Kind of depends of your definition of "pretty"...
Mission Dawn Patrol
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Kind of depends of your definition of "pretty"...
volcomsurfer
Adventurer
Put the vent in yesterday... pretty straight forward. Cut a hole the size of the fitting, put butyl tape down, lap sealant, pilot holes, screws. I'm going to cut down the screws and weld some kind of support for the roof around it. I would have loved to go in between those ribs, but with the other stuff on the roof rack, this was the only location that worked.
bknudtsen
Expedition Leader
Blog looks great. May I suggest that you substitute Canyonlands National Park for Arches. I have been to both, and Canyonlands offers way better vistas and hiking opportunities. Plus, if you want to do part of the White Rim Trail, it's right there.
mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
YES! And also Cathedral Valley Nat'l Park. Few people there since it's off pavement, lots of beautiful country too.
Acheateaux
Adventurer
Blog looks awesome, pumped to follow it. 2 things...
1. think about hanging out longer for ski season. nothing is better than the spring for big lines and good times. the avy danger stays pretty rough most of the season for bc missions, but still fun times. April/May is the jam.
2. how are you liking the bedliner for exterior? Still tossing the idea around, been told it holds dirt pretty bad. any suggestions?
Pumped to see you out here this year. Plan on some BC days with me and make sure youre kitted out.
1. think about hanging out longer for ski season. nothing is better than the spring for big lines and good times. the avy danger stays pretty rough most of the season for bc missions, but still fun times. April/May is the jam.
2. how are you liking the bedliner for exterior? Still tossing the idea around, been told it holds dirt pretty bad. any suggestions?
Pumped to see you out here this year. Plan on some BC days with me and make sure youre kitted out.
volcomsurfer
Adventurer
So I laid underneath it and pressure washed it for about an hour. There was about a 1/4" layer of gunk EVERYWHERE. I was completely covered in it, ruined my baggies 
Anyway, it's spotless underneath now. I'm going to hit it with some undercoating to protect against the salt in the snowy areas.
Then I bought a "universal" reese hitch that wasn't even close to being the right size. We ended up having to cut the plates off and use some old trailer stock to replace it. It's a million times stronger than it ever would have been. That universal slotted bull**** was a horrible design.
I wanted to use OSB for the floor because I like how true and flat it is. They only had 3/8" in my area, I called everywhere looking for 3/4". The closest place was lakeland, which was almost a 2 hour drive away. It was tongue and groove too which sold me. So I went out there and picked up some sheets. I'm going to use it for the bed too. The tongue and groove makes it line up real nice and secure.
Anyway, it's spotless underneath now. I'm going to hit it with some undercoating to protect against the salt in the snowy areas.
Then I bought a "universal" reese hitch that wasn't even close to being the right size. We ended up having to cut the plates off and use some old trailer stock to replace it. It's a million times stronger than it ever would have been. That universal slotted bull**** was a horrible design.
I wanted to use OSB for the floor because I like how true and flat it is. They only had 3/8" in my area, I called everywhere looking for 3/4". The closest place was lakeland, which was almost a 2 hour drive away. It was tongue and groove too which sold me. So I went out there and picked up some sheets. I'm going to use it for the bed too. The tongue and groove makes it line up real nice and secure.
ujoint
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That van had some serious leaks and dirt caked up! Good thing is that it "preserved" everything. Bad news is that its just nasty.
If anyone wants a good easy hitch, get it from Ford. Bolt up, not a bad price either. Part # CC2Z-19D520-A. Comes with hardware, less than 10 minute install and it tucks up nicely to the bumper.
If anyone wants a good easy hitch, get it from Ford. Bolt up, not a bad price either. Part # CC2Z-19D520-A. Comes with hardware, less than 10 minute install and it tucks up nicely to the bumper.
volcomsurfer
Adventurer
I mocked up the bed today, gonna start on the cabinets tomorrow.
Now I have a good idea of how big of a water tank I can get. What's the typical capacity that people get? There's a 25 and a 39 gallon tank that can fit in the spot nicely.
Also, how much ventilation do these 12V truckfridge's need? Do I need to cut out a vent for it or is it okay enclosed in the cabinet?
Another question that will help me out. What's the rule of thumb on inverters? I have 2 x 140 Watt panels, 2 x 200 Ah batteries, not sure what other information you'll need. It would just be for basic use: TV, microwave, accessories, etc.
Thanks in advance.
Now I have a good idea of how big of a water tank I can get. What's the typical capacity that people get? There's a 25 and a 39 gallon tank that can fit in the spot nicely.
Also, how much ventilation do these 12V truckfridge's need? Do I need to cut out a vent for it or is it okay enclosed in the cabinet?
Another question that will help me out. What's the rule of thumb on inverters? I have 2 x 140 Watt panels, 2 x 200 Ah batteries, not sure what other information you'll need. It would just be for basic use: TV, microwave, accessories, etc.
Thanks in advance.
screwball48
Explorer
One thing to look for in the tv is the fact that some of the newer led lcd tvs are actually 12v. They simply come with a power adaptor to convert from 110v to 12v. Go to some of the box stores and look behind the display tvs. This would allow you to use the tv off the battery and not use the inverter.
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FarmerFrederico
Adventurer
Looking good on all fronts!