Decisions

[Excursion28705]

I’ve got a 2001 excursion 7.3 diesel and a 2000 F-250 7.3 diesel I’m trying to decide on which one would make the best rig. This is new to me,I’ve got early onset Parkinson’s at the age of 47 and it’s time I start the things I enjoy and have always wanted to do. Money is tight because of being on disability now but this is something I really want and I’m gonna put every dame into it to make it true. I’ll be staying in my vehicle for months at a time to really enjoy the good times I have left. Any and all help is so appreciated as far as advice goes, thank you all and I look forward to hopefully seeing y’all out there soon. I’ll becoming a member as soon as the founds Allow 

 

[loper]

I'd look at which one is in the best condition, to reduce expensive repairs later.
Does one of them have better equipment (lockers, winch, aux battery, suspension, etc.) already?
Are you going by yourself, or do you need room for passengers?
Do you prefer a roof top tent, camper shell, trailer, sleeping inside the vehicle, or ground tent?
Would you be comfortable hauling gear on a roof rack? And getting the gear down/loading it back up?

All things being equal, an Excursion built out to sleep inside, with a roof rack sounds pretty cool to me. But I would evaluate the list above before I committed to that.

Good on you for prioritizing quality of life/adventure. Best of luck whichever way you decide to go.

 

[Lief_WJ]

I’ve got a 2001 excursion 7.3 diesel and a 2000 F-250 7.3 diesel I’m trying to decide on which one would make the best rig. This is new to me,I’ve got early onset Parkinson’s at the age of 47 and it’s time I start the things I enjoy and have always wanted to do. Money is tight because of being on disability now but this is something I really want and I’m gonna put every dame into it to make it true. I’ll be staying in my vehicle for months at a time to really enjoy the good times I have left. Any and all help is so appreciated as far as advice goes, thank you all and I look forward to hopefully seeing y’all out there soon. I’ll becoming a member as soon as the founds Allow 

If it were me I'd build that F250. Put a topper on it or a roof top tent some camping gear and call it ready to roll. Those 250s take a beating and come back for more.

 

[K12]

Being on fixed income and what I exoect is a tight budget, first determine the one that is in better shape and will lead to less repairs down the road. Second, which will be easier and less expensive to build to fit those needs. The excursion would not need a topper and an air matress in the back could do the trick, if the rest of the vehicle can store everything you need/want.

 

[M Rose]

Since both the Excursion and F250 share the same 3/4 platform… if the body is in better shape on the Excursion build it… take the best parts of both trucks to make one truck.
The reason I suggest the Excursion over the F250 is comfort and ease/cost of build. In stock form all that you would have to do do is remove the third bench seat and you have room for your kitchen on one side and room for a cot on the other. No need to buy a separate cap, no need to exit the cab just to crawl in the back and get a snack, the list goes on.

Ot looks like you have a good start on the Excursion.

 

[El-Dracho]

First of all, I would like to say that I think it's really great that you don't let yourself be deterred from your project despite your health restrictions and that you say, now more than ever and enjoy the time as long as you can. Great!

Otherwise, good and important points have already been mentioned here. I see it similarly. Plus, what I always recommend to everyone is to listen to yourself, which rig suits you best and for which rig you have a passion. It is of no use to anyone if hundreds of people recommend a certain type of rig and you yourself do not enjoy this rig. You have to like it and you have to enjoy it!

I wish you a lot of fun on your upcoming trips.

Safe travels,
Bjoern

 

[grubworm]

id definitely go with the excursion. lot of great reasons already mentioned and ease of access is better. this is the second pickup i've had a topper on and it can be a pain. getting in and out and climbing over the tailgate while scraping your head and back on the topper is fun. also, if it is bad weather or something is going down and you need to drive off quickly...in an excursion, you are already in there and can hop into the drivers seat without having to get out.

 

[Excursion28705]

I would like to thank each of you!!! Y’all had some really good advice and I appreciate it so much!! I’m leaning towards the excursion I already have a roof rack on it and a winch one her and I’ve done tons of repairs to it. Now on to the fun part the build and the open road and beaten path!!!

 

[Lief_WJ]

I know you will have a great time with during the build and after it's done, which the most important point in the final analysis.

 

[Excursion28705]

I can’t wait to hopefully see some of you guys out there!! I definitely need to become a member!!

 

[K12]

I can’t wait to hopefully see some of you guys out there!! I definitely need to become a member!!

This is a great community. So many people have knowledge and experiences that they are more than willing to share. If you have any questions post them up on the forum or search through the threads and you are bound to get your answer.

Hope to see you out on the trails sometime.