Buying a 4wd motorhome.

Hi gmd, where did you import this from?

Are you for real ?
There is only one country in the world where you buy things like this !
US of course, where else do you get these trucks ? Oh yeah, Canada sorry.
But you would not buy in Canada because the US is cheaper.
have fun
gmd

Sorry for asking such a stupid question, but we have been looking at doing something like this but not sure on how to go about doing it. and also i know where you buy these sort of vehicles because I live there in the USA.

Hi Dan-Yal

I reckon that you are right with your thinking, when you need to shift heavy loads then 'truck' technology will be best in the long run. There is however some merit in being able to leave your load and scoot off on tracks where you do not want to take the camper but that's going to be your call and accept the trade off, comfort or versatility.

KK

Amazing pics - my heart was in my mouth watching these.

This is a Warrior/Canter tour bus on the OTT.
Limited off road mods.

This is more of our OKA196.
Just a little creek.....

Cheers,
Peter

Bandicoot
Have read your impressions, thanks, well done. What woud be the cost of the vehicle in it's current configuation?

New is a smidgen over $200 k including GST; that's optioned up with additional fuel and water tanks, alloy bullbar and a few other things. Somewhat less than a good off-road van and a L/C fully set up for bush work.

Hi Helen and Bruce,
We have spent two years now in a 4x4 Hino truck with a 6 metre body and all the usual expedition vehicle goodies. I am generally a 'swag and a dog' type of bloke but my wife is a bit 'Taj Mahal' so I conceded. It was second hand admittedly but in very good clean condition and the price was good and turned me in the end. I couldn't be happier it is very comfortable, easy to drive and has given us excellent off road and remote capability throughout Queensland (all the way to Cape York including Old Telegraph Track) and NT and western NSW. OTT was a challenge at times but challenge is what we were looking for - nothing a chainsaw or bush saw couldn't fix. We come in at 10500 kg fully loaded (with wifes shower water - 600 litres) but can get up to 11700kg. We have spent under 2000 dollars on fixing bits etc in 2 years - not bad on a 1991 truck and 1997 conversion. A credit to the previous owners. We don't have a walk through (tilt cab) but thats what jackets are for and even though last year was unusually wet in Qld, it's not a big issue generally. If you have time on your side you could buy a Hino 4x4 (ex CFA fire truck) for under 30K - in good condition with low K's - and build or get built your own body. I am looking to spend another $10,000 or so over the next two years (new deep cycle batteries, bigger generator etc) but these are options not necessity.
This is my first post on this site, I am happy to answer your questions or talk to other 4x4 motorhome people as well.
Also, join the CMCA, you get good benefits with insurance etc and there are alot of like minded people with good idea's.
Good luck with your hunt and your travels, if you send me your email I can send you pics and specs of my truck,

Cheers

Craig