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So, some clarifying questions/thoughts..  Is the only reason you're opposed to the gutter mount towers because of appearance? Or is there additional concern of stability?  If I were to go with a track system, the track from Rhino is 113" long.. not bad, but I would be losing about 10-12" of...

Hi John - the only problem I am seeing is the tracks - the longest Yakima has is 54" with the plusnuts. I'd have to get two sets in order to go the full length of my roof in order to install two panels. The track system also didn't come up as a selectable option for my van - only the gutter...

Yes, that is correct. The width of my roof is only 63.5" with a Yakima crossbar being 66" or 78" is there longest for my vehicle. Either way, I'd not be able to fit two panels side by side on their width side, since the width is 39". I think length along the width of the panel has the better fit.

Hi Humble - Those are actually the same cross bars I bought before I realised the dilemma of the feet getting in the way of the length of the panel. They'll be coming tomorrow, but I plan on returning them, because I prefer the look of the Yakima's better.

Sorry! I did a copy/paste on my phone and didn't realise it wasn't going to default the font automatically.  :} I really like how you mounted those panels. I was thinking I would be putting the panels on top of the actual crossbar, but yours is flush and looks much nicer.  I just got back in...

Based on reading numerous posts from back in 2015, I've learned a bit more about solar/battery needs, but I have a question since things may have improved a little since then. After reading the poop sheets diary on whether solar is right for you as well as recent posts about the best...

I've uploaded my initial tear down video to youtube if anyone is interested..  Just keep in mind I've torn apart computers for a living... not cars.  :cool: :angel:

well, I didn't read this til afterward... I called the mechanic friend and because of our combined schedules he wasn't going to be able to offer advice til next weekend. But I'm not known for being patient in situations like these... :)  It's going to the paint shop this friday and I really...

Really glad I read this when I did. But I don't know what to do now. I really don't want the paneling, but it's all riveted into the duct work on the floor and appears to be PART of the duct work. I'd like to keep the air flow for the reasons mentioned above so figured I'd build around.  Is that...

Yes everything works as it should.  Okay, that makes sense that things need to be redirected. I have a mechanic guy I just met who I hear knows quite a bit about RV builds and such. I'll find out if this is something he'd be able to help me with.

Lol very true.

I would like to be as adventurous! I don't have a garage I can work in and wind kicks up at any given moment where I live, so I'm sure I'd end up with a nice dusty paint job with a few leaf marks and bugs to boot.  lol   I know most on here would ask "why", but I'm just going to let pro's do...

Okay, so I'm stripping out the paneling in my van in order to properly insulate and since it has rear ventilation, I'm a bit perplexed about what to do with everything.  I've watched a few different YouTube videos where some have taken it out, but quite honestly, I don't know enough about this...

Thanks all!  I ended up buying the 2002 E350 with minor rusting on the roof. After talking with numerous people about the spark plug issue, I decided I'd take my chances as this vehicle really has quite a good maintenance record.  I doesn't drive like a tank, no. It's quite smooth and easy to...

Ok, so again on the topic of rust...  I found a 2002 E350 passenger super duty 5.4L V8 w/ 83k mile used as a service vehicle for a school. It has regular impeccable service records thru Ford. It has no power anything (locks / windows), but has a/c vent throughout. New tires and it drives, feels...

lol - yes, true. Paint is much cheaper and less painful.  Here is one close by, but it is a government vehicle and based on the other gals thread, I am now not so sure a good find. Though it does have considerably less miles.  2000 GMC Savana 2500 $4,500 Mileage: 113,000 There is only one...

Yes, SF Bay Area... according to the carfax, it was in Alameda and is currently being sold out of Newark - all much closer to the bay waters than San Jose. Thank you for bringing up the comparison..  I'll give the dealer a call back and see if they'll fess up about the amount of rust under...

Thought so, but didn't want to type it and be wrong.. I looked up some pics of suspension but those didn't show up in any.  Thank you :)

Point taken.. however, in thinking about stealth as well as everything else, I have found several bright yellow vans that I feel fit everything I am looking for (price, quality, model, mechanics, etc) but am uncertain about whether yellow is the best stealth option. The eye is drawn to that...

In this photo, there looks to be rust on the undercarriage.. I don't know what those long metal pieces are for, but they appear to have rust too..  I'm assuming I should just forget this van as an option, or should I have it more closely inspected by a mechanic?  I've also read all the info...