ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
24 October 2020, 01:48 AM | #1 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bethesda
Watch: Apple TV
Posts: 5,744
|
Overland 4x4 Sprinter/RV
Has anyone ever built one out? Thoughts on rig selection, suppliers, design?
|
24 October 2020, 01:52 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,364
|
|
24 October 2020, 03:08 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: St Paul, MN
Watch: Tudor, Omega
Posts: 1,218
|
If you think watches are an expensive hobby...
|
24 October 2020, 03:23 AM | #4 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Real Name: Dustin
Location: A, TX
Posts: 1,571
|
|
24 October 2020, 05:44 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,364
|
|
24 October 2020, 05:48 AM | #6 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Colombo,SriLanka
Watch: TIMEX
Posts: 2,251
|
Not a Sprinter here but have a Diesel Pusher with 4 Slideouts and a 6 cylinder catapiller engine...
91CE5BDB-B4D7-4598-86A6-914B04145D82.jpeg |
24 October 2020, 05:55 AM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,364
|
Quote:
|
|
24 October 2020, 05:59 AM | #8 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver
Posts: 4,121
|
Quote:
__________________
Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD |
|
24 October 2020, 05:59 AM | #9 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Don
Location: NC/WY
Watch: Me
Posts: 4,599
|
Remember pre-over landing ? When a pickup with camper shell, foam pads, and a Coleman stove was all you needed ?
__________________
”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.” |
24 October 2020, 06:27 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex & Patek
Posts: 1,436
|
I've put some miles on a handful of them but not done the build out process. Really disliked the dual axle 3500 models, both AWD Airstream and Winnebago rode terribly and were rattle traps even on smooth pavement. I'd opt for the smaller footprint personally. 144" would be my pick, but it depends on how many others you need to bring or gear requirements. I have a neighbor that did a full build out on a 170" and then sold it for the Winnebago Revel and said it was much better than the build he did himself.
|
24 October 2020, 07:44 AM | #11 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Mike
Location: Virginia, US
Watch: SD 16600
Posts: 4,309
|
Quote:
You should post this in the below thread it would have about the same relevance to the op. Or perhaps you had an ulterior motive? Hmmm.... I wonder what that could be? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=769131
__________________
The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC) |
|
24 October 2020, 08:15 AM | #12 | |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Merle
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,479
|
Quote:
|
|
24 October 2020, 08:21 AM | #13 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2020
Real Name: Paul
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: Red Sea Dweller 43
Posts: 102
|
https://sportsmobile.com/sportsmobile-4x4/
Have seen them, been in them, and they are pretty incredible. While I like the idea of building, instead of buying, in this situation I would leave it to the pros. |
24 October 2020, 09:04 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Jim
Location: Orange County, CA
Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek
Posts: 3,722
|
Custom sprinter vans are the new soccer mom cars around here lately. Buddy has a pretty cool one that’s built out for surfing trips to Mexico but not really and overland type vehicle. Smaller maneuverable motorhome yes but if you’re really overlanding you’ll need more off-road capability.
|
24 October 2020, 09:36 AM | #15 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
Posts: 9,479
|
|
24 October 2020, 11:12 AM | #16 | |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Real Name: Dustin
Location: A, TX
Posts: 1,571
|
Quote:
OP - look at Aluminess for exterior bits. Hopefully that’ll lead to more and more stuff. |
|
24 October 2020, 02:52 PM | #17 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
|
|
25 October 2020, 12:23 AM | #18 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Trey
Location: Texas
Watch: those three’s roll
Posts: 3,036
|
Quote:
|
|
25 October 2020, 12:39 AM | #19 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,355
|
That looks beautiful, who needs the Rimowa collection. Plenty storage there
__________________
Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711. |
25 October 2020, 01:20 AM | #20 | |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
Watch: Sea Dweller
Posts: 8,557
|
Quote:
|
|
25 October 2020, 01:44 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: us
Posts: 3,267
|
https://earthroamer.com/
I’ve been trying to find a reason to get one of these. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 October 2020, 02:59 AM | #22 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 720
|
Quote:
Earthroamers are the stuff of dreams. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
25 October 2020, 03:20 AM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Mike
Location: Virginia, US
Watch: SD 16600
Posts: 4,309
|
At $1.7M plus the HD would be a sweet ride but with over a year lead time I think I'll pass. I need my impulse buys now!
__________________
The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC) |
25 October 2020, 03:25 AM | #24 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 720
|
Quote:
Not a true overlander, but a possible middle grown for someone who wants to get a little off the beaten path but doesn’t actually need to tackle the Klondike. https://youtu.be/kqyy7ywNHB0 Apparently being an enabler is a prerequisite for joining this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
26 October 2020, 04:28 AM | #25 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southeast
Watch: Divers, GMT
Posts: 2,144
|
Overland 4x4 Sprinter/RV
I was going to build a custom but decided to get a 2020 Winnebago Revel. I’ve heavily modified including a high-end lithium battery upgrade replacing the agm batteries with lithium 630 ah. I can run the AC for 6+ hours on batteries. No generator or shore power needed. Also have added a one up bike rack, Rear spare tire carrier, ladder, storage box and made a interior modifications. The overall Winnebago quality is not the best but a great place to start. The plumbing wiring and diesel heater are fantastic. Some of the cheap cabinetry is sufficient until it breaks then I just will replace it with something superior. The van overall is awesome and we love it. Spent a couple weeks out west this summer trail running. Have used it for numerous trips closer to home as well as a base for our daughters cross county HS races. When I retire I’m planning on going to South America and Alaska.
|
26 October 2020, 08:14 PM | #26 | |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
Posts: 9,479
|
Quote:
|
|
26 October 2020, 08:57 PM | #27 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
Posts: 24,698
|
Roadi1. That thing is super bad ass.
Can you share some interior pics? Love that thing.
__________________
If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff) |
26 October 2020, 11:07 PM | #28 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Jim
Location: Westchester NY
Watch: 116500 116518LN
Posts: 5,876
|
We've started seeing an uptick in 4X4 Sprinter interest and sales over the past few months - with all the travel restrictions a lot of people are doing road trips. We have a few weekender Metris' on order as well.
__________________
Remember what matters. Value everyday |
27 October 2020, 09:07 AM | #29 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southeast
Watch: Divers, GMT
Posts: 2,144
|
|
27 October 2020, 09:08 AM | #30 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southeast
Watch: Divers, GMT
Posts: 2,144
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.