Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?

[stayalert]

Kicking Horse now - shot ski needs a tune.....

[babybear]

I'll just leave this here.

I want that
cross between snow cat and the mystery machine

[goldengatestinx]

My dad had a van just like that when I was a little kid. I rode on the engine cover between the front seats. Perfect kid launch position in the days before child restraints.

[BFD]

AK style

[North]

^^^^^^ Well, that's different

[Flyoverland Captive]

Fucking tapatalk, fix the photo upload! Grr...

[tmokes]

How much more stealth in white cargo van compared to black one? I’m thinking of high top so it probably will not fit into “true” cargo van stealth but would like to know if the choice of color between black and white makes a huge difference.


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[Flyoverland Captive]

A little project for someone?

[simple]

How much more stealth in white cargo van compared to black one? I’m thinking of high top so it probably will not fit into “true” cargo van stealth but would like to know if the choice of color between black and white makes a huge difference.


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Definitely more stock white vans out there than black. Just tint the windows for privacy.

Also to consider, white doesn't get nearly as hot as black in the summer. Makes a difference for your (and your dog's) comfort.

[DanoT]

Definitely more stock white vans out there than black. Just tint the windows for privacy.

Also to consider, white doesn't get nearly as hot as black in the summer. Makes a difference for your (and your dog's) comfort.

Most commercial vans are white due to lower purchase cost.

For the ultimate in stealth, go with an Acme Painting Co. sign on the door. Could be plumbing or whatever. Just don't go with Acme Expensive Electronics Co unless you want to invite a break-in.

[tmokes]

I was thinking of “wrapping” the roof with white if I get a black van. I thought of some painting or plumbing company logo at the same time “wrapping”...


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[tmokes]

I want the black van with all black but I wonder how much it stands out to have a “murdered out” tall roof cargo van.


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[simple]

Tall roofs always look like handicap vans so I wouldn't worry about it. Just put ARC logo stickers on it.

[subtle plague]

Here is what I found on a parking lot in Italy. Pretty neat rig.
Argh. No Pic sorry. And no url embed?
Basically this:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc2358E_ii4

[Buster Highmen]

Newb help.
;-)

[goldengatestinx]

How much more stealth in white cargo van compared to black one? I’m thinking of high top so it probably will not fit into “true” cargo van stealth but would like to know if the choice of color between black and white makes a huge difference.


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White with plumbing logos and some dents and rust potentially broken down appearance...black points to a government operator stake out look.

Don't forget the stealthily placed change stickers...

[B6Fischer]

The Chinook is back in Virginia. 5 week ski odessey totaled 10,693 miles skiing CO, WY, MT, and BC. Added a run from Red back down to CO to see the Xgames then back to BC and MT to finish the trip. Certainly met some great folks along the way.

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[B6Fischer]

The Chinook is back in Virginia. 5 week ski odessey totaled 10,693 miles skiing CO, WY, MT, and BC. Added a run from Red back down to CO to see the Xgames then back to BC and MT to finish the trip. Certainly met some great folks along the way.

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Sleeping 2017/2018:
Summit County: Dillon, CO overnight parking lots free - they alternate locations each night
Aspen: Airport Parking Lot B. $6 day and ski area shuttle buses short walk.
Steamboat: gravel lot behind La Quinta and next to Holiday Inn. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs.
Jackson: we did one night in TGR's lot
Targhee: paid the $20...
Utah Canyons: local church parking lots. Holladay Rec Center-$7 hot tub/shower highly recommended
Big Sky: roadside turnout right at the resort entrance. Bozeman Hot Springs and Fitness $8.50
Whitefish: Larch Lot (Ski in/Out via Home Again) Not charged at checkin
Fernie: Lot 4 - free. Fernie Rec Center $7 hot tub/ shower. Must do Big Bang Bagels for breakfast sammy.
Kicking Horse: Free
Red: free

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[simple]

Nicely done! 10k is awesome

[anemic]

Welcome home B6Fischer - you had a truly epic trip itinerary and thanks for the report & stoke. That was a stealth move at Big Sky - cool!

[B6Fischer]

Thanks all. Glad to be home but planning a VT March trip and ME April one!

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[stayalert]

Great! We’re still noodling around BC - its a holiday today so instead of skiing we are on a bus to Calgary to see Flames vs Bruins! Can’t stand in our van so after 23 nights we slurged for hotel for a coule of days - back to the van tomorrow and on to kimberly for a few days

[stayalert]

B6fisher pm me if you’re coming through Norwich vt (not sure if we’ll be home by March though....)

[simple]

Vanlife is so glamorous until your electrical system develops a gremlin where you can't run your heater off your battery. Using the generator for heat sucks. Not just the heater either, my fridge causes the system go freak out as well.

Gonna have to take a break from chasing pow to fix this mofo. Last winter season it was another series of issues that kept me busy.

These RV things are money pits but oh so worth it.

[DanoT]

Vanlife is so glamorous until your electrical system develops a gremlin where you can't run your heater off your battery. Using the generator for heat sucks. Not just the heater either, my fridge causes the system go freak out as well.

Gonna have to take a break from chasing pow to fix this mofo. Last winter season it was another series of issues that kept me busy.

These RV things are money pits but oh so worth it.

My first rule for winter RVing: have backup systems.