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Thanks. It shows a really heavy looking sport bike being carried on that GoPlus. I noticed on some of the higher end carriers, in addition to the hitch connection a couple of additional points of connection to the vehicle on either side to stabilize the load. They look to be spaced to connect...

Then there is Alvin Straight, portrayed in the David Lynch movie "Straight Story" who traveled 350 miles on a riding mower to visit his estranged brother when he became ill. If there is a will there is a way I guess.

Those Monkeys look like fun, not sure about highway riding. But this guy seems determined to make a long distance go of it. 231lbs, says the top speed is 65 mph. Maybe I'll try one out and see. I'm looking for something that will be safe and relatively comfortable for 10 - 40 mile rides on two...

How much does that Hyosung weigh? Any promising leads on carriers? A friend who used to be a big dirt bike rider has been trying to steer me towards KTM and Husqvarna Their dual sports are great for dirt riding but sound like they are a quite tiring to ride on the highway, excessive vibration...

I just turned 64 and am on the cusp of going with a smaller fixed income and using Medicare as health insurance. Planning on working until May of 2023 when I'll be 65 and living in my van full time after that. My retirement investments are 401k style rather than a pension. Starting to try to...

Its on my list for sure. Seems to be old technology, but that may be a good thing in this case? A friend who used to be a big off road rider wants me to get a KTM or Husqvarna. Probably way more capable off road than I'd ever need, pricey and if I need parts or work done I'm guessing harder to...

I'm thinking about getting a motorcycle to carry on a hitch mount carrier behind my Ford Transit van. My thought is to use it as local transportation like rvers do with the small vehicles they tow behind. (toad) My experience with motorcycles is with BMW boxer motor, shaft drive, sport touring...

I used to have a Ford Aerostar passenger van I would camp out in during summers, lots of windows. I went to the local Lowes and bought some sheets of 1/2" insulation with a foil on one side. I used some large sheets of butcher paper to make templates of the window shapes. (I teach art at a...

A lot depends upon time, budget, and what you hope for the build to be able to work for. I started with the floor, used closed cell foam in between the ribs, a layer over that and sheets of marine grade plywood with vinyl flooring over that. Then I put in vent fans in the roof. next was...

Ha, some good perspectives being shared here. I like the idea of it being something you are interested in and want to see if it could work for you. Depending upon your previous experience with similar things such as camping, trip planning, vehicle maintenance, etc. there may be quite a lot to...

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I want to add an inverter to my electrical system. I have looked at stand alone inverters and also ones that are inverter charger combined units. I do want to have a way of charging off of AC when available. If I were to go with a stand alone inverter, What functional considerations should I be...

That looks really comfortable and homey. I've been working on a van build that I plan to live in full time summers and after I complete my current teaching job spring of 2023. I'm an artist, paint in oils mostly, but also like to make sculptural objects. Trying to envision doing work in the van...

I always wondered what sort of qualification was necessary to call oneself a life coach. I always found that a suspect job title. But the idea may be useful. You may have some experience as someone older that may be useful to others who are in the process of learning the hard way. And I think...

My BMW R1150R loaded up for travel. At the halfway point of a 9,000 mile 2 month trip. Carried small tent, sleeping bag, pad, backpacking stove, cookware, and a French Easel half box to paint in oils along the way. I camped, but also stayed in motels, and at friend's houses along the way. I had...

I lived in that area for over 20 years, Behind the boat houses and then near San Dieguito Academy. It used to be quite common to see vans and rvs parked on the coast highway near the campgrounds and 3rd street by the Self Realization Fellowship Temple. Never saw anyone rousted out. I moved from...

I've encountered many municipal overnight parking on residential streets ordinances limiting height that might effect where you could park. Certain places I find myself in have streets with businesses such as HVAC, and other that use similar vans to mine and I have found a Transit medium roof...

A friend of mine traveled to Escondido, Ca to interview Dr Bronner years ago. Quite an interesting character, You get a hint by reading what's on the label. I'll have to contact my friend to get a copy of the interview as mine is long gone. I find the peppermint burns my skin a bit.

I bought one last year for my van build. So far I have just used it in the house, so I try to keep it filled and the filters wet. Although not always successfully. The water here is from a well and tastes terrible. The filter makes it acceptable but it still needs a squeeze of lime before...

Under bed behind drivers seat. Underneath solar controller. On the Ford Transit there is a negative grounding point between the 2 front seats and a positive terminal on the side of the driver's seat. The starter battery is housed under the driver's seat. 6' and 8' wire lengths from terminals.