06
Nov
Bike Storage
Primary goal for the build was to easily carry both bikes in the garage area (no 'yard sale'
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01
Nov
Suspension Upgrades
With the build out, the van is on the heavy end of the GVWR of 9,500 lbs. The factory
3 min read
29
Oct
Bike Trays
Way back on the first post as motivation #1 for the build was easy, fast, secure, interior bike storage. Here
29
Oct
Water System Part 2
Each side of the BluTech Trio water filter above has stainless steel quick disconnects - and the flex hose gives
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29
Oct
Water System Part 1
Wow, where has the time gone. I'm way behind on keeping up the blog - but I have
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15
Jun
Insulation
The van starts life as a very exposed metal box with little ventilation. So it gets either really, really hot
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14
Jun
Battery Heaters
Lithium battery technology is amazing for a van - high energy density, long life, and you can use almost all
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10
Jun
Electrical System Part 4
The 'Final' electrical cabinet install requires tons of other wiring run throughout the van. I've done
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06
Jun
Electrical System - Part 3
Now comes the disappointment of trying to fit "the small stuff" fully into the cabinet. I really only
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06
Jun
Electrical System - Part 2
Now that I have the paper schematic dream, a huge pile of very expensive blue boxes, and the alternator installed,
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