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Thanks for the follow! My van was basically a shell when I bought it and I built it up over time. It’s taken 7+ years to get it where it is, but I love it! Hang in there and love your van, and it will love you back. 😉

Thank you! I lived in Seattle for a few years (Beacon Hill). We tried to avoid Heavy traffic as much as possible on this trip, so we didn’t cruise through Seattle. Next time!

Thank you 🙏

It’s a great state!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!🙏

sorry, I missed this comment. My van started life as a diesel... so no smog

I did not… but now I’m curious. 🧐

It’s was a diesel originally, but it’s a EJ25 gas powered Subaru. Runs great

Full conversion cost me about $10k and I DIY’d it

I bought it as a diesel but converted it to gas. The diesel registration here in CA allows me smog exemption

That’s a good question… but I’m sure you can tint it.

Yeah, the Vanagon Syncro

Thank you!🙏

Yeah, I was able to do the whole install with what the 5kw came with although I opted for a fuel tank what was short and long as opposed to the tall skinny version.

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Thanks you! Suspension isn’t too difficult unless you’re adding lift springs and then it become more challenging. Bushings themselves are easy once the springs are out. The diesel heater is pretty simple as well, just plumbing and wiring, but finding a good spot takes some time.

I believe it came from Gowesty about 4-5 years ago. Not sure if they still Sell them or not

Im 6’2” and we sleep with our heads at the back (quite comfortably)

On the lower bunk

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I meant the driving overall. Is the drivers seat uncomfortable being a tall man?

Sorry, I didn’t have my glasses on. 😊. No, I find it oddly comfortable to be honest. We’ve done multiple trips where I was in the seat for 6-8hrs at a time and no problem. A fancy recarro would probably feel better but these seats do just fine and I don’t feel like I’m too big in there.

Thanks again Mike! I enjoy your material, keep it coming my friend!

Well… the last van was a “she” so I decided to mix it up. 😉

@@VanagonGeek How do you know its a "he" or "she" ?

@@MrCarpy-b2che just seems like a “he”

Thank you!🙏

I got them on Amazon… and they are super handy. a.co/d/dEH1in9

Thanks! 🙏

Here ya go: gowesty.com/products/front-suspension-bushing-set?_pos=2&_sid=1258b8892&_ss=r

They are fun to restore and super simple. I highly recommend diving in!

I think I’m around 3200 at those speeds. I’ll double check next time I have it out.

6 years on this motor, and zero issues 👍🏽

Thank you!🙏

The fan switch access is a little tight if the screen is rotated towards the driver. Usually I have it centered. Otherwise, no problems. 👍🏽

It was a simple reg being that it was already reg’d in CA. I’ve never had any issues. 🤷‍♂️

@@VanagonGeek well that’s good! Did you have to drive the car to the dmv to register it ? Since it’s smogged exempt, did they need to see that it was in fact a diesel or do you just send paper in?

No, it was just paperwork at the DMV. Didn’t have to take the van in.

I use the ARB 8’ touring awning. 6+ years and it still works great!

Thank you and thanks for watching!

I made my own with the help of a good friend. They are just tabs welded on for it to bolt to.

thank you and I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Thanks for watching! The tin tops do just fine as long as you don't need to stand up. I almost bought a TT Syncro a few years back, but then ran across the deal on the diesel.

I used a 220 grit just to rough it up a little.

@vanagongeek just noticed it looks like you've got a reduced throw shifter. So maybe not a problem for you.

sorry I missed this. The shifter doesn't hit anything but I do have the Big Shot Shifter...

I haven't added the back up camera yet, but you can wire it to your back up light so that it triggers the screen when backing. Adding the camera is on my winter to-do list.

Awesome, thank you.@@VanagonGeek

This heater has been awesome! The only problem I've had with it was when the fuel line came loose at the tank and it was sucking air... I thought it was the heater itself, but finally located the problem and fixed it. No fumes. Best $165 ever spent.

@@VanagonGeek thanks for the response! Mine is currently sitting in the hallway 🤘 last question and sorry if this has been answered before… but where did you mount your fuel tank? Cheers from Vancouver Island Canada

@@dub944 awesome, I mounted my 5L tank in the engine bay on the right side behind the tailight. I put a small plastic tray under it to catch any fuel that I might spill when filling and it’s easy to slide in and out to fill at the gas station. The heater uses very little fuel, so I only have had to fill it up maybe 4-5x. I only run the heater in the mornings and at night after we wake up and before going to bed to take the chill off. We’ve camped in 15degree temps and stayed toasty warm.

I use the off-brand from Gowesty. They’ve always worked great, no problems.

@@VanagonGeek ..Thanks Mike....you must have bought it some time ago...it looks from the exterior color to be made by Performance. GoWesty no longer sells them, and instead uses another supplier. Peformance made two different red pumps for the Vanagons, and I'm curious to know which model yours is if you are able to tell me?

You are correct, I bought my first one quite a few years ago and then picked up a spare a year or so ago, both of them were red. I swapped in the spare in May when I was having issues, but the pump wasn’t the problem. They are both still in great shape.

Thank you!