4 WD Motorhome

Big ask without a budget to work to.

Depends what you want to shell out?

An idea of where to start would be handy, then I dare say the answers will flow forth....

Dave

Steve

Go here link Warrior MH at RVPoint Link should work..Lots of $$$$$.

Also Amesz and Warrior and Innovan for waht appeqars to be a nice tray top.

Have fun.

Regards

Paul

I went around in circles for a while looking at exactly that.

Canter
Isuzu
Hino
OKA
Mercedes
Unimog

Everything is a compromise. So I upgraded to a later model Nissan instead.

Knew a bloke from the Alice who dropped a V8 into a Canter. Gave it a bit more grunt. Also seen a Mercedes 1310 4x4 with home built on back. All very well but a bugger to park in towns and always have to climb up or down into the rig. The older you get the less inclined you feel like doing this...lol. Also a bugger to drive under trees and overgrown tracks

The bigger the vehicle the more expense.

Why not look at a Toyota Arkhana 6x4(lazy axle) or 6x6. Take all the seats out and convert to great 'normal' type camper. Fit a pop top roof. Can fit a bed, shower and Porta in.

Also. Late model Toyota Coaster bus and convert to 4x4. 80 series Landcruiser running gear can be made to fit.

Some ideas.

I thought a 4wd camper would be a good idea but the reality is they are too big to actually fit down most tracks where you would actually use the 4wd and you find yourself trying to plan trips that dont go offroad or hoping the tracks are high and wide enough only too have to turn around 3/4 of the way there

How outback are you talking about. I have a 4WD 1 tonne with a body on the back with water tank under chassis, Truma hot water system, water pressure pump, extra sink, solar panels on roof, satellite TV, LCD TV, batteries 1 x 150Ah 1 x 100Ah, evaKool fridge/freezer, 2 x 4kg gas bottle, 2 burner Coleman stove, portable toilet, shower, plus I tow a small 12' caravan x 6' 10" wide which we have taken everywhere and over mountain tracks. The caravan is a pop-top with all the usual stove with oven, fridge, sink, 80 litre water tank, 2 single beds (much better space utilisation in small van) dinette, double hanging cupboard, 2 bedside type cupboards, overhead cupboards, PSW inverter, LCD TV, car radio. We have found this an excellent compromise to not having a vehicle with to much gear loaded. I looked at the 2 tonne Mitsubishi but could still not build all we wanted into it and keep it down to a legal weight limit. The setup we presently have gives us the ability to leave the van parked and setup and do day or two or three night trips around the area, as the truck has everything including double mattress. The back double doors open and we have a roof that mounts over the top of the doors and an annexe made from shade-cloth that seals out all the bugs and mosquitoes. Overall we have found this to be a great comfortable setup and lacking none of the comforts.

I have a Isuzu NPS 300 originally built by Winnebago but I had it customised after I bought it. I tow a 5m boat with it when fishing and can live in comfort and totally self sufficient for lengthy periods of time. It depends on your budget as there are several alternatives but there are second hand vehicles sometimes available at reasonable prices. Checkout the monthly Motorhome Trader as they appear in there.

Thanks for all those replies !! The Warrior as advertiswed is a tad over the $$ limit !!, but budget up to 100K ...all usfull info in the answers and really am starting to scratch the surface..want to be able to go where the Landcruiser does , but with a few extra bits for SWMBO..and not have to spend time setting up etc each day/move...
Interesting comment about the heights....

Thanks Steve

Hi Steve
Watched with interest the camping show yesterday....nice new vw synchros on the market....you wont get a motor home to go where your cruiser can...but, probably will get one to go where your cruiser does....lol The vw might be a little small for you, however, it would be exonomical.
Anyway, remember to ask Rod Mcloud in Hornsby, as he has looked extensively at Canters, etc for his family. Lastly, remember that 5th wheeler option....MMMmm
Andrew