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Motor homes recalled because awnings may deploy ‘unintentionally’ while vehicle is moving
Winnebago recalled 6,237 model years 2020-24 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles.
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imagine the horror seeing that in your mirror on the highway. You might be able to pull over but there is stuff to hit.
Motor homes recalled because awnings may deploy ‘unintentionally’ while vehicle is moving
Winnebago recalled 6,237 model years 2020-24 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles.
On the freeway the rig starts to pull really hard to the right. You look in your mirror and OMG!
I forgot to flip my stairs up once, but I caught it before we hit the road out of camp.
Pfft, the water tank in our Lance camper had a recess specifically for the fuse panel. I'm sure nobody in the history of ever could have predicted this might happen, but the tank just so happened to crack right there and partially fry things.Not convinced by the open water tank next to the battery/fuse box.
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon 4×4 - Vanlife Trader
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One the first things I did when rebuilding all of that was relocate the fuse box under the sink. Not ideal, but gotta take what you can get sometimes.
would rather have it in a toyota or mitsubishi platform
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Harrison Schoen on Instagram: "A full length tour of the truck and camper will still be coming to YouTube soon. It’s hard to pick just a hand full of things to explain in a minute and thirty second video!"
479K likes, 2,624 comments - harry.schoen on December 6, 2023: "A full length tour of the truck and camper will still be coming to YouTube soon. It’s hard to pick just a hand full of things to explain in a minute and thirty second video!".
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OK, that actually happened to me, driving relatively slowly in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone. Hilarity ensued.
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25K likes, 149 comments - weshouldbeadventurers on November 28, 2023: "#fj40 #fj40landcruiser #landcruiser #landcruiserfj40 #40serieslandcruiser #40series #40seriesbuild #minirv #rv #camper #explore #offroadcampers #offroadtruck #oldtruck #oldisgold #useit #diycamper #camperconversion...
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That's an interesting snorkel/air filter setup. They running a cylindrical heavy equipment air filter? But also, NFW to split rims.@weshouldbeadventurers on Instagram: "#fj40 #fj40landcruiser #landcruiser #landcruiserfj40 #40serieslandcruiser #40series #40seriesbuild #minirv #rv #camper #explore #offroadcampers #offroadtruck #oldtruck #oldisgold #useit #diycamper #camperconversion #overlander #overlanding #beautifulbritishcolumbia #themountainsarecalling #seetheworld #exploremore #toyota #toyotacanada #toyotalandcruiser #toyotafj40"
25K likes, 149 comments - weshouldbeadventurers on November 28, 2023: "#fj40 #fj40landcruiser #landcruiser #landcruiserfj40 #40serieslandcruiser #40series #40seriesbuild #minirv #rv #camper #explore #offroadcampers #offroadtruck #oldtruck #oldisgold #useit #diycamper #camperconversion...
That setup is probably perfect for a single person traveling.
In general, all of the big companies (ARE, Leer, Snugtop) make a fairly comparable product, nothing that wildly differentiates one from another in my experience. Buy through FB marketplace if possible as prices for new toppers are stupid.
Windoors are nice, LED lights inside are nice, and I've preferred mid-height to cab high. Carpeted interior is a must. Aluminum shells are nice when built out but spartan otherwise, fiberglass is decent in most aspects.
No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Astro Greenland Camper
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Astro Greenland Camper at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #130,479.
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Could have purchased an Airstream trailer. A newer one, not an older cooler one. It is still cool. Older GMC pickup to move it around with. All the bells and whistles. Lease for camping/parking spot with amenities built in. Everything. Just could not pull the trigger.
Van Conversion Kits
A complete van conversion kit that starts at $15,995. Components produced by Timber Van Kits and the professional installation is available through approved van builders. Includes off-grid electrical system, integrated fresh/gray water system, bed system, kitchen and much more.
www.timbervankits.com
Only for SWB models now. DIY kit for $15k coming soon. Unsure if this has your fabled N-S bed, 6th.
I've looked at them, can't remember what I wasn't keen on, maybe the lack of insulation.Van Conversion Kits
A complete van conversion kit that starts at $15,995. Components produced by Timber Van Kits and the professional installation is available through approved van builders. Includes off-grid electrical system, integrated fresh/gray water system, bed system, kitchen and much more.
Only for SWB models now. DIY kit for $15k coming soon. Unsure if this has your fabled N-S bed, 6th.
If I didn't care about NS and indoor bike storage:
Wilderness Vans Grid Mini Overland Camper: Small Footprint, Big Capability
Combine a short wheelbase F-550 with a durable full-featured camper and you get the very adventure capable Wilderness Vans Grid Mini.
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$225,000 for the camper and the buyer must supply their own F550I've looked at them, can't remember what I wasn't keen on, maybe the lack of insulation.
If I didn't care about NS and indoor bike storage:
Wilderness Vans Grid Mini Overland Camper: Small Footprint, Big Capability
Combine a short wheelbase F-550 with a durable full-featured camper and you get the very adventure capable Wilderness Vans Grid Mini.
I should have expanded and said didn't care about the price also$225,000 for the camper and the buyer must supply their own F550
This Family Lives in a Fully-Equipped, Off-Grid 6x6 Military Vehicle With Two Slide-Outs
This rig is a stunning custom conversion that can take this family off-grid for quite a while. It also tows a trailer that offers additional storage space
www.autoevolution.com
Those people are fuckin' weirdos. NTTAWWT.This Family Lives in a Fully-Equipped, Off-Grid 6x6 Military Vehicle With Two Slide-Outs
This rig is a stunning custom conversion that can take this family off-grid for quite a while. It also tows a trailer that offers additional storage space
yeah, kind of a bizarre family and mediocre build, I followed their build progress until he started outfitting the habitat with plywood furniture and that made me leave the chat.Those people are fuckin' weirdos. NTTAWWT.
good truck to start the process tho. Hopefully I can get started on my build in the next month or so
Is this bad? 
Attachments
Oh snap. My F350 had a single leaf hanging on when I discovered it. The whole stack had split where the lift block was.Is this bad?
duct tape seems like it would be easier.
Yeah thanks fellas. This is my 2015 Sprinter 2500 camper with ~120K miles. I'm looking at something like $4K for new leaf springs and links, etc., installed, and on top of that apparently the springs are on backorder with no clear delivery date. Happy friggin' new year to me. #theothersideofvanlife 
They rarely break, so maybe inquire scrap yards?Yeah thanks fellas. This is my 2015 Sprinter 2500 camper with ~120K miles. I'm looking at something like $4K for new leaf springs and links, etc., installed, and on top of that apparently the springs are on backorder with no clear delivery date. Happy friggin' new year to me. #theothersideofvanlife
a spring shop can probably fab you a new and better set than the OEM set of leafs for less money
Too flexible.
just put a sram sticker on itIs this bad?
duct tape around shimz