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    Cargo Van GMC van maintenance

    My New Yeller (2015 GMC 12’ srw cube) is the first GM truck I’ve ever owned. Except for my wife’s Buick, we haven’t bought the General’s products since the crappy ones in the 80s. So, I need some tips and tricks on how to keep this van’s 4.8 happy and healthy, as well as the rest of the truck...
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    Cargo Van New Yeller

    Decided to try one of these to replace the late Promaster. I didn’t quite have the stones to go for another brand new van. Should be able to hit the road with it the first week of December. Big question is how to kit it out, especially the bed. As a team, we need more room than a single driver...
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    Cargo Van Next truck, maybe?

    My Ford van has been very good to me, but it is a flattop. This 12' mini cube is the truck type I have wanted for a long time, but it only grosses at 8600, so I passed on it back in 2012. However, effective with the 2013 model year the GVW goes up to a much more usable 9900'. Since Penske sells...
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    Cargo Van 2007 Sprinter

    Ryder seems to have a few decent-looking 2007 Sprinters. At $14-15k, would they be worth a look, or too old? I don't want to consider any 2008 or newer ones, because that's when the sh*t starts to hit the fan as far as reliability goes. Idk if my carriers have age restrictions, but if not, an...
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    Not such a Fantastic idea

    Silly me, I thought that if a Fantastic Fan only draws 3 amps, I could safely wire it to my starting battery. Wrong! :mad: Thank God a Pilot employee came out for a smoke a bit ago. He took pity on me with my cables in my hand, and jump started me. As I type, the van has been idling for 45...
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    With $10,000, I would...

    Just for fun: You win a contest, where you receive $10,000 to upgrade your current vehicle. No trade-ins allowed, you hafta spend it on what ya got. What do you do? Me: raise roof and rear doors to at least 60-66", new rubber, change all fluids, generator, roof air, insulation, a nice truck or...
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    'Ey, wot's this under me van?

    Found this under my van; anyone know what it is? I wonder if it's a piece of emissions equipment. 2009 Ford E250, 4.6 engine. Item is in the spare tire area. Sent from my XT1028 using EO Forums mobile app
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    L-Track vs. E-Track for floor of cargo van

    Trying to decide whether to install L-track on the floor of my E250 extended c/v, or E-track. I will be installing E-track on the walls so I can use a load bar, but I'm thinking of using L-track on the floor because it gets screwed down in one line, so it should be easier to mount on top of the...
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    What should a buyer look for when buying a used Sprinter?

    Even though my entry into expediting may not occur for a few months, I am still torn about which van to buy. My question is this: If I buy a used Sprinter, what do I need to focus in on when doing my pre-purchase check? I would probably buy it from Penske or Ryder, so I'm sure I'd be getting...
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