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Points Unknown is a DIY blog about building out camper vans, wrenching on motorcycles, outdoor adventures, mountain biking, travel, and the gear that supports these kinds of endeavors. It’s a collection of how-to’s, recommendations, and ideas to do these things effectively and generally inexpensively.

Feel free to explore the content and get ideas for building your camper van, adventure motorcycle rides to go on, recommendations for your next ski trip, and our favorite mountain bike gear – as well as much more. Click on the categories above or check out our latest posts in the featured categories below.

Lessons Learned: Rivnuts Vs. Plusnuts

I think plusnuts are a superior product and would highly recommend using these in critical situations (especially when pull out is a concern).
Sprinter Stock Stereo Upgrade and Speaker Replacement

Instructions for upgrading the stock Sprinter Audio 15 with a new 300W amp, new speakers in the front doors, new rear 6x9 speakers...
Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Oil Change Guide (2004 - 2011)

A brief guide with pictures and instructions on changing the oil for a 2004 - 2011 Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Moving the back seat

Highlights (TL:DR): get yourself a set of sockets and torx wrenches Measure 858 mm back from the original seat location

Projects

Vertical Ski (or snowboard) Carrying Hitch Rack

December 16, 2016April 2, 2017 Austin 4

In short, the best ski/snowboard carrying solution I have come up with for a tall vehicle is to carry them vertically on a hitch rack. Simply attach clam shell style ski racks (roof racks) to the vertical post of a typical bike hitch rack using some steel angle iron and flat plate. Fasten everything together tightly with stainless steel bolts and lock-nuts.