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@@mart2084 Thank you! It was great rolling through that area!

Thanks, I looked through my emails we ordered the "US NAVY Berthing Rack 81.5" Long" from Surplusmeister, LLC 1619D Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455, they still have an eBay store so you might want to reach out and see if they can source you some, we purchased ours back in June of 2018 and I don't even want to tell you that they were only $175 each, the shipping for both was $320, and they were like brand new. Hope you are able to get your hands on some they work out perfect and they are supr light weight. Best of luck!

Thanks a million, appreciate the reply and info!!

Thanks for the comment, 100% agree that Physics dictates it would be more sluggish and worse on gas. However in my opinion and based on "feel" the van is much more responsive, it is just a feeling and I have not preformed any actual testing... The only reason this might actually be the case is the larger tires could be tricking the computer. Anyone who owns a sprinter knows the motor has plenty of extra power its just the computer is restricting it. As for fuel I have not seen a "Noticeable" difference in fuel economy, I'm sure in a side by side the smaller tires would have some minuscule difference, I was just expecting it would be a larger quantifiable difference like going from 15 MPG to 14MPG but that has not been the case I still get the same. I'd love to hear what others with 35" Tires feel, I hope this is helpful information and thanks again for watching our content.

I feel like their stuff is properly sized... I wear "Large" for the shirts and I'm 6'2" - 245LBS... it's a little snug at that weight, & perfect when I'm at my ideal 215-225 Lbs. Hope this helpful... I also purchased some shores and I have a big backside, and most brands the pockets flair so I have to size up, Howler Brothers stuff fits great!

NO, when we purchased ours it was not available, I did see the Super Duty Model at Overland East last Fall and it is pretty awesome... FYI... I did upgrade the hitch extender to a 10K version... and would also suggest everyone else do the same... Thanks for the questions keep them coming!

Awesome!!! Nice to have some Local Subs!

100% agree, we did see it at Overland East last Fall it's a pretty nice upgrade! Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for commenting, you are so kind! That was our first time at that camp, pretty nice, and we hope to meet you at a NYS campground soon!

I have a Dremel, just didn't have / know what tip would work best for cutting through the sheet metal... Probably a great idea! I'm guessing a bodyshop would know the exact tool to use.

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for the idea for our next video... we'll try to get some footage of the Sprinter traveling off road.

Thanks for the heads up... We were recently chatting with other Camper Van owners about how the BF Goodrich KO Tires start getting very loud at about 45-50 K... We also chatted about alternatives... {Adding to our original post} we have found when we have the van fully loaded for being on the road for extended stays it is much quieter considering the cargo absorbs a lot of the sound...

Glen is the best at product testing.

It is the only rack that I am familiar with, and it is the same rack that Super73 sells on their website so I'd assume they'd pick the best available. I am still very happy with my purchase, I upgraded the hitch extender, outside of that I love this setup. Thanks for the comment.

That sounds spot on... We typically use our Garmin Overland's GPS speedo and when traveling, I typically travel about 5-10 over the limit so now I just go the exact speed limit on the Sprinter Van Speedo and that keeps me safe from getting a ticket. I feel like its not always exactly 8 for some reason, I think the faster you go the bigger the spread so when I am going 55 I feel like its 62 MPH and when I'm going 75 its a true 85... Who knows maybe that the GPS thats messing up.

​@@VANLIFEMATES You are correct, the faster your speed the bigger the variance. There's several online calculators that will show you this but you should already be seeing it if you are using a GPS speedo and comparing.

Thanks! More experience on the road, we find we need additional buys to be well prepared!

Glad you liked it!

Not sure I completely understand your question, (maybe not enough coffee) if you are asking if the Camper Van feels more or less top heavy, I would 100% say less top heavy, I think with the bigger tires on wider offset wheels makes the van feel much less top heavy.

That's awesome to hear that you're out camping with your partner in crime and your furry adventure buddy in your STO Stealth while tuning into our podcast! We hope that our podcast is adding an extra layer of excitement and enjoyment to your camping experience. We would love to hear about some of your best tips and tricks for camping in your STO Stealth. As fellow vanlife enthusiasts, we're always eager to learn from others and share our own experiences. So don't hesitate to drop some knowledge in the comments section! Thank you for your support and happy camping with your awesome crew!

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and helpful comment! We really appreciate your suggestion on how to solve the one-mic problem, and we'll definitely try moving our chairs closer together or passing the mic in future episodes. We're glad that you're giving our channel a chance even though it might not be your usual style. We hope to provide valuable insights and experiences on vanlife that will be useful to everyone, whether they're retirees or weekend warriors. Your story about your experience buying your dream house is really interesting, and we appreciate you sharing it with us. It's always a balance between taking the easy and more straightforward path versus taking on a challenging project that can provide greater rewards in the long run. It sounds like despite the challenges, you're happy with the decisions you made and where life has taken you. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences with us! In addition, we want to thank you for being patient with us as we learn the ropes of podcasting. It's definitely been a learning experience for us, and we underestimated how difficult managing the sound would be. But we're committed to improving our recording quality and making sure our content is enjoyable for our listeners. Thank you for your support and understanding! Hope to see you on the road someday!

Thanks for sharing... They look so cool when new, however I could see where things could go wrong... The search continues for a good screen solution!!

Thanks... happy you like it.

I'm going to have to google it and see if I can find the brand. Thanks for the heads up.

Kelly, so glad we caught you & of course, Brutus was handling that course like a champ! We are definitely signing up to try our luck this year!

Not sure if we are talking the same thing, however we did upgrade the extension based on another post below. The extension we had didn't fail however for piece of mind we wanted something a lot stronger. We went with the following extension from etrailer.com "Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 2" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW" considering the 2 - bikes together weigh about 340 lbs we are a lot better off with this new extension with a tongue weight of 400 lbs. Thanks for the feedback, hope this helps!

Thanks for the feedback, we do our best at being as detailed as we can, considering this tour was unscripted and shot off the hip their is always room for improvement. Thanks again... Hope you'll keep watching.

We are running a Van Compass Stage 6.3 System, *We also have (and is needed) Van Compass Mudflap Relocation Kit. We didn't use the parts for the front only the back, in the front we used the Terrawagen Mondo Mudguards.

We are running a Van Compass Stage 6.3 System, *We also have (and is needed) Van Compass Mudflap Relocation Kit. We didn't use the parts for the front only the back, in the front we used the Terrawagen Mondo Mudguards. ***As for the automatic side door, you will likely have issues and need to disable the automatic door, however maybe not, I can manually open my door it opens half way without any rubbing (I am able to open the the 100% however it does rub), my storyteller has a 1/4" padded door panel, my guess is if I replaced the paned with thinner product (not padded) it would not rub at all... Here is one other item to consider, the info above is based on normal air in the tires, if and when you air down to go off road I don't know if things would get worse, maybe not.

It does tilt down, however I don't know how practical it would be to tilt it down with (2) bikes installed, we do tilt it down all the time when the bikes are removed and can fully open the doors. Hope this is helpful.

@@VANLIFEMATES like a, tilt towards the ground type of tilt?

@@jakeheizman Correct, you reach under and loosen a bolt that holds a bar in place, once you pull the bar the stand tilts to the ground, to put it back you lift the bikes back up and the spring loaded bar clicks back in place, then you just tighten the bolt back up so the bar doesn't shake open. 1UP Bike Racks are 100% the way to go, I will share that if you intent is to put (2) Super73s on it you might want to reach out and see if @1upusa608 has released a new Super-Heavy Duty Version of this rack, they had a prototype of this new style rack at Overland East 2022 and it was pretty, pretty nice, it would be my first pick if I were looking today!

@@VANLIFEMATES is that different than the ones on the super73 website?

@@jakeheizman The one on Super 73's website is the same one I have in the Video, 1UP has something stronger in development.

Hope you'll keep in touch, would love to see some photos!

Zero Rub! - I'm Running Owl Vans Talon Wheels (they have a 30MM offset) I am not running any spacers.

We ended up selling it for $45,000, based on the level of work and money we put into it, I would suggest not getting in the business of flipping them. The buyer 100% got a great deal on a vintage Airstream Trailer that will go another 20-40 Years.

Not yet... I have a deposit in, living in the North East is my hurdle... considering all of the locker install companies are in the South West...

@@VANLIFEMATES Any idea what the total cost of that would be? Digging to understand the differences between the OWL locker and the ARB one....

@@cristianmihai4818 Last time I did some digging Owl was a little over $5,000 including install and ARB installed by Agile Offroad was under $5,000 both use an onboard compressor so if you have that already, you can save a few bucks... My understanding is the Owl version needs a much lower psi to engage the locker.

We used Reflectix Double Reflective, Double Bubble Insulation, I put a double layer of this insulation in the walls and floor, I didn't want any problems with Fiberglass or Havelock Wool getting wet from a leak or condensation down the road. The insulation value ranges between R-3 & R-21 depending on the way it is installed, Based on the fact I have a double layer with an air gap I'd estimate an R-value of R-10 to R-15.