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04-17-2021, 09:10 AM #7601
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04-17-2021, 09:13 AM #7602sick, spiteful, bad liver
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04-17-2021, 09:18 AM #7603
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04-17-2021, 09:29 AM #7604
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04-17-2021, 09:48 AM #7605
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04-17-2021, 09:55 AM #7606
The JDM vans are all 25+ years old because they have not been crash tested in the US. I drove a Previa for years and it was like sitting on the front axle. Kind of like riding in a westy. I rented a Hiace and it felt like my feet were on the bumper. Ended up going with the express van. Wanted a Transit but could not stomach dropping the extra 40 G’s.
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04-17-2021, 12:05 PM #7607one of those sickos
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Not really. The Vanagons have tiny crumple zones, then the frame takes the load, and it is crazy stiff/strong. One's legs would remain intact in a pretty forceful collision. One's internal organs...maybe not so much.
https://youtu.be/hUOM-_K-ODoride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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04-17-2021, 12:56 PM #7608
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04-17-2021, 01:24 PM #7609
I had an ‘87 Toyota van; it was a great little city vehicle, and did ok for camping in the Midwest, but the first time I took it up I-70 to the tunnel I was getting passed by semis. So little power. I traded up to a Previa, which was better, but not by much. Those small vans are cute, but have no guts.
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04-17-2021, 01:25 PM #7610Registered User
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04-17-2021, 03:41 PM #7611
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04-17-2021, 05:12 PM #7612
Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
Need something to drive/sleep two adults plus a child which is the primary appeal of the JDM vans and westys. The layout is thought to beat for that application. Perhaps that is also possible with the Express vans, but I can’t envision it without a high top or pop top.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by Ver iz ze money LePowski?; 04-17-2021 at 06:22 PM.
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04-17-2021, 06:09 PM #7613OH, MY GAWD! ―John Hillerman Big Billie Eilish fan.
But that's a quibble to what PG posted (at first, anyway, I haven't read his latest book) ―jono
we are not arguing about ski boots or fashionable clothing or spageheti O's which mean nothing in the grand scheme ― XXX-er
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04-17-2021, 06:29 PM #7614
If only.
My 2006 awd express van is rotting at the frame. But fuck and a, what an amazing beast. No snow or sand has ever held it back.
But they stopped making them. I think 2014 was the last. Unicorns. I’ve been searching for one. But so expensive on the used market.. . .
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04-18-2021, 01:39 AM #7615
A nice moment modestly stashed in the RV thread. I’d hold on to that one. Here’s to more!
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04-22-2021, 06:00 AM #7616Banned
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Came across this and figured someone might want. Low miles diesel.
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04-23-2021, 10:46 AM #7617
Question for those of you with propane cooktops: any brand recommendations for high-altitude use? I've got a project and it needs a new drop-in two or three burner cooktop. Both Dometic and Furrion are only rated for ~4500'. I haven't heard back from Suburban nor could I find any internet complaints.
I know bleeding moisture and keeping propane warm have a lot to do with it as well, so maybe the answer is go with any and use proper technique?
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04-23-2021, 10:48 AM #7618
Yeah go with any. Propane cooking is a pretty much a non issue at altitude.
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04-23-2021, 08:56 PM #7619
Big shout out to jackattack. Picked up an 8" northernlite for my tundra. Thanks for the all the help/info JA. Much appreciated
Just dragging it home from the island now. Still undecided between adding a leaf or air bags. Good enough for now to get home. Previous owner renovated it quite nicely. Stoked!
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04-23-2021, 09:07 PM #7620
Well done Grinch. My prop management company just raised my rent an obscene amount. The idea of actually living in a camper for at least 6-8 months is getting kinda real.
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04-23-2021, 09:07 PM #7621
strong vote here for the Old Man Emu Dakar rear leaf set, especially with how far back that thing sits in the bed. congrats on the score!
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04-23-2021, 10:06 PM #7622
Thanks thats how i paid my rv off. 3 yrs of saving on rent and the resale i was ahead of the game. A couple additions on this one and i might do that again Is that a band name(old man emu dakar)? I put a full new leaf pack plus an extra in my old bagged out 91 yota after i put a $300 okanagan camper(re:heavy) on it. Night and day. No sway in the corners. Perfect spring weight. In this one i 0nly have about 4" of travel remaining right now. Going to be a long slow ride home tomorrow. Can't wait to get out of the city. I think my old yota was worse before the new springs but ive got a 7hr drive thru mt passes with this one
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04-23-2021, 10:33 PM #7623Registered User
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Nice unicorn dude
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04-23-2021, 10:55 PM #7624
i mean, ideally the truck fits camper. but if ya gotta stick with the tundra, there are a few options for aftermarket leaf packs. old man emu is an aussie brand on the heavy side.
is that a 5.5ft bed?Last edited by Norseman; 04-24-2021 at 12:13 AM.
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04-24-2021, 12:22 AM #7625Registered User
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