Well, look who the cat dragged in...
You'll learn shortly why I'm topping this old thread. Forgive me for not placing it in the "For Sale" zone; DD, move as needed.
Over the last couple of years I've had a string of great runs, but have shirked all trip report duties.
What can I say? Work has been whipping me like a rented mule.
The truck and camper outfit certainly gained my appreciation.
For two or three-man trips in the wilderness (and especially with the wife) the Four Wheel program is pretty unimpeachable.
But I've been doing more and more two night, one-man strike missions though, and my small SUV sleeps me fine.
While I have space for it, I started making plans to clean it up and post it up here for sale.
Then my truck made my mind up for me with two problems rendering it, for the time being, a no-go for camping..
Coming home from the Sierra, I lost fifth and reverse (both on the far right side of the shift pattern).
I still drive it once a week. Works like the beast that it is as long as you don't want to go 80 or backwards.
The motor is bombproof and powerful, and it drives great.
Next, my tired front camper lift finally cashed its check.
Not even that stopped me: it works fine as a "shell," and I've slept in the gaucho bed more than once.
So, I'm in the unenviable position of having to put a new tranny in a vehicle I don't have immediate plans to camp in.
That's led me back to the forum to try to find a loving home for this character-rich vessel.
The ideal new owner would be someone looking for a low-priced project that will yield a really solid, traditional 4WD diesel camping platform with many years of adventure ahead of it. Engine: Excellent. Body: Excellent. Interior: Excellent. BFG TA/KOs: 80% tread. Camper: tight but wants some love and updating. Excellent CD player with iPod connection. AC: needs a charge. Windshield washer reservoir kaput.
If I was the buyer instead of the seller, I'd budget for a tranny ($2500 + or-) and then I'd drop it at the Four Wheel camper factory day spa for a grand worth of love: fix the lifter, replace the water tank, and tidy up the trim and such. Both could be pulled off in a matter of days (right Stan?).
At that point it's back to the two-track.
In all honesty, I don't exactly know how to price it, but my interest is in selling it, not high-balling people. I'll take the best offer over five grand for the package. Opinions, offers, and suggestions fielded promptly via PM. Listing it for sale locally too (San Clemente) and will update post if someone snags it.
That said, it would be cool if someone here got it.
I am utterly transparent on what this truck needs. If you're interested in her, hit me up and I'll give you the rundown.
Also, search my user name for more photos and intel on the truck.
Oh, where 4W Campers and Wander the West are concerned, I'll be back.
Someday I'll spec a micro version of Big Green suitable for solo travel.
Keep those hubs locked,
Doble
PS: Sunman, been digging your TRs!