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The stock E-350 frame is quite flexible. I don't have the measurements in front of me, but it is easy to get more than 4" of vertical displacement or twist between the back of the cab and the frame when measured at the crossmember just behind the gas tank. More than 10 degrees. And this is...

Faztek, www.fazstore.ca is the cheapest that I have found in Canada.

The 3" thick roof panel can bow inwards 3/8" when there is a large temperature differential between inside and outside. This would be most prominent near to mid roof than for construction closer to the walls. A note to me from a current TC camper owner, based on actual experience while camping...

I was thinking more about the interior of the roof panel (ceiling I guess). When it is cold outside (-30C) and warm inside (20 C), the center of the ceiling may drop by 3/8" relative to the walls. Will there be too much stress on the roof panel when it wants to come down but the vertical 8020...

One thing to consider with the 8020 pieces running horizontally across the roof: when there is a large temperature difference between the outside and inside, the roof panel will bow downwards. I don't know if it is better to let it flex or better to resist the bowing. The cabinet you are...

Our family, including our 2 year old Ridgeback, spent last year travelling through Central and South America: http://mungoeatsla.ca/2009/06/01/ So, no older dog experience, but there are lots of vet clinics along the way if you need to get a health certificate prior to a border crossing, but...

One year long family trip through Central and South America last year; daughter was 10-1/2 when we left, son was 8-1/2, and dog was 1-1/2. All worked out great (although the dog could have been a bit brighter :) ) http://mungoeatsla.ca/2009/6/01/ Met other families travelling with younger...

A cabover design or cab forward with rear engine seems to maximize interior space vs. OAL. Think of blending a Pinzgauer, a Sportsmobile, and a Westfalia! If the weight was kept down, the engine/drivetrain from a Mitsubishi Fuso would be worth considering. Kevin www.mungoeatsla.ca

We've been back home in Calgary now for a month after a 1 year trip down through Central America and on to Argentina and Chile. http://mungoeatsla.ca/2009/06/01/ If you have any questions, feel free to ask :) Kevin PS We never had a carnet for the vehicle, and were never asked for one.

We left Calgary on June 2, 2009 and our house is rented out until the end of June 2010 so the plan is to be gone 13 months. We don´t have our overall route posted in the blog, mostly because it is always changing! We think the rest of the trip will go something like this: Lima for Christmas...

We are doing this trip right now. Just crossed into Peru (not via the PanAmerican though). Two adults, 2 kids (11 and 9 year olds), plus one large dog. All in a Syncro Westfalia, pulling a small trailer: www.mungoeatsla.ca We have been fortunate with the weather and haven't been trapped...

I will be shipping out of Panama, to Cartegena, on November 15. Currently no other travellers booked on this sailing, so I will be using a 20' container. But if anyone is nearby, we could share costs on a 40' container. Thanks, Kevin www.mungoeatsla.ca

My family and I have been on the road for the past four months and are currently in Costa Rica: www.mungoeatsla.ca We should be shipping to South America in 3-6 weeks. If anyone else is heading the same way, maybe we can share a shipping container? We are pretty flexible and can head to...

Is this along the Ghost or the Waiparous? Hard to tell due to the low clouds, but the first picture looks like it could be across from the G.B.U.? Any ice in? Kevin

Looking for multipurpose digital camera suggestions: manual controls, high quality images, minimal shutter lag. A DSLR is too large for my uses. G10 might be a fit, but I have heard that shutter lag can be a problem. I won't be shooting in RAW format; will this help with the shutter lag...