4x4 class c

I dunno how you camp, or how many folks you're trying to accommodate, but take a look at the Tiger CX (link in sig). Mine's on a standard cab, but they do make them on extended and crew cabs. You get OEM 4x4 from GM, Ford, or Dodge, and choice of drivetrain and cab trim. They're scarce used, tho' there are a few.

Jim, "As a young child, Mom said I could be anybody I wanted to be. Now they call it identity theft."

I would go with a 2x4 C and put super single tires on tke back plus a good compressor so you can air them back up. 100' of 1" nylon rope so a PU can pull you out if you get stuck.

More thoughts. Since you are thinking sand, a hitch mounted winch could offer some piece of mind. Because of some serious navigation mistakes, I have ended up on some soft sand roads with my old class "C". It actually did quite well as long as I stayed moving.

I ended up reworking my black and grey drains for a much higher mount. I moved up the generator and chassis exhaust exits. I also traveled with an air compressor that could handle reinflation of my DRW tires if I needed to air down.

In my recreation areas logging is common, which means many sandy roads are at least sometimes maintained at 12ft. However, I discovered that another concern for RVs off the beaten path is overhead clearance. A logging truck with equipment or a load is still much less likely to be damaged than an AC unit or rubber like roof.

Hi,

One of our regular contributors has a four wheel drive class C. I'm jealous.

Oops--he has posted just ahead of me.

I have one..a 4x4 C. Mine was converted by a shop here in BC, Kamloops LightTruck, for $22,000. Love it. And, I advocate people look around at what their choices are for getting the 4x4.If you buy new...or even a used Tiger, huge bux. Quigley only does new only, so maybe $200,000. There is a shop in S Carolina that does conversions..Off-Road? I suggest you find the C you like and have it converted.

So...it is itended for exactly your mention purposes. Better clearance, 4x4 capabilities and all of the 'stuff'a C can have in it. Towing a trailer with bbq stuff shouldn't cause a moments grief.










Gary Haupt

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I saw a few custom made class B units years ago. This was just before FedEx had a fleet 4x4 vans made. There is a huge host of hurdles. The house has to be sturdy enough to handle the rigors of 4x4. The axle has to be rated for the weight. None of the typical van chassis used for "C" chassis come in 4x4.

It would seem more unlikely in a "super C" chassis, where pickups are more common. Even then, these chassis is not used in 4x4 form for RVs that I have seen.

Here is a link with a DIY build.

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f202/justdifferentials-f450-4x4-rv-build-thread-305976/

IMHO i'd skip the 4x4. I'd either downsize to a pickup camper with 4x4, or look for a locking differential for an axle in an axailable class C. With a tire pressure adjustment, a locking diff, and DRW, if you can't get in and out of a site a class "C" doesn't belong there.