The Backroad Hunting and Camping Solution

Thats a head scratcher.. Who in their right mind would drop that kind of dough on something like that. Lots of folks is the answer obviously but...
 
birddude said:
If I had that kind of bread, I'd probably already own a farm with a house on it in S.D.
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Don’t know. There have been 2 in the campground where I’m at right now. Years ago I debated buying a house and some land. Didn’t. Now I am glad as I move around and hunt different areas in different states. Know some people who did buy and wished they didn’t, think Kansas and areas in other states that don’t have birds now.
 
Alaskan swamp collies said:
Don’t know. There have been 2 in the campground where I’m at right now. Years ago I debated buying a house and some land. Didn’t. Now I am glad as I move around and hunt different areas in different states. Know some people who did buy and wished they didn’t, think Kansas and areas in other states that don’t have birds now.
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You have a point. I remember when the leases and guide outfits moved into southern Iowa. Several homes were purchased by hunters and to rent out to them. It didn't last long as the bird populations were starting to fluctuate even back then. Then plummeted.
 
4shot said:
I have two friends with them…..they love to camp.
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I ran into a traveling nurse with one in AZ last winter. She said it was perfect for her lifestyle. Uses it like an house while working and camps to her next job. Which got me thinking, when I bought my first large boat I was told by my accountant that as long as it had a bathroom I could deduct the interest as a second house. Wonder if that has changed and if a motor home would qualify.
 
Goosemaster said:
I camp and hunt a lot,but I'm not in more than 15k for the truck and the camper.Its very zen to hear the snow geese fly over at night ahead of a storm, 100 miles from nowhere.
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Well some of us hunt/camp with our spouse or significant other. They may want a bit better standards. Still can hear geese in my travel trailer.
 
Being able to camp out in the middle of nowhere is really really nice. And many of these places don't have a town nearby if you even wanted to get a room. I have been hunting out of a truck camper for years. Proven 4wd, carries 30 gal of water, has a heater (which is badass when temps dip), a 2-burner stove and refrigerator. 3 gal of hot water if I want to take a shower and a queen sized bed with memory foam. 200 watts of solar power will charge my 340 aH of batteries so that the refer and heater fan will work. I live out of this thing for weeks on end. Yeah, it's a little tight, especially for 2 people, but it is really nice to be able to go out in the boonies and just camp where you are hunting. Last year I hunted ruff grouse in WY and ID, Huns and Chukars in ID, pheasants and grouse in WY and SD, quail in AZ, and woodcock in LA, all while camping in my truck and camper. The ability to take a break in the middle of the day, or escape the cold, wind or heat for a short while is really nice. Before this truck I had a 2005 Dodge 4wd 3500 with a full size fiberglass camper and it was also nice, although a little dated and my wife wanted something that wasn't as noisy on the road and a newer camper. For me it is really the way to go.
 

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Riverman said:
Being able to camp out in the middle of nowhere is really really nice. And many of these places don't have a town nearby if you even wanted to get a room. I have been hunting out of a truck camper for years. Proven 4wd, carries 30 gal of water, has a heater (which is badass when temps dip), a 2-burner stove and refrigerator. 3 gal of hot water if I want to take a shower and a queen sized bed with memory foam. 200 watts of solar power will charge my 340 aH of batteries so that the refer and heater fan will work. I live out of this thing for weeks on end. Yeah, it's a little tight, especially for 2 people, but it is really nice to be able to go out in the boonies and just camp where you are hunting. Last year I hunted ruff grouse in WY and ID, Huns and Chukars in ID, pheasants and grouse in WY and SD, quail in AZ, and woodcock in LA, all while camping in my truck and camper. The ability to take a break in the middle of the day, or escape the cold, wind or heat for a short while is really nice. Before this truck I had a 2005 Dodge 4wd 3500 with a full size fiberglass camper and it was also nice, although a little dated and my wife wanted something that wasn't as noisy on the road and a newer camper. For me it is really the way to go.
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That's a really small camper.
 
I have a 4WD Sprinter. I added a heater and sideflares. I also set up a removable bed. I made a removable sink, two burner stove, storage drawers, and have a 12 volt frig. To power everything I added an separate battery system. The passenger seat can swivel 180 degrees. It works out great for the wife, dog and me. Since everything is removable I can put the back seat in or just leave it open for hauling.

In short, the van is great. It's like a Swiss army knife. Easy to drive, it's been very reliable. The 4WD is adequate but I don't push it too hard.

In total, I probably spent less than 10K on the improvements but I have a fairly extensive shop and did most of the work myself. My neighbor looked at mine and decided he needed one himself. His rebuild is similar to mine, but no side flares. He and his wife have been all over North America with theirs.
 
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