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03-19-2024, 11:09 AM #12676
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03-19-2024, 11:46 AM #12677Registered User
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03-19-2024, 01:17 PM #12678
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03-19-2024, 01:35 PM #12679
Sweet. 8 weeks is a substantial shake down cruise. I've a 2020 2500 sierra AT4 diesel. I thought I may have to go with bags and/or an extra spring but the guy I bought my Lance off of was a mechanic and he figured my truck was beefy enough without. This was confirmed by the dudes who put on the belly brackets. I felt fortunate.
I made Styrofoam inserts for all the windows expect the ones at the sink and the kitchen table. Also made one for the moonroof/escape hatch. It really helps keep the heat in and the furnace isn't going off every 10 minutes when it's minus 20C (-4F).“I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different.”
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03-19-2024, 02:45 PM #12680
Every vehicle is so different that the question is entirely context dependent. Low hanging fruit is most gray/black tanks are suspect in many builds. Interior plumbing usually can survive cold temps if you run the heater 24/7, but any plumbing below windows can freeze as they are cold air entry points. Outside showers are suspect, and are almost never insulated or heated and can burst.
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03-19-2024, 08:46 PM #12681Registered User
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03-19-2024, 08:58 PM #12682
Thx, I’ve been tracking all brands of ski boxes but somehow Avatar stayed off the radar. The $4k+ cost is comparable to Owl. I’ve come to prefer a telescoping box since it adjusts to the ski length but I have medium roof van … yours is tall enough you probably don’t care about box height.
Know of a pair of Fischer Ranger 107Ti 189s (new or used) for sale? PM me.
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03-19-2024, 10:33 PM #12683
Remove rooftop A/C unit and add powered roof vent/fan to reduce interior moisture.
Window insulation/covers to reduce moisture/condensation.
Remove pressure hot water system to create space.
Add diesel heater in space freed up from removing hot water heater and pressure tank to run heat while skiing during the day and have secondary backup heat system other than propane furnace.
Add and wire a second house battery with marine selector switch for better capacity/redundancy..
Permanent install of solar panels and solar charge controller.
Turn bathroom/shower into better ski gear drying room.
Outside ski storage box.
Basically, we found that battling moisture and reducing condensation is our biggest priority by adding insulation, active ventilation, and more constant and efficient heat. And managing snowy/wet ski gear in dedicated spaces.
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03-20-2024, 08:16 AM #12684
Additional shower tension rods in the bathroom are clutch. We have just one, in addition to the permanently mounted one. We use slim coat hangers and hang up all buffs, jackets, goggles, gloves, helmet that have any snow or rainwater on them in the bathroom. Crank heat, and run bathroom fan on low speed exhaust. Works well!
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03-20-2024, 10:38 AM #12685
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03-20-2024, 10:41 AM #12686Registered User
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I have just been keeping my skis in the truck cab, but if the wife ever wants to come along I'll need the outdoor storage option. Considering just a regular rack with ski bags over the skis. Might be the simplest option I guess. Could use the Velocirax hitch rack since it'd also be a good bike rack. Or mount some racks to the side of the camper. Don't know yet. Ugh...
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03-20-2024, 10:57 AM #12687Registered User
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I missed getting this from FB marketplace. I've Googled and can't find it online. Would have made a good storage spot on top without being as wide as a normal ski box (which I'd have trouble fitting around AC, antennas, etc)
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03-20-2024, 12:10 PM #12688
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03-20-2024, 12:54 PM #12689Registered User
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Do you remember where you got it? I can't find one with Googling.
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03-20-2024, 02:06 PM #12690
Sorry, it was a Craigslist purchase.
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03-26-2024, 05:28 PM #12691
https://bozeman.craigslist.org/rvd/d...730804176.html
41 grand? jfc. corners like a beaut prob.
mad hipster steeze.
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03-26-2024, 07:18 PM #12692
It's parked for sale right at the end of my street. Honestly, it probably does turn better than most modern vans and it's 4WD. It's basically an Isuzu NPR and those run forever. As far as I can tell these are only made with a 3L turbo diesel though? I think the listing saying "gas" is actually wrong.
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03-26-2024, 08:50 PM #12693
Buy it put some prayer flags in it, call me when it dies in the canyon I'll give you a lift
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03-27-2024, 06:44 AM #12694
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03-27-2024, 04:32 PM #12695
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03-28-2024, 10:59 AM #12696Registered User
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Are there any Promaster drivers utilizing a brush guard on the front? There are not too many options or there. But if you have one you like, I'm open to options
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03-28-2024, 03:51 PM #12697
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04-03-2024, 08:51 PM #12698Registered User
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Is there any where to camp in Jackson Hole this weekend? Small Van or Toyota Rav4
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04-03-2024, 09:04 PM #12699
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04-04-2024, 02:40 PM #12700
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