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May 11, 2021Explorer
If you want a smaller, rugged, possibly 4x4 camper then your best choices are a 4x4 pop up truck camper, a 4x4 Sprinter van or an older 4x4 converted Ford van from Sportsmobile. These are expensive, but have good resale, so you can get most of your money back.
While the taxes in CA are slightly higher, 4x4 campers are far more plentiful on the West Coast than on the East Coast, so it may be worth basing out of CA. It is also much closer to the areas you probably want to explore.
Depending on how adventurous your plans are, you may find a more appropriate audience on forums such as Expedition Portal or Wander the West.
While the taxes in CA are slightly higher, 4x4 campers are far more plentiful on the West Coast than on the East Coast, so it may be worth basing out of CA. It is also much closer to the areas you probably want to explore.
Depending on how adventurous your plans are, you may find a more appropriate audience on forums such as Expedition Portal or Wander the West.
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