Lightweight 4x4, flip down windshield

I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
about.

The reason I want the flip down windshield is for nature
photography. That aspect of the vehicle is NOT negotiable.

I'd appreciate opinions,
T.I.A.
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"Jack Daynes" > wrote in message ...
> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
> an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
> flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
> about.

Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg

Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't
go the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly versatile:
http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg

"Jack Daynes" > wrote in message ...
> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
> an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
> flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
> about.

Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg

Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't
go the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly versatile:
http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg

Hello David,

Thanks for the response. (read on below ... )

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David wrote:
> "Jack Daynes" > wrote in
> message ...
>
>> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow
>> behind an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers
>> have the flip down windshields. Are there any others I
>> should think about.
>
>
> Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
> http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg
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I couldn't say. I'll try a search to see. (btw: if the rig
in this pic isn't broken, it must be the mechanical
equivalent to a contortionist ;-)
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> Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't go
> the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly
> versatile:
> http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg
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Hmm ... Interesting idea, but the thing about 4x4 that
appeals to me is the ability to crawl. My experience with
2x4 has been it requires 'balls to the wall' driving to get
through tough sections of the trail.

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Hello David,

Thanks for the response. (read on below ... )

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David wrote:
> "Jack Daynes" > wrote in
> message ...
>
>> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow
>> behind an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers
>> have the flip down windshields. Are there any others I
>> should think about.
>
>
> Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
> http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg
=================================
I couldn't say. I'll try a search to see. (btw: if the rig
in this pic isn't broken, it must be the mechanical
equivalent to a contortionist ;-)
=================================
> Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't go
> the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly
> versatile:
> http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg
=================================
Hmm ... Interesting idea, but the thing about 4x4 that
appeals to me is the ability to crawl. My experience with
2x4 has been it requires 'balls to the wall' driving to get
through tough sections of the trail.

Be Well,
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Hello David (again!)

Read on below ...

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Jack Daynes wrote:
> Hello David,
>
> Thanks for the response. (read on below ... )
>
> ================================= David wrote:
>> "Jack Daynes" > wrote in
>> message ...
>>
>>> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow
>>> behind an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land
>>> Cruisers have the flip down windshields. Are there
>>> any others I should think about.
>>
>>
>> Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
>> http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg
> ================================= I couldn't say. I'll
> try a search to see. (btw: if the rig in this pic isn't
> broken, it must be the mechanical equivalent to a
> contortionist ;-) =================================
>> Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't
>> go the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly
>> versatile:
>> http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg
> ================================= Hmm ... Interesting
> idea, but the thing about 4x4 that appeals to me is the
> ability to crawl. My experience with 2x4 has been it
> requires 'balls to the wall' driving to get through tough
> sections of the trail.
>
> Be Well,

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The Suzuki Samarai's of 1983 & 1984 appear to be the only
models that featured the flip down windshield. I found
pictures of some long wheel base versions that look to have
this feature. Alas, all those pictured were European models.
I'm guessing they weren't sold in the USA.

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Hello David (again!)

Read on below ...

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Jack Daynes wrote:
> Hello David,
>
> Thanks for the response. (read on below ... )
>
> ================================= David wrote:
>> "Jack Daynes" > wrote in
>> message ...
>>
>>> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow
>>> behind an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land
>>> Cruisers have the flip down windshields. Are there
>>> any others I should think about.
>>
>>
>> Do Samurais have them? I thought so, but I'm not sure.
>> http://home.off-road.com/~reilly/moab2000_11.jpg
> ================================= I couldn't say. I'll
> try a search to see. (btw: if the rig in this pic isn't
> broken, it must be the mechanical equivalent to a
> contortionist ;-) =================================
>> Here's another possibility. It isn't a 4x4, and won't
>> go the everywhere the Samurai will, but it's fairly
>> versatile:
>> http://members.rogers.com/volksrus/images/mrocchi3.jpg
> ================================= Hmm ... Interesting
> idea, but the thing about 4x4 that appeals to me is the
> ability to crawl. My experience with 2x4 has been it
> requires 'balls to the wall' driving to get through tough
> sections of the trail.
>
> Be Well,

=================================
The Suzuki Samarai's of 1983 & 1984 appear to be the only
models that featured the flip down windshield. I found
pictures of some long wheel base versions that look to have
this feature. Alas, all those pictured were European models.
I'm guessing they weren't sold in the USA.

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Not sure if this would make a difference but according to the manual, the
wrangler with the window down shouldn't be driven over 10 mph. Its a
structural thing.

Larry


"Jack Daynes" > wrote in message
...
> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
> an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
> flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
> about.
>
> The reason I want the flip down windshield is for nature
> photography. That aspect of the vehicle is NOT negotiable.
>
> I'd appreciate opinions,
> T.I.A.
> --
> -- Jack --
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> =================================
>

Not sure if this would make a difference but according to the manual, the
wrangler with the window down shouldn't be driven over 10 mph. Its a
structural thing.

Larry


"Jack Daynes" > wrote in message
...
> I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
> an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
> flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
> about.
>
> The reason I want the flip down windshield is for nature
> photography. That aspect of the vehicle is NOT negotiable.
>
> I'd appreciate opinions,
> T.I.A.
> --
> -- Jack --
> =================================
> Everything you see is temporary.
> =================================
> Clean Up Return Address To Reply
> =================================
> Poway, California (San Diego Co.)
> =================================
>

> "Jack Daynes" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I'm in the market for a used 4x4. I'm looking to tow behind
>>an RV. I know Wranglers and older Land Cruisers have the
>>flip down windshields. Are there any others I should think
>>about.
>>
>>The reason I want the flip down windshield is for nature
>>photography. That aspect of the vehicle is NOT negotiable.
>>
>>I'd appreciate opinions,
>>T.I.A.
>>--
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Larry Greenwood wrote:
> Not sure if this would make a difference but according to
> the manual, the wrangler with the window down shouldn't
> be driven over 10 mph. Its a structural thing.
>
> Larry
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Thanks Larry,

That shouldn't be an issue for me. Most of the time I'm in
the 'hunt' mode and slow driving is the rule. That's good
information though.

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