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Van Academy
Registrace 6. 10. 2011
Geeking out about vans mobile living
GMC RV mirrors for less then $100? Yes...
Here I explain how you can adapt a mid 90s Dodge Ram an power mirrors to your rv. If people are interested then I'll make a follow up showing step by step. I'll have to figure it out but that's the fun part.
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taking a little break with Meow Meow and the dogs.
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taking a bit of a break and showing Tux and Gingers characters on the homestead.
Van Academy is getting solar hot tubs today.
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Van Academy is getting solar hot tubs today.
Alaskan camper popup mechanism upgrade (linear actuators!)
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Alaskan camper popup mechanism upgrade (linear actuators!)
Prius camper! quick look at what I've done so far.
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Prius camper! quick look at what I've done so far.
Beautiful ❤
The good thing is it’s a one piece . & fiber glass no rot .
I love this camper..i am going to buy one just like this on
Love this camper
I frequently don't like RV mods/rehabs, but this is outstanding. Well done!
Is there any specific procedure for the slide out? I have a 2006 view. Tried it yesterday for the first time and it’s not sliding. New cab batteries, started the rv, started the generator, and still nothing when I hit the button.
What's the price?
I made it 3 minutes and started drinking. We now use this video to take shots. Every time you said uhhh. You take a shot😅
I wish we could get more smaller RVs with a 4cyl diesel in the states. Rented 2 different RVs in the UK and both of them averaged 24-26mpg.
Hey, I’ve bought an Alaskan with those attenuators unfortunately every single one seems to have blown as we had some issues with how loose they were. Is anyone aware where I can replace the motors rather than the entire bar system?? Currently in Dawson city so not the best location to have the camper completely fucked!
contact pop top overland in san diego. they'll have the best info for replacing the actuators
How much
how tall are you how comfortable would it be for a 6ft3 person
Looks like you scored a gem! Great video. This looks like an ideal RV for a first-timer. My biggest concern is not driving anything too long. This seems compact with all the comfort and upgrades on my wish list.
I joined the Facebook group, but I’m in the process of buying one of these (waiting on the guy to get back into town), but I have friends saying don’t do it because it’ll be too hard to find parts for such an old, rare rig. Is that true?
Every RV has its issues. Parts for an 80s era Nissan or Toyota will be harder to find then say a Ford or Chevy but you'll save way more on gas. Theres an argument also to be made that the Nissan's and Toyotas will break down less often. It all depends on the condition. I'd have it inspected and negotiate based on that.
@@CZGHEIB954thanks! The seller said it’s super reliable, he’s made a few long distance trips in it, I think it’s worth taking a chance
If you need help with buying your van let me know.
@@CZGHEIB954 What kind of economy is that 4cyl getting?
Nice video! I have a 2008 and love it! Quick question: did you just bought yours and how much you think it's worth? I'm planning to sell mine wich is in like new condition shape. Thanks and God bless you!
Beautiful looking Europa motorhome. This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's large enough for two, maybe three adults to comfortably travel the country, but it's not so large, that parking place is severely limited, you could park most anywhere. I love the work done to it. I also like the Cummins 5.9 Turbo Diesel engine. Did the Cummins Diesel come with the Europa, or was it installed by whoever had it before?
Beautiful looking RV. I've heard of Europa RVs, but I've never seen one in person. What engine powers this bad boy? Gas? Diesel?
5.9l Cummins turbo diesel
@@CZGHEIB954 For a motorhome like this, it has to be Diesel. Did this come with the Cummins Diesel when you acquired it, or did you have the engine installed?
@@CZGHEIB954 Do you still have this Europa? If you do, how about going for a drive? I'd love to see how it drives. 🙂
@@jasoncarpp7742 I don't have it anymore.
@@CZGHEIB954 I'm sorry to hear that. It looks like a fun vehicle to drive. I hope it went to a good owner, someone who enjoys it and takes care of it.
how did you go about wiring them together in order to get them to run off one switch?
Hey I wired them in Parallel
My dad had a 1984 Nissan Sunrader, they seem to be mostly on Toyota trucks
I love, Love it! Good job I bought a 89 Toyota dolphin, six cylinder beginning of April 24. This puts mine to shame. Mine was redone inside and the engine was partially rebuilt more than a decade ago. It has 93,000 miles. I thought that was a lot, but I guess it really is it when it comes to these vehicles. All the paperwork is with it a big binder. Of course i don’t have all the digital bells and whistles that my Sportage has. The first thing I’ve done is changed all the lights to LEDs. I still have to get it licensed, but it’s in good shape. Those bathrooms are impressive. I’m having the toilet and Black tank taken out and the old refrigerator. I want a 12 V I have three solar devices, but eventually I hope to get solar put in. I want the booth taken out and a new sink installed. They cannot get any other kind of toilet, but I do not want to mess with hoses and black water tanks. Too many other alternatives. Heck, I’d rather do a bucket . lol. But I’m partially disabled so I have to make it easy as possible. The double sink is too big for the counter and a Lagun table put in. That will be it till next year. Fix these up and they can be resold if you decide you don’t want it. I was the first person of three parties that were going to look at it and I bought it because I knew it would be there if I thought about it too much.
Beautiful job here! Can you advise me on '84 Nissan Sunrader? Do you know where i can get replacement windows for over cab/bed??? Please help...😵💫
Yea check out the "all things sunrader" forum on Facebook. The folks on there know. good luck
Where can I find the ad?
The ad. sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/rvs/d/san-mateo-1995-dynamax-europa-23-class/7722876208.html Pending as of now.
@@CZGHEIB954 Well, if they buy it, they will be extremely happy, I am sure!
Cool RV! Interior design looks very good! Love your additions (There are so many of them!). Cheers from Ukraine!
I love the upgrades made.
Great video! Thanks! Was there a bathroom in that? I don't think you showed a bathroom?
Those rims make up for anything cosmetic that could ever bother anyone.
A bathroom AND a stick-shift -- I'm sold!! 🫠 Thanks for the tour 🙂!
What's the price????
This looks so much like a Roadtrek.
No. With today's technology do you not think that Alaskan would have done this already?? These "Electric Actuators" have been used in the marine industry for years and when they quit there's no back up there's no getting them to work. Whereas Alaskan's system has a backup. This is about as Jerry rigged as you can get.
Building my Nissan 720 sunrader as we speak! Would love to talk to you and get a little more information on your solar system and what all it entails to run the 120v AC system. The home window AC unit seems like a very affordable and easy way to keep that camper cool without breaking the bank and without needing 1k watts of solar to run some of the high end RV AC units
No price no phone number useless video
Is it forsale?
Have you shared this with Bryan at Alaskan campers? I know the hydraulic system they have has been pretty reliable and he seems satisfied with it, but this looks like an option that should at least be investigated. I'm curious what his opinion would be. In fact, I'm going to be picking up a brand new flatbed from them within a couple months and I'll ask him if he's familiar with this.
Does it have an power outlets?
I know you sold this. I'm watching in November 2023. This looks and sounds good for a 1995. Would like to know if it is yours and you history with it. Did Leisure Travel start in 1995?
Where did you purchase these
Indeed
Super nice coach!!! Pretty much exactly what I’d want. Carbureted 2.2 manual trans. Insanely reliable, great fuel mileage, and smooth running. I’m jealous.
I imagine guy fieri has a contraption like this in his cars so he can drive and cook at the same time
Some would say I'm crazy but I envy you guys. Looks fantastic.
No bc same, looks amazing and have always loved the idea of living in a van since i saw my step dads at a young age 😂
Where you goin'? Looks like fun 🙂 I wanna go 😢 I need a break from my dang kids 😂 Lol... Have fun 😊
Like the rig not the guy in vedio.
Well shoot
You can run that thing on used filtered oil . Transmission oil 15/40 oil Anything!!!!
Love anything with a 5.9 !!! My 94 safari Serengeti has 87 thousand miles , solid wood throughout. Well made Love your rig
Link please
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Cool. Roof is heavier in the front. The front motors have more load and work slower.
Hello I had a question about one of your older videos. Do you have a link on where i can buy the lift system for the pop up camper. Thank you
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You'll need to use a double pole double throw switch to make it go up and down, I also added momentary switches to control each one individually.
Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate all your help
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Hello i had a question about one of your older videos. Do you have a link for the lift system that you used on the pop-up camper. Thank you in advance