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I broke all the rules, but somehow still became mo
Sep 6, 2001
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Livin it up in the O.C.
Want a tow-behind, not a van. The van's all set up with my bikes and gear.

I would not want a Sprinter - all the campers based on them that I have seen are very cramped inside and they seem to rust out about a year and a day after people buy them. I think they're built with tin plated cheese.

Also, I have a female riding friend who I travel with but don't sleep with; that wouldn't work very well in a van...

Oxymoron...
 

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
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Portland, OR
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Fits perfectly in the back corner. I actually have enough room for a full counter. Still need to sand and paint, but that bitch is together.

Next is mounting and start insulating. Progress.
 

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
40,945
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Portland, OR
So the upper ball mount instructions were less than ideal resulting in a misaligned bed closure. Talking to an engineer at the shop, I might be able to adjust it to work, otherwise I get to make another set of bed sides.

At least he agreed the instructions were less than ideal as well.

I was able to plan out the framing of the drivers side and will have it framed out and insulated next weekend.
 

Toshi

Harbinger of Doom
Oct 23, 2001
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Flying down to San Diego in the morning to pick up the god.damn.campin.van.

Plan is to head for Death Valley for a night before meandering back north via Utah and Idaho.

Is that a powered front axle bolted to the brotastic wheels?
 

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
40,945
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Portland, OR
So do to the whole lack of paycheck, no construction occurred this weekend. I did drive Frita to North Portland and got newish tires. They look brand new, I am so happy. $650 for 6 mounted and balanced. The fronts are Continentals that Google had for $380-$420 each. Serious score and the ride is amazing.

The guess on the old set was 28-30 years old. With almost new tread. The odometer say 98k, it may not have rolled yet. The engine was new in '93, the truck is a '78. This 4BT diesel might have less than 50k on it. I can't wait!

3 weekends, this bitch will be rolling.
 

stevew

resident influencer
Sep 21, 2001
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sprinter with slide out....


the slide out is interesting.....poor use of space inside in my opinion.
 

stevew

resident influencer
Sep 21, 2001
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That would be dope if you could fit a bike in the tub for transport...
Where does the bedding live?
i think they said something about the bedding at the end....problem with tub....fills up grey water tank pretty quick i imagine.
 

jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
40,945
13,138
Portland, OR
My back hurts. Drivers side framed out and sound deadener installed. I used 1" x 1/4" stainless lag bolts with rubber washers to secure the header. Liquid Nails Fuze It was the best rated.

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jimmydean

The Official Meat of Ridemonkey
Sep 10, 2001
40,945
13,138
Portland, OR
Glad I didn't get to mounting the window as I decided not to put it there. Well, I am putting it there, just lower. I put it the same height as the passenger side. But with no counter on the drivers side, it made sense to go seated height. So about a foot lower, maybe? I will remeasure next weekend.

I still need a door but I hope to frame out the passenger side next weekend. We are supposed to go to Eugene at the end of the month, so I am trying to get it framed and insulated at least. Electrical would be a bonus.
 

Atomic Dog

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Oct 22, 2002
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In the basement at Weekly World News
What kind of build does the interior have, what engine, drivetrain?
Right now we just have a basic bed platform built and a swivel on the passenger seat. We are planning to rebuild the bed into something convertible into a couch setup. Van has the V10. The 4WD conversion was done by Agile Offroad, who uses a TTB setup out of a 99 F-250.
 

6thElement

Schrodinger's Immigrant
Jul 29, 2008
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Right now we just have a basic bed platform built and a swivel on the passenger seat. We are planning to rebuild the bed into something convertible into a couch setup. Van has the V10. The 4WD conversion was done by Agile Offroad, who uses a TTB setup out of a 99 F-250.
Sounds similar to the one that's caught my eye, but it has the 7.3 powerstroke.