For E 150 V8 Conversion

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">So initially a truck bed conversion. We realized it would be WAY to cramped for two people and a dog. Decided a van would be better. We are posting pictures of our conversion on our blog. We just got the van a few weeks ago, working on some rust spots and cleaning it up right now. Have a few ideas but looking forward to any suggestions. </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Any suggestions specifically on refrigeration. Have been looking at a Waeco fridge but they seem to be pretty pricey and we aren't sure what size would be best. We are planning on living here (and traveling)&nbsp;so what do you think?</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">-Ay and Jay</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/10/14/forward-with-our-plans/" target=_blank>http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/10/14/forward-with-our-plans/</a> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Exhausting day. A lot of work got done. Tried to put pictures up. Can't get them to upload though. :/ Suggestions? Check out our blog, all the pictures are up!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.ourlifeourway.com" target=_blank>www.ourlifeourway.com</a> </p>

 

[Seraphim]

flickr and google (picassa) offer free storage. Flickr permits you to set up a photo stream on a website, so every time you upload to Flickr, the photstream on your website is automaticcaly updated. Streams to FB as well.<br><br>Signing on to iGoogle permits free websites, blogs, documents, photos, etc all in one spot.<br>

 

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Over the weekend, a lot of progress was made. It almost feels like we can live in it! Check out the pictures</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.ourlifeourway.com" target=_blank>www.ourlifeourway.com</a></p>

 

[Seraphim]

<P>Looks like an excellent job!</P>

 

[She]

Looks good! I like the floating bed. You guys are making progress.

 

[VanFan]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Over the weekend, a lot of progress was made. <br></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.ourlifeourway.com" target="_blank">www.ourlifeourway.com</a></p>

<br>Lookin' good!<br>Vickie<br>

 

[4x4tour]

Ditto to what Vickie and the rest said...<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif">

 

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">So we have officially lived in our van for 5 nights now. Its great! Still getting things organized for our travels which will start in December when I graduate from college. We still have a lot to go through and a ways to get organized but it really is coming along!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/11/05/van-conversion-part-3/" target=_blank>http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/11/05/van-conversion-part-3/</a>&nbsp;It should definitely be complete and ready by Rubber Tramp!</p>

 

[Guest]

<p>A few more pics up! Getting closer and closer to the 'travel' date! We'll see you all in Quartzite!</p>

 

[Seraphim]

In my garden three ways meet,
Thrice the spot is blest;
Hermit-thrush comes there to build,
Carrier-doves to nest.

There broad-armed oaks, the copses' maze,
The cold sea-wind detain;
Here sultry Summer overstays
When Autumn chills the plain.

Self-sown my stately garden grows;
The winds and wind-blown seed,
Cold April rain and colder snows
My hedges plant and feed.

From mountains far and valleys near
The harvests sown to-day
Thrive in all weathers without fear,--
Wild planters, plant away!

In cities high the careful crowds
Of woe-worn mortals darkling go,
But in these sunny solitudes
My quiet roses blow.

Methought the sky looked scornful down
On all was base in man,
And airy tongues did taunt the town,
'Achieve our peace who can!'

What need I holier dew
Than Walden's haunted wave,
Distilled from heaven's alembic blue,
Steeped in each forest cave?

[If Thought unlock her mysteries,
If Friendship on me smile,
I walk in marble galleries,
I talk with kings the while.]

How drearily in College hall
The Doctor stretched the hours,
But in each pause we heard the call
Of robins out of doors.

The air is wise, the wind thinks well,
And all through which it blows,
If plants or brain, if egg or shell,
Or bird or biped knows;

And oft at home 'mid tasks I heed,
I heed how wears the day;
We must not halt while fiercely speed
The spans of life away.

What boots it here of Thebes or Rome
Or lands of Eastern day?
In forests I am still at home
And there I cannot stray.

 

[Seraphim]

Thought you two would especially appreciate the 9th stanza lol.

 

[myvangoghs]

You all have made great progress.&nbsp; I'll keep watching for more photos.&nbsp; Thanks!<br>

 

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Thanks Seraphin! We did enjoy it, Jay knew who the author was was right away (Emerson)!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Yes the progress is coming along well, and the van is much more like home!</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://ourlifeourway.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/a-little-more-like-home/" target=_blank>http://ourlifeourway.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/a-little-more-like-home/</a></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[Guest]

<p style="margin: 0px;">It is getting to the time where we have to leave! We only have about a week until we start on our way! Jay got the solar panels up, the electrical all set up, a battery box built with ventilation. </p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Check it out!</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/12/21/van-conversion-electrical/" target=_blank>http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/12/21/van-conversion-electrical/</a></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p>

 

[Seraphim]

It's looking good.

 

[Guest]

WOO HOO!!! ON THE ROAD!!! Check out our first day of traveling!<br><br><A href="http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/12/30/van-dwelling-day-1/" target=_blank>http://ourlifeourway.com/2011/12/30/van-dwelling-day-1/</A><br>