Trying to replace the TCer

RobertRyan wrote:
Example 1 Builder has been all around the World in a Mitsubishi Canter (known as a Fuso) in the US. He now uses the IVECO Daily

Example 2 Isuzu MDT 40,000lb GVWR, Off Road Motorhome . Builder uses as well MAN, IVECO Eurocargo and Unimog Chassis, he also went around the world in a small Isuzu Truck chassis

Like the one without the pop top. I don't want a pop top as I use mine in -30C and like my heat :D

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
How about a cube/box van body on a cab/chassis truck?

It's like a class C motorhome, but not on a van chassis, so you can have crew cab, diesel, 4wd, high ground clearance and heavy towing capacity, like a truck camper, but you also have cab to camper direct access like you want.

A U-Haul/Ryder/etc delivery truck could easily be built into a nice RV inside the cargo box, if 4wd isn't important. Look for an ambulance truck from a northern state, if you want 4wd.

If you find a refrigerated delivery box truck, all the better, the box will be super insulated and have an awesome self-powered A/C unit already built in! You could take the box off the truck, if you don't like the truck, and put it on a cab/chassis truck you do like.

Here's another idea. Buy a cab/chassis truck that has the configuration you like (cab size, 4wd/2wd, diesel/gas, frame length), take whatever bed is on it off, find a small travel trailer, like a 13' Casita/Scamp/etc, remove the axle and tongue, and mount it to the truck chassis. The RV part is already built by using an existing camp trailer.

I think I have it narrowed down, there are a couple motor homes that locally are available (none at this time but are occasionally available) a BT cruiser and a Lexington both in the 23/24' size and as well a Majestic 19'. If I do not find one of these in the next while I will be buying a Ford Transit HR and starting a build myself (even with me being concerned about my skills I would like to try it).

There are suppose to be a few of the Majestics coming available after summer from a rental place a couple hours north. Price is fair and with the difference that I would save on buying a newer van and converting I could do a lot of repairs and upgrades on it.

I would love to do the van route / build but like I have said I have limited skills and it scares me. Many of the other ideas I have weighed or have been suggested do not allow me the movement from the front to back or the third seat I want. The great thing about a van is that it is all one unit and I would not have the same potential of leaks or the wind resistance of the cab over bed. Draw back is that the cab over bed is such a space saver for getting a full time bed!