I may try this stock flip over the weekend and see how it works out as my inaugural trip got sidelined due to a front end vibration that I thought was fixed. Tested and seemed ok at 65. Maybe the dynamic changed drastically fully loaded for a trip and is now more apparent, starts at 53'ish and gets progressively worse. I think I have it pinned down to front hubs with shotty bearings. I have GY Duratrak tires mounted and on short local test runs thought the tire howl was a bit excessive, now thinking that howl was the bad bearing..argh!
A few days before the planned trip (now cancelled
) I threw together an inside proof of concept configuration. Figured I would use as-is and make changes as I go based on discovered needs/wants. I am by no means a carpenter and hats off to all those who make stuff fit in these less than straight angles of a van interior.
Priority items were sleeping, sanitary needs (water and sink) and generally organized storage. Starting with U shaped seating that converts to sleeping, basically 18" on 3 sides with hinged access to underneath. Longer items down each side, fishing gear..etc.
I squeezed in a portable AC because I was making a stop in AZ and would be working at 'my desk' for a portion of the week. Still need a full test run to get a general idea and make refinements and then finish everything all pretty.