Shogun/Delica/L200/Dare i say Disco TD5 Motorhome

[W.olly]

Time to plan a new project.

So title is the choice i have come to do the jobs. Which is to make a 6x4 motorhome, camper body bit like in the pic.

Now i do like a MK2 Shogun and Delica, And know them as i have had a few MK2 Shoguns. Delica just have a different body. Now L200 are more modern and i have never had experience of one. Have a good payload though.
Discovery TD5, now i have had the MK1/2 and not to bad and same spec in payload and power/torq as the 2.8TD Shoguns. both easy to fix and work. And maybe a bonus as both can run well on WVO IF i wanted to again. Same with the Delica.

As said it will be a 6x4 so yes, need IVA test due to the chassis extension and what not.

And all it is that i want is a usable project when done in a few years, something that i have wanted to do for years and now i have time and funds,.

I am thinking to make it easier the L200 would be easiest to find and mod as its already a pick up.

Thought on the best to go for ?

 

[Blobber]

This is quite an interesting build, may give you a few ideas

Luton camper coffin

Well I've had this T25 syncro pickup for ages, I've tried various half arsed ways about making it a "camper" in the past because where I go camping requires a fairly capable 4WD vehicle for about 5 months of the year. I've put it on here before: First was a pickup bed tent (**Language**) then the roof te...

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[W.olly]

This is quite an interesting build, may give you a few ideas

Luton camper coffin

Well I've had this T25 syncro pickup for ages, I've tried various half arsed ways about making it a "camper" in the past because where I go camping requires a fairly capable 4WD vehicle for about 5 months of the year. I've put it on here before: First was a pickup bed tent (**Language**) then the roof te...

autoshite.com

Had a quick look and keep an eye on it and looks nice does that. Mine will be GRP though. I havnt time to tig as i shake like a virgin in a Prozy parlour.

One plan is to have a pop top luton that has a zip off canvas.

 

[Ruffian]

L200 are more than capable,
The b40 (2007-2015) shape are available in single, king and double cab.

Have the 2.5 td derrived engine which are still relatively mechanical. Occasionally have head gaskets but provided looked after are relatively good.

Very good off road and road repairs as everything is quite basic.

 

[ahebron]

Here is a Discovery camper 4x4 only

But If you got hold of an ex Fire Engine Range Rover Cuthbert Conversion and swapped the Discovery front end onto it you have a rolling chassis.
Though I dont imagine Cuthbert conversions are cheap these days.

 

[Robotstar5]

Here is a Discovery camper 4x4 only

But If you got hold of an ex Fire Engine Range Rover Cuthbert Conversion and swapped the Discovery front end onto it you have a rolling chassis.
Though I dont imagine Cuthbert conversions are cheap these days.

Have you got a link to a Range Rover converted by Cuthbert?, the nearest I could find was the Cuthbertson series Landies with tracks. You may be confusing it with Carmichael who converted a lot of Range Rovers to fire trucks.

 

[ahebron]

Have you got a link to a Range Rover converted by Cuthbert?, the nearest I could find was the Cuthbertson series Landies with tracks. You may be confusing it with Carmichael who converted a lot of Range Rovers to fire trucks.

Yes you are right
I got the names mixed up.
Many years ago I went to look at buying an ex Fire Brigade RR Carmichael, funny thing was the auction bhouse could not liocate the keys to vehicle so I couldnt check it out.

 

[Bobupndown]

Go for the Disco Td5.
Had one for 11 years. Fantastic car that would doubtless suit your needs.
L200 is going to be simpler though.....