Swamper Style for Non 4Motion Van?

[Rob The Daddy]

Hi Everyone.

Before I risk not getting a wave from a fellow VDub when on the road, what are anyone's thoughts on a Swamper-Look for a Non 4-Motion Van? Or is it best kept for a 4-Motion?

I've a modified Jeep and so the temptation is there.

Cheers All!

 

[DaveD]

I don't see that it matters - how many Range Rovers have ever been off road? (I don't mean bouncing up the kerb outside the school!)

 

[Ali-G]

I suppose it depends what you want from your van.
If you just want the swamper looks, why not.
But if you want to actually use it as a swamper I’d have thought you’d be better off with a 4M.

 

[Rob The Daddy]

Thanks Guys!

 

[Lukavell]

That the way I'm going... it's a 2WD adventure van!

 

[Rob The Daddy]

That the way I'm going... it's a 2WD adventure van!

Would love to see pics.

 

[Lukavell]

Still a work in progress



I've fitted a lift kit since this photoand made a few more small cosmetic changes. Next step is a decent roof rack, Solar panels, maybe a RTT and some Black Rhino wheels.

The link to the thread is in my Sig Block.

 

[dubber36]

I don't see that it matters - how many Range Rovers have ever been off road? (I don't mean bouncing up the kerb outside the school!)

You can even buy a front wheel drive Range Rover

 

[Lukavell]

A good set of tyres can be more effective than 4wd in the right hands

 

[Mud Digger]

Hi Everyone.

Before I risk not getting a wave from a fellow VDub when on the road, what are anyone's thoughts on a Swamper-Look for a Non 4-Motion Van? Or is it best kept for a 4-Motion?

I've a modified Jeep and so the temptation is there.

Cheers All!

Just keep your front VW badge......... They will still Wave lol

 

[AussieMick]

A good set of tyres can be more effective than 4wd in the right hands

And ground clearance helps too

 

[Lukavell]

I'll not be doing any overlanding in mine but the grip and extra clearance does give me a lot more confidence on tracks and across campsites. I also think it looks very cool but in this case that is a happy by product. I initially put chunky tyres on because the roads down here in Southern Italy are generally very poor. I'll never moan about pot holes when I come back to England!

 

[AussieMick]

I'll not be doing any overlanding in mine but the grip and extra clearance does give me a lot more confidence on tracks and across campsites. I also think it looks very cool but in this case that is a happy by product. I initially put chunky tyres on because the roads down here in Southern Italy are generally very poor. I'll never moan about pot holes when I come back to England!

Never say Never , the bug may bite

 

[Lukavell]

Never say Never , the bug may bite

I'd love to, I just think I'd use a different vehicle. I have been looking at Iveco Daily 4x4's hmmm....

 

[DXX]

I'll not be doing any overlanding in mine but the grip and extra clearance does give me a lot more confidence on tracks and across campsites. I also think it looks very cool but in this case that is a happy by product. I initially put chunky tyres on because the roads down here in Southern Italy are generally very poor. I'll never moan about pot holes when I come back to England!

I’ll second that on Italian roads, looks like the aftermath of a 8.5 earthquake `in places, lowered vans beware!

 

[Lukavell]

I’ll second that on Italian roads, looks like the aftermath of a 8.5 earthquake `in places, lowered vans beware!

Exactly what I had when we arrived

 

[Rob The Daddy]

You can even buy a front wheel drive Range Rover

A few years ago, I had a Jeep Renegade that was a 4WD before that perk went with subsequent models!

 

[Rob The Daddy]

Great food for thought Everyone. I found a pic on the Swiss Vans website that I quite like the look of. May go for 'Subtle Swamper' look! I'll post up the pic.

 

[Rob The Daddy]

Here it is from the Swiss Vans website.

 

[Rob The Daddy]

Just keep your front VW badge......... They will still Wave lol

The one thing I feared. No longer getting a wave