Long time reader/researcher; it's time to post up what it's all come to, about 2/3 done. Lot's to post over the next few days.
It's purpose is to replace our camper van, it was too small years ago, just had #5 three weeks ago. We used a camper van till we had 3 and 1 on the way. In all likelyhood we'll have a sixth, so it'll sleep 8 total (currently ages 8, 6, 4, 2, and .057).
We do long highway trips, short drives in the country on dirt roads, turn down logging roads a bit, lots of gravel backroads too. We need to be independent of the grid but not for more than a few days. We camp wherever we feel like or end up, from remote side roads, campsites and driveways to wallydocking.
All seasons (canadian winters too) but no genuine need for 4x4 and choose to turn back rather than get stuck. I have a set of tire socks and plans to add a rack of Tryggs (studded chains). Plus if we get stuck once I'm gonna put a no-spin in it.
I wanted diesel and an Allison, quick sketches gave us a need for ~28' inside (with minimum length outside), wanted maneuverability and ground clearance, needed durability and parts availability.
So we bought a bus!!!
It's purpose is to replace our camper van, it was too small years ago, just had #5 three weeks ago. We used a camper van till we had 3 and 1 on the way. In all likelyhood we'll have a sixth, so it'll sleep 8 total (currently ages 8, 6, 4, 2, and .057).
We do long highway trips, short drives in the country on dirt roads, turn down logging roads a bit, lots of gravel backroads too. We need to be independent of the grid but not for more than a few days. We camp wherever we feel like or end up, from remote side roads, campsites and driveways to wallydocking.
All seasons (canadian winters too) but no genuine need for 4x4 and choose to turn back rather than get stuck. I have a set of tire socks and plans to add a rack of Tryggs (studded chains). Plus if we get stuck once I'm gonna put a no-spin in it.
I wanted diesel and an Allison, quick sketches gave us a need for ~28' inside (with minimum length outside), wanted maneuverability and ground clearance, needed durability and parts availability.
So we bought a bus!!!