Project goals

Or What’s Fessick going to be when he grows up?

My wallet won’t support a vehicle that can’t do everything. And I mean everything.

Home Depot runs – 4 x 8 sheet goods must be transported flat. In two seater mode, I’ve got more than eight feet of flat cargo space.

Family Truckster – I’ve got two kids and a wife. My F-150 was fine until the second kid came into the world. Fessick seats 8. While seating 8 there is still enough cargo space to carry luggage for 8, unlike most 7 seat SUVs and minivans.

Speaking of family truckster, with room for 7 passengers, I can carry an entire Cub Scout den, Brownie troop, or half of a soccer team.

Weatherproof cargo – another place where the F-150 fell flat. It’s pretty annoying when you can’t go to the grocery store because it’s raining.

Camping – and my family has some specialized requirements for camping

• Yurt camping – We are part of a Middle Ages re-creation group. Our period tent has two major assemblies that are eight feet long. One of them is far too heavy to be transported on the roof.
• Drunk daddy camping – because sometimes having a place to sleep it off is the only responsible option.
• Truck camping – There is easily room for two to sleep in the truck. The high dollar option would be to install a roof top tent. That being said, that’s a lot of weight to install up high. Also, a RTT means that the roof can’t be used for cargo. Camping also calls for cooking. I plan to open one of the barn door panels and install a galley.

Road tripping – some of my most fond college memories are driving up and down the East Coast for almost no reason. I once drove six hours for a bagel (it was worth the drive). The wife and I have friends and family from Florida to Maine, so I think that Fessick needs to be properly equipped for long hauls.

Ultimate Goal

• So all that being said I want a vehicle that can
  • Seat 8
  • Tow anything
  • Has a place to sleep inside
  • Has a built in kitchen
  • Comfortable for long days in the saddle
  • Carry sheet goods securely and out of the weather.

It’s going to be a long project to meet all these goals, stick around & we’ll work our way through it!

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