2018 Sprinter 4x4 144" Take 2

[freshlikesushi]

well, emergency requires action.
Panama city needs us, so we shall rise to the call of action!
Packing up to go help the cajun navy and crowdsource rescue organization and start to the east of town and work in doing welfare checks, and clearing debris for people trapped. they have a killer ticket and organizational structure, so pretty confident we can move quickly.

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all the gear laid out and checked in case i have ot move stuff

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Bedslide putting in work

 

[freshlikesushi]

Well, place is super duper trashed. Like as bad as africa trashed.
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Helped clear out pathway blocking debris for a few people, driveways, trees blocking streets. Pretty sure both of our winch lines are toast, Mine has some pretty slick spots in it now. But worth it i think.
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Saw a revel, insurance adjuster guy
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Saw this stupid thing
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And got to hang out with my good friend Rob who was a good sport and came with me (yes thats my old outback). Never work alone!
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[freshlikesushi]

 

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[freshlikesushi]

Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Flat Front Rack Installation!
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Van Go Outdoors Flat Rack by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

 

[freshlikesushi]

Halrighty.

Everything is all back together. I wanted to do one last coat of white on the drawers since they werent perfect, but you know what...I'm ok with this for now.
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Over the weekend, I went back up west to Panama City since it was the last open weekend i had. Cleared a bunch of trees and a ton of supply deliveries, handed out 200 plates of food, and delivered a load of insulin. All and all, productive
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Cut this big ass tree down with a lil Stihl MS180C. did a fantastic job. Really need to step up to the next size motor tho
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[freshlikesushi]

This tree was on an elderly couples' well pump/pressure tank. We shored it up, trimmed it down, then used the winch to pull it over away from the tank, then cut the trunk to let it stay in place. Effective use of recovery gear!
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And to finish out the weekend....beach time! (ok just gratuitous glamour shots)
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[Farfrumwork]

Cool.

Nice work helping those affected!

(van looks good too)

 

[freshlikesushi]

Lotsa fun!
With overland expo east coming up. I have been doing a TON of last minute things.
Yesterday and today:
Installed the final version rack, panels, rear lightbar, and wired it all up (still waiting on frontlightbar mount to be powdered. should be done monday)
Made bracket for hitch plug
Trimmed the rear and sides of the van interior covering gaps
Installed b pillar trims
Cleaned all the ceiling and cabinets
Installed rear add a leaf kit and from sumo springs
Fabricated a stainless grab handle
Fabricated a mount for the rear door for the Kinsman shower
Installed said shower


tomorrow I have to install the Espar D2 heater, so Im not cold at expo. Lord knows its not overlanding if you are cold.

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[jgaz]

Very nice! You have some serious fabrication skills

 

[freshlikesushi]

Very nice! You have some serious fabrication skills

thanks!

 

[freshlikesushi]

OK!
(i say that alot i know)
BIGger things in the world are in the works.
catching up from a week or two ago to now:
Installed the Espar D2 from Heatso.com (use code sprincentvango for something off there)
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loaded and stickered up
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met up with some bros for pre camping festivities
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literally ******** the cold
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Got back and busted out half a dozen Kinsmen Shower mounts for sprinters. If they sell, sweet, if not, it was good practice. win WIn!
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Then decided i wanted to make a flag pole mount
So i did
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[freshlikesushi]

Concept and execution is perfect. However, the appearance isn't....elegant. so I will readdress it and see. Using this week to set up the garage fab shop, which leads me to!
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Bit the bullet and decided to invest a large chunk of money into my home shop. This plus a large order of other gear (bandsaw, sander, grinders, other tools etc) should be here wednesday
And that brings me back to current!
This weekend we are at the Florida Tiny House festival hanging out with a bunch of other van peoples!
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[jgaz]

The Tiny House festival looked like it was just a bit drier than Expo East!

I love your idea for the flagpole mount, simple and elegant.

Interested in what stationary fab tools you decide to buy for your home shop.

 

[freshlikesushi]

The Tiny House festival looked like it was just a bit drier than Expo East!

I love your idea for the flagpole mount, simple and elegant.

Interested in what stationary fab tools you decide to buy for your home shop.

almost everything is purchased. Gotta build the table and then ill do a video.