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    Rainbow Previa Build

    Thank you Loess for your outstanding documentation. Nothing short of excellent. If I may, I would suggest going to an automotive paint store and getting a can(s) of 3m super weatherstrip adhesive and using that instead of the super77. Same type product but much stonger and aimed at the...
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    Freezer and cool chest

    Thanks for the input...It looked like a good idea to me, now I know. Y'all take care and have a nice Christmas. Regards, J.D.
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    Fiberglass vs solid??

    Well, I figured there had to be a reason no one was using it. Thanks for the input fellas. Regards, J.D.
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    Freezer and cool chest

    Hello all. Does anyone use a 12 volt freezer, like Engle etc and use an ice chest for refrigeration? You could freeze your meat and other perishables. Leftovers (Just as easy to cook a lot as a little). You can even make the ice to keep your milk, eggs, etc cool. Power draw looks acceptable...
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    Fiberglass vs solid??

    Ladies and Gentlemen, how y'all doing?? Have a question about insulation. Many of you use solid board insulation for walls, etc. After researching costs involved, fiberglas come in tons cheaper and has a better R value. Plus it bends well and can be fitted easily on curved surfaces. Granted...
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    Mileage vs. age

    Mr Noodly.....I visited your website.........Very nicely done..thank you. Being an old desert rat myself, I can closely relate. Kudos
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    Mileage vs. age

    I agree to an extent. A carb will never get the mileage computer controlled fi will. A carb won't have the power At high altitudes, carbs will not have the power comp controlled fi will. On the other hand, carbs are also pretty dependable once properly jetted and set. Generally speaking they...
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    Wouldn't this be enough damage to have a salvaged title?

    Yep..seen that happen also.
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    Wouldn't this be enough damage to have a salvaged title?

    I am retired from 35 years in auto body. It all comes down to repair cost to vehicle value. A vehicle will be totaled at 80% of acv. Actual cash value, not to be confused with blue book. Blue book means next to nothing in evaluating a vehicle. So....if the vehicle is new and it totals, leave...
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    Head room

    Thanks for all the input. Appreciate it. After reading all the replies, I must agree with the majority here and go with something I can stand in. AKBOB...good idea. I see enclosed trailers for sale around here often. Some very affordable. One good thing about a utility trailer is there isn't a...
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    Head room

    Hi all. Okay, I think i can deal with the small quarters of a van. Went cruising in a 25 foot boat for 3 years, although I was much younger then. So size wise I can make do. Will have to pull a small utility trailer for my tools, a small trail bike and misc stuff, but have one of those so no...
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    Toyota RV 4cyl

    A good way to eliminate timing chain chatter, provided the tensioner isn't shot, use a genuine Toyota oil filter. In 93 I bought a new truck, told a friend at wholesale parts about it. He said the factory filters have a patented check ball that doesn't let the oil drain down from the tensioner...
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    Toyota RV 4cyl

    Chris.....don't mean to rain on your parade, but drive one before you buy it. All previous posters are correct, a 22r will last you as long as you will ever need it providing regular oil changes etc. Yeah, it will be underpowered. OFW. You in a hurry?? What i didn't like about the couple that i...
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