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Monthly Archive May 21, 2018

message to travelers

VanLife message to all

Every Vanner should get their cameras out and video tape every part of their van. Video record the engine and upload the video so you have a dated video.  Just keep it private.  You should have a mechanic before you break down.  Buy a manual and read it, you have time.  These are must do’s.  You will need a small savings incase of breakdowns.  Best Wishes from Vantastic Odyssey.

Every should know how to check their oil and water,  and know how to change a flat tire.  

Here are some examples of manuals you may need.

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Honda Odyssey Third Row Seat Removal

Removing the third row seat from a second generation 2002 Honda Odyssey.  The hex socket you will need is listed below. There are 2 sizes. M12 or M14. This video shows where and how to remove the hex bolt from the Honda Odyssey. One positive thing about removing the third row seat is less weight.

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Astro Provan Tiger

There is a lot to be said about the Astro Provan Tiger. It is built on a sturdy frame and has several features that make camping enjoyable. The Pop up tops make it easy to park in a garage. Check it out.

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  • Hilipert KF94 Mask
    Hilipert KF94 Fish Type Face Mask Questions? Is your mask comfortable? Do you have an upgraded mask? Staying safe is an issue we all face. I came across this mask by accident. I didn’t even know its worth. I just knew, it was more comfortable than my former masks. It turns out the Hilipert KF94… Read more: Hilipert KF94 Mask
  • Lithium Battery price drop
    Lithium Battery price drop.  I have added another link for the next seller until this item is restocked, This seller is AMAZON’s choice with 5 year warranty. Link at bottom of page I keep seeing prices drop for lithium batteries. This is a new low price for a LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery at 100-amp hours with… Read more: Lithium Battery price drop
  • Portable Gas Generator BAN
    Portable Gas Generator Ban has passed in California. Will it be illegal to run your portable generator at a campsite? Will you be able to own a portable generator at your place of residence?  The California Air Resource Board (CARB) was considering a regulation to ban small off-road engines, which included portable gas generators used… Read more: Portable Gas Generator BAN
  • Harmony Borax Works
    The Harmony Borax Works Interpretive Trail is located in Death Valley.  At its full operation three tons of borax was produced per day.  The Harmony Borax works employed 40 men.  To transfer all this borax required a 20-mule team.  The operation became famous because of the large mule teams and double wagons.
  • Furnace Creek Visitor Center
    Furnace Creek Visitor Center features small museum and small bookstore.  You can speak to rangers, pay park fees, or buy a yearly national park pass.  Some exhibits include short films about Death Valley.  There is a large 3D display map showing where all the popular sites and attractions are located.  You can verify weather conditions… Read more: Furnace Creek Visitor Center
subaru sambar

VW Body Snatcher

The Subaru Sambar 4WD is a retro look of the VW Bus.  It is what I call a body snatcher of the VW Bus.

I like the retro look of the Subaru Sambar. It is a smaller vehicle, called a micro VanKei truck. Depending on the year, the engine is air-cooled or water-cooled and can come as a 4-wheel drive with rear engine, or rear wheeled for 2-wheel drive. Along with the rear wheel drivetrain is 4-wheel independent suspension.  For more info, I recommended Wikipedia.  Enjoy the video and give it a like or share.

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More about the Subaru Sambar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Sambar

The Subaru Sambar is a caboverkei truck and microvan (passenger variant: Subaru Dias Wagon) manufactured by Subaru, a division of Subaru Corporation (formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries), specifically for the Japanese market. It is Japan’s first Keitora (軽トラ), shorthand for “kei class truck” and is still in production. The Sambar is available in both microvan and Kei truck (Pickup truck style) to fulfill the Kei car guidelines. Still popular in the domestic market, Subaru no longer produces the Sambar themselves as the nameplate has been used on a rebadged Daihatsu Hijet since 2012.[1] The Sambar has also been produced in China as the [三八] as well as in Finland in a joint venture with Elcat Automotive. – WIKIPEDIA

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