Vans! - Page 113

RichBeBe · 04-12-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucho

I just sold my old pickup truck and bought a 96 Dodge Conversion van.

My wife really liked it when we got home. I told her "we are van people now..."

I think more people would be van people if they drove custom vans. Seems like an awesome family vehicle.

seriousracer · 04-12-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RichBeBe

I think more people would be van people if they drove custom vans. Seems like an awesome family vehicle.

until you hit the gas pump.

Hayduke · 04-12-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by seriousracer

until you hit the gas pump.

I bet it will be about the same as any SUV.

seriousracer · 04-12-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

I bet it will be about the same as any SUV.

true but those are giving away to cross overs(station wagon

) much better milage.
conversion vans are heavy .

Mr. Fisherman · 04-12-2011, 10:14 PM

Sweet!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...postcount=4428

Bonnie Abbzug · 04-13-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb McElroy

You shouldn't blame Tami just because you need a comfy bed and a private bathroom when you're camping...

Exactly!

Hannda · 04-13-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonnie Abbzug

Exactly!

Have you named it yet?

MoBill · 04-13-2011, 10:23 AM

El ADV Cabin-de Locomotive

Not quite there, but could lead to a name...

Bonnie Abbzug · 04-13-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannda

Have you named it yet?

We've just been calling it the Pioneer.

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Originally Posted by MoBill

El ADV Cabin-de Locomotive

Not quite there, but could lead to a name...

I think Duke likes the Loco part of it!

MoBill · 04-13-2011, 10:34 AM

After sayin' it I keep hearing the beginning of Cypress Hill's Insane in the Membrane or whatever it's called,

"Hey essey, doan chew know I'm lllllloco???" (add in wide crazy eyes)

Sheep Shagger · 04-13-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Back from Utah. Stalker Van is like the honey badger... load it up, it don't give a ....

That's cool with the front hitch carrier. But have you tried that towing or with a bigger bike? I have read that the diesel 7.3 and 6.0 will both overheat (engine and trans) with a bike on the front. But not sure if that's just internet BS or not. I seem to remember a picture from Ned with a trailer & bike on the front.

Hayduke · 04-13-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheep Shagger

That's cool with the front hitch carrier. But have you tried that towing or with a bigger bike? I have read that the diesel 7.3 and 6.0 will both overheat (engine and trans) with a bike on the front. But not sure if that's just internet BS or not. I seem to remember a picture from Ned with a trailer & bike on the front.

Yes, I know Ned carried his 950 Super Enduro on front while pulling a 22 foot trailer over Vail pass, etc., and he didn't have any problems.

Maybe in a hot climate it would be a problem, but I don't know. I probably won't load anything larger than my wife's WR on front.

Robb Mc · 04-13-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayduke

Yes, I know Ned carried his 950 Super Enduro on front while pulling a 22 foot trailer over Vail pass, etc., and he didn't have any problems.

Maybe in a hot climate it would be a problem, but I don't know. I probably won't load anything larger than my wife's WR on front.

Coincidentally, I'm considering this fropnt setup to carry my KTM on a little roadtrip to NH I'm doing this summer (the Triumph will go on the back, and I need all my woodworking/renovation tools, and I need a place to sleep).. I don't know about the 6.0, but I've never seen my temp gauge move, even when climbing and towing and carrying a ton of crap, so I'm not too concerned with blocking a little wind.

Sheep Shagger · 04-14-2011, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb McElroy

Coincidentally, I'm considering this fropnt setup to carry my KTM on a little roadtrip to NH I'm doing this summer (the Triumph will go on the back, and I need all my woodworking/renovation tools, and I need a place to sleep).. I don't know about the 6.0, but I've never seen my temp gauge move, even when climbing and towing and carrying a ton of crap, so I'm not too concerned with blocking a little wind.

Temp gauge on the dash is useless, use some OBDII tool to get the real trans/water&oil temp, then you will see a huge movement just pulling up a grade unloaded. My water and oil will read the same on the dash but will go from 190 to 225 in real temp just going up a long hill.
At 225 I would expect the dash gauge to be close to red, but it's slap bang in the middle.

motojunky · 04-25-2011, 01:54 PM

Damn you people!

I've been following this thread since the beginning, and you guys made me bring this home a couple of months ago:

Unfortunately, the reality of spare time (or lack of) has set in - it's in the flea market.

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MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,710	El ADV Cabin-de Locomotive Not quite there, but could lead to a name... __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

04-13-2011, 10:34 AM	#1690
MoBill Smiles when says dat Joined: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Oddometer: 12,710	After sayin' it I keep hearing the beginning of Cypress Hill's Insane in the Membrane or whatever it's called, "Hey essey, doan chew know I'm lllllloco???" (add in wide crazy eyes) __________________ WR250R Data Thread Pix: Sets for 2007 DL650 Build. , Custom Wolfman Tank Bag..Yamaha Super Tenere Build and now 2012 DL 650 Bulid

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04-25-2011, 01:54 PM	#1695
motojunky Professional Idiot Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North East, MD Oddometer: 924	Damn you people! I've been following this thread since the beginning, and you guys made me bring this home a couple of months ago: Unfortunately, the reality of spare time (or lack of) has set in - it's in the flea market.