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Choosing a sweet portable / camping shower setup

August 4, 2019August 31, 2019 Austin 2 Comments camping, comfort, rv conversion, shower, sprinter, van

Taking a hot (or even warm) shower in the backcountry after a long day of mountain biking or hiking is

Sprinter Adventure Van: How much battery power do you really need?

January 8, 2019August 25, 2019 Austin 0 Comments camper, electrical, rv conversion, sprinter, travelswithDAPHNE, van, vanlife, winter

When I was first building DAPHNE (our van) I agonized quite a bit over the right amount of batteries have,

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Sprinter Adventure Van: External Engine Oil Heater Installation

January 6, 2019August 31, 2019 Austin 0 Comments diesel, rv conversion, sprinter, travelswithDAPHNE, van, vanlife, winter

With cold winter temperatures back in the pacific northwest, I was reminded to start using my engine oil heater again.

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Van Project: Hands-Free DC Water Pump Paddle Switch

August 18, 2018August 31, 2019 Austin 0 Comments camper, electrical, rv conversion, sprinter, travelswithDAPHNE, van, vanlife, water

We made a hands-free water pump switch by using a momentary on-off (SPST) push-button and wiring that in parallel with our old on-off switch. On top of the button we built a wooden paddle that allows us to put a leg or a knee onto the paddle in order to achieve hands free activation of the water pump. Easy as that.

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Sprinter Stock Stereo Upgrade and Speaker Replacement

October 28, 2017October 20, 2019 Austin 14 Comments amplifier, installation, radio, rv conversion, speakers, sprinter, stereo, subwoofer, travelswithDAPHNE, van, vanlife, wiring

Instructions for upgrading the stock Sprinter Audio 15 with a new 300W amp, new speakers in the front doors, new rear 6×9 speakers and a powered subwoofer.

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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.
2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 - First Oil Change, Filter Replacement, and Maintenance Guide

Steps for changing the oil and filter on the 2014 V-Strom DL1000. All it takes is a 17mm socket wrench, an oil filter...
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
The Perfect Bike Rack Setup

I’ve been looking for the best bike rack solution for a long time and have tried most of the options
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Bed Platform

We went very simple for our bed platform . That isn't to say it isn't highly comfortable and functional, but, like the rest...
Sprinter Adventure Van Build – Electrical

There is a ton of information out there on how to correctly do the electrical for your van. I read