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    DYI -Heat solution

    They said tillage was the major contributor- Then Bovine Flatulence- they changed that to the Bovine's eructation!! I'm not joking! and I know saying that people will STILL think I'm joking!
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    DYI -Heat solution

    Show me how you can run an RV's furnace, or a Kero/Propane heater, but not a wood stove inside the vehicle. I'd very much like to see that. Never tried that. I'd think they'd be rather reluctant.
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    Bought It, Then Sold It

    First, it was just too big. 15' box. Next, with a truck, you are limited to certain roads- I violated this multiple times because the "No Trucks' sign came up so fast I was committed and had little choice but to drive on or stop and back up. I think it was technically a violation to drive to my...
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    Inspect GM Frame Cab Support Area Before Purchasing

    Realize this is THE FRAME (Express 3500), not a 'stiffener' rail found on unibody vehicles. What that means is if there's a big hole in the rail of your unibody Buick or Caravan type vehicle, the body's not going to collapse unless you run into a bridge. If the frame cracks on a full framed...
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    Need some opinions on buying a Dodge Class B

    I seriously doubt it needs a new camshaft. I've had Mopars my entire life, and have not heard of a cam failing at 88k, or any mileage. I worked in an automotive machine shop, and saw everything. GM small blocks DID have a cam hardening issue in the late 70's early 80's, but this is an anomaly...
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    DYI -Heat solution

    I had access to a welder, metal was cheap, the wood was free, and it worked- very well. My life was better for negligible cost. Win-win for no dinero. If you got a bed of hot coals and a nice, large dry hardwood log you can get it to burn all night. It's not that difficult, people have...
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    Need Windows and a Door

    Ok, thanks all- I don't see a 'Like' button to hit Elkhart is where RVs are made IIRC - That makes sense. I saw some on CL. People retire and buy a NEW RV, then stop using it after 2x weeks. So there's ti=ons being scrapped? Matlock that looks nice. My idea was a booth in back-the most window...
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    DYI -Heat solution

    I had a wood stove in my van- 1. You need fuel, and lots of it 2. Scavenged fuel (wood) is usually not dry, so it produces creosote. If you have a bend in the chimney, it'll leak out the seam. 3. Someone mentioned it's a mess- That's correct. Ashes, bark 4. It's smokey when you open the...
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    Need Windows and a Door

    Universal Cube. I'd like high quality windows on each side towards the rear and one on each side of a centered rear door, and the door w/ screen like RVs have. Where does one get such items- or try an RV forum? I'm thinking a booth in back (remove roll up) with the under seat as exterior...
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    Box Truck Insurance Problems

    $362/yr USAA. It is a "Commercial Truck" for personal use. (9600 GVW) Things change at 10,001 lbs. (Some) states require you stop at weigh station- You know that tiny tiny bit of play in your steering gear? That's a deadline to ICC or State Patrol or DPS inspectors. Any truck, that marker light...
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