Pics of your VAN! Post up!
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adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Wow 4 pages already! Lets keep this going.. i know there are way more vans hiding on this board! Post up! Make yourself shown!
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
FROADER said:
Just Onboard air, water tank with pump, reworked roof rack, a little paint, new look for the wheels, rear bumper, stereo, and all the associated plumbing. Speaking of which, I need to get to work right now! I won't be at the Expo this year.........
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ujoint
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wesel123 said:
Ummmm, never!! The bumper can be re created, I still have the template for the center section. It took us over 40 hrs to build that thing start to finish, but it wouldn't take nearly as long the second time around. (it would still be a major pain in the you know what)
Chris
Adventurer
Hey U-joint, I am about to take a deep plunge into a new custom roof rack also. I assume you are going to fab it yourself. I am in the decision mode of picking a fab shop that will work with me on it.
Looking for a couple of "cages" in the middle for bike boxes (military folding bikes) and solar mounts, lights, etc. Aluminess was my first choice, however very far away.
If you know of any fab shops in the upland area and want to pass their info on, it would be appreciated
:wings:
Looking for a couple of "cages" in the middle for bike boxes (military folding bikes) and solar mounts, lights, etc. Aluminess was my first choice, however very far away.
If you know of any fab shops in the upland area and want to pass their info on, it would be appreciated
:wings:
ujoint
Supporting Sponsor
Chris said:
I already had the rack (ORU Defender), I just modified it to better suit my needs. I added expanded metal to the rear and some additional bracing so I can secure fire wood better, and added tabs to the side for an ARB awning. It's hard to find good fab shops, and I assume you want to make it in Aluminum? Also, you have the Penthouse top, right?? What is the weight limit?
Chris
Adventurer
U-Joint,
Yes needs to be AL. and I have been told that it can hold a max of 200#'s if balanced. I think 175 would be pushing it, although I have had close to that up top with no problem. Have to be aware when raising and lowering the top. I suggest to all you manually help it along going up/down.
Kcowyo,
You are point on my friend. I have been visiting the Cal coast all my life, from the trunk of a car to well, now this SMB. The WR trail was a first for the two of us and it could not have been better, spent five nights out there two at white crack. Hiked allot of the trails and explored bunches.
I have just this to say...Oh My God ...I cannot wait to go back. We also visited dead horse point, did some arches and fiery fingers, then made are way back thru Escalante, and on home to sunny Cal.
Some day when I get the guts up, I will explain our trials and tribbs of an Escalante trip last year during Turkey week, which was almost a disaster. It is kind of a survival story and I would like to hear from the group how 'they' would have handled it. Here is a clue. Crash, bang, really bade break and had to hike out. :smilies27
Yes needs to be AL. and I have been told that it can hold a max of 200#'s if balanced. I think 175 would be pushing it, although I have had close to that up top with no problem. Have to be aware when raising and lowering the top. I suggest to all you manually help it along going up/down.
Kcowyo,
You are point on my friend. I have been visiting the Cal coast all my life, from the trunk of a car to well, now this SMB. The WR trail was a first for the two of us and it could not have been better, spent five nights out there two at white crack. Hiked allot of the trails and explored bunches.
I have just this to say...Oh My God ...I cannot wait to go back. We also visited dead horse point, did some arches and fiery fingers, then made are way back thru Escalante, and on home to sunny Cal.
Some day when I get the guts up, I will explain our trials and tribbs of an Escalante trip last year during Turkey week, which was almost a disaster. It is kind of a survival story and I would like to hear from the group how 'they' would have handled it. Here is a clue. Crash, bang, really bade break and had to hike out. :smilies27
FurthurOnTheFly
Glamping Society
ujoint said:
I'm in the middle of adding a bunch of goodies to the van and changin things up a bit, so I'll post more once all the upgrades are complete!!
If a SMB can do this, then I'm sold sign me up! I'm really interested to hear (and see) about some of the trails you guys have taken these on. The more I see, the more I like and one of these may be in our distant future!
alaskantinbender
Adventurer
Here are a few shots of our Alaskan grocery getter.
A work in progress.
On the beach camping and digging clams at deep creek on the cook inlet Alaska.
In the drive way after putting on some 35 inch tires.
Using the winch to hoist up my shop joists with my wench at the controls.:xxrotflma
A work in progress.
On the beach camping and digging clams at deep creek on the cook inlet Alaska.
In the drive way after putting on some 35 inch tires.
Using the winch to hoist up my shop joists with my wench at the controls.:xxrotflma
FurthurOnTheFly
Glamping Society
Kermit said:Not as manly as the rest of you guys....but, she gets the job done.
I am sure most of you have seen pictures of our '73 Westie.
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