VanLife message to all
Every Vanner should get their cameras out and video tape every part of their van. Video record the engine and upload the video so you have a dated video. Just keep it private. You should have a mechanic before you break down. Buy a manual and read it, you have time. These are must do’s. You will need a small savings incase of breakdowns. Best Wishes from Vantastic Odyssey.
Every should know how to check their oil and water, and know how to change a flat tire.
Here are some examples of manuals you may need.
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Honda Odyssey Third Row Seat Removal
Removing the third row seat from a second generation 2002 Honda Odyssey. The hex socket you will need is listed below. There are 2 sizes. M12 or M14. This video shows where and how to remove the hex bolt from the Honda Odyssey. One positive thing about removing the third row seat is less weight.
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VW Body Snatcher
The Subaru Sambar 4WD is a retro look of the VW Bus. It is what I call a body snatcher of the VW Bus.
I like the retro look of the Subaru Sambar. It is a smaller vehicle, called a micro VanKei truck. Depending on the year, the engine is air-cooled or water-cooled and can come as a 4-wheel drive with rear engine, or rear wheeled for 2-wheel drive. Along with the rear wheel drivetrain is 4-wheel independent suspension. For more info, I recommended Wikipedia. Enjoy the video and give it a like or share.
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More about the Subaru Sambar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_SambarThe Subaru Sambar is a caboverkei truck and microvan (passenger variant: Subaru Dias Wagon) manufactured by Subaru, a division of Subaru Corporation (formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries), specifically for the Japanese market. It is Japan’s first Keitora (軽トラ), shorthand for “kei class truck” and is still in production. The Sambar is available in both microvan and Kei truck (Pickup truck style) to fulfill the Kei car guidelines. Still popular in the domestic market, Subaru no longer produces the Sambar themselves as the nameplate has been used on a rebadged Daihatsu Hijet since 2012.[1] The Sambar has also been produced in China as the [三八] as well as in Finland in a joint venture with Elcat Automotive. – WIKIPEDIA
The Wonderful Mitsubishi Delica 4×4
The Delica is one of the coolest vans made by the Japanese. The 4×4 is the best van to explore or overland. The video below is a compilation of several Delicas. This is a popular van in Washington, Oregon and Canada. If parts and mechanics were readily available, where I live, I would own this van.
There is several versions of the Mitsubishi Delica. The Delica is considered a minivan. I’ve seen many folks put diesel heaters for vanlife off-grid camping. This van can practically transverse anywhere.
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Mitsubishi star wagons are now available for the North American outdoor community to enjoy. https://www.delicausa.com/
Beware reclassification of the Mitsubishi Delica. Vehicle registration cancellations – Maine is Actively Canceling Mitsubishi Delica Registration (crankshaftculture.com)
Prevent a Dead Battery by Installing a Dual Battery Isolator Relay
Prevent a dead Battery. Install a Dual Battery Isolator by Keyline sold at Amazon.com. This is a voltage sensitive relay. It charges both starter battery and solar system batteries. Please watch my video on how to install a VSR yourself.
Dual Battery Isolator Kit – enables your accessories to run from a separate battery while the engine is not running on your vehicle while keeping your main battery charged and your vehicle always ready to go and start when you want it to. This dual battery isolator kit features 12 Volt 140 Amp Voltage Sensitive Relay Isolator and includes all the bits and pieces needed for a complete installation.
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