David, you can, you just don't want to pay for it.� Sportsmobile still making nice conversions on Quigley 4x4's, usually Fords.� Reliable (as any Ford is), brand new, but full kit 4wd will perhaps make even a GoWesty syncro van price look reasonable.
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They hold value as well, just like a syncro.� I won't get into an arguement about which is better finished and equipped to offroad on this list, I've owned 3 full kit syncro's, I have a buddy with a recent sportsmobile, if I had $60k to drop on one today, I'd be hard pressed to decide.� Oh and they probably have a little 2.8kW Onan on them I'd bet, course real men don't need em and all as you've said, but their wives�often do.
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John

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:

The thing I find silly about the VW camper is the inordinate amount of
work I've had to do to get it ship shape and reliable, and to keep it
that way.� If I could get a late model van with the same amenities, I'd
sure go for it.� But no RV.�