4x4 Camper Van (page 2 of 5)

HI, I'M SELLING MY B90 4X4 VAN SOON

FROM 1991 IT HAS AROUND 100,000 KM IT COMES FROM EDF

IT'S BLUE AND NOT EQUIPPED AS A CAMPER VAN AT ALL

MAKE AN OFFER........

STEPHANE

Hi Stéphane if you can tell me a bit more about your van, I can post an ad on my site!! Contact me, I have inquiries Bernard

Hello,

Following your message, I'd like to get more information about your B90. Could you message me privately?

Thanks in advance

Stéphane

😎 HI THERE!!

We're traveling in Africa in a modified 4x4 – a 1988 Toyota HJ 61 with 430,000 km. We sleep inside it (the two of us) for safety, and the only downside is rain or cold, since everything happens outside the vehicle. We do 100% wild camping (that's us), and we're retired. Since we don't have loads of money, we make do with what we have!! And it doesn't cost any more than staying home in front of the TV!! Plus, with a 4x4, we've been able to reach places where we're all alone at the foot of a cliff by the ocean, 25km from the nearest pavement and 130km from the nearest town or village – it's just one example among many!! Anyway, I'm not going to bore you with my whole life story!!

A GRANDPA

I didn't know you could mount a camper unit on a double cab. So you can travel as a group of four?

Who did you have build this camper unit?

Thanks

Here's a short list of manufacturers: CLEMENSON 4 za de Lombardon 33460 MACAU 05.57.88.41.22 MOBILIS 19 rue de la gare 14730 GIBERVILLE 02.31.72.50.70 www.Polycomposit.com 6 av.Jean Monnet 26000 VALENCE 04.75.43.92.51 HENRYMAG 7 rue de l'égalité 69740 GENAS 04.78.90.47.38 CLASSIC CAMPER 11 rue Louis Billet 56400 AURAY 02.97.29.16.75 TISCHER (see Classic-camper) TRAYON With that, you should find what you're looking for!

Thank you so much

Have a nice day

Hi

Do you have the contact info for this camper unit manufacturer, please?

Thanks

Hi

I saw your forum discussion from a while back. I'm also interested in traveling in a campervan. I was wondering if you had any answers to the questions: is a 4x4 vehicle absolutely necessary to cross Africa? And if you did find a 4x4 campervan, which model is it?

See you soon

Hi,

I'm planning to cross Africa (Morocco to South Africa via the west). Can you tell me if it's absolutely necessary to have a 4x4 vehicle? Because many people say that southern and western Africa have decent trails and roads. What do you think? Since vehicle prices vary, I'm also looking for a 4x4 van, but I'm not sure which model to choose!

Best regards

Hi, I don't have anything on my end, but if you're not in a rush ? ? ?, I'd check with my friends from the "Campervan on the Silk Road and the World" association, since I know some of them have done that route. But I'm heading out in a few moments to the south for the general assembly of one of my other campervan associations. So see you in about ten days Warmly, Jean-Marie

I'm planning to cross Africa (Morocco to South Africa via the west). Can you tell me if it's absolutely necessary to have a 4x4 vehicle? Because many people say that South Africa and West Africa have good tracks or roads. What do you think? Because the vehicle price isn't the same, and in that case I'm also looking for a 4x4 van but I don't know which model!

Regards

Hi Ornitho, In 2003/4 I tried the same route in a 4x4 camper van, and we gave up in Benin because of a tenant issue back in France, plus some unrest in Nigeria ahead of the October 2004 elections.

A 4x4 isn't necessary—throughout West Africa bush taxis are Mercedes vans, so spare parts are no problem. The new road in Mauritania is finally complete, that makes three. You can get through, but combining that with Morocco's Western Sahara will tire you out on what's actually a really nice part of the journey. The Banc d'Arguin coast is so beautiful, and with a guide it's accessible in a 2x4 (much more reassuring in a 4x4). Just camp in Nouadhibou and chat with a few guides; one of them won't be in a rush, and he'll show you some great spots in the park.

After Mauritania I didn't use the 4x4 anymore.

It seems roads in Cameroon and the DRC can be impassable depending on the season, except in a 4x4.

If I had to do it again I'd still take my faithful Iveco 4x4—the only problem being it only has two seats and we've become three ;-)

www.camion4x4.com has some interesting listings for fully-equipped vehicles ready to go; if your budget's tight, www.besko.nl has some VW T3 Syncro models (excellent off-road) cheap to set up. Just need to get them registered in France...

Some fellow members of the CCRSM association had a rough time with their standard camper vans (significant overhang, essentially no ground clearance, unsuitable tires for deflated driving).

Whatever the vehicle, you'll be less hesitant to deflate (essential for getting through sand) if you have a good compressor to pump back up afterwards.

Happy to help with any other info. Luke

Thanks for your replies—actually, I got it wrong. It's the eastern route I wanted to head down to South Africa! Basically, following the Rift, Tanzania... If anyone knows this itinerary...

Catch you later

Hi

Does anyone have any ideas about the Jumper 2.8 TD Dangel van? Isn't this type of vehicle a bit fragile for Africa?

Cheers

😎 HEY!!

I've worked with that kind of rig!! It's only good for parking on sidewalks!! A 4x4 is: a vehicle that has a front and rear axle, with a transfer case for speed reduction + front and rear differential locks. The others aren't true 4x4s, but 4-wheel drive vehicles that give good road handling and can go off-road, but not much better than a 4x2!!!!! A GRANDPA

Iveco Daily builds 4x4 vans, with examples from the mid-90s available at reasonable prices. They're pretty sturdy diesels, not very large but would be perfect for off-road use and camper van conversion. Good luck and safe travels, Franklin

Hello,

We're considering selling our TP3 4x4, an old military ambulance converted into a camper van, with a shower, cassette toilet, fridge etc., all the comforts for two people.

For more details, please contact us

Hello everyone.

Here are the photos of Jérome's B110 4x4 during his vacation in Iceland:

http://bernard.debucquoi.com/images/autresB90-4x4/B110-4x4-Jaune-Jerome/



Sébastien.

I came across your post, which really interested me. I'd like to know if, despite your equipment looking modest, you've thought about getting GPS and onboard computer systems. I'm planning a 4x4 expedition like you (see my travel journals from 3 years) with Magiolina on the roof. Please let me know another grandpa

😎 HEY!! My modest 4x4 HJ61 from 1988 (430,000 km) except that you can't stand up inside is for "us two" a HAS-IT-ALL (it has everything) GPS (handheld)/ CB 40 channels AM-FM/ amateur VHF radio/ Thuraya satellite phone/ mobile phone (worldwide coverage) that's for communications!!! then vehicle equipment: on the roof: custom galvanized steel tube roof rack interior/exterior 16 attachment points, to support two equipment boxes (first 80cm the other 1m) two spare wheels, an 80-liter diesel tank and two 20-liter diesel jerry cans, 4 sand recovery mats, a Hi-Lift jack, a large umbrella, and a 4x1.80m ground mat !! there you have it !! that's on the roof !!

Inside: rear door, the fridge=12/24v 32 or 36 liters, small, but works in all positions and especially while driving!! Left door: closet for our clothes!! which touches the fridge compartment !! these two compartments make up one third of the back of the 4x4 !! Section n°2: 80-liter water tank, with 12v outlet pump!! 3rd section: the kitchen, which takes up the entire back of the trunk, 3 big drawers, a gas stove, two gas bottles (6kg and 3kg)!! Exterior element: a 4-person fold-up table, sturdier than those from big-box stores, a Camping Gaz gas barbecue!! The bed is 1.90x1.55, with a fleece sleeping bag and foot cover !! the whole thing across the entire back of the car, and of course underneath there's the kitchen and everything else !! The driver's seat is clear of any objects for the night, just in case there's a need to make a quick getaway !! My son-in-law who has the same car has a roof tent !! and the two children have their sleeping area in the car !! which limits him from having a second spare wheel and extra diesel !! for now, he's never done a week in the desert with complete self-sufficiency, otherwise I'm there to be the "water carrier" !! there you have it! there you have it !! I'm sure I've forgotten a bit !! but that's another story!! AH !! I forgot to mention the voltage !! The 4x4 runs on 24v, so I have a 24:12v converter for all 12v accessories !! I also have a 24/200v 400w converter for lighting and tools !! See you soon, PAPY