White Turtle III - Ford Transit - The build and adventure!

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If you want to sleep sideways here are window flares they should get you near 6'3" side to side.

https://www.flarespace.com/products/flare-set-for-ford-transit-148-wheelbase-van-wagon

Those look so cool and the extra width would be nice. If I ever started to spend a lot of time in my van I think I would upgrade. Or if I happen to start getting taller but at my age I am more likely to shrink

 

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Your cabinets look great. I would like to do a build very similar to this - just the basics, not even sure I will go with the toilet. I might have more of a layout challenge as I am 6'3" and can't sleep sideways! I have been shopping for a van just like this. Can't find an ecoboost in my price range at the moment.

Do you know what axle you have in it? (Inside door jam, manufacturing plate with axle code will let you know)

Any concerns with the batteries outgassing? I have read different things, but most say that venting them is best practice.

What did you do for storage under the bed?

If I was taller (and healthier) I would have put a bed along the left wall that would make up into a sofa during the day. My issue is that making up a bed and taking it down is a issue for me. The washroom is great to have for emergencies.

I had pulled the info on the axles, from what I remember 3.31.

Batteries are AGM, no worries about off gassing.

Storage under bed on one side is an inflatable kayak. On the other are Rubbermaid bins for junk.... supplies a few pictures mixed in here of the under the bed section.

 

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Well I decided that I wanted to add a seat swivel, another thing off my list!

Seat swivel & battery relocation

 

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This is the reason that I have a van!! It allows me to live in and shoot from the van. Makes exploring so much more fun!!!

Waterton Trip

 

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Fantastic picture.

 

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Fantastic picture.

Thanks

 

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Read more on my exploring in Waterton Park, Canada
Visit blog here

 

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Dealing with mosquitoes, I finally found something that works!!

Read about it on my blog

 

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Another addition, roof fan.

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/roof-fan-turtle-iii/

 

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Sometimes it is the little things that make life easier and keep our memories with us.

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/wooden-tray/

 

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Dealing with mosquitoes, I finally found something that works!!

Read about it on my blog

Does the 15 x 15 cloud of repellent work while hiking? Skeeters love me. The Transit conversions in the article look great.

Will the new 2020 AWD Ford Transit Dethrone the Sprinter? - Expedition Portal

For the last five years, the Mercedes Sprinter has quite literally revolutionized the backcountry RV market, upending longtime offerings like the Ford E350. The popularity of the Sprinter was so extreme that inventory backlogs extended into the next model year, and industry leaders like...

expeditionportal.com

 

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Does the 15 x 15 cloud of repellent work while hiking? Skeeters love me. The Transit conversions in the article look great.

Will the new 2020 AWD Ford Transit Dethrone the Sprinter? - Expedition Portal

For the last five years, the Mercedes Sprinter has quite literally revolutionized the backcountry RV market, upending longtime offerings like the Ford E350. The popularity of the Sprinter was so extreme that inventory backlogs extended into the next model year, and industry leaders like...

expeditionportal.com

According to the manufacturer moving limits the effectiveness and it works better for people following the one with it on.

Saw the new units. I have been thinking if I would sell and buy a 4x4 version and convert that. So far the answer is no.

 

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Radio BREAKTHROUGH

I made a discovery that saved me time and money Yes I am happy!!!

 

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A window, read about it on the blog

 

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Rear Screen Door

https://www.firstchoicephoto.ca/screen-door/