I need to buy a used box truck with a 12’ box and preferably with single wheels in the back. I will convert this into a motorhome / tiny home. I will be very conscious of keeping it as light as possible while building. Most box trucks have full size Ford or Chevy van front cabs with gas V8 engines. …

Seriously ? How do expect anyone to answer your question ? No price range , what size box truck or even what you plan to do with it. When you find something you are interested in pay a shop to inspect the vehicle for possible reasons to buy or pass on it.

Stay away from Ford 5.4 liter V8s, they are a problem. Stay away from Chevys with variable displacement engines. They are a problem. Other than those specifics either will be pretty durable. Not sure what years you are considering but be sure to pay your mechanic check out anything you are thinking…

[image] VOLVO-V70: Seriously ? How do expect anyone to answer your question ? No price range , what size box truck or even what you plan to do with it. I edited it.

[image] Mustangman: Stay away from Ford 5.4 liter V8s, they are a problem. Stay away from Chevys with variable displacement engines. They are a problem. I don’t know what years yet because that will be based on the price, miles, condition and IF it has an engine and trans that is known for re…

I’m thinking your desire for single wheels in the back will limit your load quite a bit. Check out tire load ratings compared to the weight you’ll be carrying.

I would look at used motor homes . It might be less expensive besides they will actually drive better . I think you mean a single rear axle with dual tires ( 2 on each side in the rear ) .

[image] texases: I’m thinking your desire for single wheels in the back will limit your load quite a bit. Check out tire load ratings compared to the weight you’ll be carrying. I don’t remember the weight capacity numbers but the way I will build it out (and including stuff I put into after) …

[image] VOLVO-V70: I would look at used motor homes . It might be less expensive besides they will actually drive better . Thanks but most motorhomes are built cheap and ticky tacky and I have specific needs for the interior that won’t work with any motorhome.

[image] VOLVO-V70: I would look at used motor homes . It might be less expensive besides they will actually drive better . I think you mean a single rear axle with dual tires ( 2 on each side in the rear ) . Single rear axle but I don’t want duallys.

You usually don’t get much of a choice in gearboxes. Both brands have pretty good trans, auto or manuals.

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I don’t know what years yet because that will be based on the price, miles, condition and IF it has an engine and trans that is known for reliability.

Any thoughts on the most reliable transmissions and worst? (Figure a 12’ to 14’ box with single wheels in back.)

Thanks

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