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Not really an idea to help, but I have a 2005 e-150 and get a similar gas mileage driving around town. So maybe it's not just your van doing something wrong, but the hard fact of the true MPG on that van?

2005 e150 with the 5.4L engine gets around 11MPG with the A/C blaring in the hot AZ sun. When we drove it to CA, the mileage was a bit better straight highway (Tucson is 98% street driving, no real highways).

I used some Reflexi-whatever in my van. It cuts easy with a box blade and I taped it up with what is essentially duct tape (but it said 'super strength' or something on the roll. <br><br>I also used some foam board over my windows and it's worth noting that within a few weeks (maybe four tops)...

Wow, openminds, think you misunderstood. I understand what you were saying and thanked you in post #11. I returned it all because a) the insulation was too deep/fat; b) the wall material was ungainly and HEAVY and c) everything you mentioned above.

WOW THIS WAS A BAD IDEA. omg, guys, why didn't you warn me? Haha, gads! I returned it all this morning and am back to the foam sheets.&nbsp;

<br><br><br>THIS -- we're done blocking out/tinting windows. Those left will get curtains. <br><br>As for the rear A/C unit... I have to admit that even though I live in AZ, I'm kind of a sucker for heat. I tend to get hot and stay hot and spiral into a tizzy of complaining and crying and...

Small update... Power tools are TERRIFYING. A rotating hand-held saw is nothing like table saws we used in high school woodshop. They're squirrely little electrified death machines.&nbsp;

AH! I see - a very nice description of the problem. Thank you so much for helping me! I've camped in autos before (my SUV before the van, namely) and I know exactly what you're referring to. Do you find that fans/vents work to help this? Obviously, I didn't have a FanTastic Fan <img...

I understand being concerned about mildew and water damage, but... what's the big deal? The van doesn't leak. There is no exterior rust. I live in AridZona (haha, get it?) and they're right when they say it's a dry heat. I'm more worried about getting sand in the van than water, honestly. So...

Thank you!!&nbsp;

I have, Seraphim. But the cost keeps going up and anyway, I like my lens fine enough. I think the hardest part is learning what it can and can't do.<br><br><img rel="lightbox" src="http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/214/4/f/louie_by_jillbobill-d59jptm.jpg" class="bbc_img"><br><br><img...

The windows are already tinted, insulated and covered so I'm not worried about them at this point. I just have to remember not to screw into them, haha<br><br>My new plan is this....&nbsp;<br><br>Recycled denim insulation packed into and pressed around the contours of the interior and secured...

I've seen all the blissfully simple-looking paneling photos and tutorials floating around the internet -- and they all look simple. <br><ul><li>Cut panels to fit between the joists naturally&nbsp;occurring&nbsp;in the van.</li><li>Attach with furring strips.</li><li>Sip...

Oooooh, PENNIES. That's a good idea. Wish I'd thought of that!&nbsp;

Well, that's the idea - a big nod to Star Trek. USS&nbsp;<em>Something</em>... We'll think of it eventually.&nbsp;

I don't think a roof vent would be as out of place as you think it would. I would get a smaller one, obviously, since it's a smaller van. But I think you could manage it. Tinting yourself isn't easy, but it is cheaper. I just did the rear two windows on my own van this past weekend and the film...

Heh, Orca. I like that! -- We haven't named it YET. I want it to be the USS&nbsp;<em>Something</em>, but I don't know what. My husband is fond of USS Endreavor which isn't half bad. I guess we're waiting for a name to come along organically? If that's possible. So far it just gets called 'the...

I had huge holes in the floor of my van where the seats were bolted in. Like, big enough my pinky fit in them. I bought replacement bolts (since I gave away the originals with the seats) and smeared them with epoxy before screwing them in.&nbsp;

I have an Olympus 4/3rd -- which as far as I understand it is kind of like a DSLR, but made with proprietary Olympus bits and therefore a pain to find lenses for. But, then, when I go shopping for lenses, I find them to be rather expensive and I wouldn't be able to merit the cost anyway, so...

I somehow got my very dearest friends into chickens -- long story short, but it started with a prank and he thought it was such a good idea that I ended up gifting them a Lowe's gift card and a 'voucher' for chicks for Christmas. So, we've spent the last few weekends building a 'chicken castle'...