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I got my Plat Cat up and running and remembered I need a propane alarm. Got on Amazon and ordered a Safe T Alert Propane Alarm. I got it due to it's smaller size. I didn't see any of the 12volt units give the power consumption for there alarm, got my alarm today and when I took it out of the...

After several months of waiting I got my Plat Cat Vented Heater, should be a one day install right? Nope, not that much to it wire power, thermostat, vent and propane but then the problems start mine not the heater. I don't want to drill a 2" hole in the roof, can't go through the side due to...

I was online looking for a 11 pound propane tank on Home Depots sight, when I came upon a refillable one pound DOT certified tank.  I believe it ran around $12 and there is a kit to use larger tanks for refill. I have never messed with refilling the disposable one pound green tanks not trusting...

When I was building my camper van I didn't want to permanently secure the furniture to the van floor. I've built several boats in the past but couldn't figure out a method that wouldn't be a pain in the butt to remove. My interior is built out of one by lumber and 1/4" and 3/8" [plywood...

Years ago before I had a four wheel drive SUV getting stuck in the outdoors got to be routine. Now that I'm back to a two wheel drive van I've had to remember the methods I learned long ago. I had spent the last week fishing Southern Missouri streams and was beat just wanting to break camp and...

Bought a Champion 2000W generator to run a 5000btu air conditioner. First tried it with a 5000 btu GE air conditioner and when I turned on the AC the generator surged a little the AC started running and the generator settled down and ran great. However, when the ac would cycle off then back on...

Bought a Champion 2000W generator to run a 5000btu air conditioner. First tried it with a 5000 btu GE air conditioner and when I turned on the AC the generator surged a little the AC started running and the generator settled down and ran great. However, when the ac would cycle off then back on...

I recently purchased a van that came equipped with a solenoid and deep cycle battery. My question is if the battery is fully charged will the current from the solenoid damage the battery? The battery is shot likely from leaving the inverter on it tested only 6 volts and I haven't been able to...

At the end of April I was tired of looking at over priced vans in the Kansas City area and decided to hit the road. My research indicted I should either head north into Iowa or Nebraska or south with the cold weather we were having I it was an easy decision to head south. The first van I made a...

I'm converting a van for camping and have an issue with the weight of the deep cycle batteries. After several back surgeries I can only lift about 30 pounds. The issue is the batteries for the van will also need to be able to run a trolling motor for my canoe. So I'm looking at getting 3 or 4...

Anyone notice something odd about this Astro? When I first checked out the photo's I thought they had mixed up photo's from two different vans. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/5856562193.html

Was going to get started on Camper Van Project last Fall however, back surgery got in the way. Went in for the surgery and a  1-2 night stay ended up with four days of hell and two additional surgeries, stay away from teaching hospitals, will need another surgery in July. I've decided on an...

Anyone add cruise control to their van? On my van search I've noticed most work van don't have cruise control. Due to a back injury, trying to keep my foot on the pedal for long periods causes bad leg cramps. I had a after market kit put on a Mazda truck back in the 80's but it wasn't very...

Finally located a mid-90's E150 conversion with only 105K, however, it has been driven very little for the past 3-4 years. The only issue listed is the air-conditioned compressor was replaced but slowly lost it's charge. What kind of problems can develop from sitting long term? He wants $2000...

I've been looking for a mid 90's low mileage Ford or a early 2000's Chevy without much luck. It seems like everyone who owns a pre-alum. head Ford is hanging on to them. Lots of late 90's Fords but worry about blowing plugs or split plugs. However, their are lots of tempting Dodge factory...

In my first post I mentioned I was looking at getting my first camper van, but later realized that wasn't quite true. In 1960 when I was a young boy my dad moved us from Medford Oregon to Southern California. I was devastated we were leaving a home I loved and everything Oregon had to offer...

Hi, I'm getting ready to get my first stealth camper van and have a few questions. I live in Missouri and don't plan on doing a lot of stealth camping due to the abundance of public land. The reason I need stealth is my homeowner association doesn't allow parking of RV's. Due to a double spinal...