Off-road/semi off-road vans with a TARE of around 2000kg

Scottee,

Have a look at the Lifestyle AT12 from Lifestyle Campers.
Speak to John the owner, who will build or modify within reason to suit your needs.
Also they are reasonably priced and well built.
I have an AT10 and very happy with it.

Cheers
Bruce

Can't help with useful input on the alternative vans (only ever had the one van) but I'm aware that builders like Sunland, Bushtracker and Trakmaster (among others I'm sure) seek to have a product that fits the Prado segment. Just on layouts - the full width bathroom is wonderful I'm sure but quite unusual I'd have thought in a 16' van - because useful day to day storage space is so critical in vans, corner-combo shower/toilet cubicles are much more common in those sizes.... some makers of vans in those sizes offer external showers too, to enhance interior storage space I'm sure.

You could have a look at the Woodland from Belarine Caravans in Geelong Vic.

About 1800kgs tare, independent Control Rider Suspension, full 6 inch chassis front to rear and 6 inch draw bar up to suspension. 16 inch off road wheels and tyres. Piano Hinge Cupboard doors etc. I have one, 2 years old, all good so far and I use it a bit like you plan to. Lets me get to some off road spots that a normal van won't.

Hi Scottee

You can also have a look at Australian Offroad - we have their Quantum, but the Eclipse is a pretty good unit too:

http://www.australianoffroad.com.au/models/Quantum/highlights_Quantum

Friends of ours have just bought a Lifestyle Campers unit...similar to the Quantum, and mentioned above.

Chris

Have a look at the Kokoda Commander X-treme. 16 ft 6 inc tare 1940 kg island queen bed separate shower and toilet and under $50k. Very impressive.