I'M BATVAN! ...a 2006 E350 V10 DIY Ujoint Conversion

[Pinnacle Campers]

I love this build. It keeps getting better.

Not too convinced on you options for heating.

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Well you can put your worries aside....
I installed a Wabasto Airtop STC 2000 gasoline fired furnace.

I installed right behind the drivers seat. Works a treat and likely long overdue.
Our local ski area blew enough snow that they could open a little hike park accessed by a conveyor belt. We went up and enjoyed a couple turns (per run) and made lunch.

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

Happy Thanksgiving!
Made another new addition to the van.
Trager smoker, locked and loaded.

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

Is there anyone on here that can appreciate this? @java @shenrie ?
Within an hour and a half on the hill my daughter would start complaining about her feet being cold.
So on the way home one day we conceptualized this.
Then we made happen.
Its the cats meow.... and included with the sale of this awesome van for any skier/snowboarder (we aren't biased).

 

[java]

Thats fantastic! I can't imagine the smell tho

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[Pinnacle Campers]

Thats fantastic! I can't imagine the smell tho

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@naterry said, "Sweet, no need for air fresheners...."

 

[java]

@naterry said, "Sweet, no need for air fresheners...."

Yeah I have been having trouble keeping ours dry lately..... I like this. But stink.... Lol

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[shenrie]

love it man! great idea and super simple execution!

does it really smell though? seems like that hot super dry heat would dry it faster then it could smell it up.

I have plans for something similar if we ever get on our feet again. more like a dry compartment/cubbie though. after seeing this design I’ll be making something that directs heat all the way in to the toes now. also plan on having a heat source that exits under where our coat and pants will be hung

 

[another_mike]

Is there anyone on here that can appreciate this? @java @shenrie ?
Within an hour and a half on the hill my daughter would start complaining about her feet being cold.
So on the way home one day we conceptualized this.
Then we made happen.
Its the cats meow.... and included with the sale of this awesome van for any skier/snowboarder (we aren't biased).
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Boot driers are essential for dirt bikers as well. ??

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

My BATVAN has been purchased by a nice couple from the Tri cities area of Washington State and is currently
West bound and down.

 

[shenrie]

I know it’s a good thing, but sorry to see it go... like your supra kinda.

 

[Raul]

One of my favorite builds. Congratulations and sorry.

 

[Redheddedwonder]

Headed to my neck of the woods! Hopefully I run into them, not a whole lot of vans around here

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

Thanks guys.
My daughter went drop jawed.
I had to assure her there WILL be cooler vans.

 

[Vandit]

Happy to see that it finally found a new home! Rad van, will always be one of my favorites. Now, let's see what's next!!

 

[RacerAV]

Man. Whole thread.... I laughed,I cried... lol

Awesome build and thread!