whitebread250

I really like your van, that is really neat! We plan on spending 4 or 5 nights in the van. I found some cabins in Taylor park area close to Pitkin Colorado. We like state parks also, we use good sam app and AAA campground guides while on the road when we don't have reservations. We traveled in an e-150 5 years ago, we are so ready to hit the road in the Nissan. I gave a buddy travel tips last year and he and his wife went in a Toyota Camry.... I could not handle that! If we see you it would be nice to check out the inside of your van.

We are so glad the road to the sun is open and the fire is slowing down. We will be coming in the east first and leaving out the west entrance. Plans are to take 83 down to Missoula, looked at google earth.... cant really find an ugly road on the map! radin2son, do you sleep in the van or tent? I see you have a sportsmobile, some pics would be cool, been to the website and really like what they are doing with the vans. We have 105f heat index here now and my buddies are freaking out when I tell them we are taking a heater and winter clothes. I have been looking at the parks webcams and the smoke is still there but is much better, that may help with mosquitoes! I appreciate all the folks fighting the fire and cleaning up the aftermath so we can enjoy the park.

I hope they have the fire out and the going to the sun road open! Still doing a few things inside the van and will post some more pics soon. I did the airbox trick this week, so easy. I used a sawall with a metal cutting blade for a clean cut and sanded the edges clean,(K&N filter) The van does not make any extra noise that i can tell, and believe it has improved the performance, doesn't seem to kick down from overdrive as often as before on the same climbs I drive very often. I drive a ford transit connect as my company car and it sounds like a teenager driving a Honda civic.....always shifting and revving just to keep the speed limit. Its nice to get in the big van on the weekends!

It will be our fist time also. It will be our fist time in the fall, we have always been in summer or spring, really want to see the leaves changing, going thru Colorado as we make our way back. That's pretty funny about the bear spray in the store(could be for security for people!). Plan on tooting the horn on bike and carrying our whistle while hiking. I can run faster than her so......

That is very good info! I did see some restrictions but I figured I was close enough, but...... We are staying in Many Glacier and Apgar while at the park, may camp around Jackson,Wy and Crested Butte,Co. Going to Polebridge and will unload the honda 250l to ride to the border and all the stops up that way, do some hiking. Truck is quiet, bike is quiet, wife will be on bear watch! Thanks for the great info and comments, I'm a first timer with this posting stuff.

I put some tie down loops on the walls for a tie down strap to hold the bed platform to the wall, plus the bike will have 4 tie downs also. I put the bike as close to the wall as I can for extra room to use the "couch" and have room to put other stuff. We are leaving Alabama Sept 3rd, stopping to see the noggins (mt. Rushmore), reservations @ many glacier monday night, It won't be hard to miss each other in nv vans (not many out there yet). We are READY to see this beautiful area in the Nissan and mark some things off the bucket list!

I have been working on the van getting ready for a trip to Glacier park, colorado,etc... Made a box, and a shelf to convert into a bed when the bike is out. Box is 6 foot by 18" tall and 19" wide with 2 opening tops. Keep tools and stuff in box and sit on to get dressed before riding or whatever. 60"x 48" plywood rest on 2x6 shelf and 2x3 on side of box to make bed, and stands on end when not in use and bike goes in.

Chris, the last bill was 1900.00 for the fuel injection control module....and 4 months waiting for trouble shooting etc... I sold it 2 weeks after getting back. My buddy was having head gaskets installed on same model and that cost him 4 grand! Pulling a camper thru Colorado was a breeze....until front wheel hub went out(1000.00 with tow job). Going to Glacier in September with bike in back, looking forward to worry free travel, just feel the Nissan 5.6 gas will be more reliable (and so much quieter). Keeping stuff locked up in the back is very nice compared to an open bed pick up.

Hey Yall, sold my GMC 2500 hd diesel and bought a 43,000 mile 3500sv. The diesel was killing me on repair bills and reliability. We travel out west every other year to dual sport ride in this great country of ours. I can do SO much more with this van versus a pickup....haven't missed the truck yet after 3 months. Getting some great ideas on this forum so far.