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Notes from a Pacific Northwest Ski and #Vanlife Tour 2018

Every year Beth and I try to ski into the new year with at least a few days of skiing

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...
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
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 – Electrical
| There is a ton of information out there on how to correctly do the electrical for your van. I read
Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Sound Deadening & Insulation
| Highlights (TL:DR): 400 square feet of Reflectix (too much) single or double sided 200 square feet of Thinsulate (40 linear
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...