4x4 Pleasureway Van
Has anyone purchased one of these,specifically the Plateau FL? I would be very interested in your thoughts and experiences. Thanks
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a 4wd adds about 900 pounds to your vehicle and an added level of complexity - transfer case etc. which affects overall reliability- just something else to go wrong.
the front axle will now be doing pulling which means that it's ability to suspend and steer is compromised
lots of trade-offs
Any road rough enough to really require 4wd, is probably rough enough to tear all your cabinetry off the walls. and negotiating such a road might be tough with the higher center of gravity of a B
You can get greater clearance on your 2wd van with minor suspension mods- which will result in a higher CofG and handling concerns. but you won;t have that extra weight.
My neighbor has a 4wd 1999 Ford Pleasure-Way Excel.
He did a self conversion using the chassis of his 99 ford sportsmobile which burned down in his driveway.
he uses the van in Baja, but finds normal USA interstate cruising is compromised and normal highway speeds are beyond the handling of his van.
Mike
the front axle will now be doing pulling which means that it's ability to suspend and steer is compromised
lots of trade-offs
Any road rough enough to really require 4wd, is probably rough enough to tear all your cabinetry off the walls. and negotiating such a road might be tough with the higher center of gravity of a B
You can get greater clearance on your 2wd van with minor suspension mods- which will result in a higher CofG and handling concerns. but you won;t have that extra weight.
My neighbor has a 4wd 1999 Ford Pleasure-Way Excel.
He did a self conversion using the chassis of his 99 ford sportsmobile which burned down in his driveway.
he uses the van in Baja, but finds normal USA interstate cruising is compromised and normal highway speeds are beyond the handling of his van.
Mike
