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Well, no...the RAM Promaster also has OEM hightop models. RAM has been selling these since the 2014 model year, and their 2023 models will have a "super" hightop avail with 86" (7ft 2in) of interior height to go with the regular hightop at 77".

If this is a concern, look for well-reviewed brands that use the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery chemistry. Jackery doesn't yet, as far as I know. But brands like Maxoak Bluetti and Ecoflow are contenders. Also a good idea to check out reliable reviews on the ones you're considering on...

True, it was on the long side. I hope he gets into the "meat" of the topic in subsequent videos as it's an important and interesting way of thinking about van builds. Youtube does seem to reward content that goes on longer than it really needs to. But I've subscribed to his channel for now...

Strangely, no. Camper van setups have more of their weight on the rear axel than the front, so rear-wheel drive provides better traction in that scenario.

While I'm a bit more confident in the Ford's reliability, the RAM Promaster City in N. America doesn't use a "Fiat motor". The 2.4L Tigershark engine and the 948TE 9-speed automatic transmission are used instead. The engine is also found in other products sold in the U.S. like the Jeep Renegade...

Ken, I get it. I think of you as one of "the good guys" (think of myself the same way - I hope it's true for me). But we have to be careful of what I've heard called the "not all men" response. For one thing, women know this. They don't need us to remind them about "not all men." The...

One thing comes to mind... “A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” ---Grace Murray Hopper, Rear Adm., US Navy Hopper was a founding mother of what we now call Computer Science and at age 79 was the oldest officer on active U.S. naval duty when she retired in 1986...

As a former network engineer, let me add that companies like Visible (which we have, BTW) are called MVNOs. That's a cell company that simply re-sells service from one of the big three providers (AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile/Sprint). Yes, Visible is wholly-owned by Verizon, but still acts like a...

Hopefully this isn't too far off-topic, but how about hot tea ? I had to cut back on coffee as well when I got older, so I go for a hot mug of Irish Breakfast Tea with sugar and milk in the afternoon (not too late, it'll still keep me up at night then). Tea has 1/2 the caffeine of coffee and is...

As a current IT security professional and former DNS administrator, I looked thru publicly avail domain registration records and found that the domain name vanlivingforum.com was registered by an individual vs. a company or organization, located in Texas, through GoDaddy. The domain records have...

Nothing wrong with the house battery idea, but you are also charging the Jackery with the 12V "cigarette lighter" plug on the van when you're driving, yes ? As for any house battery, I'd also suggest installing a DC-DC charger for it, so you could use your alternator to charge the battery while...

I usually drive smaller cars (my daily driver is a Honda Civic). But recently rented a Ford Transit from UHaul to move some stuff and it was very easy to get used to. Nothing different than driving a big SUV. The only difference was having to pay attention to the size of parking spaces and the...

Well, yes and no. The European versions are definitely the Fiat Ducato (plus some re-badged versions for other car makers). They've been around for a long time and are quite popular. Dunno about how Europeans feel about their reliability vs. other Eurovans. The Promaster as sold in the U.S. is...

Interesting article about graphic designer Mary Mitchell's "no-build" design in the small RAM Promaster City van can be found at https://www.doityourselfrv.com/designer-van-mitchell/  She used several IKEA items in her build, which seemed to streamline the process.

Debra, The forum heading "Choosing the Right Vehicle / Miscellaneous Vehicles" mentions cargo trailers, so I'd think that would be the most appropriate place.  :)

Anyone here had direct experience with a small company out of Twin Falls, Idaho called Suboverland ? It was founded by a fellow who turns older 4WD Chevy Suburbans (and GMC Yukon XLs) into simple, basic campers. He seems to have started with the 9th Gen (2000-2006) models but has branched out...

As of today, 2/1/2021, the Chevy website for the Express only lists the: 4.6L V6 6L V8 2.8L Duramax turbo diesel 4-cyl  Anyone have knowledgeable opinions on the V6 ?

This is the first time I've ever seen any sort of home-made high top that looked decent. The builder did a beautiful job!

Monoprice.com has a few items on their website that might be of interest to nomads: Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket / Washing Tub, 9L (about 2.4 gal) capacity for $19.99 https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=41956 Solar Shower bag, 6.5 gal. capacity for $9.99...