Your Best Truck Modification for 2017
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That will be very nice!
RDavisinVA
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I'd spend time to watch this (skipping the part outside the van):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKc1TGS-bU
You will not want to shower inside the vehicle as the inside will be all wet and never get dry. All your clothes, linens, bedding, pillows will stay damp, and any metal or glass surface will be coated with condensed water.
You can use a Webasto to heat the water and have hot showers outside.
If that is not a reasonable compromise then you might want to rethink who goes camping and who stays home.
UnfrozenCaveman
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UnfrozenCaveman
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Three modifications come to mind as my favorites.
Frontrunner water tank. This tank was a serious game changer for my annual trips. Having 10 gallons of fresh cool water easily available has been incredible.
Rear door table. This table is a spin off from the table I built for my old Disco which was inspired by the Olivares table(s). I used kitchen grade stainless, 10lb gas struts, and bamboo for the table. This is used constantly on my trips and is great for quick lunch stops or for camp cooking.
Rear storage/ sleeping platform. I decided to build a flat platform that I could sleep on but I also needed storage for spares. In addition, I wanted a drawer for kitchen goods and an open cavity for storing other camp items like; camp table, snow peak grill/ fireplace, axe, charcoal etc. Random stuff. The front of the platform is accessed/ divided through two boat deck hatches. These compartments are low and center and house all my heavy spares and other tools that I don't readily need. They mount flat and aren't an issue at all to sleep on.
Frontrunner water tank. This tank was a serious game changer for my annual trips. Having 10 gallons of fresh cool water easily available has been incredible.
Rear door table. This table is a spin off from the table I built for my old Disco which was inspired by the Olivares table(s). I used kitchen grade stainless, 10lb gas struts, and bamboo for the table. This is used constantly on my trips and is great for quick lunch stops or for camp cooking.
Rear storage/ sleeping platform. I decided to build a flat platform that I could sleep on but I also needed storage for spares. In addition, I wanted a drawer for kitchen goods and an open cavity for storing other camp items like; camp table, snow peak grill/ fireplace, axe, charcoal etc. Random stuff. The front of the platform is accessed/ divided through two boat deck hatches. These compartments are low and center and house all my heavy spares and other tools that I don't readily need. They mount flat and aren't an issue at all to sleep on.
Jrose609
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Three modifications come to mind as my favorites.
Rear door table. This table is a spin off from the table I built for my old Disco which was inspired by the Olivares table(s). I used kitchen grade stainless, 10lb gas struts, and bamboo for the table. This is used constantly on my trips and is great for quick lunch stops or for camp cooking.
I like the rear door table. Do you find the table fits your needs?
You know it, brother.
Tradition has it that all East-coasters driving Defenders to Utah must stop at my place in Manhattan, KS for a steak dinner and whiskey.
you mean the way the early trucks were ?
I love that. Then when you pass through Utah, give me a ring.
RDavisinVA
Technical Excellence Contributor
Well alright then!
xplorutah
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Maybe we can all get together...
MountainD
Technical Excellence Contributor
Except double jets on each side. I think early ones were just single nozzles although I am not positive about that...
yep, thats a cool mod.
Rebuilding the stock seat bases with new foam and putting seat risers on. Sitting position and comfort are so much better! No longer feel like i am driving a crx