on craigslist for big honking RVs. It's always, "wanted, small motorhome."
[Edited on 11/8/2011 by Packoderm]
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The same company apparently has this campervan for hire from San Francisco for $40.50 per night. http://www.mydriveholiday.com/Vehicle/VehicleDetails/?pid=2507&pid=2508&pid=2410&pid=2505&pid=2506&dd=23/01/2012&vid=536&d
pid=14|452&ddid=14|452&dp=9/01/2012&ddd=23/01/2012&dlt=14&b=2&inc=true&popup=true
[Edited on 11/8/2011 by Packoderm]
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Barry A.
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Those are nice, Packo, and you are right they would be perfect.
There are the PleasureWay and RoadTrek (made in Canada) van-type campers available in the USA but the price tags are outrageous on them ($85K +) and
neither can go 'off road' as they have lousy road clearence. You can pay for a lot of Motel/Hotel rooms for $85K.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Packoderm
I like car camping when I stay at a destination for a while, but it can get old to make and break camp each day en route. A campervan would be the
perfect compromise between comfortable camping and economical transport given the long distance between attractions in the U.S.
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this would be economical, has enclosed sleeping space, and easy-to-access outdoor kitchen space.
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MB sprinter van conversion
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mojo_norte
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There is nothing quite as stuck as a four ton 4x4 when it is stuck. If it should break while getting un-stuck, I hope the seguros covers a Sikorski
Sky Crane.
My 24 valve Cummins weighs 1,150 pounds without a tranny. A BJ74 complete GROSS weight is about 4,300. lbs.
It costs fuel to move weight. Mark my words, it won't be long before fuel becomes expensive. As 1%'rs, retired into poverty, and still trying to have
Baja in our lives, exchanging a bumpy ride for no ride at all is not a bad deal. I also try to remind myself of why they call it a camper, and not a
ClubMeder.
For a billion people, a VW Pup-up, would be a HUGE, HUGE, upgrade in their standard of living for their only home!
As a second vehicle, surely I could get by with the unit that started this thread. |
I'd guess that the Euro rig that started this thread is shockingly expensive - even though it doesn't look like much.
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I could live with this one, budget wouldn't allow it though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvVYQkrTxbA&feature=relat...
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missionmike
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http://www.tourfactory.de/home.html?album.html
Photos of 4x4 Toyota Camper
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805gregg
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Another POS toyota, no thanks.
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