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Just a heads up: White gas/Gasoline stoves aren't necessarily going to have any better simmer control than your propane stove. I've used a variety of Dual-Fuel (coleman/gasoline) stoves in both 2- and 3-burner varieties and I've found the burners to all behave roughly the same. Relatively...

That's great. That's the first time I've seen a layout where you have forward-facing seating but side-facing dinette. Probably impossible for us to get those seat mechanisms, but I like it.

Martin, I too like the interior setup like that. There's another company doing a similar layout on Astro vans: http://www.escapecampervans.com/Malibu_Campervan.html I STRONGLY considered that layout for my own build, since I wanted to mimic the teardrop kitchen off the back area. On an Astro...

These are fantastic! I just sent mine into the factory for latest firmware. Good luck with sale!

Man, this is nice. Wish this was in the budget...

If you're into using horns purely as a safety device (i.e to warn others of impending doom), then I highly recommend taking a look at the Hella Supertones. I've seen prices range from under $40 to about $60 for a set, but these are BY FAR the loudest (electric) horns I've ever heard. I found...

Too many windows to be a real creeper van. If you want to up the creep factor, you're going to have to cover the windows with Reflectix and scrawl "Free Candy" on the sides...

I've used UCO and similar styled lanterns for decades now. I've seen them made from brass (UCO), and aluminum. Since they can be had locally for as little as $11 or so, I'd have to be mightily convinced of the superiority of the Bushlites before I paid more than 3x as much!

I usually lean mine up against a tire, chuckbox, or whatever else is in the right sun. If it's windy, I can run a bungee cord into the extruded frame around some object, but it's not usually a big problem. Mounting under the basket was a way for me to protect the panel and keep it easy to...

That was my approach. I built a rack for the panel that locks on the roof, and lets me quickly extract and relocate the panel when I want to park someplace that doesn't work for the panel. It's been particularly useful on the rare times we're in established campgrounds, since you can't...

Yes, overall I would say it is a concern. I think the addition or lack of a RTT is only ONE factor in this, but it is something to consider. On the one hand, adding a relatively light RTT can sort of "help" CG by taking up your roof real estate and keep you from loading it up with heavier...

As contrast, I continue to LOVE T-Mo in my area. The LTE coverage keeps growing. There are times when it's faster than my broadband connection at home (which says more about TWC than anything.) My Nexus5 continues to be the best phone I've ever owned. Currently going on 6+ years w/o a...

It's a shame so many consider this such a fashion disaster - I typically hike in boots but carry Teva or similar hiking sandals for water crossing and end-of-day footwear. A fresh pair of anklet or low-crew length wool socks and sandals really is SO comfortable.

Oh, I want it! If those ahead of me aren't taking it, I will. I will PM email and phone.

Just for accuracy - Car tires do NOT insulate the car or occupants. Cars are typically safe from lightning strike because the metal "skin" of the car allows the current to flow around the occupants, rather than through. http://www.snopes.com/science/tires.asp For my own family, I would not be...

You might try boating supply companies. Searching "Tool-less Turnbuckle" or the like may yield results. I know there are tool-free versions that get used in yacht rigging. If they can be found locally it would be cheaper even if the parts are more expensive!

That was my thinking. One of the things I actually love about camping is that I can take the time to do a little hand work with the knife instead of rushing to get food on the table by a certain time. If I have such a large volume of stuff that needs processing, I may do it beforehand at home...

I think this argument presupposes that it really was a swap of body onto a 25y+ chassis/frame. The article I read implied (and stated outright, separately), that there has been an ongoing problem with VIN plates and or brake (boosters?) with VIN plates attached being swapped onto otherwise...

Where would a turnbuckle fall on that scale? It requires no tools (technically), but would be more rigid than ratchet straps, IMHO. Also it works better over "short" distances.

Yes. It was a tough decision to take, but given how I'm using my van, I think it'll be ok (for us). That was one reason I finally pulled the trigger on the left-side only rack using the junkyard parts. I originally had plans to make a scratch-built pair of racks for both sides, but was...