Gonejpn2
Observer
Hi everyone. My wife and I are planning a trip on the Pan-American Highway(5 year plan) through Baja to Panama and back with our kid(Lord willing 2 kids by then). We are set on a full size van outfitted to make the trip in. Just looking for some thoughts and opinions from people who own vans and people that have made the trip. Any info. would be greatly appreciated!
Some requirements...
-4x4
-sleep 4
-reliable
-safe
-budget friendly(I know, ya right, ha ha)
-fridge, stove, heater, water tanks, possibly toilet???
-lockable storage?
So...
-Ford or Chevy or other(1-ton for sure)
-Want some towing capacity, best parts availability in Central America
-Diesel or Gas(whats easiest to find in Central America?)
If gas, V8 or V10
-Find a used SMB(or similar) or start with a "blank canvas" and convert to 4x4/outfit interior myself?
-Could I have different companies do the work?(U-Joint 4x4 kit, Sportsmobile penthouse top and interior, etc.)
Definitely in the beginning stages but could use your recommendations on what to avoid and what to do. And, let me know if I am completely off-base as well! No point in re-inventing the wheel when many great adventurers have gone before you!
Thanks guys!
Dan
And by the way, pictures are always a bonus!!!
Some requirements...
-4x4
-sleep 4
-reliable
-safe
-budget friendly(I know, ya right, ha ha)
-fridge, stove, heater, water tanks, possibly toilet???
-lockable storage?
So...
-Ford or Chevy or other(1-ton for sure)
-Want some towing capacity, best parts availability in Central America
-Diesel or Gas(whats easiest to find in Central America?)
If gas, V8 or V10
-Find a used SMB(or similar) or start with a "blank canvas" and convert to 4x4/outfit interior myself?
-Could I have different companies do the work?(U-Joint 4x4 kit, Sportsmobile penthouse top and interior, etc.)
Definitely in the beginning stages but could use your recommendations on what to avoid and what to do. And, let me know if I am completely off-base as well! No point in re-inventing the wheel when many great adventurers have gone before you!
Thanks guys!
Dan
And by the way, pictures are always a bonus!!!