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jdtrotter
Explorer
Aug 30, 2014

Able to handle dirt roads other than a Sportsmobile.

We are not new to RV net as we had a Casita Trailer we drove from coast to coast in the US and into Mexico, and we had a truck and camper we drove all over the US and Canada, but we abandoned this way...
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DiploStrat
Explorer
Aug 30, 2014
Tiger owners are nothing if not proud of their beasts.

Because of my work, I have driven dirt for most of my life and our Tiger, Ndeke Luka, handles wonderfully on dirt. Ndeke Luka

If you stick with a 4x2, then I like the following:

-- Mild lift to get the underpinnings out of the way and improve angles of attack and departure. Something like this: Lift Kit

-- The largest tires you can get away with for ground clearance and cushioning.

-- The softest springs that will handle the weight of you truck, to absorb shock and vibration without passing it through to the frame and passengers.

-- The longest wheel travel you can get to avoid bottoming. (Much the same reason.)

-- The biggest, stiffest shocks you can mount to limit fading and control sway.

-- Limited slip or locking differential for the soft stuff.

You may find that the folk who post here will have information to share: Vans at EXPO Portal Forum

Safe travels!

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