I wouldn't necessarily let a KA24E (4 cylinder) deter you from the truck. I've owned more than most of them...both turbo and n/a in an s chassis.
I would take whichever rig was in better shape overall, and price point.
Idler arm brace and 31's (stock size option on the D21 and WD21) will get...
The 4 cylinder if it were me would need to be re-geared if you plan to do much highway travel, unless it's a really lightweight camper. (also dependent on tire size chosen)
The VG30E doesn't do that bad on gas. It doesn't have much more HP than the KA, but it does have additional torque that...
The FVB bags aren't bad. I prefer the Cabelas house brand or Vacmaster.
The Foodsaver bags I've never liked and they are one of the more expensive ones.
You typically get more for your money buying pre-sized bags vs the rolls if you find you use a particular size a great deal. (What I do...
All non-commercial units are imported for pretty much every manufacturer. The higher end ones have always used Italian pumps but that may have shifted anymore.
Cabela's units have always been rebadged Weston units which is a much more reputable builder than Foodsaver. I have a Ary Vacmaster similar to a Weston unit and do thousands of lbs of fish a year. In the heat of summer outside I can overheat any of them but in the house I can do bag after bag...
That looks like it was popped out of the mold he has.
If it did it wouldn't be "that difficult" to kick out another.
Update: actually clicked the link & it's not...just the plug for it.
I'd have to see the mold to tell you what I thought Mike.
The "mold" appears to be an 1/8" thick CSM (chopped strand mat) replica of the roof.
CSM is used due it's ability to conform to almost any shape but it's lacks a lot of rigidity. Woven roving & other weave types are used to reinforce it to add structural integrity based on direction of...