The OP seems to be a bit unclear on what's what... "Sportsvan" seems to be a reference to Sportsmobile, and if they're too small, then all class B's are going to be, too. The reference to the "4x4 Tioga class B RV" seems likley to be a confusing of B and C. This inquiry likely should have been moved to the C forum instead of the B forum.
With the few and costy exceptions listed above such as the Tiger, ER, and Unimog, most class C's are rather poorly suited to seriously bad roads, with or without 4WD. Size aside, the bodywork of the coach is just too fragile, and the cabinets, plumbing, etc. aren't designed for much twisting and shaking. Heck, the roof seams on some C's spring leaks from the 'rigors' of traveling on paved roads. For the best choice for 4WD conversion, think short, no slides, and one-piece fiberglass roof.
BTW, one candidate not yet mentioned is Host... F-550 crew-cab 4x4 chassis with a honking big luxurioooouuus coach with slides. Google should turnup their website.
Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
'06 Tiger CX 'C Minus' on a Silverado 2500HD 4x4, 8.1 & Allison ('Loafer's Glory'); '07 Forester 2.5 ( the 'HANDBSKT'); '95 Toyota SR5 V-6 4x4 pickup, ARB locker, Bilsteins, Warn hubs & M8000, etc;
'94 968, M030 swaybars ('DOPPLER')
Has anyone any experience with a 190 Versatile with the Quigley 4x4 option? I am curious what this does to GVWR and UVW as well as gas mileage? I tried to google for info but there doesn't seem to be much out there with that combination.
I am a little worried about getting a van up my driveway (especially in winter). There is a hump at the beginning that is pretty steep and I am wondering if the bottom will drag going over that. I very much suspect an Adventurous would looking at them, but can't be sure. I was thinking that perhaps a 4x4 would be a little higher ground clearance.
From www.quigley4x4.com, the RT conversion adds 337 pounds to the rig, 272 front, 65 rear.
The rig rises 1" in the front and 1 1/2 inches in the rear with the conversion.
You might want to "test drive" an empty Chevrolet 155" wheelbase van from your local Chevy dealer and take it to your driveway and see what clearance you have over the "hump" in your driveway.
Measure the clearance, then compare the "flat ground" clearance of the same van and you'll know how much clearance your "hump" requires. Then you'll be able to figure out if a 4x4 RT will "clear".
Depending on the altitude of your "hump", it may be a close call.
From www.quigley4x4.com, the RT conversion adds 337 pounds to the rig, 272 front, 65 rear.
The rig rises 1" in the front and 1 1/2 inches in the rear with the conversion.
You might want to "test drive" an empty Chevrolet 155" wheelbase van from your local Chevy dealer and take it to your driveway and see what clearance you have over the "hump" in your driveway.
Measure the clearance, then compare the "flat ground" clearance of the same van and you'll know how much clearance your "hump" requires. Then you'll be able to figure out if a 4x4 RT will "clear".
Depending on the altitude of your "hump", it may be a close call.
Thanks for the info! I don't think it would work out to test drive a van as far as I would have to drive from a dealer to get to my driveway but a good suggestion.
From www.quigley4x4.com, the RT conversion adds 337 pounds to the rig, 272 front, 65 rear.
The rig rises 1" in the front and 1 1/2 inches in the rear with the conversion.
You might want to "test drive" an empty Chevrolet 155" wheelbase van from your local Chevy dealer and take it to your driveway and see what clearance you have over the "hump" in your driveway.
Measure the clearance, then compare the "flat ground" clearance of the same van and you'll know how much clearance your "hump" requires. Then you'll be able to figure out if a 4x4 RT will "clear".
Depending on the altitude of your "hump", it may be a close call.
Thanks for the info! I don't think it would work out to test drive a van as far as I would have to drive from a dealer to get to my driveway but a good suggestion.
-Tom
My long, tall Sprinter has a substantial rear-axle-bumper overhang. It has scraped on the driveway entrances of a "cabin-with-a-view" and a friend's ski condo. Both driveways were poorly done. That's it in 80k miles of vacation. Not a big problem. Adding a 20" hitch receiver rack was a different story and I have to be quite careful. My van came with the propane tank being the lowest point on the underside. I was extremely careful but the first time the guard bar contacted the ground I decided to remove the tank. The long wheelbase has not been a problem otherwise.
There are generally pretty good specs on wheelbase and various distances between wheels and to the bumpers. You could readily make a T from pipe or 2x stock and see if your mock van has any problems. (Might need a rotated F to get both limiters at once...)
Dan
02 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 long tall home brew conversion
I have a 1998 Tioga 4x4 class C, its been everywhere,have
had no problems with taking it on rough roads, just have
to pack carefully. But lots of fun, the look on folks faces
in the middle of nowhere as the rig pulls up. Priceless..
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