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    Vehicle For Sale High top 2003 Astro just showed up at Albuquerque U Pull it

    No affiliation just a FYI Thanks
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    Any woodcarvers out there

    wow incredible work Maki2. as for me, I hack around the campsite some and typically come up with something that I usually leave behind for others to enjoy. I hope it is not deemed littering or inappropriate.
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    Older ford vans on auction site for June 5th

    older ford vans Some diesel Mid rise roofs Online auction See page 5 https://newmexico-b.hibid.com/catalog/277782/1393-vehicles-equip-containers-online-auction--june-5--2021/
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    1996 coachman on Chevy 3500 in Santa Fe Craigslist

    Maybe a newer coachman will satisfy you. https://www.rvguide.com/specs/coachmen/class-b/2016.html
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    1996 coachman on Chevy 3500 in Santa Fe Craigslist

    1996 coachman in Santa Fe craigslist https://santafe.craigslist.org/rvs/d/santa-fe-rare-1996-coachman-van-chevy/7316509336.html No affiliation
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    If things go bad you could always turn your van into a bumper pull trailer

    If the home made version is to much for you, you can always go the 80 grand route. Mercedes Sprinter camp trailer/car hauler https://images.app.goo.gl/tjbzX9fnMVr5dD2Z6
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    If things go bad you could always turn your van into a bumper pull trailer

    Excellent idea I have seen a guy running a older Chevy van, minus engine, tranny and drive components mated to a tandem axle trailer running around southern NM a couple of times. This seems like a much easier solution to extending the life of these older camper vans. One could stash the...
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    I'm 5'4": what older model van could I stand up in?

    I own a 1993 Chevy G20 with the TV top. I have about an inch of added flooring and a inch of added ceiling which leaves 64 inches in most of the central part of the back section of the van. The small area where I installed my fantastic fan is at 65 inches. My wife is 63 inches and can stand and...
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    Communities to avoid

    From someone who has lived in Albuquerque and now lives 20 minutes NW of ABQ I would have to agree completely. If you have to overnight in or near ABQ, find a space as far off I25 and I40 (miles) as possible and never ever anywhere south of I40 or near the airport. If Wally World is your game...
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    Why the Dearth of Mini-Class C RVs???

    Great thread bump Been looking myself There is a 19 foot Aventure on ford e350 frame(vehicle in Phoenix) And a 23 foot ascent Both listed on the Albuquerque Craigslist
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    Lumber out of stock

    And they have increased the price of what is left on the shelves by 30%. Time to start building homes with blocks again. Just as a side note: I dropped by Harbor Freight for some diamond grinder disks and the store was nearly empty. The kid at the counter said “the supply lines from China had...
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    What's your favorite way to wind-down at the end of the day?

    A series of lower back stretches sends me off to Lala land nicely
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    Camp spot for a few weeksor longer in exchange for help w earth ship build, New Mexic

    Hello, sounds like a great project. My home base is a few miles north of ABQ so I could certainly donate a weekend here and there to help when you get things going. Keep us posted
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    Thoughts on the Alpicool Refrigerators?

    Received an email ad from Dometic today offering 35% off close out refers
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    Catalog of van accessories and parts

    Great to hear. Initial catalog is kinda sparse but rumors are that they will expand offerings as they proceed. Hopefully they will offer up as many items as they do for trucks as the vanning community is booming
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    Catalog of van accessories and parts

    I just received my LMC Van catalog today and am very happy to have found this new source. I have used LMCTruck.com for parts for my 1954 Ford and have had very good experiences and service in the past. They are now stocking parts for: 1971-2009 Chevy and GMC vans 1975- 2012  Ford vans...
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    Truck/camper person-sized pass-through?

    I had an ‘80s Ford with a Lance overhead camper. The previous camper owner had a large pass thru slider window installed. I went to the Lance dealer and purchased a medium density foam gasket that they made for that size slider (wasn’t cheap) that fit around my entire back window on my truck...
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    Tire options for 15 inch wheels (Chevy G20)

    I put the Falken Wildpeak AT3W 235/75R15 on my 94 G20 and after 10K miles I am very happy with them. They are rated for. half ton trucks with 6 ply tread. I have not Weighed my build out plus a fully loaded rig but I am probably less than 1.2K lbs with water and fuel. They rub a bit on the...
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    tool recommendations

    KI carry a LIUMY multimeter/oscilloscope 2.0 . These are invaluable especially in you care about waveforms etc from your solar or HAM radio gear. Cheap on amazon If your tools are not making you money go with a Harbor Freight (HF) set of metric ratcheting wrenches, a set of 1/2” deep impact...
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