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This made me go and order one as well. :D

When I bought the van I pulled everything out so I could clean out the packrat's nesting. That offered me an opportunity to take a look at the electrical system for the van. Here's a photo I took back in June 2023: Here's what it looks like this evening: I needed to clean up a bit of that...

Who needs a freaking truck?!?! 🤣🤣🤣

Why are the trailer tires smoking?

The last several days I’ve been working on more little stuff. I’ve completed the modifications to the two rearmost cabinets - removing a frame member on each one so they each become more useful. It’s these frame members I noted previously: Of course to cut those out the cabinets were out of...

In 2021 I traveled the Coulee Corridor in Washington state. Of course I was able to see the Grand Coulee Dam and I also stopped and read up about Dry Falls. It is an amazing area that I recommend traveling. The Dry Falls area was really amazing.

I’m trying to tackle the easy stuff as quickly as possible so I just found a solution for a side table. I couldn't easily reach my drink or snack or whatever when it was on the existing shelf below the countertop so finding a way to make that a side table was important. I won’t weld it up until...

Moving the fridge forward was an easy one. I moved it as far forward as I could which is about 1.5” or so. The ratchet straps stick out a little but I doubt it will be an issue At least now I can open the top all the way. That will be nice when loading it up.

Thanks man. It’s been a fun learning experience.

This morning I started by trying to bend the 3/16” plate to the adjusted angle I needed. As I was working the metal the entire structure started to bend. Initially I thought that wouldn’t be an issue. However, when I went to put the bike in the axle was no longer sliding through easily. I messed...

In order to fit the new bike in, I needed a different angle for the fork mount than I had for the other bike. I had some cutoff metal from the previous work so I grabbed a piece of strap steel and started prototyping This was a piece of 1/8” which is definitely too thin. However, in the...

One item not on my list - mostly because I wouldn’t forget about it - I bought a “new” bicycle and need to modify the rear cabinets to make it fit. This was the bike I carried originally: And this is where I started today: I’m pleased with my design as it allowed me to remove the rear...

Some of the OGs taught me to wheel the original BlackSheep. I’ve learned a lot about fabrication and am trying to put some of that knowledge to use in building my Bar-B van.

I’ll have to look into that. I already have the Joolca but haven’t yet ordered the Espar. Thanks for the tip.

For the last couple months I’ve been compiling a list of projects / upgrades for the van. Here’s the list: DONE - move fridge forward on tray - I can't open the fridge lid completely and I have about an inch of drawer available. If I move the fridge forward this inch I should be able to...

i installed the metal cloak rear spring relocation perches: https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/blacksheep-ii.115584/post-1112222

Sorry man, no that wasn't me. I'm at my property in South Carolina for the winter.

Buy a JT and build a custom bed platform that improves the departure angle.

Thanks Bart! A great learning experience for me.

Thanks Shane, I’ve seen that you’ve moved. I’ll be back out that way next spring and summer. I’ll make sure to ping you.