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ctilsie242
Aug 18, 2017Explorer II
Just the van itself is about $38,000 (MSRP). Upfitting from a place like Sportsmobile is going to be a minimum of $40,000. So, I'm looking at $80k, perhaps 75k.
The hardest parts for me to improve are the basic setup, the plumbing, the propane lines, electrical, the alternator, etc. However, there are some nice things that provide a foundation for something usable, mainly the 200 amp-hour lithium battery and the inverter. With that setup, I just need a portable generator that can be placed well away from the van, or perhaps placed on a front hitch mounted rack.
Of course, some things likely can be upgraded. I'm sure the water pump is an entry level model, so replacing that with a variable speed would be nice.
Of course, being a van, it is inherently a lot more resistant to water intrusion than the cheapie rubber roofs that are the norm in virtually other type of RV.
The hardest parts for me to improve are the basic setup, the plumbing, the propane lines, electrical, the alternator, etc. However, there are some nice things that provide a foundation for something usable, mainly the 200 amp-hour lithium battery and the inverter. With that setup, I just need a portable generator that can be placed well away from the van, or perhaps placed on a front hitch mounted rack.
Of course, some things likely can be upgraded. I'm sure the water pump is an entry level model, so replacing that with a variable speed would be nice.
Of course, being a van, it is inherently a lot more resistant to water intrusion than the cheapie rubber roofs that are the norm in virtually other type of RV.
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