Long Bed vs Bigger Overhang - off - roading

Grit dog wrote:
Like in your other, very similar thread, a good point was made that there are alot of considerations in trying to do some real 4 wheelin with a TC.
And coming from a 2wd van to a 4x4, your sense of adventure could get a little bolder! lol
But, as you mentioned, a new/newer TC or any full featured TC likely is heads and tails above the van for comfort and amenities.

Back to the real question, how far into the toolies do you plan to take a TC and how often? Because with a TC you also have the option of dropping it off the truck and then getting a little western on the trails. But you'll be limited in that you won't be taking the TC to that "secret" hard to get to high country campsite, you may be camped 20 miles back closer to an improved road.

Unless the van is decked out with stove, fridge, ample water and tanks, full bath, etc, it's more of a luxurious tent.
And you wouldn't be asking all these questions if you didn't want to upgrade.

Given that RV prices (and trucks) are whoerhuose high right now, I could suggest another option.
Get the truck that you want. Then find an older, lighter, hard side camper like them Lances in the pics and go use it. It will be a much lower cost (and easy to recoup your expense by selling it as long as you keep it rubber side down) intro, with similar amenities in a slightly more manageable package than a beautiful new camper.

If it meets or exceeds your expectations regarding accessibility to the country you want to see with it, then you'll have a much better feeling for how you'd handle a heavier camper and where it's or your limits would be.
Good luck! I like where your head is at with this. Nothing better than getting your nice comfortable camper back where noone else is in your bisniss!