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Forum: Tires 12-22-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,966
Posted By vanster
When we did a "shell off" rebuild I had new wheel...

When we did a "shell off" rebuild I had new wheel well's made from stainless. My guess that the standard AS is aluminum.
Forum: Tires 12-20-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,966
Posted By vanster
Good point I purchased mine from Tire Rack and...

Good point
I purchased mine from Tire Rack and the dates show that they were made about 6 months ago. As a Porsche owner they stress not to keep a tire on a car over 6 years regardless of how many...
Forum: Tires 12-20-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,966
Posted By vanster
I just replaced my Chinese made tires with...

I just replaced my Chinese made tires with Goodyears a week ago. I had installed the cheap Chinese tires while I was doing a complete rebuild of our '67 Caravel. I think I had about 10k miles and 8...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 03-19-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,708
Posted By vanster
1967 Caravel

This is a Caravel
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-01-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,965
Posted By vanster
Read your owners manual and go on Rennslist. I...

Read your owners manual and go on Rennslist. I don't believe Porsche wants you to use the same equalizers that you use on your Jeep. I just spent a month driving in Europe including a trip to the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,430
Posted By vanster
There are a number of companies that are...

There are a number of companies that are engineering a re-gen electrical charging system that will charge the TV from the trailer. Airstream has prototypes and my guess this will be sorted within...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-26-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,260
Posted By vanster
https://twitter.com/odonnell_r/statu...ngcatfur.ca...

https://twitter.com/odonnell_r/statu...ngcatfur.ca%2F

The battery replacement does not tell the entire story. Used batteries still have life and like Tesla the used batteries are adapted for home...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-26-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 10,260
Posted By vanster
Those of us the follow motorsports you will...

Those of us the follow motorsports you will notice how F1, Porsche, major oil companies etc. are beginning to make ICE cars/trucks with sustainable materials that don't pollute. This falls in to what...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-24-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,224
Posted By vanster
The towing manual for our Treg says not to use a...

The towing manual for our Treg says not to use a Hensley or anything similar.
We towed a race car on a UHaul trailer behind an 08 Cayenne S and we did not use a Hensley. I'm told that it effects...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-23-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,224
Posted By vanster
It's an '07 VW V10 TDI with air suspension. It...

It's an '07 VW V10 TDI with air suspension. It weighs close to 6000#'s. 540# of torque and about 17mpg towing and about 19 mpg without towing.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-21-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,224
Posted By vanster
I'm not sure how many SUV's have locking diff's...

I'm not sure how many SUV's have locking diff's or stability control but for us towing in heavy snow this winter saved our bacon.
Forum: Boondocking 11-17-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,608
Posted By vanster
We boondock a lot, avoiding public campgrounds as...

We boondock a lot, avoiding public campgrounds as much as possible. Even though LED lights suck up very little juice we still conserve using inflatable solar LED lights. Found them at REI. Our...
Forum: Boondocking 11-16-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,608
Posted By vanster
We have 2 6v Lifeline AGM's + a roof top solar...

We have 2 6v Lifeline AGM's + a roof top solar panel not to mention the charge we get coming off the TV
Forum: Boondocking 11-16-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,608
Posted By vanster
We have been traveling thru Oregon on our way to...

We have been traveling thru Oregon on our way to Bainbridge a few times recently. We have stayed twice at Deluxe Brewery in Albany which is a Harvest Host and once at the Evergreen Air Museum (must...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-08-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,764
Posted By vanster
We use a Natures Head composting toilet and we...

We use a Natures Head composting toilet and we give it a 5 star rating. On several long adventures ( 3 weeks on average) we only needed to empty the pee bucket about every 3 days. The solid waste...
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By vanster
We only use HH as a one night stop over when...

We only use HH as a one night stop over when heading for a final destination.
Forum: Base Camp 10-13-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,732
Posted By vanster
Not sure if this is of any help but I installed...

Not sure if this is of any help but I installed an Isotherm refridgerator that is battery only. It was designed for marine use (sailboats) It draws only 3amps and we have dry camped for a week at a...
Forum: On The Road... 10-11-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By vanster
Thank you for documenting your trip. What is your...

Thank you for documenting your trip. What is your impression of Harvest Host?
We have used Campendium a number of times and to learn that it's very popular.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-22-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,596
Posted By vanster
We use a WeBoost and I love it. I use a 14ft...

We use a WeBoost and I love it. I use a 14ft fiberglas expandable pole that I can remove. One of these days I will do a roof mount.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-17-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,975
Posted By vanster
Is this all about backing your AS into your...

Is this all about backing your AS into your driveway?
I would think that the higher the distance between the roadway and the bottom of the AS would collect more air which is something you don't...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-13-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,594
Posted By vanster
I have a solar panel on the roof along with a...

I have a solar panel on the roof along with a suitcase. I also have a generator that carry in the back of our TV. We seldom use the generator. A, it noisy (52 DB ) B, many state parks do not allow...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-09-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Posted By vanster
Caravels are built with pop rivets, buck rivets...

Caravels are built with pop rivets, buck rivets and olympics. You can buy them from from Vintage Trailer Supply.
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,788
Posted By vanster
We have found sites in the CA State Park system...

We have found sites in the CA State Park system this summer. One problem I'm told is that campers reserve spaces ( no cost) and then don't show. We stayed in Prairie Creek in the Redwoods a few weeks...
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,833
Posted By vanster
We use a We/Boost and I'm an AT&T customer. I...

We use a We/Boost and I'm an AT&T customer. I have never registered it. It was plug and play and it works really really well. I have yet to do a permanent install so I have used a fiberglass...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 04-27-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
5 coats of Arm-R-Seal. Most all panels are...

5 coats of Arm-R-Seal. Most all panels are attached with Olympic rivets
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-23-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,856
Posted By vanster
The fan in our Natures Head runs full time. It's...

The fan in our Natures Head runs full time. It's silent computer fan that draws little. Maybe once a week I will turn the crank if I remember to do so. Maybe in a few months before our next trip I...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-17-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,856
Posted By vanster
We often find ourselves dry camping where there...

We often find ourselves dry camping where there are vault toilets. I always dump the urine container when we see one. Also Natures Head comes with a back up container both have screw tops.
We have...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-13-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,856
Posted By vanster
We just spent 3 weeks traveling and we use a...

We just spent 3 weeks traveling and we use a composting toilet. It takes about a month or so in our experience to fully compost. Once composted we use it in our garden, around trees etc. The bonus...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-10-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By vanster
I was incorrect saying the kit came out of Maine....

I was incorrect saying the kit came out of Maine. It's CT.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-09-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By vanster
If I remember correctly it was a kit that comes...

If I remember correctly it was a kit that comes from Maine. It was installed California
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-09-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By vanster
I have a good buddy that just converted his...

I have a good buddy that just converted his Sprinter (Revel) to full lithium. It was about $11k. Might appear to be big $ but this included new controller etc. He is a serious dry camper with 3 solar...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-29-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,841
Posted By vanster
We put 2 30gal Ronco tanks on either side of the...

We put 2 30gal Ronco tanks on either side of the axle. They are inclosed in a galvanized removable shell.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-28-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,841
Posted By vanster
2 of us just spent the last 3 weeks traveling in...

2 of us just spent the last 3 weeks traveling in the Southwest. Our 17ft 1967 Caravel has 30 gallons of fresh and 30 gallons of grey. Compostable toilet. We outdoor showers when we can. I can't...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 03-13-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
We still need to design a door as you can see....

We still need to design a door as you can see. Lots of ideas but there comes a time when you just need to get on the road.
I sure like the new WeBoost.
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 03-13-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
Here is a pic of the head

Here is a pic of the head
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 03-13-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
Yes we have a bath, I will take a pic. It's not...

Yes we have a bath, I will take a pic. It's not 100% finished yet but it's plumbed and it has power to it. We use a Natures Head which has been really really wonderful. No odor at all. Also we have...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 02-16-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
The table base is Lagun. I think it works best...

The table base is Lagun. I think it works best for this application. The table top itself is quartered Sapele as is the rest of the wood. It weighs about 25#'s and the Lagun is rated at 50#
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 02-16-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
The shades are Ocean Air Marine. Zarcor was the...

The shades are Ocean Air Marine. Zarcor was the supplier and good to work with. The problem we had was that they only provide them with "black out" window coverings. The cassett units themselves are...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 02-15-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
Thank you all for the compliments. Uwe was...

Thank you all for the compliments. Uwe was instrumental in pushing us forward. Other than using mostly marine based materials we always kept in mind that it had to be made to survive a 7.0 earthquake...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-12-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,704
Posted By vanster
All the big manufactures will have EV trucks on...

All the big manufactures will have EV trucks on the road in the next few years. Rivian is interesting as well. Our local UPS hub has a few EV delivery trucks. This is happening and the cost of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-11-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,704
Posted By vanster
My VW TDI gets about 17mpg around town (which I...

My VW TDI gets about 17mpg around town (which I don't do much of with it) Towing my 17 ft Caravel I get about 16mpg. Oil changes are about $250 . It just lumbers along. I have about 150k on the clock...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 02-10-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
I can't say it was easy. One of the most...

I can't say it was easy. One of the most difficult factors was sourcing the little stuff. We tried to stay away from anything RV related and went more towards marine products. Lots of trial and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-09-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By vanster
We only have the one double bed in the back. We...

We only have the one double bed in the back. We made it just for the tow of us. We have an outdoor shower and have yet to build out the indoor shower. We use a composting head.
100w solar on the...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 02-08-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,772
Posted By vanster
67 Caravel re-imagined

It has taken 7 years but we are finished and ready for a trip,
Attached are a few interior shots. Let me know if you have any questions regarding on what we did or how we did it.
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-08-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By vanster
'67 Caravel re-imagined

After 7 years we are 90% finished with our Caravel. We have used it during the build but now we are there. This was a frame off build.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,371
Posted By vanster
In the early Airstream days when Wally was...

In the early Airstream days when Wally was running the caravans ( watch the movie Aluminarium) when it comes out late next year. You will see what hundreds and hundreds of Airstreams were being towed...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 12-09-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,036
Posted By vanster
You could consider a 3M wrap.

You could consider a 3M wrap.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-07-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,997
Posted By vanster
We did it a bit differently. I went Tap plastics...

We did it a bit differently. I went Tap plastics and purchased a few 4 x 6 sheets of abs. We made the panels as patterns and cleclo'd them in place along with numbering them before cutting the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-29-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,791
Posted By vanster
Good exercise

Good exercise
Forum: Awnings 09-12-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,992
Posted By vanster
I have a track which isn't a problem. I don't...

I have a track which isn't a problem. I don't want something that is permanently attached to the roof.
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