Lowrideractual

I'm running into an A/C issue. The smallest I can find for roof top is 10K and that will turn the van into a meat locker. Has anyone used a 5K 110 volt house version and if so where did you mount it. I think I've seen some mounted on truck campers out the rear. I suppose it could be supported by a door out the rear of the van with a little support here and there. Any thoughts?

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. She was my friend and partner for 40 years and will never be replaced. Saving grace is she died quickly and I believe painlessly, may we all go that way. The van is something under consideration for several years and seems to be the perfect travel conveyance for one person with too many toys. The trailer is not required but will certainly make things easier and add flexibility to the trips. I used to make fun of riders that towed their bikes but age catches up to us all and I have migrated from Goldwings and Ultras to a group of shorter and lighter rides. A favorite lately is my 1250 Bandit and a Honda NC750DCT... just ordered a Burgman 400 since my hip is not getting better. Still ride my old DRZ400 but that's getting to the point that I need something use to get up there on the seat. My old 100th year Lowrider is still LOW. Van will be nuttin fancy but should be functional with the guidance of you folks.

I've done those areas on a motorcycle but plan to spend more time there this trip. Have 60 gallons including the trailer. AZ will be a trip across the Rim and back North into UT thru St George and head in the direction of home...maybe into NV on the way. NV just feels appropriate to hit in the 2500. Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. She was my friend and partner for 40 years and will never be replaced. Saving grace is she died quickly and I believe painlessly, may we all go that way. The van is something under consideration for several years and seems to be the perfect travel conveyance for one person with too many toys. The trailer is not required but will certainly make things easier and add flexibility to the trips. I used to make fun of riders that towed their bikes but age catches up to us all and I have migrated from Goldwings and Ultras to a group of shorter and lighter rides. A favorite lately is my 1250 Bandit and a Honda NC750DCT... just ordered a Burgman 400 since my hip is not getting better. Still ride my old DRZ400 but that's getting to the point that I need something use to get up there on the seat. My old 100th year Lowrider is still LOW. Van will be nuttin fancy but should be functional with the guidance of you folks.

Thank you Sir!! My build is just a bed, a place to cook, electricity and some solar, maybe an extra battery, sink, food prep counter, propane hot water, potty and shower. The van is rapidly getting too small so I bought a 7x14 cargo trailer with a single 3500 lb axle and brakes to haul motorcycles, generator and ATV...it's not high enough for my side by side so I may need to modernize my current Honda ATV to get power steering and more comfort or wack a foot off the SXS so it will fit in the trailer. I have 5 trips planned and maybe 6th if #2 son wants to do the Macgruder road with me. My wife and I did 6K miles last Summer, mostly OR, WA and ID but she died so I'm on my own and will do the trips we planned for this summer with the van instead of a pickup. I need to do Bear tooth pass on a motorcycle as soon as the snow melts up there. Some time in Utah, AZ, WY and maybe SD then back home to pick up a boat and hit Henry's lake for some trout and rafting on the St Joe and Clearwater. That should take me into late Sep. or Oct for steelhead.

Thanks!! No clue on how to post pictures. I suppose I should learn how. I'm still using a Kodak Brownie...2 weeks to get film developed!!

I was/is/are thinking about a Lithium in the rear by my propane. I'm not an expert on Lith but isn't there a heat issue with them if you placed them under the hood with the starting battery? I have 2 one hundred watt solar panels that I'd like to suppliment the charging capacity when parked. I have a clean genny to help if needed. I am also thinking maybe the panels and batteries belong in my trailer since it may tag along with motorcycles on board and keep weight on the trailer. I guess if the NV needs to pull it then it's probably the same as in the cargo area. I have some 27's that are for trolling motors but they probably wouldn't mind helping out in the van. Thanks in advance!

Thank you SIr! I bought a "stick on the roof" antenna and will give that a try once the NV is back on the road...currently under constructions in my shop. Shop is all steel and is a giant Farady cage. I do have cell service by using an antenna on the roof and an amp inside which works well enough to use Direct TV on my phone but sucks for football games. What's a "scraper" and who is kodi?? Sorry...guess I don't get out much.

I'm looking at the Discount parts site and their captain's seats seem reasonable. The selection is awesome. Has anyone installed their seats...how do you like them and which one did you choose? Thinking about a seat swivel for the pax seat so I can use it turned to the back for more comfortable seating. Same question...how do you like their swivel??

Just had a long conversation with #1 son ref: Starlink...we're going to do it at the house then move to some effort of mobile for the NV. I'm hoping we can get TV off the Starlink internet and I can get rid of Direct TV.

Had a wife with that problem once.

Can't swing 4x4 but I am working on a basic build out so I can get on the road when Spring breaks. Sleep, food and internet/TV is about all I need. I have 5 trips planned for this Summer and a few days at Henry's Lake to play with some trout this Fall. I need a utility trailer to haul motorcycles and other toys but they are a lot of inflated Biden dollars now. I have a Loadrite ladder rack I removed from the roof if anyone needs one. Half retail price and it's in good shape. Thanks for the welcome and once I get settled in, I'm sure I'll have questions for the folks with experience.

2018 high top V8 with 43K.....$41K out the door.

Just bought a 2018 NV2500 high top and will convert to a one person camper/trailer puller. Sold an Xterra and Frontier F250 6 pack, and this the first time without a P/U since 1970. Look forward to using the NV for a touring vehicle around the Western US and never East of the MIssouri River. Motorcycle fit in with the van and I've been riding since 1964 so I may get a enclosed trailer for the NV to pull around. Been to all the Canadian provinces, all US states and 28 foreign countries thanks to the Federal Government/military. Age and body issues are catching up to me but my 1250 Bandit is still faster than my airplane. 100 years Harley gets it's share of time along with a DRZ 400/ and a few Honda's too. ATV/SxS and a 74 CT 90 get me around where I can't walk. Thanks for having me...not commercial but I build stuff and I like the NV and I plan to learn from you folks!!