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Bamps reacted to a post in a topic: DIY "Must Haves" for extended road trips?
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Digital dual climate NVP unit in NV cargo?
Daydreamin520 replied to fenderfatstrat6's topic in Climate Control
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Bumping up... cos I finally need to buy tires... like SOON! For my 2013 NV2500 SV high roof cargo van... which is still "wearing" it's original Transforce ones. In the past, I had Coopers on my Honda Element and liked them. I still have less than 50k on the van but not able to garage it from the Arizona sun, so dry rot is main problem. I will rarely, ir ever, have to drive in snow, but do go camping and drive on dirt roads sometimes. Occasionally have to drive in monsoon rains. So.... Firestone Transforce HT's - or - Cooper Discoverer HT3's? OR...??? The NV is my daily driver that I use as a home-on-wheels for camping adventures. Thanks for any input. BTW - Jack Furrier says they can do the Coopers for $682 total cost. I haven't checked the price on the Transforce yet, but the AFBase here has a Firestone store on it, so hoping there may be a dealio on price there... idk.
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Hightop rear windows-up high?
Daydreamin520 replied to DesertTed's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Did you ever get the smaller opening windows in the upper area of the rear doors? If yes, can we see pix? Thanks. -
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My 2013 NV2500 V6 HighRoof is just shy of 40k miles, with no problems. And the space from behind seat to rear door? I would say is 9+ feet, considering that some people push driver's seat back for leg room and if you insulate back doors, etc... it is less than 10 feet. Call it nine, when planning out a DIY build. You can carry 10 foot items like pipe and lumber, if you run it down the center, between the seats... but that isn't a factor, when figuring out bed, cabinets, storage, etc. Love my NV... will have owned it 2 years, come Jan 2017. And... ps, if you are thinking of buying used, get 2014 or newer, so you get the balance of it's 100K/5 yr warranty. My 2013 had the old 36k/3 yr one, with a little left on it for me, when I bo't it used.
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DesertTed... would it be possible to do a quicky meetup somewhere in Tucson area, the first week in November? I am down in Green Valley until the 28th or so, but would love chance to meet and talk, before I tackle next step in my build, which I hope to be a house battery setup and maxxair fans on back cargo doors, ABOVE the windows. Thanks, Marty (mstar2@msn.com)
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SUSPENSION QUESTION ON v6 HIGH ROOF
Daydreamin520 replied to Daydreamin520's topic in Nissan NV 2500HD
I think I am ok without any extra springs. Maybe, when I ever get a battery bank and some water storage in there, I will go weigh it and see. I put everything in that van all by myself... so I know it is not over 3000 lbs. BTW, no one noticed (my) "rear end sagging". It isn't. LOL. Appreciate the responses, tho'. Thanks. -
Hello. I am the other Tucson NV owner. Would like to get a chance to meet in real life sometime soon, perhaps. I would like you to check out the van group on Facebook, for ladies only (single or married, doesn't matter), that I am a member off. If you can't see or work link here (I usually have problems... lol), then search "Gal Van Nation" over there, please. We already have 3 other ladies with NV's... so would be great if you joined, too. Love hearing about your build. Take care, Marty
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Bamps reacted to a post in a topic: Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) - Jan. 2017, Quartzsite, AZ
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Bamps reacted to a post in a topic: SUSPENSION QUESTION ON v6 HIGH ROOF
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DIY "Must Haves" for extended road trips?
Daydreamin520 replied to Daydreamin520's topic in Maintenance
Thanks, wollip. I need a thunk on the head, every once in awhile. Two dogs... but I don't take them on long trips, only weekend jaunts. All I can say, if I don't ask, I don't know. And it's always the thing I don't KNOW to ask, that gets me into trouble! So... I am doin' good, huh? Appreciate the reply. -
Was told I should have a socket set, w driver, including correct size for the spark plugs. What size would that be? What would be a good basic set? Specifics welcome! In fact, other than what I have listed below, any other must-haves suggestions would be greatly appreciated! - spare belts (sizes?) - vise grips - duct tape - hose clamps - extra oil and various fluids Other than the jack stuff that came with, so far I have flares, folding "cones", fix a flat, and a AAA membership card!
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I used Ultra Touch Radiant Barrier by Bonded Logic. http://www.bondedlogic.com/ultratouch-radiant-barrier
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Thanks for sharing! Great pix.
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IT's FREE... and I am going! I went for only two days this year, and had a great time. You can be as involved or as private as you want to be. There is a HUGE tent show in Quartzsite during the same time, so fun to see all the vendors. The weather is usually great, tho' I guess they had more rain this last one. I just know it got COLD at night, so bring your Mr Heater Buddy! All info about the 2016 gathering, including a schedule of all the FREE seminars they had, can be found at Bob Wells' (van dwelling guru) website: cheaprvliving (dot) com/gatherings . Sometime after summer, they will post info about 2017 event. All I know is that it is always in Quartzsite and usually for 2 weeks in January. A good video on this is "2016 RTR sights and sounds from ground zero 2" on the Enigmatic Nomadics YT channel: https: (slash slash) youtu.be/MU1WCsE_Mtg I think it would be amazing if even 3 of us showed up, but imagine how mind-blowing it would be if we had more! We could do an "NV Caravan Train" down the highway! Lol.... and a group pic, too! If we actually parked/camped near each other, even temporarily, it certainly would be an eye-catcher and conversation starter. So... There ya go! - FREE off-grid camping in a gorgeous, private, yet easily accessible location. (You can find regular fee campgrounds ALL OVER, if you need/prefer it... then join RTR for social times or seminars.) - FREE seminars, a few pot lucks, day trips... if you choose to check them out. I will be there.... will you?
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Nice... hope you got to visit.
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Daydreamin520 reacted to a post in a topic: Ever feel like you should have brochures to hand out?!
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I get "hit" most often when I go grocery shopping. Last week, as I was loading bags thru' my side door, 2 older men came up and got into deep conversation about DIY campervan conversion. I probably talked to them for 15 minutes. Near end of convo, there's a late 20s gal waiting to talk to me. SHE wants to do a DIY, has an online job and a 3yo child.. so ready to hit the road! I talked to her another 10 minutes. I really think I need a flyer or brochure or something! LOL.
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SUSPENSION QUESTION ON v6 HIGH ROOF
Daydreamin520 replied to Daydreamin520's topic in Nissan NV 2500HD
Thanks, guys! I was thinking ... is there something I don't know about here?? So, he was just messin w me and or did not have a clue about the NV. Holy moley! MUCH APPRECIATED.