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Hey guys. So I'm driving from Houston to Portland, but I'm taking around 3 weeks to do it. I would appreciate any general advice as far as cities to enjoy along the way and natural must-see sights.  My main question is this: I want to get to Portland through California, with a definite stop in...

Hey guys, I have a 96 dodge ram van and the passenger side trans line started leaking (not sure if it is return or supply). Can you guys point me towards any repair videos or links or explain how I can do this? I tried to post on a dodge forum but no one really answered the question. One guy...

Hey guys, I'm about to hit the road again, and I've finally wised up and decided its time to start traveling with a  spare.  I have a 96 dodge ram van B2500 5.9. Any recommendations on an easy to install and affordable rear door mount? And while I'm at it, any recommendations for a 2 bike rack...

I'm planning a move to Portland soon and would like to continue van living. However, I want to stay in the city for most of the year. What would you guys recommend in terms of establishing a residence? My only thought was to ask around or post on craigslist to see if someone would be willing let...

Hey guys, I'm going to be in the Seattle/Portland area for a couple of weeks and was just wondering what van living is like there? Any tips, such as ideal neighborhoods to park in etc? My van isn't very stealth, so I'll be spending most of my time outdoors and exploring the city, I just need to...

I wasn't sure where to post this. I wanted to share this with you guys, not to get you to donate, but just to show you what a great help you've all been to me. I joined the forum less than a year ago and a lot of you helped me to get my van up and running and ready for this crazy adventure I'm...

Hey guys, My roommate and I are planning on taking a road trip in a couple of days. We're leaving from Milwaukee, WI and have our sites set on North Georgia, specifically Chattahoochee National Forest. Neither of us have ever been so it was kind of a shot in the dark. So I wanted to ask if...

The lady will be out of town for 3 weeks in January so I'm thinking I'll take my van on it's maiden voyage for a week or 2. I'll be starting in Milwaukee, WI. Any suggestions on where to go? I'm pretty much open to anything that is less than an 18 hour drive. I'll be traveling with a friend...

Hey guys, I need help installing my solar panel and setting up my house marine batteries, etc. I've realized that although I could probably figure out how to do this, I'm not sure I want to. Instead I'd like to hire someone to show me how to do it properly so I don't die in an electrical fire...

Wondering if I could charge my house batteries with a power inverter hooked up to the van's DC output, then hooked up to my 3 stage charger and to my house marine batteries? I was thinking of this as an alternative to wiring up one of those continuous duty solenoids to the starting battery...

Would something like this be effective? http://www.amazon.com/One-Way-Mirror-Film-30/dp/B00BBFUWQ0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416522821&sr=8-4&keywords=2+way+film Thank you. I meant to ask as a vapor barrier for the windows in order to reduce or eliminate fogged windows. I plan on having...

So I spent my first few hours in my van. I had by Mr. Heater going on low. After coming back in the house I feel a little light-headed, and have a slight headache. So I guess this mean I need to ventilate better. Any advice? I do not have a roof vent. My van isn't well sealed so I figure there...

Hey just wanted to get an opinion on this. My van has a lot of windows and during the winter I want to be able to insulate them but also take them off easily. There is about 1.5" of space between the windows and their frames, so I was thinking I would cut some reflectix to the size of the frame...

Hey guys, I've been trying to read about electrical for a while and I can't seem to get my head around what I need for a basic set up. I don't have too much to spend, I'd say probably $300-$500. I think the problem is that now I've convinced myself after all my research that I need to invest...

Hey guys, I'd like to put together a roadside assistance kit and a general repair troubleshooting kit for my 96' Dodge Ram 2500 Van. Can you guys give me some suggestions as to what I should have? I am not very mechanically inclined so I sort of need a layperson's kit for things I could...

So I went to start the conversion van up today after a few days of not, and the new battery was totally dead. Just replaced it a week ago. After reading some dodge forums it seems that conversions can have parasitic electrical drainage due to added conversion components. Some also claim that it...

In preparation for my new lifestyle I'm collecting books that may be relevant. Any suggestions on the following? A good all encompassing survival book? There are several I know, but if anyone has direct experience with some... Mechanical/electric handbooks Foraging. I already have 2 Samuel...

I just picked up a beautiful 96' Dodge Ram 2500 conversion with a hightop. The back seats fold back electronically to make a bed. There are no middle seats. My mind has been buzzing with ideas to make this as simple and cost/time effective as possible. This is kind of long, and I apologize for...

So I need to get a fantastic fan and vent installed on my hightop, but I have very very little experience doing such things. I'm sure I can learn how to do it with youtube videos and stuff, but I would be heartbroken if I completely screwed something up. Also, I do not own the proper tools...

I'm going to look at this 96' 2500 Ram Conversion van High Top on Sunday. He's ask $3750 OBO. I think I can get him to $3300-3500. Owner says: new tires, all electrics and air work, no body rust or damage at all. 100K Miles. It starts and runs great but needs a new battery as one of the cells...