Driving to work at 5am on a Saturday and Vanna just dies without warning as I am heading west on 98 ave in Langley BC. Good time for that to happen, all things considered. No traffic so I had no troubles using my momentum to roll into an empty parking lot. I have BCAA (British […]
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The January breakdown marked the end of the road for the drive train. I was hoping it would keep running long enough for me to complete the PRV constuction project. The repairs to get Vanna running took six weeks. The process of eliminating fault codes, then waiting for the part, then moving on to the
There is an endless list of things people consider when choosing a vehicle to live in and improve upon. All of my past Recreational Vehicle choices were made because I did not know any better. I was learning, testing and experimenting with the available examples. Often I made decisions based on personal feelings. It’s cool,
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I found this truck listed on Craigslist in June 2020 and purchased it for $12,000. It’s a former Snap-on tool truck. A Freighliner MT45, Cummings 5.9 litre turbo diesel automatic, the odometer reading 134’000klm. The overall length is 25 feet. The timing was good since things were slow at work at the time. I found
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My casual investigation into Vanna 2000 led me to discover her roots, somewhat. Manufacture by XTC, a now extinct company once based in Pit Meadows or Maple Ridge British Columbia. To date I’ve seen two different body styles. The original body was more a class B style. Think of saddle bags on a typical van.
Soon after moving in I realized Vanna was not equipped for the task at hand. Vanna failed all expectations of a practical, sustainable, all season dwelling. Efforts to improve the conditions had poor results. After a couple of years I thought it best to try my luck with a 1984 24 foot class A Winebego
Breakdowns are costly, here are some options to better manage those costs. The absolute best situation is to continue living aboard during the breakdown. Renting alternative accommodations is an expense that takes away from funds that are better invested in repairs. That requires finding a shop that will allow you to park in their yard
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The plan did not go as planed. I checked in on the progress in April 2021 when I returned from the camp job. It is better defined as anti-progress. I will get into the details when I undo and redo all that was done. I pressed for the hack shop to get it road worthy
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I found this truck at a Surrey dealership. Its a 2007 GMC (Isuzu) diesel with automatic transmission and a Gross Vehicle Weight of 6,500kg (14,300lb). The odometer reading, 369,943km. Overall body looks good, no damage, the deck needs paint, however the wood is solid, no rotten or broken boards. Dealerships pick up these trucks at
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