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    I wrote a book about my van conversion and it's for sale on Amazon

    Hey, everyone, I tried to post this in trading post, but for some reason it wouldn't let me. Mods, if I am wrong in posting it here, could you move it to the correct location? Thank you. Anyway, I wrote a book last summer called Cheap and Easy Projects for Your Campervan, and I just updated...
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    Can anyone recommend the best swivel seats for a Chevy Express (seats with armrests)

    Ok, I'm going to try to install my own swivel seats. The problem is, I've read conflicting reports from different websites. One says to use the seats with ball-bearings. The other one says to use the seats with nylon. Another site says that swivel seats won't work if your seat has arm...
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    Found a great tool for cutting a fiberglass top - a DeWalt Multi Tool (wood cutting blade)

    So I finally decided to cut the FBI periscope out of my van high top today. It was too big, and I kept hitting my head on it. Plus, it was hard to get to the over-cab storage area. Anyway, I watched a bunch of videos, and all these people got on top of the high top to do it, but I needed to...
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    Can anyone recommend a company that can put in solar panels in Phoenix

    Ok, so I'm happy to say that I did NOT sell my van because I was able to find a full time job that I could do with my disability. Whew! So I'm keeping the van. But I want to put in solar panels and a lithium battery, and that's just not something that I can do on my own because I have a high...
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    How can I make money with my van?

    I need to figure out a way to make a living with my van. Can anyone recommend something? I've thought about a YouTube channel...not sure if people actually make money on Youtube anymore, though. I've thought about starting a delivery service, but I'm only 5'2'' and I can't lift 50 pounds...
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    Ex-FBI Surveillance Van ( 2008 Chevy Express Cargo converted camper van) - less than 30k for possible sale

    Hey, gang, I was wondering if some of you might take a look at my van and let me know how much you think it might be worth. It's an ex-FBI surveillance van. 2008. Still has the periscope in it. I've run in to some financial difficulty and I don't want to sell it, but if I have to, I wanted...
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    Anyone ever get a shoulder injury getting in and out of van? (especially women?)

    So, here's a weird question...I've had my Chevy van since Jan of last year. Two weeks ago, I started having terrible shoulder pain, and it hurts like hell whenever I pull myself up into the van and while driving. At first, I couldn't think of how I could have hurt my shoulder, but now I wonder...
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    a non-electric way to heat a van

    This is so cool...someone posted this on another forum, and I was blown away. It's a flower-pot heater....no electricity needed! You just need 2 flower pots, an eye-ring, and some nuts and screws. Amazing I would still crack a window to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, but I think this is...
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    Gigglyano's Copywriting - Because people remember funny things forever!

    Hey, everyone, I'm running a September copywriting special - 5 tag lines (or advertising slogans) for $100.  I also do more serious copywriting as well (i.e. website copy, e-books, etc..) Gigglyano's Copywriting - www.gigglyanos.com   Serious copywriting- www.nikigaliano.com
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    I finally have a video of my FBI conversion van (part 2)

    Here you go: Sorry it took me a while....but I finished it.
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    Is it safe to climb on top of a high top van to fix a leak?

    Hey, all, I have a question. I have an ex-FBI van with a periscope inside, and when its rains really hard, I have a tiny leak in the van, around the periscope. Only a drop or so every few minutes, but I want to stop it before its gets worse. I can't remove the periscope because it's welded in...
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    can anyone recommend someone in the Phoenix area who can install swivel seats?

    Hey, everyone, I've decided to get some swivel seats, but I cannot find any mechanics here in the Phoenix area who will install them. Can anyone recommend any mechanics?  Do you think an RV place would do it? So frustrated...I've done a lot of work on my van on my own, but I'm not big/strong...
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    broke my foot 2 months into van life.

    Well, 2 months into van life, I broke my foot. So, I guess my van life was a short one. I might need surgery on my foot, and my mom found out she might need brain surgery. I'm gong to be in a cast or a boot for a while, and my van is my only car. Anyone know if you can buy steps that slide...
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    looking for someone who can install a swivel seat

    Hi, I have a 2008 Chevy Express 1500. I want to put in one swivel seat (in the passenger seat location). I want it to also recline so I can turn it around and use it as a second bed for my mom when she wants to come camping with me. I need help, because I don't know how to do this myself, and...
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    What are the unwritten rules about dogs in campsites?

    Do people let their dogs run off leash in campsites? On BLM land? The reason I ask is because I have a small dog but I'm really nervous about camping with other people, because I'm terrified about dog fights.  My last dog got attacked by another dog and the other dog punctured my dog's eyeball...
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    Are people still in quartzite?

    How long do people hang out in Quartzsite? Is there anybody there in April and May? The last day of my job is April 15th and I can't leave until the next week because I am moving. I was thinking about going to Quartzsite, but I wasn't sure if anybody was going to be there?
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    stupid question, but I have to ask

    Ok, I know this is a very stupid question, but...I have to ask. So, in 2 weeks, my lease on my apartment is done, and I am headed out on the road. (And I cannot wait! So excited...) Anyway,  I know  I will not be staying in campgrounds very often (I hope), but when I do stay in a campground...
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    my new awning - how I made it

    Ok, I cannot post photos because I have a Mac. I tried chrome, but that is not working either. So you'll have to rely on your imagination. I made my own awning from a 9x6 foot canvas drop cloth from Wal Mart (9 bucks), some industrial strength velcro ($10 bucks on Amazon), and some old tent...
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    What do you do with your dog when you have to go shopping for food?

    So for those of you who are SINGLE and have pets, how do you handle it when you go grocery shopping? What do you do with the dog? Especially on aa hot day?  Even a few minutes in a hot auto can kill an animal here in Phoenix. I would never leave her in the car around here, but even on a nice...
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    Is it possible to sell my arts and crafts on the road?

    So, for years, one of my hobbies was making arts and crafts, such as mosaic mirrors, earrings, gift cards, tshirts, etc... I was thinking of trying to sell my arts and crafts on the road, and I was wondering if any of you do that successfully, or have tried doing that? If so, any tips you...
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