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My 2015 Chevy Cargo Express conversion is 99% complete.  It has tongue and groove 1/8" knotty pine strips running the length of ceiling and walls.  What hasn't been finished, and my OCD is making me crazy, is the metal surround where rear light wiring harness is stored (vertical and horizontal...

Could someone explain in a couple of sentences what makes a gas heater function?  IOW, how does it get from fuel tank to heat in the van?  Also, why CO poisoning isn't a huge concern from these? Thank you!

My house batteries are a bit difficult to access.  I was wondering if I could apply a trickle charger on the positive side/house battery side of my continuous duty solenoid and just ground the charger on the negative post of my vehicle battery?  Any thoughts?

I've got a 2016 Chevy Express Cargo, around 47K miles and rust free.  I live in Pittsburgh, where there is usually more salt than snow on roads.  I'd like to make sure my van lasts for many years.  Has anyone had experience rust proofing their frame, or undercoating in the rust belt?  If so, is...

As I set out to start ordering components for my permanent electrical system a question arrises...What determines the size amp ANL fuse that goes between my truck battery and continuous solenoid?  FYI...I plan to buy a 200AMP solenoid.  Not sure why, just have heard that more amps the better and...

Anyone have a custom battery cable maker on the internet they'd like to recommend?  I'll be installing my permanent house battery this spring and figure I might as well start component shopping now.  Thanks!

Just scored a nice Merry Christmas to me gift!  My office building was getting rid of 4 SLA deep cycle 12v, 33ah Batteries that were used in my building's security system for backup.  My facilities guy gave them to me!  The labels on the batteries indicate that 3 of them tested as "passed" in...

Sooo....I bought a used 2015 Chevy Express Cargo with about 24k miles on it in May. I've built it out, it's enjoyable to camp in, and super clean. The problem:  I have a fairly steep concrete driveway. On numerous occasions I've noticed that if I stop in the middle, I'm stuck. Doesn't seem to...

Hi Folks, As promised months ago, thought I would start a thread that documented my van build of this spring and summer...I'll TRY posting some pics (need to understand the technical aspects of this forum) to go along with the commentary and add to this thread as frequently as time...

I've noticed my 2015 Chevy Express 2500 seems to only spin one wheel (Driver side).  Is it possible that is the ONLY driven wheel?  Winter might be a bit tough with a steep driveway.  I've already had to back up a couple of times to get traction on DRY surfaces!   Has anyone done a conversion or...

Interested in stealth van camping for a couple days, off season in mid October. Has anyone done it or have experiences, places to share?  My van is a total stealth, white, Chevy cargo(no windows) van if that makes a difference. Thanks!

Thought I'd pass along a couple of links to anyone building their van and scratching their head figuring out templates, complex curves, cabinet fitaments, etc.  These Flexible French Curves look to eliminate at least one round of templates.  Got mine ordered!  Should eliminate most scribing...

I'm in the process of building out my 2015 Chevy Express 2500.  Trying to figure out the best way to build a divider between front and living space...I would need to have the wall somewhere between the two cross members in the ceiling, so I'm looking for ways to anchor to the ceiling without...

Started insulating the van today. Using Owens Corning Pink panels. When I sprayed 3M 90 adhesive on the pieces, it melted the foam?  Is this normal?

Could someone tell me if I can install a Fantastic Fan without immediately hooking it up to power?  Meaning... can I manually crank it open without electric before I put in my house battery? I will most likely be ordering the remote controlled, rain sensor fan. Thanks, Mark

Good morning group, Wanted to update group on my new project.  I purchased a 2015 Chevy Express 2500 a few weeks ago.  Only 24K mi and in really nice shape.  Started my project about a week and a half ago.  So far Rattletrap installed in cargo area (100 sq ft.) and this weekend I installed the...

Just purchased my Chevy 2500 Cargo Van!  First modification that needs made YESTERDAY is to raise my carport, so I can fit my van under it.  Wife is NOT happy that I have a huge cargo van sitting in front of my house blocking her petunias!  Could anyone tell me the installed height of a...

Thinking about pulling the trigger on this 2012 Chev Express 2500.  Van looks really good ONLINE.  Has 55K miles. One owner, Ohio. This picture has me alarmed.  Is it rust?  Are they showing a problem, or proud of how good it looks underneath?  Carafax shows very good maintenance records...

What's the consensus on the best time to cut hole in the roof?  Prior to insulating and finishing the ceiling, or after inside ceiling has been installed?  Or...does it not matter? Looking for easiest and quickest install. Thanks!

If I wire 2 12 volt Agm batteries in parallel, is the output 24v or 12v? Thanks!