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Hello. I’m 2 hours into my day and nothing seems to be working out  :( I have a Coleman butane camp stove that won’t light. I see the ignition sparking and tried using a lighter as well. Apparently the fuel isn’t coming out. The fuel can is about 1/2 full and I haven’t used the stove in a...

If I install a bank of lithium batteries in my van, is it possible to remove one to run the trolling motor when going out in a boat, and be able to put it back at the end of the day? Or do I need a dedicated battery? I’m in a conundrum with the small boat & trolling motor I recently bought. I...

Last month I found a great thread in the forums here that break down the differences between Ford, Dodge, and Chevy/GMC vans. Now I can’t find it and want to mention it on a social media site I started using. Can someone link the thread please? Also, it really deserves a sticky!

Hey, all - I’ve been thinking about getting a back up camera for my ‘92 GMC/Explorer conversion and the time is nigh. I’m going to be using a hitch-mount cargo carrier and need a good view when backing up. I definitely want one that will be hard-wired in (no wifi/wireless/SMART nonsense that...

So this beautiful beast was posted recently in another thread and gave me an idea: Why not attach full-sized roof racks to our rigs and carry our own shade around? The more solid the floor of the roof rack, the less sun to focus heat on our roofs. With an inch or 2 between the roof rack and the...

The National Park Service is issuing free annual passes for active military and veterans. I got mine with my VA card at my local national park (Catahoochee River, GA). The ranger behind the counter said she believes the offer will be sweetened by making them free lifetime passes, but I recommend...

I’m looking to buy a compressor chest freezer/fridge soon. I’m leaning towards Iceco for the Danfoss Secop compressor and overall design. My main dilemma is between the dual-zone VL65D or VL60S. It’s just for myself and I ended up in a 110-inch short-wheelbase van so space is even more of a...

I'm trying to remove the 2 middle captain's chairs from my '92 GMC/Explorer conversion. The nuts holding the seat base turn but don't come off at all. The bolts don't move. There is no color indication that they've been Loctite'd (and the nuts are turning, anyway.) Has anyone ever dealt with...

Hello, all. It's me again. What are your thoughts on repairing vs. replacing fiberglass van roofs? My rig is a '92 GMC/Explorer conversion in decent shape but there are issues of course with a 30-y.o. vehicle exposed to the hot southern sun.  I previously posted an inquiry as to how to reseal...

I wasn't sure where to post this so I put it here. What tools are good quality for the money? I lost my Craftsman set in my divorce 20 years ago. I don't know if Craftsman is as good today as it used to be, but I especially wary of Sears long decline. I'm leaning towards Walmart tools since...

I found a lovely antique armoire last weekend to kick off my vardo gypsy wagon build. I went to pick it up and it did not fit through the side door, so I quickly moved my back-door kitchen into the side-door area, attempted to lower the sofa bed, and the motor quit with the sofa back half-way...

I wasn’t sure where to post my question, but I need to recaulk the skylights on my 1992 GMC Vandura 2500 “Rallywagon”/ Explorer conversion van. The roof is fiberglass and my skylights leak. I bought some high-grade all-weather silicone caulk & removed one of the inside plastic frames thinking...

I need to make some decisions and get my project going, so I came here for some expertise. I have (32) 12”X12” cork boards primarily to insulate the cooler. Should I just encase the cooler or the entire kitchen space for the 5-gallon water bottle, black tote containing fuel cans, and make a...

How do you reattach oak cabinets to rear doors on an '92 Explorer conversion? I have a 1992 GMC Vandura 2500 with an Explorer conversion. I bought it with the cabinets not mounted to the rear doors and have one of the cabinets. I plan to eventually pick over someone parting out another van for...

I've wanted to embark on beekeeping since last year but stymied by housing issues. Now that I'm stealth-camping in a van, I'm thinking of applying the same principles. I'm on the lookout for one of those 4-foot tall steel shelters that are used to house major electrical systems. If one is being...

Greetings Earlier this month I bought a 1992 GMC Vandura 2500 conversion van (Explorer package). It came with a 5 watt solar panel, basic interior readout, 2 tiny old TVs, tape deck/receiver, and a Nintendo game system. The solar panel goes to the van starter battery which the previous owner...

Hi, dwellers. I just bought my van on Saturday & was dumbfounded to learn my USAA insurance refuses to cover conversion vans & RV conversions. So far I’ve contacted 4 other companies & they all said the same thing. Another was going to charge me $4k/year which is simply out of the question. Is...

Hello, all. Can anyone comment on their van life experience acquiring, titling, and registering a Class B RV in Florida vs. Georgia? Do either have tags marked for RVs? Is it problematic to purchase a cargo van and register it in either state as an RV? I heard insuring and registering cargo vans...