Thanks for the helpful replies. (And I can't remember where I got the 1000lbs dry weight for that 1983 Bigfoot 6.10, but I found something official online after much researching before I bought it. I could be under representing, but it was definitely low and a good fit for the f150 even before I gutted it).
I posted the pictures of my current rig, just to have pictures. People like pictures. It's not a long term, but rather a temporary solution until I sort out the next iteration.
Moving up, I don't need 'luxury', aka a slide and dually, I just want a stock camper that has a wet bath, stove, fridge, furnace.
Something like this....or another bigfoot, northernlite, artic fox.
https://www.oakcentrervmall.com/New-Inventory-2018-LivinLite-Trailer-CampLite-Truck-Campers-8-6-CampLite-Truck-Camper-Canada-3149427
Just looking to gather experience from people who are camping in sub zero temperatures, especially off grid and making it work (and making it work well).
And I'd really love a Van or small class C, but I really do need (need is relative I guess, more a really want) AWD or 4x4. I live is a small mountain town, lane way access to my driveways that are on the side of a hill. I have a FWD minivan with studded winters and need to rally that thing around our neighbourhood to get it into my driveway. If a storm cycle coming through and dumping serious snow, you don't venture out in a 2wd unless you are going to valley below and not planning on coming back up anytime soon.