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    Thousand Trails & Cargo Trailers?

    OP, it seems you’re obsessed with the cargo trailer because of the durability you’ve read about, which is probably true. But look at it like this: you are stuck in the NE which is not friendly to non-factory type rv’s. Just buy a decent used factory rv to use for a few years and fix whatever...
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    Poor man's 1999 F450 Truck Camper Build

    Awesome rig, this is exactly what I want!!
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    "Interior" heating

    Google Wim Hof. His nickname is “The Iceman” . He practices and teaches aclimitizing your body to the cold.
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    Just Facts: Transits, ProMasters and Cargos

    I think that they will all be similar in warranty, reliability, availability of service, and cost since you are buying new. I’m focusing on the Transit high top because I’m 6’4” tall and want the headroom. I also want a shower/toilet room. The class b manufacturers build on all these models so...
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    How did you get your van?

    Anyone see any possible flood vans during their search? There have been a ton of flooded vehicles from various floods throughout the US in recent years. I wonder how many are dried out, sold used and the new owner finds problem after problem?
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    Toilet Arrived!

    Does that have an elongated seat? Hard to tell but looks like it.
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    High Top

    Just curious, did you price a top from TCI? If I remember correctly they have the tops with the steel tube frame for rollover protection.
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    High Top

    Thanks for the detailed info. I also live in VA so this gives me an affordable option to add a top to a regular height van.
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    Atli's Transit Van Buiild

    That is a beautiful build! I love the transits.
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    Opinion on 05 GMC Savanna 80k miles 10ft cube onan, dually, heat, roof AC barn doors

    That is an awesome truck for a build! Very easy to remove the interior cabinets, they're just bolted in. Sliding door through to the cab is great. I would seriously consider it. Licensing it should not be hard since it's for private use.
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    Ambulances for Nomads?

    Most ambulances are driven hard, as in "drive it like you stole it" hard! The ones I drove as a medic in the city weren't retired until they were pretty much all but dead.
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    Ford E350 Extended with Fiberine Super Camper Top

    Nice!! What did it cost to have the top installed? Do you think the perforated vinyl on the windows lowers the temperature and uv rays better than limo tint?
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    Chevy Express cockpit headliner removal...

    Where did you find 1970's shag carpeting!!! Pimpmobile!!!!?
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    Hitching made easy or waste?

    The ad for the hitchrific mentions it's for atv's, utility and boat trailers but doesn't mention rv's. I couldn't find a weight rating on the website. I would go with the $10 tennis ball setup in conjunction with a backup camera. This should allow you to get the ball right under the coupler with...
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    Escape pods

    I've considered building exactly what you describe above. Build out an old moving trailer into a very comfortable full time rv with a drop down in the rear for a garage. Only problem is the length, they won't fit in most rv parks and state/national parks. Only place it would fit is in the...
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