Extended Stay Vehicles
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
For sure, it would be $250k for that Toyota.
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
ATC 4x4 in Oregon does similar-ish conversions. If I remember, the cost was ~$40k (not including chassis).painless4u2 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:58 am Toyota needs to build this:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3813 ... -revealed/
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Cheaper and more customizable than a Tacozilla.
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
It's got a microwave and an option to pee in the sink!Dave B wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:51 amATC 4x4 in Oregon does similar-ish conversions. If I remember, the cost was ~$40k (not including chassis).painless4u2 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:58 am Toyota needs to build this:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3813 ... -revealed/
2021-toyota-tacoma-tacozilla.jpg
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
Oh my. These rides are hilarious. The older we get, the softer and wussier we get. Its just a fact. I guess if there wasn't the maintenance, cleaning, hassles, and the dirty underside to RV life I'd give it a whirl. But I've "camped" with RV friends enough to know that's not me. When I can't handle sleeping in a tent or my Jeep, I'm bypassing the RVs and going big time. Hotels, baby! And a beach. Beaches are nice. For now, if I need a warm bed and a hot shower there's always Motel 6.
This is where the long, winding trail meets the road. Hard-core hikers looking for the comforts of home, whodathunk?
This is where the long, winding trail meets the road. Hard-core hikers looking for the comforts of home, whodathunk?
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Yes, I agree with you, except for one thing, well maybe two things. Work and a home. For me it's not just about having a hotel on wheels for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation in the woods. It's about needing a clean and dry environment to work from. A comfortable set up for an office environment. Trying to picture having conference calls in my Soulo tent.
And since you wouldn't be leaving work to go home, as this would also be your only home, one has to think through the creature comforts needed to make that sustainable through the months, seasons, and possibly years. Bed, sink, shower, electrical for A/C & Heat, office computer, etc.
Make sense?
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Whatever works for ya! I can't live in a tiny home/RV. But that's me. If you use it as your permanent or vacation residence you can get the same tax write off (interest payments) as a first or second "standing" home. Add to that the work write offs and that becomes a significant chunk of change. Suddenly your expensive RV isn't so expensive anymore.CheapCigarMan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:20 amYes, I agree with you, except for one thing, well maybe two things. Work and a home. For me it's not just about having a hotel on wheels for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation in the woods. It's about needing a clean and dry environment to work from. A comfortable set up for an office environment. Trying to picture having conference calls in my Soulo tent.
And since you wouldn't be leaving work to go home, as this would also be your only home, one has to think through the creature comforts needed to make that sustainable through the months, seasons, and possibly years. Bed, sink, shower, electrical for A/C & Heat, office computer, etc.
Make sense?
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This I wasn't aware of. That's great info you passed along.mtree wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:06 am If you use it as your permanent or vacation residence you can get the same tax write off (interest payments) as a first or second "standing" home. Add to that the work write offs and that becomes a significant chunk of change. Suddenly your expensive RV isn't so expensive anymore.
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
I have friends doing that right now. They've been cruising around in an EarthRoamer HD the past year. Of course, for them, every day is a Saturday... so whatever.CheapCigarMan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:12 amThis I wasn't aware of. That's great info you passed along.mtree wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:06 am If you use it as your permanent or vacation residence you can get the same tax write off (interest payments) as a first or second "standing" home. Add to that the work write offs and that becomes a significant chunk of change. Suddenly your expensive RV isn't so expensive anymore.
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
and TWO tv's. i guess that comes in handy if you and your partner can't agree on what to watch on Netflix some night.CheapCigarMan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:58 amIt's got a microwave and an option to pee in the sink!Dave B wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:51 amATC 4x4 in Oregon does similar-ish conversions. If I remember, the cost was ~$40k (not including chassis).painless4u2 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:58 am Toyota needs to build this:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3813 ... -revealed/
2021-toyota-tacoma-tacozilla.jpg
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Re: Extended Stay Vehicles
The catch is they are older model Suburbans. But, Burbs have a pretty solid reliability (our 2002 has 320K on it).CheapCigarMan wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:27 pmSubOverland. Are you serious? There has to be a catch. The most expensive model for $16,500 includes vehicle, the "san" has everything found in the BASE, plus our custom wood work and off-grid electrical setup.JQDivide wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:28 pm We bought a 2008 2500 suburban this year. Plan to take out the back seats and put in a built-in bed frame/ storage area.
We've spent a lot of nights in our 2002 burb over the years, large and comfortable, but never converted it.
SubOverland out of Idaho has a lot videos on what they do, pretty simple stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZw7A1 ... Y5mbNJFBAw
CigarMan, you're big enough you'll want at least a Tahoe, Burb or van.
If nothing else, it just provides some ideas.
Solar panels and power station, like a Jackery, can provide all the power you need, including for a fridge.
There are several shower/hot water options out there, many just hook up to a propane tank. But you'll still be outside on cold days.
Toilet options, numerous, including setups that just have a wag bag.
Lots of "how-to" videos on YouTube to set up vehicles for overlanding, which is similar to what you are thinking, just add a work space.