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  1. jacobconroy

    Propane piping

    Copper. Buy a few cutting and flaring tools and learn how to use them!
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    New: Stainless Steel "Galley's" with Stove, cabinet, sink, water pump, plumbing and electical plug

    "Galley" is a good choice of words. it looks like an RV kitchen, is made from the same sort of parts, and probably works. I think this is pretty cool. For those of us that are somewhat jaded and maybe "advanced" in the "overlanding" world (as much as spending money on the hobby...
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    Comfortable sleeping bag

    You know, you have been a very special member of a very exclusive list for about five years (since the week I joined the portal). A few months ago I took you off that list (where you, by purely undeserved accident) coexisted with several obnoxious, belligerent, and/or socially retarded members...
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    Comfortable sleeping bag

    When I got married I had to invest in a large capacity, expensive washer and dryer because of "delicates"...whatever they are. In the last 10 years I've learned that absolutely everything I've washed on the delicate setting with very mild soaps (almost always Woolite) has lived to tell the...
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    Comfortable sleeping bag

    Have you tried a "backpacking quilt"? They are just a blanket with a foot box sewn in the end. I love 'em because I'm a plus-sized adventurer and they are not constrictive like a mummy bag. Very easy to get in and out, very easy to vent if you are too hot, and very easy to keep your feet warm...
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    Warranty vs Lift

    Try a different dealer. We have a 2016 Outback and after pestering the local Suby dealer with a few emails, he finally emailed me back (in writing) that they would install the lift kit that I provided, but that all components involved and beyond the lift kit would lose warranty...
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    Comfortable sleeping bag

    If you aren't worried about size or weight, try a surplus military bag. Some have multiple layers just like layering clothes. With a little searching you can probably find them fairly inexpensively. Take a look at these bag liners. I have two of them and they work well if you like flannel. The...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    Another item for deep thoughts: Propane manifold. For now I only need gas for the Propex, but there is a very real chance of changing the Snow Peak stoves (or a different stove) to propane later, and a fairly realistic chance of adding a small water heater later. So, that makes for three...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    All good infos. The reason I liked the idea of Great Stuff is because it (in theory) would eliminate voids behind the foam panels. I'm not sure that PL 300 would or could do that unless it was applied with a trowel. Also not sure how much it really matters on a 30 year old van that probably...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    I'm not opposed to layering sheet insulation. Wouldn't it take three times as long and be three times the cost though? 1/2 inch certainly sounds like it will be easier to work with. If I go with PolyIso or XPS, I had planned to "glue" the outer layer to the metal with "Great Stuff" spray foam...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    I wouldn't mind chatting about insulation options with you and @mobydick 11. I tell myself that I'd like to go winter camping...but in real life I doubt that I will be out in anything less than 20ºF. If I avoid spray foam, I had planned on using 1/2 XPS on the floor due to its' resistance to...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    Propane tank arrived today. If the weather holds I'll get it installed this week. Brackets are included, so it should be pretty easy. Of course if I'm smart I'll have brackets fabbed that do not connect through the floor. This way I can remove or replace the tank later without tearing up the...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    I installed the backsplash ends (wind screen) on the IGT today. What a pain in the butt! The trick was to punch the holes for the screws in spots on the end of the IGT so that the nuts would be in a void big enough to get a socket on them. Surprisingly, the black ends on the IGTs are not heavy...
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    You might be right. This rig is going to get covered with Monstaliner, so it rippling might not be much of a problem, but I'm also considering iso board (glued to the outside skin with "Great Stuff". This site has a bunch of good infos and I'm still on the fence.
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    Since the kitchen is almost done I decided it's time to get started stripping the old junk out of the van. The weather is above 40º lately (thank god for global warming), so it's time to move forward. To keep the kitchen deck at 42 inches from the ground I can't put any decking or insulation...
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    Outback Trailgater measurements please!

    Better than what they call me. "That ************** Conroy". :oops:
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    Outback Trailgater measurements please!

    Thank you sir! I'll name my first child "That Dude Conroy".
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    That's a good idea. I'm hesitant to drill a bunch of holes in there. Mainly because I'd have to mill out the ribs where the rivnuts would go.
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    I've been thinking about rattling and wonder if I should order a Rivnut gun and carefully lay out a 1/2 IGT set of rivnuts. This would allow me to swap modules around and then screw them down. Hmmmmmm.
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    HillBillyRV Build Thread - 87 Ford E350 Quadravan Pathfinder Conversion

    Took a minute to make new single-IGT cutting board for the BMFIGT. I ordered a bigger 1/2 inch board from Amazon, cut it to size on the table saw, sanded the edges, drilled a 1 1/8 hole in the edge, and ran a 1/8 radius around all edges. I like it. The board and the lid to the left will cover...
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