Recent content by drysailor

The "Ox cart" experience is normal for a heavy duty, maybe one-ton van when unloaded. It does get better with some weight in it, but it might be worth trying to find a 3/4 ton version and try that.

Maybe the thinking is that the bulk of the small van market is city users, and that market will become primarily EVs.

These dimensions for the Ford E-vans seem to be disappearing from many online sites- this is one of the few good ones I've found- Thank you.

Just wondering if you've asked a Toyota dealer service manager if they would be willing to remove the rear seats for you?

Crofter, when you say the Promaster is "easier to drive", do you mean just that the driving position is better, or is it actually more car-like?

Hi Cat - if you haven't already, try searching for "RV battery reviews". Always keep in mind that you're looking for deep cycle batteries. If you do find some good data, it might be nice to post that here as well..... Good luck.

Some mem foam matts have a kind of "gel" fill- you don't want to cut those. Any of the solid types should cut easily with an electric knife or just a plain, long, serrated knife. Many seem to use a few inches of high-density foam, with a few inches of mem foam glued on top of that.

On my 2013 E350 passenger, it does not have a factory tow pkg, and is only rated to tow 5000 lb. A factory tow pkg, it would add a different rear end, & be rated at 6700. I'm guessing you can get an F350 rated to tow much more.

Many "window" air conditioners are also available as "thru-the-wall" units. This option usually changes the mounting flange area, and is designed to be installed in a metal sleeve, or case. I have not personally done this, but it might make mounting these ACs easier or more robust.

Jake, this would not help while driving, but when parked you could use metal sheets or tightly woven screens on your cargo-area windows. Many cargo vans have a metal partition directly behind the front seats for security, but this is a fairly solid wall. You could add some type of spike to...

According to a story on Jalopnik, Nissan has decided to exit the van business in the US. This involves both the larger NV series, as well as the 200.   If true, this could be the time to grab one while you can...

I guess as an experiment, you could try storing some meat in an uninsulated steel box for a day, & see how that works out...

"Irrepairable" ? I don't see it. People can cause long term damage, particularly to desert areas, if intentionally being idiots. But just camping? Absolutely ridiculous.

Isn't polystyrene kind of a nasty carcinogenic?