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On this new year's day, I was wondering if any vandwellers out there, think about what will happen in a few years, when electric automotive will take the place of gasoline vehicules ? Here in Canada, it's already known, that 2035 is the year where no more gasoline cars will be sold (truck and...

I was wondering if anyone ever paint an old plastic rv sink with long lasting result ??? I know it must be possible, but would it last ?

I have tried unsuccesfully to fix some cracked plastic wall and trims around doors, using 1. fiber glass putty. 2. epoxy composite but both have failed, and cracks came back ! Anyone out there have an idea what kind of stuff would fix those cracks for good ???

Hi, I have an old rv which I have ''winterised'' in my back yard in winterland (eastern Canada) and I was wondering if I could let the power on all winter long ? This would enable me to be able to work on it once in a while during the cold winter. I could use a small 110 volt heater to heat up...

Just bought an old rv (see thread subject) just wondering if anyone ever owned one ?? I had some issues with refrigirator, and of course leaks. I will have to re-make the roof... boy people are lier ! no leaking, everything is working bla bla bla. ok enough complaining, so it someone could tell...

I am about to install a fan-tastic roof fan in my starcraft conversion van, which have a fiber glass hi-top roof I would like to hear from anyone who have done that on such a roof. Any different installation methode compare to regular steel roof or camper roof ?

have a 1998 ford e150 and My airbag light lights up all the time in dash board, plus cruse control and horn do not work. Does this mean my clock spring is faulty and must be replace?  Here is my question: Is it a bad idea to put a used one from a junk yard? I do not want to spend too much money...

Hi all, I would like to know if a typical 3 ways regfigerator we see in most RV's class B motorhome, wouls be a good option for my van ? My goal is to use it only on 12 volts. I 've been told these type of fridge would consume A LOT of power, so I'd like to have your opinion, in order to know...

Anyone could tell me a bit about little class B RV from toyota (the ones with pick up truck body) 4 cylinders. The desing of the living space is well done. But I doubt the lack of power with 4 cyl. engine with such a heavy haul... just wondering.I have no doubt about toyota realability, and old...

Hi all, Just to let you know my wife & I are hitting the road on our way to Nashville, which is a 20 hrs.  ride (as per google map ) We will take it slowly ! Hopefully the van will make it trouble free ! if anyone can warn us about anything we should know when visiting Nashville, please advise...

Hi all, After several month of teasing, here's at last, the pictures of my project done (outside only... inside will come in a second post.) hope this may help anyone !

Can anybody explaint to me the difference between the unit we can install between house battery & engine battery. either a solenois, an isolator or a switch... Does those 3 units are doing the same job, which in my case is enable house battery to be recharge while driving, and not using any...

Here's some before pictures of how bad my 1998 ford econoline E150 starcraft conversion van looked when I purchased it last fall. Lots of rusts everywhere. Most of the interior work is 80% done, so in near futur, I will post after pictures for you guys. Boy it's a lot of work doing such...

What is the best battery class or type to use for house battery ? I mean type or class such as 29 etc... just don't remember where I saw it neither what was the best type.if I want a go cheap, I can buy one at walmart, if I want quality, I can buy it at specialized place, such as battery expert...

Hi, I have several electric issues with my 1998 econoline E150 conversion van. the electric seat (driver side) and also the power door lock are no longer working. Both were working when I bought the van. Can somebody help me solving these issues ? I first would like to check fuses, but I just...

Just wanted to have members's opinion on which type of "cooler" should I use for my new van camper.I must mentione I don't want to spend too much money on that, so keep that in mind for advices. My original idea was to use a simple coleman chest cooler, and using ice. But I saw at walmart a 12...

Would like to have feedbacks from members about the crasy idea I have to make my own grey water tank. instead of having grey water tank underneath the sink counter, in order to gain storing space Inside the van, I am planning to instal it underneath the van... Unfortunately, because of space...

Hello , I would like to have more information about "Slab City" ?  I first saw some info about Slab city on this site, and I was curious to heard more, cause I have a dauther (25 y.o) and she still live over my house, and when I accidently talked to her about "living for cheap" in slab city...

Hi there, I would like to check with forum members if my plans for "electrics" for my first conversion van, which will be turn into a camper. Just to mention the van I bought is a 1998 ford E150 starcraft conversion van. Our goal is not to live in the van, but we expect to go out for camping...

Hi everyone, I am from Quebec city area, and mu wife & I, recently bought our 1st conversion van, and we expect to traveling with our new van. This will be our first experience (hope we'll get along, in such small space) So, our van is a 1998 ford econoline E150 starcraft conversion van. We got...