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    Starting on Teddy ! Plz Help!

    Hi Gang, Well first of all I have decided to rename my van "Teddy", he was the best furry friend ever who I lost last year and who happens to be the same color as the van. It just feels right. I have finally started my build. Not sure why it has taken me so long, fear perhaps, even though I'm...
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    Another solar/battery/ 12 volt question.

    Hi all,  I have almost gotten my solar plans done. Going with a 100 watt kit from Renogy and 2- 6 volt deep cycle batteries (due to my ability to lift), I know the controller comes with. I thought I needed an inverter, but then I read this: Inverters have been known to consume 20%, 5% is being...
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    Progress at last on "Mi Casa"!

    Hi Guys, Yes I have finally named my platinum beauty "Mi Casa" in honor of my everlasting love of Mexican food and the wonderful Hispanic friends I have gotten to know and respect over the years. I have also made the first step towards conversion, the seats have been removed! Yea!! But alas...
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    Mamma has a new ride!

    Hi Guys and Gals!   I am so happy to introduce you to my new Van. (If the pic shows up!) I'm not sure if it is a she or a he, and as such it does not have a name yet. It is a 2001 GMC Safari with 116k well taken care of miles. The previous owner is 70 yrs old, ordered it band spanking new and...
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    When you just know it's the right one!

    Hi Guys, I had lunch with a friend today and we just hung out for awhile, it was nice. After she left I jumped on Craigs List for the first time today and low and behold, there it was (que the angels singing). THE van I have been searching for. Here are a few of the details for your opinions...
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    Anyone in Vegas up for a trip to Hesperia, Ca?

    So after giving this a lot of thought I called the owner of the 99' Ford Conversion with a high top. We had a long conversation (a Veteran who rescues dogs!) and this sounds like what I want. (The Van not the Vet!) Lol. But not sure how to work it since I live in Vegas. It's only about 2 1/2...
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    Van purchase frustration

    Hi Guys and Gals, I am ready to purchase my new home and have been looking at CL all week. So frustrating trying to find something with "low miles" (110k +, give me a break) so I even looked in Arizona. Have called about 2 vehicles I found as possibles and both people I spoke to are independent...
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    How to pick the right Van.

    Hello Nomadic travelers, I am now ready to purchase a van! As much as I would like to have a high-top and extended length (doesn't everyone?) I don't think that is in my budget right now.  My priority is to get the best I can for my dollars. I have about 10k, for the van (does not include my...
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    Van opinions for newbie

    I have found a couple of van's on CL, but wanted to get other more knowledgeable thoughts.  [email protected]    My first question is I'm sure I should get info on the new engine, but otherwise if I removed the other seats would it be ready to start adding the living...
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    Hello from Vegas!

    So happy to be here and have already gotten so much valuable information. Thank you Bob for all you do. I made the decision to become a member of the vandwelling community and now am searching for the "right" vehicle .to be my new home with my 4 legged girl Bella. Hoping to get different views...
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