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I agree, the smaller (older) Dodge (not the Sprinter) with a V8 would be a good choice. Good size, easy to fit in smaller parking spaces, and a bit more interior room than an Astro. Probably similar fuel economy but with V8 power. Of course, there are also V6 Dodge vans too, but at least the...

RV-Kitty, I actually just bought the fridge a few weeks ago and haven't hooked it up yet. It's a very small 12V marine/RV fridge, a Norcold Tek II. I bought it used for $200 from a guy who used it on weekends for a few years at his off-the-grid cabin. He hooked it up to a 12V battery and it...

$2500 get a high top added is actually pretty good considering the cost of materials and labor. I have an Astro and remember readings somewhere that it cost $5000 for a high top. Maybe there's more to installing one on an Astro, or that on in particular had other goodies with...

Looks great! Very cozy and well organized and a terrific price for a clean conversion van. Does it have a 302 5.0 V8? Carbed or fuel injection? 3 or 4 speed automatic? (the 3 speed auto will give worse fuel economy but is more durable than a 4 speed A40D automatic that  I used to have). I...

Speaking of RV fridge fires, I think the fridges most likely to cause a fire are the 3-way fridges that can run on 12V, 120V or propane (absorption fridges). The compressor-type fridges that only run on electricity are (apparently) less likely to start a fire. But I suppose any fridge, or...

<p>I'm a bit late replying to this post, but thought I'd share an interesting experience I had last summer. It was early in the season, so not too hot outside yet (maybe about 75&nbsp;Fahrenheit&nbsp;or 24&nbsp;Celsius). But my van has an alarm with remote starter, so I decided to use it while I...

Don't worry about it Katie, it's OK.&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">&nbsp;Thanks for thinking of that and being considerate about apologizing. Most people cook meat, and the suggestion for bacon might help others who like/eat it. I'm not here to judge...

Thanks Angeli, I'll check out some YouTube videos on clicker training. Somewhere I should have a clicker. Never really used it much. I bought it shortly after I got my dog over 3 years ago. Being a new dog owner, I guess I just got overwhelmed at everything out there. I may read Cesar Millan's...

I've noticed similar behavior with my dog too. I try to put the Thundershirt on him randomly, when there's nothing for him to be afraid of, as well as times when he gets nervous. I hope it works out. If not, I can return the Thundershirt to Petsmart within 60 days for a full refund, but I'd...

C<a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;" href="/profile/1877620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oultergeist</a>, I think I know what you mean about the reflectix now. I was actually thinking about putting reflectix on those two non-opening rear side windows in a...

I like the idea of the front passenger seat being turned to face the back. I'll have to see how easy it is to flip around in the event I ever need to carry a human passenger. I'm sure my dog won't it facing the back, and there's no seatbelt requirement for dogs. And that space under the dash...

I finally set up my new twin size mattress in the house last night. It's quite comfortable. A bit firmer than my eurotop queen size bed, but considering it cost only $300, not bad at all. And they say a firmer mattress is better for your back. Just not too firm, or I end up getting back pain...

<br><br>I think that sums it up really well. There is probably a difference in fuel consumption, but it's so minor that it's not worth worrying about. In my experience driving trucks and vans, loaded vs empty, I've never noticed a difference. And when you towed a 2500 pound car it only resulted...

Thanks Mike. Like you suggested, I think I'll just use the cast iron cookware, as it is now, like you suggested. The pre-seasoning from Lodge looks decent. As I use the cookware, the part where the food cooks on should get better seasoned and become smooth and non-stick. I'll just be sure to use...

Haha, I wish I had that problem! As soon as I park, and open the door, my dog is out as fast as he can!<br><br>Yesterday I put on his Thundershirt for a few minutes, giving him a treat just before (served ON the shirt, as per the instructions), and a treat after. Then I had to do some work in...

C<a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;" href="/profile/1877620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oultergeist</a>, nice to know I'm not the only one getting 15 MPG in an Astro! Of course, I'd rather get more, but I was beginning to think I was the only one who got...

<br><br>I had more money, I definitely would bought a brand new one. But it was $200 vs $1000 (minimum). I figure if I get only one year out of this used one, I'll be happy. Although I hope to get more than that. Given that this used fridge was only used on weekends for 5 years, that's about 700...

OK, so would it be a good idea to season my new, "pre-seasoned" Lodge cast iron pans, inside and out, or just cook with them and let the seasoning build up on the cooking surface as I cook with whatever oil/grease I use?&nbsp;

Thanks for all those tips and info! <br><br><strong>MPG's and Astro info</strong><br>My Astro seems to get about 15 MPG. I don't know how those other guys with Astros get 18, 20 or more MPG on the highway. And you're right, I don't even have the raised roof, so the MPG's should be better. My van...

OK, good point. I guess in my haste and excitement to put the Thundershirt on him, so far the only time he's had it on was for about 10 minutes inside Petsmart, then for the 30 minute ride home. I left it on him for another hour or so, even taking him for a walk. It was a bit chilly and windy...