E350 10ft Box Van

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Thanks! Pipe insulation and blue duct tape, surfboard rack.

 

[patoz]

I just noticed your window shades, and I like them. Can you tell me where you found them and possibly post a link? Thanks!

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

I just noticed your window shades, and I like them. Can you tell me where you found them and possibly post a link? Thanks!

They came with the artic tern windows. They are a combo screen/shade, we are happy with the setup. Wish the windows came tinted but otherwise have been great. https://www.ternoverland.com/arctic-tern-window

 

[patoz]

Thanks for the info!

Right now, I don't have any windows in my ambulance that open so I would only benefit from the shades. The only windows I have now are in the three doors, so they can't be made any larger. However, if they have drop in replacements that will fit without the holes needing to be cut any larger, I may replace mine at a later date.

 

[CaptainBuilt]

I love this build. In a couple years when I sell my van, I’m buying one of these.

 

[cabnetguy]

Hi,
I'm planning a u-haul truck build and want to cut out the front of my box for a walk thru opening at the cab as you have done. Have you noticed any signs of stress at the cab to box mounting point or the doors getting tweaked from flex?

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Hi,
I'm planning a u-haul truck build and want to cut out the front of my box for a walk thru opening at the cab as you have done. Have you noticed any signs of stress at the cab to box mounting point or the doors getting tweaked from flex?

All is good. I spoke with the manufacturer of my box before removing the bulkhead and they assured me there wouldn’t be an issue. Plenty of boxes and e-series rv running around with an open pass-thru that I would assume you wouldn’t have a problem either, but????

 

[cabnetguy]

That is my thought as well. My truck is longer (176"wheelbase) so there is more room for flex, but I have looked at shuttle buses with the factory roof cut out as well as the back opening and found no evidence of stress (stuck doors from the cab twisting, etc). I thought that it would be a good idea to ask you since you have had your truck on the road for a while. How rough are the roads that you generally travel on?

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

That is my thought as well. My truck is longer (176"wheelbase) so there is more room for flex, but I have looked at shuttle buses with the factory roof cut out as well as the back opening and found no evidence of stress (stuck doors from the cab twisting, etc). I thought that it would be a good idea to ask you since you have had your truck on the road for a while. How rough are the roads that you generally travel on?

We built our truck to winter in Mexico/Central America. We love to explore remote stretches of coast, so the roads range from excellent highway to non existent 4lo bushwhacking......

 

[cabnetguy]

Great! I won't be 4x4 so I think that I will be fine.
Thanks for the info!

 

[jackflash]

Coolest looking camper ever. Great work on the build.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

Gearing up to tackle a few projects before the winter ramble:
1. Adding a swivel table
2. Another maxx fan above the bed
3. Build two plywood/epoxy boxes for surfboards and solar panel mounts(to make room for another roof fan, another solar panel and easier board storage)
4. Rear airbags

 

[CaptainBuilt]

Hells yea.

 

[Burlydirtyhippy]

No more bag showers!

 

[86scotty]

Where is that beach pic above? I'm thinking that must be Baja?