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We spent the 1st night camped just past the Little Schloss mtn overlook ( Little Sluice trail ) so that spot you're inquiring about is probably 2 miles or so north heading toward the tuscarora trail. you'll hike right through it. We took the left on tuscarora and then completed the loop w another left just past the forest service hut ( which can be rented ) and spent a 2nd night about 3 miles down trail from that point.

@@erintoby2605 this was one I cut to match the underside of the tent. It was probably an 8x8 off the shelf. I like it for camping on rougher surfaces - pine needles and snow.

I apologize. Otherwise, do you have any leads or any ideas where I could find a van like this? I’m sorry for my “trying to buy it!” comment. That was probably disrespectful.

Certainly appreciate your checking it out ! And I’m happy that you are able to start getting your mobility back. Thank you for sharing your story with me - We’ve been very happy with this van - has its quirks for sure but we’ve gone cross country from PA to the PNW and that’s where we’re currently posting up - I never got to a final build video and I’ll get one posted soon. If we ever sell I will start with you !

@@MnLandWork-pk5qunot at all !! Glad to know someone likes it like I do !

The tent will come with enough cord to stake it out just about anywhere- I added to small loops just to be able to get it to stake in particularly awkward areas ! you can stretch to around a tree or rocks where you can't get a stake into the ground for example-

@@dougcaye7786 ok, thank you for the clarifications

It’s been awhile !! We’re clear cross country now living in Oregon and we’ve had the van all over the place out here. Crazy year last year w the move - but ready to get back to some van build/ trip vids and backpacking vids etc … thanks for checking in.

Should work just fine w a child. I definitely wouldn’t put 3 adults in there though ! I’m still very happy w this tent. Make sure to dry it out if you pack it up wet and I’ve set it up on a lot of different surfaces w no problems. Happy trails

I think you’d be ok for a night or two if you’re backpacking in somewhere. It’ll be a little tight but doable :)

Thanks for taking a look. Love this old thing ! We should be back out on the road for some new adventures pretty soon. We relocated to the PNW so lots of new stuff to discover. I will do a full video of the completed van as well. Thanks again.

Thanks Bernie- We're out in Oregon now and the stuff you find in the woods here is just plain spooky ! rope - brass knuckles- a burnt coat in a fire ring :) but the scenery makes up for it. I'm w you pack it in pack it out.. it aint that hard. Thanks for taking a look and I'll have some new van stuff and camping vids etc.. soon. We're just gettin settled to the west coast !

Hi Sara- I just used the map from the park service for dolly sods. fs.usda.gov - This will be a great April trip for you. Water will be up and the creek crossings are unavoidable so wet feet are a given ! but I really like these southern loops the best. If it's crowded at the campsites at dunkenbarger/Bigstonecoal intersection. Make the left on dunkenbarger and go about 3/4 mile and there is one of my favorite campsites back in the pines to the right. There's a little meadow and creek and you'll see the path going into the woods on your right. Have fun be careful :)

This one was a DIY build about two owners ago. The giveaway is that the doors are reversed from the passenger side. I didn't know if it was factory or not when I bought it- ( they did a good job ) Love this thing ! heading up to Washington to pick it up in a few weeks and bring it to the Oregon Coast. Thanks for checking it out !

Thank you for taking a look ! Some beautiful spots in Virginia !

You're, truly welcome.

Thanks ! appreciate it.

Thanks for taking a look - I have not had any issues w insulation flaking off either. I try and use a pump bag instead of my breath. I think the moist air can get in there and that may be the culprit. Lotsa pine needles and rocks where I camp most of the time- I like having that heavy duty sleeping pad even if it's not the lightest thing on the market ! take care :)

Hi Mike - it's just a hair under 6' long and 4' wide. I didn't want the bed longwise in the van as we want it set up permanently. So I went with the 1" poly-board insulation and then the thin luan right into the van ribbing. Shoved some Havelock wool anywhere it could fit. But that gave me enough room to stretch out ( im 5'10" ) Melissa's just 5'1" and about 95 pounds so that helps !

Thank you so much for your response I appreciate it !

thanks - I considered mounting them but I wound up taking the speakers out of the doors behind the driver and passenger seats. the two up front are pretty loud and we use a Bluetooth JBL speaker when we’re just chillin’ .

That a good idea- I may do some of that in addition to the Havelock wool. it works well but still hard to get it into all the crevices. It only takes a cold night or two to see where you need to get more insulation in !

I will - I have the van out in Washington right now. But I have to get some things tightened up before we hit the road again. Motor mount needs some attention and a rear hanger is cracked so when we start w that I’ll get some video of the underside and what’s going on - I bought this converted it was a DIY job a few owners back. I had to repair the rear spindles they fused and the axle Walked out ! - all the bearings all the seals -brakes , booster new shocks etc … it’s been a project. But I’ll get some clips once I get back out there and get to work on it. Thanks

thanks Bobby - the antennae is a cell phone booster - plugs into a 12v socket I have powered by our house battery and gets us 4-5 bars most anywhere.We were streaming movies in the middle of nowhere on this last trip. It’s great for staying in touch when you’re out there a bit. I’d like to get a windshield visor on this one -A buddy wants to give me a CB for free I think I’m gonna throw it in there too.

@@dougcaye7786 that antenna sounds like quite great idea. I like the idea of the cb for some local info. I've used it when traveling to asked locals for directions and places to go. I'll be looking forward to the next video!

It's just another good "safety" item to have along with you for sure. I also know that on some longer narrow forest roads they sometimes have a CB channel so you can alert drivers who may be descending that you're on your way up ! so no-one has to back up for 4 miles ! :) Have good one !

have fun Des ! I’m backed up on the build videos. We already drove this big old brick 3400 miles from Pennsylvania out to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. We did a lot of camping along the way. I look forward to your trip video ! best to you and Maria

Thanks Stax -They're the best ! I looked for a long time to find one that was converted already and found this one in North Carolina- seems the chevy G's are highly regarded as excellent candidates for the 4x4 conversions. I'll be updating and improving it as long as I have it. Reliable and lots of fun !! Thanks for watching the vid- more to come - take care

thanks buddy - Cosmo has been w us nearly 20 years ! he definitely runs the show :)

Mine too ! Lol. I’d let a sink drip in My house for 5 months but a leak in the van …Never! Ps cool to see that you got out for a trip with Papa Bear ! That’s awesome! Best to you and thanks for your support as always

Hi Jerry - no issue w the vent glass being able to open. Thanks for checking the video out ! Appreciate it -

Thank You ! it's been a lot of work and we're finally out on the road enjoying it ! appreciate your support : )

I appreciate the sub thank you ! We have the van done already and have been on a 3000 mike cross country trip- I'll be uploading the rest of the build videos soon ! Thank you for checking out the vid .

We just done w a 3400 mile trip out west and I’ll be uploading some new video soon. Still have one buildout video to post and then we’ll get to some more on the trail stuff for sure ! This one is actually a G10 - converted a few owners ago w a Dana 44HD up front. Appreciate you watching and I’ll have some new stuff up here soon.

Thanks Des ! I’ve been totally engrossed in this and now we’re finally out on the road using it - PA to Oregon so far just about 3k miles altogether. Getting some hiking in along the way - boy was I out of shape! I’ll get caught up on your vids too ! Always enjoy them but man oh man this has been a project !

Thank you - we’ve put almost 3k miles on since the build was completed and are out on the Oregon coast all the way from PA - and will have the last of the build episodes up pretty soon and will shift to some vancamping vids. The electronic/solar install was pretty tough for me but it works great - appreciate your support. Stay tuned ! Take care

@@dougcaye7786 did you happen to build in any hidden holes or compartments? That's what I'm about to work on, I'd like to be able to hide a couple guns and other valuables.

We have a few but nothing too 007 ! Computer and such - we keep the self defense items within arms reach in several locations. Have not encountered anything but good folks out here so far but you never know !

thanks buddy ! it’s simple !! that’s the key. We didn't need to run lines and an additional storage tank and a separate water pump etc.. I kept thinking “if this thing fits in a water jug we’re good”!

sorry for the late reply ! we’ve been out on the road in the old girl - over 3k miles so far. we’re out in Oregon for a little while longer and heading up to the peninsula soon. I have one or two more build videos on the tank to edit and upload yet. hopefully will gather some of the footage from the journey and do a few in the road episodes. thank you for following along! means a lot ! best to you and the family my friend.

I’m in love w this thing - lotsa drama and headaches getting it back on the road - but we started in PA a few weeks ago and are camped in the Deschutes in Oregon tonight ! This thing is a true beast- lots left in her . Thanks for taking a loo. - we’ll have some on the road videos up soon too. Take care

Thanks Dave - we’re out in Oregon in this old girl now. Hope to get some road trip bids up too. Thank you for your support

@@dougcaye7786 awesome

@@DaveCollierCamping Thanks Dave - Still out on the west coast on this adventure- we'll ge some more vids uploaded asap !

@@dougcaye7786 enjoy

thanks Dave !

@@dougcaye7786 my pleasure

Thanks Sean ! We’re having an adventure out here - finally hit Oregon. It’s off the chart beautiful !

Sweet build can’t wait for the next episode

Thanks John - We're out on the road in this van now and I'll get the last buildout episode up asap - we'll have some " on the road" episodes out too. Thank you !