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Here is the link to the awning. http://www.rvpartscountry.com/AE9500CaseAwning.html
What you see in the van done took JJ 2 days to do. If you stop into Lake Tahoe on a trip or something like that he can do it quickly. He also can make a fold out bed in this model. Those windows that open came from www.Carid.com
He also insulated the roof and the sides.
The Shop
They are expensive but have great folding beds and tons of Other goodies to outfit the vans.
http://www.rbcomponents.com
i have a baby coming in December so going all in on my van has changed now. It's already set up decent enough for what I need. I do wish I had a bed setup though for longer trips. It would definitely pay for itself.
As she came home
With the new triple clamps and levers
Also did fork and shock seals/oil and lubed up all the suspension bearings. Getting close but still need to check valve clearances and install some tubliss setups. Luckily the air filter fairy visited me today too.
OK...Back to the Motovan
The left side Cabinet is in and looking good! Pressure washer has been bolted down and air gauge and high pressure hose storage setup worked out. The doors are cut but are being painted...maybe those will go in tomorrow night. The right side cabinet is also installed but I'll wait till I finish the top lid before posting...
Also I made a run up to Grant Junction (4.5 hours) a couple weekends ago and fully loaded averaged 18mpg round trip.
With storage...
Closeup of the left
Closeup of the right
Also got the tubliss setup mounted
Pretty good day. Definitely better than watching the debate...
Pit Row
The wall build on my Van was the only thing I sub-contracted out. I had a professional carpenter build and install the wall. Tailored and sealed to an air tight fit, it also adds overall strength to the chassis for bike support and keeping cargo in the rear in a worst case scenario.
Nice work John, sorry for the interruption, carry on...
I think really this comes down to how you personally plan to use the motovan...If you have a carbonated bike that's more likely to leak or a cheaper fuel can, then I'd say a sealed wall is important. If you have an FI bike and a gas can that seals well I don't think its so important from a fumes point of view. In any event I plan to sleep with the vent open, even if I don't run the fan... closed spaces without airflow just freak me out!
Besides fumes there is definitely a safety aspect associated with the half wall. While I have things bolted down pretty well, I'm confident that the pressure washer will turn into a missile in a real crash. This is the motivation for building a cargo net from the wall to the ceiling, and I'll likely go that route before too long.
I appreciate everyone's kind words regarding this project. I've had a blast working on it I'm really proud of the [nearly] finished product.
Now... back outside to work on the curtain.
This week I brought it Denver Window Tint to have the back and side windows covered in white vinyl. I wasn't digging the look of the windows and couldn't figure out a realistic way to replace the doors with those that have sheet metal. This worked well enough and only cost $90.
I tried to make the inside of the back doors as functional as possible. The back left door has all of my aerosol cans. I didn't like the look or the rattle of the sheet metal fixture, so I carpeted it over it and make a shelf along the bottom. This holds the cans tight so they don't fly all over the van when you slam the doors.
The back right door has 2 hooks for post-shower towels.
What's that you say, John? A shower? Of course a shower. I already had all the plumbing 90% done so I through on another valve and a showerhead.
I guess I need one more zip-ty on the trailer wiring harness' green wire...
The drivers side cabinet has been outfitted to be as functional as possible. It holds the tool box on the far right with a 2 burner propane stove stowed behind it. As you move backwards there is a soapy water spray bottle to help in changing tires, a small work bench/workspace, and the pressure washer. Above the toolbox on the far right is the propane heater, with its propane tank on the floor. As you move back there is a paper towel holder with carbon monoxide and dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (redundancy) and a pit posse box for work gloves.
In the future I plan to put a sink where that stretch of workspace is. It will tap into the water lines above and drain into the wheel well. It will have a cutting board top such that it can be made a workspace again or be used to prep food... Every cutting board has two sides right?!
The end of the bench holds the pressure washer hoses and wand as well as an air pump.
On the passenger side there is the right bench, where I sit and put on gear. Towards the back is the push broom, air pressure gauge and fuel storage. This makes filling fuel easy since you can open the right cargo door first without even needing to take out the fuel can.
Looking in straight from the back. You can also see my 7 gallon drinking water storage jug and fire extinguisher at the front of the bench.
The tie downs have hooks on the ceiling to make loading the bike easier and in the center of the floor is ramp, clean/dirty oil storage and a box for my boots.
It holds 3 quarts of fresh oil up front and a bucket for draining oil behind that. You can also see the propane cylinder with its hose. The hose can be connected to either the heater or the stove and is long enough to reach the very back of the van.
Lastly, up front in the bed area I have made a small 4-cubby piece so that I can store my living essentials and shoes while I sleep. I also have a couple pee bottles. Hanging from the ceiling I have a couple carbiners for holding a drinking water bottle or anything else that might be handy.
That about wraps up this project! When I get back from Cali I intend to have the front windows and windshield tinted and it's going to be hard for me to resist putting on the black rims that I want. Its been an absolute blast to make to thing. I already really want to do another one.
All that being said, I am entertaining offers on this van. I'm not in any rush to sell it, by any means... but I really liked this project and I'd like to make another one.
I'll post a few more pictures when I get it loaded for the CaliTrip.
Meanwhile -
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If you live somewhere near Vegas on the way from Colorado to SoCal I'd also be stoked on having a spot to park the van Thursday night
If you live in SoCal and want to get together to ride sometime in the next three weeks or let me park in your driveway also drop a line
Thanks everyone for your support!
-John
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