Transit AWD build overland style-I'm back in a van

[86scotty]

Very cool progress. Can you link that stove/oven combo? I have not seen one that compact, or modern looking for that matter. Very interested.

Thanks

 

[coguzzi]

Very cool progress. Can you link that stove/oven combo? I have not seen one that compact, or modern looking for that matter. Very interested.

Thanks

its a Furrion 17" (they have 21" to), which in the US seems easy to find--etrailer or where ever. in canada i had to look for a while. i like it the best because of the glass cover to give more counter space as well as splatter guard when up

 

[86scotty]

Awesome. I zoomed in and got the name after I typed that post but thanks for the clarification. The 17" definitely fits the bill for me. Can't believe I've never heard of these.

Thanks

 

[coguzzi]

cabinets, drawers and doors--rinse and repeat


plus tons of details like finished and tested all the plumbing, heating etc. sewing mosquito screens and cab dividers. i like to have a curtain separating the cab from living space, just what ive always preferred even though we make insulated cab window coverings for most people.


pretty much down to finishing cabinets, sewing cushions and 1 more curtain

PS--truma combi is simply awesome

 

[RVflyfish]

Looking good as usual! Is that a pex line at the upper back of the cabinet in the first pic?

 

[4x4tripping]

Very nice progress! Like that you even equip a oven!

trippin

 

[coguzzi]

Looking good as usual! Is that a pex line at the upper back of the cabinet in the first pic?

no plumbing on this side of the van, couple 12v runs and a 110v run of wire up there, probably the 12v you see

 

[coguzzi]

and that is a wrap folks, here is the last build time lapse video, im calling the van done.


its been a big push to get this done and im gonna relax and maybe ride my motos for a couple weeks (actually behind on paying work--doh)

but here are a couple pics



shop dogs approved


i felt the need to add a pop of color with the cushions

this is how i like to do the curtains, slider door.


gonna do a walk thru video in the next few days highlighting all the details. one of my 2 rigs needs to go--just sayin. i really enjoyed the process even if im late on my timeline mostly due to covid related supply problems. i ordered everything WAY in advance before van even arrived, doesnt mean i got everything on time. such is life building a van in this weird time

 

[Farfrumwork]

Super sweet man!
Love the fabric.

When are you throwing on some meaty tires?

How long is the bed in that East-West config?

Edit: and you should drive it out to CO this summer!

 

[coguzzi]

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Super sweet man!
Love the fabric.

When are you throwing on some meaty tires?

How long is the bed in that East-West config?

Edit: and you should drive it out to CO this summer!

any deserving tire is unobtanium right now, everything is back ordered. and im a tire snob, so........ but damn does it need some real tires, especially with the lift

bed is 74.75" x 57". its the max, any more would have to go flares for East/west.

AND, my plan was to be done early spring and i was gonna do a desert shake down trip--mojave or something. BUT, border is still closed and no sign of it opening anytime soon. hell, they just opened the Quebec/Ontario border today. dont think this 'merican/CO boy is gonna be able to come home anytime soon

 

[Christian P.]

Thanks for the update! I am actually in Quebec myself (in quarantine) working on the van. Mine won't be anywhere as well polished as yours, but it should do the trick...



Mother's pre-installation inspection.

 

[coguzzi]

Thanks for the update! I am actually in Quebec myself (in quarantine) working on the van. Mine won't be anywhere as well polished as yours, but it should do the trick...



Mother's pre-installation inspection.

let me know if you want to stop by for a beer (after quarantine). curious how you got across the border WITH the van, and also why you chose to come to QC to build. i call it the product black hole here, compounded by covid. cant even find a proper metric bolt here (had same problem when i lived in BC).

 

[Christian P.]

let me know if you want to stop by for a beer (after quarantine). curious how you got across the border WITH the van, and also why you chose to come to QC to build. i call it the product black hole here, compounded by covid. cant even find a proper metric bolt here (had same problem when i lived in BC).

thanks for the invite - I'll ping you.

Canadian can come back to Canada but have to quarantine.

I brought most stuff with me in the van from the USA...

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

and that is a wrap folks, here is the last build time lapse video, im calling the van done.


its been a big push to get this done and im gonna relax and maybe ride my motos for a couple weeks (actually behind on paying work--doh)

but here are a couple pics
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shop dogs approved
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i felt the need to add a pop of color with the cushions

this is how i like to do the curtains, slider door.
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gonna do a walk thru video in the next few days highlighting all the details. one of my 2 rigs needs to go--just sayin. i really enjoyed the process even if im late on my timeline mostly due to covid related supply problems. i ordered everything WAY in advance before van even arrived, doesnt mean i got everything on time. such is life building a van in this weird time

Lots of cool ideas here.
What is the big white thing hanging in the back? Looks like it has to be removed before the bed comes down...

 

[Farfrumwork]

^ I'm pretty sure that white box houses the bed motor/lift system and it travels with the bed.