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    Best insulation for your van

    My intention was not to stop you, It might help someone starting a van build, in doing it correctly. This guy actually brings the Tech and does not parrot anyone.
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    Best insulation for your van

    https://vacayvans.com/best-natural-insulation-for-your-diy-camper-van-conversion/ https://vanlife.academy/spray-foam-van-insulation-reflectix/ My Verdict on Reflectix for insulating your van Everyone has an opinion ...but Things I would never do cut a hole in my vehicle roof. Cut a hole in...
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    how to keep prius warm?

    Wrong  www.iCorkFloor.com https://www.icorkfloor.com/cork-underlayment-installation/ * So if you’re looking for a floor that can do all that, then visit us at iCork Floor. We specialize in cork flooring products and strive to bring the best to you. Our expertise has helped hundreds of clients...
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    How much solar would i need to run this A/C?

    Forget dinosaur batteries and bad advise Check out this guys channel https://www.youtube.com/user/jehugarcia/videos He had great DIY videos and group buys on lifepo4 batteries about a 100.00 per KWH My brother built this from scavenged parts, even cheaper then he did.
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    Where to park while converting your vehicle?

    Home depot, they will do 2 cuts for free on wood and charge a quarter for additional ones. They do have a safe size cut limit on wood , so do the small pieces yourself. They also have a bargain wood cart, everything on it is discounted.
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    show to hide door and window?

    I agree with HDR, no way you are fooling anyone. Especially LEO'S, they just run your plates. Commercial truck van with private plates. I would be suspicious, especially if they were out of state. I have over 200,000 miles on my ford conversion van and have never been bothered by the cops. I...
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    Fleas?? Eggs? Ever use normal isoprpyl alchohol?

    Diatomaceous earth -food grade You can buy it anywhere and sprinkle it on pets , carpet and totally safe" It is commonly used in lieu of boric acid, and can be used to help control and possibly eliminate bed bug, house dust mite, cockroach, ant and flea infestations.[16]* From the wiki...
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    Cheap shots dog or cats

    About 25.00 IIRC Arizona Humane Society 1521 W Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041 Phone: +1 602 997 7585 Hours: 11AM–6PM
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    Disaster w/insulation

    This stuff https://corkdirect.com/premium-cork-underlayment/
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    Disaster w/insulation

    I  have no idea why its being done that way.  We used cork rolls for flooring. Cheap, sound proof, water proof and mold proof.
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    Best DIY roll on roof sealant?

    Use the one they use for house's, get it at home depot https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Roofing-Gutters-Roofing-Commercial-Roofing/N-5yc1vZapzz/Ntk-Extended/Ntt-roof+paint?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&NCNI-5 Add about 6 tube's of latex caulking and mix it or have it mixed and...
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    how to keep prius warm?

    You can survive it , people have been doing it for 100's of years. Rabbit fur blankets. Buy the pelts from a rabbit breeder and make your own as the blankets are very expensive. If a rabbit can survive the winter in it, so will you. Pelts are 1.50 -3.00 . You want the rolled pelt type blanket...
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    Ford club wagon van - $900 -113k miles

    I do not own the vehicle. I sold a similar 2001 one . Mine was a Superduty, this one should be one too because of the v-10 . I am a female and they are very easy to drive. No problems ever , just windshield wipers , antifreeze , Brakes and tires in all the time I owned it. One ton vehicle. May...
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    Illegal to take out passenger seat? Fines, tickets?

    I just sold my 15 passenger van and removed the rear 4 rows of seats . Totally legal in Arizona. I just kept them in case I decided to sell the van. Also in my 98 mustang convertible. I turned it into a roadster with a fiberglass kit and had no need for the rear seat.
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    minimalist refrigeration system for medicines

    https://www.amazon.com/RoadPro-Soft-Sided-Travel-Cooler/dp/B0010B00IA Diabetic friend of mine has one similar to this for her insulin. Hers was prescribed and not this brand but similar. You just plug it into a cigarette lighter. Mod Edit: the above link is for a Peltier cooler. please...
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    Any advice - San Diego, CA. Storage/Van

    A friend of mine that is a diabetic has a 12 volt- lunch box type pouch thing for her insulin, plugs into a cigarette lighter when she is traveling. They sell 12 volt appliances like crock pots, coffeemakers, frying pans, and sauce pans. I found these extremely reliable in my conversion van...
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    Looking for ideas ... my poor bus!

    What kind of registration and Insurance is required? Commercial or private vehicle?
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    How Stealthy could you make it?

    If It was in Phoenix I would seriously consider buying it.
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    2001 Ford superduty 1 ton - 15 passenger van -SOLD!

    Sold Locally-Not sure how to remove ad
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    starting issues 1987 Dodge B250

    I would check the ignition actuator rod. Easy fix. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-steering-column-actuator
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