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]]> <![CDATA[RAV4 Camping?]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4506.html Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:29:32 -0400 Kyz]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4506.html <![CDATA[How to find a van]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4498.html Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:46:45 -0400 Kyz]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4498.html
Seriously, how do you find a van (short of shelling out big bucks)?

Hoping for a few helpful hints (I'm looking at you Gypsy!) Big Grin

What I'm finding is a lot of overpriced vans.]]>
Seriously, how do you find a van (short of shelling out big bucks)?

Hoping for a few helpful hints (I'm looking at you Gypsy!) Big Grin

What I'm finding is a lot of overpriced vans.]]> <![CDATA[Code name “Baby”]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4489.html Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:26:22 -0500 GypsyDogs]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4489.html 1995 Dodge 2500 204k on the Odo, 70k on reman motor.
Lots of recent med-big ticket items (have receipts)
Classic conversion van.


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She’s going to need some refit to be a live-aboard, but good bones!]]> 1995 Dodge 2500 204k on the Odo, 70k on reman motor.
Lots of recent med-big ticket items (have receipts)
Classic conversion van.


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She’s going to need some refit to be a live-aboard, but good bones!]]> <![CDATA[Baby: I have a surprise for you]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4486.html Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:32:49 -0500 GypsyDogs]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4486.html
(Select few- do not ruin the surprise, please.. thank you)]]>
(Select few- do not ruin the surprise, please.. thank you)]]> <![CDATA[First of many questions on vans]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4485.html Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:29:44 -0500 Kyz]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4485.html
What I want is a van to build out. I have help here locally too. So first question is...what van... 

Pros and Cons as I have read/heard them.

Promaster: pros are the walls being boxier, width is better for bed placement, generally cheaper / cons higher mainteance costs

Sprinter: pros are smoother ride, diesel, better gas mileage / cons higher maintenance costs, harder to find mechanics

Transit: pros are lowest maintenance costs, mid-range costs / cons (and this is a new thing I've seen popping up in the last few days) rust is worse

Please add your thoughts, etc. Dispute the pros and cons etc. I first wanted a promaster, then I wanted a transit. I may end up getting just what I can find due to availability. 

I'm also planning to travel in my RAV for a bit so I'm not in a super hurry, but it sure would be nice to start a build sooner than later. 

I would consider a Class B, but they are super expensive and I've yet to see one with a layout I'd even remotely like.

Pros/Cons to buying new vs used? (Warranty a concern?)

Pros/Cons to going with a build out vs an RV that I'm not thinking of? (I'm already aware that they might not be welcome in fancy RV parks, which is fine with me.)]]>
What I want is a van to build out. I have help here locally too. So first question is...what van... 

Pros and Cons as I have read/heard them.

Promaster: pros are the walls being boxier, width is better for bed placement, generally cheaper / cons higher mainteance costs

Sprinter: pros are smoother ride, diesel, better gas mileage / cons higher maintenance costs, harder to find mechanics

Transit: pros are lowest maintenance costs, mid-range costs / cons (and this is a new thing I've seen popping up in the last few days) rust is worse

Please add your thoughts, etc. Dispute the pros and cons etc. I first wanted a promaster, then I wanted a transit. I may end up getting just what I can find due to availability. 

I'm also planning to travel in my RAV for a bit so I'm not in a super hurry, but it sure would be nice to start a build sooner than later. 

I would consider a Class B, but they are super expensive and I've yet to see one with a layout I'd even remotely like.

Pros/Cons to buying new vs used? (Warranty a concern?)

Pros/Cons to going with a build out vs an RV that I'm not thinking of? (I'm already aware that they might not be welcome in fancy RV parks, which is fine with me.)]]> <![CDATA[Doom Despair and Agony on me]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4479.html Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:21:40 -0500 GotSmart]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4479.html
Little frustrations that get dealt with when updating a used vehicle. 

Today I brought my “new” truck to the mechanic for brakes. At one time I would have been all over this job. But no more. Anyway I was informed that it would be a week before he can do the job. It needs pistons and 10 inch drums. Total cost. $200 including labor. He cleaned everything up so no worries for the next week. The front is in great shape. 

That I can live with. 

A box arrived from rock auto. I had a bad feeling looking at this one. Inside was two shock absorbers. And six spark plugs. 

Angry

What kind of nitwit packs porcelain in the same box as heavy metal items without anything other than bubble wrap?

Hold on a second while I hammer on these for a little.   I refuse to use anything that might have stress cracks. If one of them breaks in the motor ~~~ dead truck. 

I filled out an online complaint. We will see

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Little frustrations that get dealt with when updating a used vehicle. 

Today I brought my “new” truck to the mechanic for brakes. At one time I would have been all over this job. But no more. Anyway I was informed that it would be a week before he can do the job. It needs pistons and 10 inch drums. Total cost. $200 including labor. He cleaned everything up so no worries for the next week. The front is in great shape. 

That I can live with. 

A box arrived from rock auto. I had a bad feeling looking at this one. Inside was two shock absorbers. And six spark plugs. 

Angry

What kind of nitwit packs porcelain in the same box as heavy metal items without anything other than bubble wrap?

Hold on a second while I hammer on these for a little.   I refuse to use anything that might have stress cracks. If one of them breaks in the motor ~~~ dead truck. 

I filled out an online complaint. We will see

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.jpeg   B08D785B-52F6-4CA0-BF42-57AA4F751384.jpeg (Size: 4.98 MB / Downloads: 8) ]]> <![CDATA[High Top Installation on Cargo Van]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4382.html Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:36:00 -0400 VanlifeWired]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4382.html
Had them cut in a MaxxFan that I brought with me.   They will cut and seal but user is required to do any power wiring.   They are professional and extremely courteous and helpful which isn't found to often these days.


Jon
VanLifeWired.com
Helping to Power your VanLife

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Had them cut in a MaxxFan that I brought with me.   They will cut and seal but user is required to do any power wiring.   They are professional and extremely courteous and helpful which isn't found to often these days.


Jon
VanLifeWired.com
Helping to Power your VanLife

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.jpeg   File_000 (19).jpeg (Size: 1.83 MB / Downloads: 9) ]]> <![CDATA[LooC (Lucy)]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4363.html Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:00:11 -0400 GypsyDogs]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4363.html Considering each trip cost us in the range of $125-150, and our financial resources are dwindling to near nuthin.. 
I bit the bullet and got

..a minivan


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also (because I could 'afford' it) she needs some work.. mostly fiddly suspension stuff.. ball joints, links.. etc 

currently in the shop.. but soon will get some weirdo van-chick mods.  LOL
Because a girl's gotta go camping..

Named her LooC  - because she is a 'Looser Cruiser'   Big Grin]]> Considering each trip cost us in the range of $125-150, and our financial resources are dwindling to near nuthin.. 
I bit the bullet and got

..a minivan


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also (because I could 'afford' it) she needs some work.. mostly fiddly suspension stuff.. ball joints, links.. etc 

currently in the shop.. but soon will get some weirdo van-chick mods.  LOL
Because a girl's gotta go camping..

Named her LooC  - because she is a 'Looser Cruiser'   Big Grin]]> <![CDATA[ROLLING COAL]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4329.html Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:28:08 -0400 GotSmart]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4329.html
Today I saw a heavy modified truck with push bars, wheel flairs high lift and rolling coal. He was towing a 30 ft 5th wheel. 

Now rolling coal is when’s Diesel engine is modified to produce black smoke. I have not looked into this fad but know it really produces a sooty mess. I cannot get it why people choose to blow that smoke. ~~~ All over that guys new 5th wheel. He was doing over 70 uphill.   

Does it make them go faster?   Huh]]>
Today I saw a heavy modified truck with push bars, wheel flairs high lift and rolling coal. He was towing a 30 ft 5th wheel. 

Now rolling coal is when’s Diesel engine is modified to produce black smoke. I have not looked into this fad but know it really produces a sooty mess. I cannot get it why people choose to blow that smoke. ~~~ All over that guys new 5th wheel. He was doing over 70 uphill.   

Does it make them go faster?   Huh]]> <![CDATA[Here we go again!]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4291.html Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:23:26 -0400 heron]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-4291.html <![CDATA[New tow vehicle???]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3839.html Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:26:27 -0400 Cammalu]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3839.html

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]]> <![CDATA[Interesting van description ad]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3769.html Sat, 29 Aug 2020 09:34:18 -0400 TWIH]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3769.html (Begin description)

1991 Ford E350 7.3 Diesel Van - $4,140. Doraville

YOU THERE! Yes you, work-from-home Zoomer self-taught software developer! Are you watching the world economy implode from your overpriced mid-rise intown apartment? Is your Instagram flipping between beautiful people shilling high-priced goods, and beautiful people smashing the stores from which they are sold? I bet you've been thinking "How do I get away from the lie that is my subscription-model, materialistic life and prepare for a post-Capitalist techno-subsistance economy?" Maybe you've been thinking lately that "Kaczynski" guy wasn't SO off-base after all?

Well YOU need this 1991 Ford E-350 Super Van! Hell, it's even called Super. It has 18" more van than usual, which is 18" more space for activities between you and other consenting, informed adults. This van is a rare 15-passenger window van with the legendary 7.3 liter IDI diesel engine.

Descended from the finest American tractors, the 7.3 IDI is well known for lasting hundreds of thousands of miles and for burning anything that is somewhat greasy. At just over 197,000 miles, it's just getting warmed up (a clean CARFAX is available for your perusal!) Absolute perfection for moving deep into Appalachia and raising your own hogs and oilseeds - it's like investing in soybean futures, but it's YOUR soybean future!

It runs, it drives, it turns, it stops, and has a clean title, making it better than 88% of the trucks on the road in Georgia. This van is the last of the true indestructible dinosaur Ford trucks, from a time when America was great, men were men, and steel was free. High ground clearance, a truck frame, and giant balloon tires make this van able to jump curbs, parking stones, and most road medians at will (ask me how I know). Clear brush and small trees just by running over them! Stare down luxury crossovers as you impinge upon their lane and parking spots, because what are you gonna do about it Stacy?

The interior is "missing" to put it nicely, but that means you can fit it out any way you want. The driver's floor area has Transparent Floor Syndrome" from 20 years of being used as a logging company shuttle in North Carolina, so either be handy with 18 gauge and a welder or add a big enough floormat so you won't notice. You better enjoy life in the slow lane, because the 3-speed C6 transmission means you'll top out at maybe 65. Tires are at 50-60% - let's call them "Most Terrains". It will smoke on startup - one or more injectors likely has mild clogging, so make sure you are friends with your HOA Karen Squad before booting her up.

In the past 1000 miles:
Glow plugs were moved to a manual pushbutton (You can count to 10, right?) in lieu of the unreliable 1980s timer
Alternator and all belts replaced
Transmission, brake, and power steering fluids inspected and changed
(More descriptions however my editing of formatting wiped them out)

This van has been my Give Absolutely No F**ks vehicle for a few months, and it could Give Absolutely No F**ks about you! This generation of Ford Econoline is still well supported by the aftermarket, so many accessories and mods are available for building your unique #vanlyfe experience. You know whose lives matter? YOUR life matters! Take it into your own hands, put on that Hawaiian shirt, and live free or die today like a real Canadian.

$4000 OBO - trades for interesting van contraptions, vantrucks, and Mitsubishi Vans are welcome.

(End of listing description)]]> (Begin description)

1991 Ford E350 7.3 Diesel Van - $4,140. Doraville

YOU THERE! Yes you, work-from-home Zoomer self-taught software developer! Are you watching the world economy implode from your overpriced mid-rise intown apartment? Is your Instagram flipping between beautiful people shilling high-priced goods, and beautiful people smashing the stores from which they are sold? I bet you've been thinking "How do I get away from the lie that is my subscription-model, materialistic life and prepare for a post-Capitalist techno-subsistance economy?" Maybe you've been thinking lately that "Kaczynski" guy wasn't SO off-base after all?

Well YOU need this 1991 Ford E-350 Super Van! Hell, it's even called Super. It has 18" more van than usual, which is 18" more space for activities between you and other consenting, informed adults. This van is a rare 15-passenger window van with the legendary 7.3 liter IDI diesel engine.

Descended from the finest American tractors, the 7.3 IDI is well known for lasting hundreds of thousands of miles and for burning anything that is somewhat greasy. At just over 197,000 miles, it's just getting warmed up (a clean CARFAX is available for your perusal!) Absolute perfection for moving deep into Appalachia and raising your own hogs and oilseeds - it's like investing in soybean futures, but it's YOUR soybean future!

It runs, it drives, it turns, it stops, and has a clean title, making it better than 88% of the trucks on the road in Georgia. This van is the last of the true indestructible dinosaur Ford trucks, from a time when America was great, men were men, and steel was free. High ground clearance, a truck frame, and giant balloon tires make this van able to jump curbs, parking stones, and most road medians at will (ask me how I know). Clear brush and small trees just by running over them! Stare down luxury crossovers as you impinge upon their lane and parking spots, because what are you gonna do about it Stacy?

The interior is "missing" to put it nicely, but that means you can fit it out any way you want. The driver's floor area has Transparent Floor Syndrome" from 20 years of being used as a logging company shuttle in North Carolina, so either be handy with 18 gauge and a welder or add a big enough floormat so you won't notice. You better enjoy life in the slow lane, because the 3-speed C6 transmission means you'll top out at maybe 65. Tires are at 50-60% - let's call them "Most Terrains". It will smoke on startup - one or more injectors likely has mild clogging, so make sure you are friends with your HOA Karen Squad before booting her up.

In the past 1000 miles:
Glow plugs were moved to a manual pushbutton (You can count to 10, right?) in lieu of the unreliable 1980s timer
Alternator and all belts replaced
Transmission, brake, and power steering fluids inspected and changed
(More descriptions however my editing of formatting wiped them out)

This van has been my Give Absolutely No F**ks vehicle for a few months, and it could Give Absolutely No F**ks about you! This generation of Ford Econoline is still well supported by the aftermarket, so many accessories and mods are available for building your unique #vanlyfe experience. You know whose lives matter? YOUR life matters! Take it into your own hands, put on that Hawaiian shirt, and live free or die today like a real Canadian.

$4000 OBO - trades for interesting van contraptions, vantrucks, and Mitsubishi Vans are welcome.

(End of listing description)]]> <![CDATA[Opinions on Diesel]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3417.html Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:14:35 -0500 CatPerson]]> https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3417.html
I don't know anything about diesel engines.  Could you folks give me a simple list of basic pros and cons?

Thanks.]]>
I don't know anything about diesel engines.  Could you folks give me a simple list of basic pros and cons?

Thanks.]]>