Show Me Your Wheels

[bigscoop]

Given the variety of terrains encountered, trying to get some ideas on a set of wheels that can handle most of them from the folks who actually travel these terrains. I'll take all of the insight and words of wheel-wisdom that I can get, and Thanks!

 

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[SADS 669]

Look no further.........

 

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[Hoser John]

84-88 toyota, 22re engine,longbed gets you the long rv trans and great heavier rear end also. That extra 16 hp from the fuel injection makes all the difference in the world for these great toys. Like the awesome power of my TRD 6 banger but a ticket machine as blazing red and I do like to fly on them freeways. Still trying to find out how to disable that 110 mph inhibitor as plenty of get up and go left at that speed. John

 

[Hefty1]

Getting spoiled...


1972 Rollalong

 

[bigscoop]

Look no further.........



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lol.....that thing have peddles and a real foot break?

 

[SADS 669]

lol.....that thing have peddles and a real foot break?

Sticker in the rear window

 

[bigscoop]

Sticker in the rear window

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Too funny.......a neat little buggy, for sure.

 

[bigscoop]

Ok, finally got some things done with the van that I'll be traveling in next year. This was originally a 7 passenger GMC Safari van, now it's slowly becoming a mini camper for the road. The back seats were removed with one of the captain's chairs being turned around and a pedestal table installed, this is where all of the writing and computer work will be done, etc.

The bed is a box style storage unit with a 6" foam mattress and there's still quite a bit of storage room remaining near the back doors. I still have a long way to go on this as I still have to install the converter, curtains, window screens, and all those other little details.



And the cammo pattern on the bed will likely get changed but I just had these sheets on hand for the sake of the pictures.

 

[Goodyguy]

1988 Suzuki Samurai....



I tow it to the goldfields with this............
2006 3/4 ton Chevy Express van.




GG~

 

[bigscoop]

1988 Suzuki Samurai....

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I tow it to the goldfields with this............
2006 3/4 ton Chevy Express van.

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GG~

I'm considering doing the same thing. I have a very reliable Geo Tracker 4x4 4-door but I'm concerned about the decreased mpg since I'll be logging so many highway miles? The van in my pics a GMC Safari 4.3L.

 

[Goodyguy]

I'm considering doing the same thing. I have a very reliable Geo Tracker 4x4 4-door but I'm concerned about the decreased mpg since I'll be logging so many highway miles? The van in my pics a GMC Safari 4.3L.

4.3 is pretty small to tow a tracker very far especially up and down mountain roads. The motor in my van is a 4.8L and it's too underpowered especially when the vans full of equipment and camping gear and the Samurai is loaded with gear as well. I had to run the more expensive higher octane gasoline to gain a little extra hp to help with the hills. Only got about 15 mpg on the hwy and the transmission had to keep downshifting to make the steeper inclines. This last trip that I just returned from put 7,000+miles on the odometer.

I wanted to come back through Colorado and do some prospecting there but decided against it due to the miles and miles of mountains I would have had to cross.

GG~

 

[bigscoop]

4.3 is pretty small to tow a tracker very far especially up and down mountain roads. The motor in my van is a 4.8L and it's too underpowered especially when the vans full of equipment and camping gear and the Samurai is loaded with gear as well. I had to run the more expensive higher octane gasoline to gain a little extra hp to help with the hills. Only got about 15 mpg on the hwy and the transmission had to keep downshifting to make the steeper inclines. This last trip that I just returned from put 7,000+miles on the odometer.

I wanted to come back through Colorado and do some prospecting there but decided against it due to the miles and miles of mountains I would have had to cross.

GG~

I feel your pain in that regard. I will likey put 7000-8000 on the odometer next year myself so fuel economy has to be factored in. I've considered all sorts of possible setups but there just isn't a perfect solution that I can see unless you're willing to invest heavily and then continue to spend some really big bucks..

 

[TravyLeigh]

 

[Showtime2385]

My 80% of the time daily

One of my RHD toys

MY Bike

And of course i don't have a pic of my metal detecting ride on my computer haha but its a Lifted XJ jeep with big tires and a light bar

 

[bigscoop]

Just added these drawers in the back for cooking utensils, some tools, med kit, flashlights & batteries, etc. With the table removed there's still easy access into the van through the back or through the sliding side door. Since this isn't an off road vehicle I see little issues, more for mild camp locations and travel.

 

[Prospector70]

4.3 is pretty small to tow a tracker very far especially up and down mountain roads. The motor in my van is a 4.8L and it's too underpowered especially when the vans full of equipment and camping gear and the Samurai is loaded with gear as well. I had to run the more expensive higher octane gasoline to gain a little extra hp to help with the hills. Only got about 15 mpg on the hwy and the transmission had to keep downshifting to make the steeper inclines. This last trip that I just returned from put 7,000+miles on the odometer.

I wanted to come back through Colorado and do some prospecting there but decided against it due to the miles and miles of mountains I would have had to cross.

GG~

Aww sorry we didn't make the tour. Kevin or I could have pointed you towards the lowland route (or pushed) lol.

<3

 

[NHBandit]

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