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I think part of this perception comes from the terrible state of design aesthetics in the conversion van and RV industry for the last couple of decades, at least in the US. Fabrics, wood types, etc. are all stuck in some mode of trying to look "homey" and "country" or "luxe" from 20 or 30 years...

Wow. I really like parts of that, but the floorplan bugs me a bit. Seems a shame that something that large wouldn't really accommodate 3 or 4 people easily. I'm sure you could "seat" someone on the front dinette, and sleep them there as well, but you'll be climbing over them from the upper...

I can't tell you how many times I've backpacked into an area to find half-burned TP or a poorly dug cat-hole where animals have dug at the waste. There's a reason it has become the law to pack out human waste in more and more areas - far fewer people are capable of handling their own crap like...

Hi Neil, I wanted to dig in a little more on your seat design, since I'm fascinated by the possibilities it opens. Can I assume that the reel for the shoulder belts attaches somewhere to the backside of the backrest portion of the seats? I like that aspect as it frees the seat location to be...

If you google "custom drawer boxes", you'll come across a whole host of sites where you can order custom carcasses in a variety of woods and construction styles. Given that I plan to use them as "totes", I've been restricting my searches to those that use thinner plywood, which also helps with...

Oh, we're going to need a LOT more photos than that! :)

Wow, awesome trip! I still miss my Clownshoe! (3.0i coupe' - best car I've ever owned) I sold it when the kiddo came along, need to find another and take her for a Daddy/Daughter roadtrip of epic scale...

I said I would report back, so here it is: I have received positive confirmation that the Propex HS2211 (underbody/external mount) furnace CAN be fitted with a quick-disconnect for the gas feed. This is now my leading plan, and it has a line item in my budget now (below a couple of other...

I've spent a lot of time thinking about heating my Astro. 1st thought: Personally I won't run any combustion or cat heater inside the van while anybody is in there. Safe to run before bed-time and to take the chill off in the morning, but no amount of anecdotal evidence will convince me to...

I really need to get on this. I have just about all the necessary components except the TNC. Would be really cool to have this working...

I started thinking more seriously about this, just because I was surprised that the milk-crate was so "low" at 80-something percent. I realized part of the problem is the "wall" thickness compared to the volume of the container. If I constructed a crate similar to a milk crate, but with...

Those are from a company called "Really Useful Boxes". They're sturdy and well-made, and fairly efficient due to vertical sides (but not perfect due to deep side ribs). Originally made in Europe, there's a factory in Ohio for the US market now...

What a fantastic find! That is a treasure, for sure.

DIY Water Tank for my van: Not a Nissan, but might give you some ideas: Valterra 12 Gallon Tank, place your fittings wherever you need them (drill and chemical weld): Drain valve and hand-pump over the plastic-lined step at the slider door: I've made provisions for an electric pump, but...

It needs to be "permanently mounted". What that means is down to the discretion of the DMV person who inspects your vehicle when you go to register it. You probably don't need plumbing, per se, but you will at least need something like the Thetford marine toilets that lock down to a mounting...

But they are starting end of this year/early next year. Let's hope!

Oh hells yes.

When I was looking for bed solutions I often came across rollover bed systems intended to be used in Toy Haulers and Race Trailers. You might try checking suppliers for those kinds of things.

Gene and Neda, I'm so very sorry to read about your loss. There is nothing I can say except "Thank You", for sharing everything with us. Mirjana will be in my thoughts today.

That's a handsome vehicle there. Too bad I'm on the opposite side of the country! ;-)