upgrade

Generally permanently attached to the van, can include equipment

Galanz ToastWave
too big?
Smartfloor/Seating
Unsafe when not bolted to frame
LED headlights
Probably not worth it, unsafe light pattern, glare for oncoming drivers (reflectors not designed for LED bulbs)
Front end swap for new (2023+) design
- new headlamp design
- possible from wrecked new one in a few years

2023-09-12

Openglass has a handle upgrade available. Looks pretty good.

2023-07-09

I’m noticing that the inverter shuts off every so often and I can’t get it to come back on. Watching this Facebook post to see if replacing the 9-pin Soul SeeLevel module with a 7-pin module will fix it? Installed curtain track and a curtain. Considering installing the other one somewhere between the galley and the bath for a little changing area, but not sure about where to put the track....

2023-07-07

The skillet makes pretty good fried eggs. 🙂 Or maybe I do and the skillet is a decent tool. Here is a helpful video to fix the issue of the house battery not charging when the engine is on: I only have one bit of information to add: make sure there is a tight physical connection between the wires. Electrical tape will not hold over time (even though I also used it as a temporary fix)....

2023-07-06

Putting in another order for some gear from Amazon Package 1 Folding broom 10-piece Rubbermaid food storage set Package 2 5-piece and 3-piece rope basket sets Double wall mount shower pump Until I can work out a vertical tension arm for the paper towel holder, I will be mounting it horizontally. Yes, it will stick out into the key hook hanging area, but hook #3 still has enough clearance to hang a small towel on it....

2023-07-05

Some more boxes arrived today from Amazon Package 3 Package 5 Package 6 I can verify that the two pot set does work on our indoor induction cooktop. This was the most questionable item, since some information on Amazon seemed to indicate that it would not work with induction cooktops. Fortunately it does. Verify with van’s cooktop. I can also verify that the skillet also works with our indoor induction cooktop....

2023-07-01

Found a front carpet mat The power center seems to have many open spots for additional 12V circuits, e.g. some Powerwerx panel-mount stuff. It looks about as simple as putting a fuse in and wiring it up (would need to find a ground point, of course). Will probably put the panel mount in the small cubby. Determine how to access behind the power center for drilling and running wires. Page 99 “M5-CB3 (RED)” of the owner’s manual is the wire that feeds the 12V panel and it is limited to 30A at M-5....

2023-06-30

Order various items from Amazon: Package 1 Silicone table mat Package 2 Folding camp table Package 3 Outdoor mat 10" skillet with detachable handle Package 4 Spatula Black flexible curtain track 18" x 23" gray silicone mat USB vacuum Locator dots Silicone toiletry bottles with suction cups Unbreakable microwavable mug Test light Package 5 Kitchen shears Paper towel holder Shower caddy set Single soap dispenser Clip on food strainer Triple shower dispenser Seat belt pads Package 6 Toothbrush holders Wall organizers Two pot set with removable handle Other Other items that have worked so far:...

2023-04-19

Contact Maddi at Boulder Camper Vans to get it in to their shop and in the queue to add one (or two?) seats to the back/cargo area of Vandy Patinkin.

CabBunk

CabBunk https://faroutride.com/cabbunk/ US Distributor Use code FarOutRide for 5% off

Curtain

curtain from IKEA. See it installed here

AMF Seats