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I don't know of mobile mechanic's, or even a good one in Arlington. Dwight & Don's in Mesquite has been my go-to for many years. They are old school mechanics, and while not cheap, have always been more than fair and honest. Mesquite is definitely not a van friendly place, though. (I think I...

Looks like a very nice tool!

Since you have a '98, any codes that have been set can be read with an OBDII scanner (something the mechanic didn't do?). Even AutoZone can read those codes for you. It is important to understand that the codes do not point to specific parts, but rather to systems. Knowing what systems may be...

So far we've managed to remove the console between the front seats. It housed two cup holders that lifted off to expose an hilarious imitation of a cooler below. On the face of the console, there was a 12 volt socket, a 110 (150 watt maximum) outlet, an HDMI port, a TV speaker switch, a light...

Today must be the day. I just ordered a full foundation for our new van. The Zinus looks to be quite sturdy. The one I selected is a little less structurally sound, so we'll see. We will probably be doing just the reverse of you, bringing one half of the full frame in the old van into the...

A local school district used to require students to "qualify" for free lunches. It turned out that the fiscal cost of keeping up with that process was more than just providing lunch to any student who wants one! Who knew?

Love Grayton, although they were planning to pour more concrete to "update."

We are part-timers, transitioning from a 27-year-old low top Regency conversion van to a mid-roof Explorer conversion van. Both of these are on the Chevy Express chassis. The old one is on a 1500 with the 5.7L engine; the new a 2500 with the 4.8L. After 15 years of travel in the old one, it's...

An acquaintance of mine visited an indoor aquarium with her special needs child. It was a long time ago, and I never was entirely clear on the details, but apparently he joined the penguins in their habitat. Following a great deal of commotion, they were asked to leave. In the car, she...

I am absolutely thrilled this is coming together for you!

For now, it's "grounded," to save a bit on insurance and to make it easier to move things to the new one. Ultimately, I will need to let it go. (Sniff...)

It looks as though it does, since the walls are pictured going under the roof line, but it's hard for me to tell for sure. The idea of the front wall extending outward as an outside awning is a nice one.

Eggs may be a different matter, but I learned how to easily clean burned on food from stainless steel pans from a van friend way back. A thin paste of baking soda and water, left on for several hours, makes it a simple matter of wiping the pan clean and rinsing. Tips for cleaning pans with...

I just tried to repair one of these that had seen one summer season. The cover featured UV protection, but the fabric deteriorated nonetheless.

Does Gazelle have the flaps at the top that cover the walls? It helps with rain runoff. (At one time, these were only on the brown Clams.)

Monday came and went, and so did we. There were a few minor things on the van we wanted to have taken care of before accepting it. One item remained outstanding today. I hope tomorrow will be the day! There is lots of work to do to make it feel welcoming. I want to get started. Insurance...

Frankly, I'm just a little embarrassed. It is an expensive vehicle--unlike our old van (sniff). Helping something so very wonderful evolve from a "devalued" item has been a very rewarding journey. Apparently, there's quite a bundle of conflicting emotions at work here. On some level, guilt...

I've only used mine a few times (mainly to screen the view a bit between sites). My understanding is that UV damage can be a problem. When testing it at home, I found it got pretty hot inside. I made a cover for the roof from mylar blankets (on hand to make solar cookers), pieced together...

Totally works, too. Pack it in in your innards. LOL.

My current thinking is to build a small galley frame with 80/20. Initially, it seemed like an expensive option. However, since I have limited space, tools and know-how, it might end up costing less for a better outcome. Looking into prefab cabinet units was discouraging. What I've seen may...