Vans!

[dentedvw]

Hmm... and Reno isn't THAT far away either.



And for grins:

[JN3n]

The Van above was my Trade-in on the Sprinter !!!

[Ko]

that contraption is wrong on so many levels...

On a different note, curious how much my mileage will be affected by towing a 5k trailer - 7.3 PSD, raised roof. At -22 Fahrenheit

Ko

[a1fa]

5+/-5

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Ko

that contraption is wrong on so many levels...

On a different note, curious how much my mileage will be affected by towing a 5k trailer - 7.3 PSD, raised roof. At -22 Fahrenheit

Ko

My 7.3 gets about 20 mpg in typical driving without a trailer, and about 11-12 mpg when I'm pulling our travel trailer and hauling our bikes (a bit over 5,000 lbs I'd guess). When it's that cold, I stay home.

[Ko]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

My 7.3 gets about 20 mpg in typical driving without a trailer, and about 11-12 mpg when I'm pulling our travel trailer and hauling our bikes (a bit over 5,000 lbs I'd guess). When it's that cold, I stay home.

Not an option, I'm moving 1600 miles away...to a place where the average temp is only a bit higher this time of the year

Filling from truck stops should, theoretically, ensure that the fuel won't gel... additives will help too. But the heating in this beast is totally inadequate, I see an Espar/something in its future if I stay there.


Ko

[Ko]

Originally Posted by a1fa

5+/-5

Let's hope...

Ko

[dwayne]

Originally Posted by Ko

Not an option, I'm moving 1600 miles away...to a place where the average temp is only a bit higher this time of the year

Filling from truck stops should, theoretically, ensure that the fuel won't gel... additives will help too. But the heating in this beast is totally inadequate, I see an Espar/something in its future if I stay there.


Ko

Lots of people rely on diesel power at much colder temperatures without any additives. Just be sure the fuel in the tank is winter diesel (which starts showing up in most of Canada as early as September).

A winter front (or just a piece of cardboard) and the right thermostat will go a long way to keeping the engine temp up, and a curtain of some type behind the front seats will help to. Princess Auto also sells aux. heatercore/fan assemblies if you need heat in the back (I am assuming you have a cargo model), or you can head to a wrecker to find the Ford version of the same thing. While an Espar type heater will keep up, you will use much less fuel if you insulate (again assuming a bare van).

[ghostrider.y2k]

Originally Posted by Ko

Never knew about that concept, cool van... For some reason it reminds of the Gaz vans, or derivates, of similar era, or maybe newer? They look awful, but it's amazing how those vans crawl and crawl and crawl their way out of anything and everything. Shifting gears in those was a fight in itself, steering as well- good times

2.3L foubanger flathed, no power steering, 4 sp. Made in Poland.
I had one with 4 cyl diesel from mercedes 240 D. Run much faster but you had to drive with screwdriver in hand to put screws back while riding.
Those where good days of high school 20 years a go.LOL.

[whitham_wannabe]

Want ....

[bdmmotard]

VAN! Anyone got a good source for a 3 person sleeper bench with seatbelts?

[JN3n]

What size and brand wheels are on your Sprinter ?

[bdmmotard]

Originally Posted by JN3n

What size and brand wheels are on your Sprinter ?

They're mht 20's. I'm not into the chrome thing so i'm looking to trade for some stockers + cash

https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3585188773

[Robb Mc]

It is awesome. And cheap.

[Tom S]

Originally Posted by Robb McElroy

It is awesome. And cheap.

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