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I've spent a lot of time and money on my vehicle adding and upgrading physical hardware but with a modern vehicle, a sensor or electronic component has the potential to disable a system/component or leave me stranded. Case in point - my air bag came on and my research tells me that there is...

I'm told that the front seat area of our vans is the biggest offender when it comes to lack of insulation and air infiltration; the vents are open to outside air, leaky door seals, and lots of glass! A lot of RVs have a curtain behind the front seats for what I assume to be partly privacy but...

I saw something mentioned in a thread over at the Sprinter-Forum and wanted to float it out here for discussion. Has anyone installed or considered the electric radiant floor heating film as shown here to help supplement the comfort of the cabin during cold weather...

I attempted searching but I'm not sure the search function is working... I'm curious to know how well a furnace heats the interior of a pop-up truck camper when outdoor air temps. are in the upper 20*F or low 30*F range? Does the fabric top offer enough of a barrier or would it be running...

Has anyone ever put a roof top tent (RTT) on a full-size van? If so, did it work out or is the vehicle too tall for this to be a suitable choice? My van has worked out great for the wife and I over the past couple years. In it's current configuration, it seats 4 comfortably/legally, sleeps...

I would be interested in hearing anyone's experiences with the molded, fiberglass, lightweight travel trailers. Name brands include: - Casita - Scamp/Boler - Escape - ParkLiner - Trillium - Egg Camper - Oliver - misc. others I'm mostly interested in the 15-17' sizes that can sleep 4. I want...

What kind of interior height does everyone enjoy with an ambulance conversion of a Ford E-chassis? I know there are different styles and makes of bodies but I'm just interested to get a ball park figure. Information I've found online is 72" unless it is a taller Sprinter type chassis. I'm...

I've tried to do some googling but always end up with websites for truck bed campers or dedicated DIY travel trailer builds. Has anyone seen or built a stand alone "pod" that is tall enough for a 6'+ adult to stand in that would roll, slide or lift into a utility trailer? I have a 5x8' tilt...

I'm sorting out a battery/electrical issue with my van. The van has been sitting more than I like and sat most of the winter in pretty severe temps. It wouldn't start on Sunday so I threw a charger on it (10 amp) for a few hours to get it started. Ran it, drove it around, came home and parked...

I'm weighing the pros and cons of trailer tongue jacks with a solid foot versus a swivel wheel. Are there any "rules" that dictate what should be used or is it purely preference? I have a 5x8' dual use trailer and the current jack needs to be replaced. The wheel is seized so it is like it is...

I acquired a used 5x8' cargo trailer that needs some repairs and mods as I convert it to a triple use utility, kayak/canoe and camping trailer. I would do more fishing around home and be inclined to take boats with us on trips if I had an easier way to transport my canoe and/or kayak. Right...

This weekend I just acquired a new-to-me utility trailer. My father upgraded his tractor and mower over the years and the trailer he had was no longer big enough to move any of it so he handed it down to me. The trailer needs to be restored and I'm trying to figure out some features that may...

I spent this past weekend deer hunting at a buddy's house and decided to sleep in my van for various reasons: - guys in our group all snore - they have a newborn that wakes every few hours to feed - they have dogs that are not the most well behaved - I didn't want to to deal with the 3 reasons...

I've been researching rear Chevy van bumpers with tire carriers and aside from Aluminess, there isn't much. I did stumble onto a company called TireGate that makes a receiver mounted carrier for a tire, fuel cans, etc. http://www.tiregate.com/hg-series/ Has any one heard of them and/or know...

Somewhere on this forum or the SMB Forum, someone bought a used van and went to Sportsmobile to have them add a Penthouse Top. This was a few years ago. I'm curious if anyone has explored this option recently and knows what kind of price they charge? I emailed Sportsmobile but they haven't...

Does anyone have a good source for Express van service/repair manuals? I have a 2005 and picked up a Chilton repair manual but at best it is only a reference. It does not cover the more recent vans very well and none of the AWD drivetrain. I find these factory service manuals but they...

I've tried looking through some posts but what I find is mostly examples of Ford vans. At some point, I would love to have more utilitarian bumpers on my Express van but other than Aluminess and one other that I forget (more for work vans), there is nothing out there that I have found. I think...

At this point netbook computers are sitting firmly in the rearview mirror of ultrabooks and tablets. I found a few threads on the subject but many were very old. I expect this discussion to explore everyone's experience and the potential for used equipment. My current notebook computer is a...

It's been a while since I've posted but just stumbled across something that I haven't seen mentioned... http://www.quigley4x4.com/tabid/223/Default.aspx http://www.quigley4x4.com/Gallery/NissanProducts/NissanProductPhotos.aspx I have to admit that I have always thought the NV is an ugly...

I was surprised to not find anything during a search. What useful offline apps (do not require cellular or data connections) are people using? I know most games don't require a connection but I'm talking about more useful applications that a traveler might use. I'm revamping some portable...