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"" i have been to a couple forums that seem like there was no discussion going on at all.""
................You scared me with the HAIR in that "selfie" from the video ad
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Welcome Chris! Can't wait to hear more about your van and build. I'm searching for a van (or whatever) for my (first) build (lived in an RV for 3 years).
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(07-16-2023, 08:01 PM)sternwake Wrote: Once gutted, i woukld recommend having the rig weighed.
Do design everything considering weight, and keeping it low.
Most carpenters /cabinet makers, never have to consider weight, and many will recklessly over build vans rvs box trucks interiors and exceed GVWR, even before owners or their contents are even added.
A big torquey healthy diesel might not notice the weight, but the transmission, axles, tires brakes suspension and chassis certainly do.
Weight and where that weight is, affects vehicle handling greatly, and can make staying in lane at highway speeds in cross winds, or on twisty mountain roads, a white knuckle/ brown underwear experience.
As a truck driver for many years, I have had to learn the hard way how weight effects everything LOL. Thanks for the tips. I do intend on weighing it, calculating weight and adjusting my suspension, tires and brakes accordingly. I don't want rapid wear and tear, and more importantly, I don't want an accident because I didn't plan.
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For anyone interested in my van, my build or my content, my youtube channel is @TheAdventureState I would love to get feedback from you all!
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(07-17-2023, 01:10 PM)Kyz Wrote: Welcome Chris! Can't wait to hear more about your van and build. I'm searching for a van (or whatever) for my (first) build (lived in an RV for 3 years).
Thanks!
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(07-17-2023, 10:06 AM)Abnorm Wrote: "" i have been to a couple forums that seem like there was no discussion going on at all.""
................You scared me with the HAIR in that "selfie" from the video ad
hahahahahaha I wish I could grow a mullet like that LOL!!!!
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(07-16-2023, 12:04 PM)GypsyDogs Wrote: Congrats!
I.. think I've lost count how many builds I've survived (sometimes barely! lol)
Welcome to the nut-house on wheels
LOL thanks!
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07-28-2023, 09:34 AM
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(08-02-2023, 05:55 AM)rvpopeye Wrote: Nice lookin' rig Chris !
Thanks, popeye! have a new video coming out tomorrow.
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