Hodakaguy
Active member
Hello. New to the forum. I'll post my build thread here and will keep it updated as more progress happens......
Since selling our Tacoma we have missed having something to camp in and have been contemplating what to build out next and what would best fit our needs. After quite a bit of thought we came up with the following requirements:
* No canvas/pop top, must have a hard top this time around.
* More room than the 4 Wheel Camper (Wife was claustrophobic in the 4WC)
* 4WD
* Can travel at modern freeway speeds (That eliminated the VW Syncro).
After looking at a lot of vehicles we decided a 4WD Sprinter would best fit our needs, now to find one! After talking to many dealers most were saying at least 1+ year wait to get a new sprinter, that's not going to work so I started keeping a close eye for a decent priced used one. Most of the used ones that were coming up were far over priced due to availability but after a month or so of constant looking I was lucky enough to make a deal on a low mile (14K) 2017 4WD 144" Sprinter passenger model....Oh Yeah! It was even in my favorite color and well equipped!
The van was located in CO so my father and I set out from WA state in his Tacoma to pick it up. Here we are getting ready to head out from the sellers house with the Sprinter....soooo hyped!
Fueling up and getting ready for the 1200 mile trip back to WA. This baby is a beast!
Evening near Green River
One of the many fuel stops along the way, we decided to stop whenever the Tacoma was at half tank. This gave us a chance to stretch and also make sure we have enough fuel for the long stretches.
On HWY 50 in Utah you'll find the remains of the Frisco Mine.
I geek out on old mine relics so we headed up the dirt road to check out the remains.
A ways up the road you come to a closed gate with lots of No Trespassing signs...bummer! Time to send up the drone and get a look at the mine from the air
Heading up to the hills.
Lots of really cool relics at this mine site! The massive head frame is still standing along with the huge ore bins. So wish I could go up and check it out in person!
One of the many remaining structures in the valley below the main adit.
Back on the road again. Heading down HWY 50 in UT, man I love these wide open spaces!
Dad taking a rest on HWY 50
Getting fuel in Baker NV.
We stopped at the Lehman Cave visitor center just outside of Baker, we didn't have time for the cave tour on this trip but the visitor center was cool!
Dad checking out all the Monarch Butterfly's the rigs were picking up out on the highway.
Inside the visitor center was a real surprise, the "Forgotten Winchester" was on display here! It was really cool getting to see it in person, if you haven't seen the story on this gun check it out here: CLICK HERE
Dad next to the Forgotten Winchester
Back on the road again
And back home! The sprinter drove amazingly well, the more I drove it the more I love this rig!
Can't wait to start building it out as time and money permit
The plan is to keep the build very basic, we don't want a kitchen or water system in the camper. The setup needs to be easily convertible from camper to utility so I can haul a dirt bike etc inside when I want. More to come 
Hodakaguy
Since selling our Tacoma we have missed having something to camp in and have been contemplating what to build out next and what would best fit our needs. After quite a bit of thought we came up with the following requirements:
* No canvas/pop top, must have a hard top this time around.
* More room than the 4 Wheel Camper (Wife was claustrophobic in the 4WC)
* 4WD
* Can travel at modern freeway speeds (That eliminated the VW Syncro).
After looking at a lot of vehicles we decided a 4WD Sprinter would best fit our needs, now to find one! After talking to many dealers most were saying at least 1+ year wait to get a new sprinter, that's not going to work so I started keeping a close eye for a decent priced used one. Most of the used ones that were coming up were far over priced due to availability but after a month or so of constant looking I was lucky enough to make a deal on a low mile (14K) 2017 4WD 144" Sprinter passenger model....Oh Yeah! It was even in my favorite color and well equipped!
The van was located in CO so my father and I set out from WA state in his Tacoma to pick it up. Here we are getting ready to head out from the sellers house with the Sprinter....soooo hyped!


Fueling up and getting ready for the 1200 mile trip back to WA. This baby is a beast!

Evening near Green River


One of the many fuel stops along the way, we decided to stop whenever the Tacoma was at half tank. This gave us a chance to stretch and also make sure we have enough fuel for the long stretches.

On HWY 50 in Utah you'll find the remains of the Frisco Mine.


I geek out on old mine relics so we headed up the dirt road to check out the remains.



A ways up the road you come to a closed gate with lots of No Trespassing signs...bummer! Time to send up the drone and get a look at the mine from the air
Heading up to the hills.

Lots of really cool relics at this mine site! The massive head frame is still standing along with the huge ore bins. So wish I could go up and check it out in person!




One of the many remaining structures in the valley below the main adit.

Back on the road again. Heading down HWY 50 in UT, man I love these wide open spaces!


Dad taking a rest on HWY 50

Getting fuel in Baker NV.

We stopped at the Lehman Cave visitor center just outside of Baker, we didn't have time for the cave tour on this trip but the visitor center was cool!
Dad checking out all the Monarch Butterfly's the rigs were picking up out on the highway.


Inside the visitor center was a real surprise, the "Forgotten Winchester" was on display here! It was really cool getting to see it in person, if you haven't seen the story on this gun check it out here: CLICK HERE
Dad next to the Forgotten Winchester

Back on the road again


And back home! The sprinter drove amazingly well, the more I drove it the more I love this rig!

Can't wait to start building it out as time and money permit
Hodakaguy