Pics of your VAN! Post up!

[Abitibi]

6 weeks roadtrip from BC to the east coast, all through Canada. Took my 2 boys with me so nice and slow, no real schedule just a direction... East!

Loaded the trailer full of veggie oil, should be good to reach destination without spending a dollar on fuel
Haven't spent a dime on camping either, unlike California where I would get woken up at 1am by the local authorities telling me to move, BC and Canada is pretty laid back!

First stop, Okanogan Valley, loaded the fridge with 20lbs of succulent cherries.

Next few stops were in the Kooteneys, man I love this area! We took the Crowsnest via Hwy 3, some good mountain passes got the temp rising. Turns out my fan clutch is buggered, will be fixing it in Winnipeg at a friend's place.

Some nice country roads along the way...

Just before crossing to Alberta we got to go swimming, so refreshing with all the hot weather we are having these days!

Next few days through the Prairies will be uneventful but still very enjoyable!

Cheers
David

 

[Bikersmurf]

Shop around for a good price on the fan clutch... I ended up replacing my clutch and water pump for less than I was first quoted for just the clutch.

Also, Canadian Tire has the specialty tools to loosen the fan clutch in the free loan-a-tool program. You'll only need them for about 5 minutes.

 

[Abitibi]

Do you recall how much you paid for both and where?

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[Bikersmurf]

I bought them through Lordco. I've got a connection there... can't remember how much.

I've been getting decent price quotes from Bumper-To-Bumper lately... almost beating what I can get from Lordco.

 

[Abitibi]

Sounds good, thx.

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[tienckb]

My 08 v10


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[tienckb]

Here's build thread

http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f24/cant-wait-for-completion-19339.html


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[H2Ohammer]

Cruising around Kananaskis Country a few days ago

 

[Bikersmurf]

Abitibi

Though I'd already answered... weird.
Lordco. +/- $400 don't remember for sure, also bought hoses & thermostat making bill more like $650.
I'd check 'bumper to bumper'

Apparently I did... my bad

 

[brianjwilson]

 

[Betarocker]

That's the Van I was raised in.

 

[Abitibi]

Prairies are beautiful if you know where to look...


And changing my fan clutch (and power steering pump while at it) was no fun but got it done! A big thanks to my Cruiser friend Simon in Winnipeg for helping out!

Cheers
David

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[Gat]

Drummond Island

We went to the Upper Peninsula on the long weekend for some camping on Drummond Island. Here's our van parked on the boat ramp, trying to get as close to Canada as possible on July 1 :26_7_2:

 

[Bikersmurf]

Prairies are beautiful if you know where to look...


And changing my fan clutch (and power steering pump while at it) was no fun but got it done! A big thanks to my Cruiser friend Simon in Winnipeg for helping out!

Cheers
David

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Nice pics... except for the pictures of an ugly job, they'll bring back nightmares that the therapist finally helped me get over.

 

[illking]

I thought you guys would appreciate this. We sold our 76 Pathfinder Chevy G30 a little over a year ago and got a Sportsmobile. Im really enjoying the little things like AC, cruise, PL, PW, electric fridge, propane, penthouse, etc etc...:sombrero: Anyways I just edited a video from an old road trip we did in the chevy and a shorter recent trip in the ford I thought yall would enjoy the similarities and contrasts so here. The one thing both vans have in common besides 4x4 is there vans! In my opinion the most versatile vehicle ever made, they take you, yor pets, your family and your toys everywhere and provide a shelter to chill, party, work or what ever it is you do in your van :ylsmoke:. Cheers to vannin'

[video=vimeo;225262628]https://vimeo.com/225262628[/video]
[video=vimeo;224777852]https://vimeo.com/224777852[/video]