Sudsy Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) Going back to the best MPG vehicle that can fit an 11' Rod thread - I've narrowed it down Looks like these should be in the running - does anyone have any experience with any ? Obviously beach driving is out, but I live and fish in Monmouth county and there is none of that here anyway Being able to sleep in the back (lower lot at M for example) and have room for gear - plus get 20 MPG blended average will make up for not driving on the beach the once or twice a year I used to do it. Edited January 17, 2019 by Sudsy I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-man Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 A friend had a Flex a few years ago and didn’t like how it drove (too slow) or the interior quality. They traded for Grand Cherokee and liked it much better. I have no experience with either of the two vans but if you get one you could make some extra cash delivering packages for Amazon on your way to fishing spots. hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Diggin that 2020 Ford exploder...looks really sweet. I can glue little V's on the top of the monitor to keep the rod tips alligned "Panacheless is no way to go through life" Tims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) Seriously looking at the Nisson NV200 Do a camper build Nissan NV200 122 cubic foot cargo 25 MPG Combined Avg 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty $22,000 Check out Recon Campers - they're doing some sick build outs. Unfortunately no one is doing anything like that on the east coast, just them and another small company in the northwest, so it'll have to be a DIY I'm digging this Add one of these on the back with a basic box for wet waders, firewood..... stuff Edited January 16, 2019 by Sudsy I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellNJ Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Then you can send it off to make one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Love the idea of the camper style build out. The issue is, what else is the vehicle going to be used for? Are you planning on staying in NJ or near the beach if you move? Are you closer to 60 than 40? That one hurts, but its gotta make you think about the future and your needs for the next 10-15 years. I found out that at 60 you don't want to do what you did at 50, even with the perfect conditions. In addition, the easier and more convenient things are the better, I'm not looking to struggle or hump 2 miles of sand to get to nowhere anymore. For a minute consider your only 50 minutes from Ocean County, NJ beaches that you can drive on, you don't have to but you can, trust me, there are many nights I wouldn't have fished without the luxury of the buggy. And there are 11' two piece rods today that perform right alongside the one piece sticks. You'll also start to figger out that a 9' rod is more than adequate for 90% of your NJ surf fishing needs, why catch 6 lb. fish on 11' rods? You want to go North, go North, the option of having a warm buggy on a cold November night doesn't suck, it is a great asset as you age. Yes, you'll get lazier, and you'll spend too much time looking around, its a part of experience and wisdom, you earned it, time to adjust your habits. The all nighters are long gone, 2 -3 hours a day is plenty. Get yourself a Toyota 4Runner and you'l never regret it. Me, I'm too cheap, I go for the Subaru as its cheap to run and goes up and down the sand well enough for me. But if you want a good vehicle and a good truck to fish out of , beach driving or not, consider the 4Runner. Of course, they aren't cheap, but you don't scare away from top shelf stuff, give it a thought, you'll use it for much more than fishing. CDubbs 1 "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) Legitimate thoughts there but we would use it We still go to a lot of sporting events and tailgate - Been doing that out of our 4 door Wrangler, which is tough I miss camping at the lower lot at M, would definitely do that more And it's small enough and gets good enough mileage to be used as a daily driver And IBSP is a zoo, I go there probably twice a year at most and that's more than enough for me. Plus I have the Wrangler if i want to go deal with that mob Edited January 17, 2019 by Sudsy I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishing addict Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 We bought an NV200 reefer for our farm. We like it fairly well my only 2 complaints are visibility ( I installed a backup camera but it still sucks) and it is completely nutless. It is a decent little vehicle but I wouldn't want to drive it every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris is also interesting Bigger than the others but still not a full size, right in between Gets 22 mpg, Reasonably priced Parts and repair cost scare me though, it is a Mercedes I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander1 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/17/2019 at 1:31 AM, Sudsy said: Legitimate thoughts there but we would use it We still go to a lot of sporting events and tailgate - Been doing that out of our 4 door Wrangler, which is tough I miss camping at the lower lot at M, would definitely do that more And it's small enough and gets good enough mileage to be used as a daily driver And IBSP is a zoo, I go there probably twice a year at most and that's more than enough for me. Plus I have the Wrangler if i want to go deal with that mob I wouldn't get an IBSP Pass if it were free, there are a few local beaches north that have reasonable fees for driving on the beach and after dark, your pretty much by yourself for hours at a time. I agree on the Benz. nice vehicles but repairs are costly. How bout an Audi ? What was wrong with the new Suby Ascent? "Thats as big as a fish that size gets" - Russ WilsonRIP JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 VW/Audi repairs are near as much as Mercedes But...... My son is a mechanic with Ray Catena Jaguar /Land Rover - and that company also carries the Mercedes line so I can get discounted parts and he can handle any work, so I have that going for me. The Ascent is in the running on the SUV side but first the decision has to be made which way to go - Mini RV van or SUV Someday the wife and I want to take a year or two and travel the country in an RV. We figure getting some real world experience in a mini weekender type to start with would be smart. But we have 10 years before we do that so there no rush. The van sized weekender RV doesn't have to be now, it could be a few years down the rd. Still trying to figure it out I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Nice...1975 vw , Edited January 30, 2019 by CDubbs hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 11' rods hunter123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 So, after much study went with the Ford Transit Connect extended body. Great gas mileage, much peppier than the Nissan which really was a dog, more interior room Every bell and whistle there is and stumbled into a deal I couldn't say no to Scored a 2019 that had 1850 miles on it, was used as one of the dealerships courtesy cars - got a brand new vehicle with full warranties and new car interest rate for a used car price. Start laying out the build tomorrow I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimichanga Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Every bell and whistle except 4wd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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