I saw a 6 x 6 (driving front wheels) on a Freightliner class 8 chassis at Showhauler last fall. It was bein built out for a guy who was really into hunting and wanted to be able to get into the "back country" with his rig. Personally, I'd have some revervations about "off roading" with a 36 foot motorhome, but to each his own!
I know of two places that have this sort of system. The links are:
If one is really dedicated to an AWD truck conversion, the better course is to find a manufacturer who does such as part of a special order new vehicle. Western Star does, and Freightliner can (same company); I think KW also can/will. While it is obvious to me that deep boondocking is not going to be viable in a vehicle this size, I have considered this as a response to the inadequate plowing in Washington and other states out here.
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I considered, briefly, the front wheel drive option. We will be pulling a horse trailer and some places we might go to do not have high quality access or parking. The cost is substantial ($15,000-$20,000 IIRC), it adds quite a bit of weight, and extracts an MPG cost. I was also told it increases front tire wear, even if not used too often. We are not now actively considering it.
I've seen some ads for Sterling (a Freightliner division) advertising this option. I also have a vague recollection of an M2 ad.
