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I may have one. Or rather I have one, but I don't know if it works. I bought a non-functional FP430 a while back to use for a lot of spare parts. (I modified the baskets, needed replacement hinges, etc.) I'm fairly certain the problem with the unit was in the compressor/refrigerant side, not...

Absolutely stellar work! I'm late to the party as I've been off ExPo lately, but I LOVE your level of research detail and documentation. Subscribing for any future updates, and I'll be back to review!

Had several people pinging me lately about the source of the replacement hinges. I've mostly pointed them thusly: Dig into the "related products" links off those two links and you'll find all the different versions...

Great post perkj - I have one of the knock-offs of the GoAnywhere and I think most of the same fixes will probably work for me. Mine's been a continuous low-level of small fixes, and it mostly runs great. After dropping it and breaking my plastic side handles I've already upgraded to...

I agree, a pop-top is a worthwhile mod on MANY vehicles. I was commenting specifically on the idea of adding a popper to a SPRINTER, and only making it 3" higher than the normal roofline, per the OP. I just think that if your budget is such that you're thinking DIY and you've already settled...

If the hole is straight, it shouldn't be any different than running a bolt down it. If it's NOT straight, generally it will push or bend the existing threads to better match the actual path/pitch of the tap/bolt. If you want to be technical, you really want to do this with a (regular) tapered...

Another tip from user Arclight on here in one of his threads: After installing the riv-nut, ALWAYS chase the threads with a tap before putting in your bolt. Installing the riv-nut sometimes causes things to crimp slightly out of alignment - if you run a bolt in and the threads aren't...

Please do post some pics, for posterity, at least!

My suggestion: Not worth it. Several points: 1) My GTRV (Garageable-Top RV) based pop-top is about 3" tall, a "hollow" fiberglass shell. I wish it were taller. I have trouble getting enough room to tuck in all the tent material, and there's absolutely ZERO way I could leave bedding or extra...

Plus, the weight of the engine will settle the rear a little bit...

It's an issue in just about every van - at least every van that doesn't have a giant truck-snout out front (like the Nissan NVs, etc.). My solution in the Astro was to set the passenger seat an additional 2-3" aft when I built new mounting brackets to accommodate the seat swivel. 2-3" doesn't...

Love it. GLWS!

It's been a while since I was studying the specs, but IIRC, the burn rate was some trivial number of CC's/hour. 1gal of kerosene (cleaner) was lasting that dude DAYS since he was only running it at night...

That's what I remember from mine...

Over on the Samba, there is at least one, possible two or three, people who are running Espar Diesel heaters in Gasoline buses. The one I know for sure of used a 1gal fuel cell from a go-kart and stored it inside the cabinetry. The tiny little pumps will pull over a greater vertical rise than...

Link Here Nice looking rig, for somebody with a short-bed. Not my preferred layout, though.

Love the color. Looks great, and subscribed!

Yes, I had to drill new holes. "Normal" installation is to use large backing washers (like 2" diameter, with a 3/8" hole, IIRC). Some people also install a quick-disconnect system that involves some permanently installed bolts (with backing plates or washers) that are also hollow with an...

My solution was to use a seat from another conversion van. That seat is built and used by a RVIA certified builder, so it passes all the safety tests for an RV. If you have any qualms about wanting to be 100% sure you're safe and legal, that's the way you should go. Check out...

That always seems to be the trade-off. Orgainized and first-order retrievability vs. nested and packed tight is always a battle of volume...