New models with 4x4 with cabover bunk?
I'm looking for a new Class C (Sprinter or Ford or GM or ?? chassis) with 4x4 (or 6x6) from factory with bunk over cab and rear corner bed, ideally 24-26' Is anyone aware of any such models availab...
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I think there are a few reasons why 4x4 class C's aren't common. Probably the biggest one is that the usual van chassis employed are not available with four wheel drive from the factory, so any such model would have to use an aftermarket converter (like Quigley et al) or an atypical chassis.
More generally, though, there aren't all that many situations where a 4x4 class C makes too much sense. They generally have fairly decent traction in poor weather conditions (at least any one would care to be out in with such a large, unwieldy vehicle) due to having quite a bit of weight over the drive wheels. For going off road, they are wide, tall, have a pretty high CG, have poor turning radii and poor departure angles, all of which are rather limiting. Most typical class C structures aren't really designed to take the stresses of much rough off-road travel, either.
Four wheel drive also adds a good bit of weight, taking away from the (often already none too great) cargo carrying ability of the unit.
What's your intended use, if I may ask?
More generally, though, there aren't all that many situations where a 4x4 class C makes too much sense. They generally have fairly decent traction in poor weather conditions (at least any one would care to be out in with such a large, unwieldy vehicle) due to having quite a bit of weight over the drive wheels. For going off road, they are wide, tall, have a pretty high CG, have poor turning radii and poor departure angles, all of which are rather limiting. Most typical class C structures aren't really designed to take the stresses of much rough off-road travel, either.
Four wheel drive also adds a good bit of weight, taking away from the (often already none too great) cargo carrying ability of the unit.
What's your intended use, if I may ask?
