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    Say hello to "The Prairie Schooner"!

    [/URL] Well... First off I want to thank this community for sharing, helping, and creating a wonderful place where we can learn and grow our dreams!  We've been on the road for a month now and all systems are working great! We started with a 99 chevy express 1500 conversion van.  Ripped...
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    Best use for front receiver hitch

    I have one... Reese 2inch I think.  A good spot for tools (jack and stand, wrenches, small BBQ,  heavy small stuff) I was thinking.  Just as long as I can lock it up.  If I keep it low and small enough will it affect anything? What else could I do with it?  I was originally thinking of...
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    Load range 15inch wheels

    Anyone know where to find load range d 15 inch tires for my chevy van?  Seems load range e are none existent.  E
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    Conversion van running boards

    Do conversion van running boards help or hurt with regard to mpg's?  mine are cracked in a few spots and real soft under foot.  its also hard to get under the van to work on it...  but if they help with mpgs i may keep them. thoughts? Thanks e
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    rear end whine (new to me van)

    this is not the same issue i posted a few weeks back...different vehicle. I just bought a 99 chevy express 1500 conversion van 120k.  the van has a newer drive shaft that the previous owner didnt know anything about.  it didnt have plates on it so i wasnt allowed to test drive it.  he must have...
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    "The Holy Grail" name pending

    Well i bought a van!  '99 Chevy 1500 RB conversion with TV top.  5.7l with 120k on it.  Aftermarket air bag helpers in the back.  The plan is to tour the US this summer with every intention of finding a job and settling down with the fiance.  We want to keep it cheap but comfortable...aka...The...
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    Ram 1500 help

    Tranny wines.  Has 3.55 axle ratio.  5.2l Winnebago conversion van.  Gear lash?
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    Moving and have questions!

    I'm leaving Hawaii in 6 weeks!   Traveling the US for the summer in a van and hopefully finding a job/ place to set roots.  So the plan is to buy van and fix it up in NJ where I have access to tools and shop.   My main concerns are how and where to register the van and get insurance/ all the...
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    Fridge or freezer?

    Fridge or freezer? ... Pick only one and why...  My thoughts are this (granted I'm a noob)...  I don't think I have enough room for both seperate units to be installed along the walls,  and the fridge with small freezer doesn't have enough room for frozen goods and ice... So what if I get a 12v...
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    used high top fitment guide?

    Im looking into adding a hightop to an extended van as part of a build out.  I am hoping to save money by removing a used top from a salvage yard.  I have neither van or hightop currently.    Is there a simple guide to what model/year combos match up?   Would it be possible to mate up a standard...
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    Help with energy guide conversion

    I wish to power a 110v device off of a battery.   I'm shopping online for it and can only get the yellow energy guide specs.   172kWh/yr.   So assuming 80 % efficiency to 12v conversion that brings the total to 206/yr.   Braking it down to 564 watts per day or 24watts per hour(on average).  Is...
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