Pushing It Off Road with a 3-4000 lb Hardtop
I've been boondocking with a 1-ton van with a limited-slip for quite a while and I've pushed it - been stuck many times - and have usually been able to get out. A truck camper is very different, t...
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You will be far better to put a transfer case, new driveshaft, and front axle on your van.
A TC off road is just a lot of mess. No matter what, the TC is still a large chunk of cargo that will move, slide, rattle and sway when you drive over bumps. TCs are also tipsy.
The truck will do 4x4 stuff, but is compromised on more technical terrain due to the weight placement and top heavyness of the rig now.
Plus there is time involved to install and remove the TC.
If you are happy with your van then do the conversion, it will go far more places than a tall TC will ever go if you convert it to 4x4.
A TC off road is just a lot of mess. No matter what, the TC is still a large chunk of cargo that will move, slide, rattle and sway when you drive over bumps. TCs are also tipsy.
The truck will do 4x4 stuff, but is compromised on more technical terrain due to the weight placement and top heavyness of the rig now.
Plus there is time involved to install and remove the TC.
If you are happy with your van then do the conversion, it will go far more places than a tall TC will ever go if you convert it to 4x4.
