KyMotoVan – Report #12
Lately, work has been slow on the Sprinter. But as we’ve geared up for our annual westward pilgrimage, I’ve been prompted to make some additional improvements that are going to be handy while traveling....
Tagged: DIY
KyMotoVan – Report #11
New Tires: Originally, the van had 245/75 R16 Continental VancoFourSeason tires gracing the silver steel rims. It rode very well on the highway and there was minimal road noise. No complaints at all in that regard....
KyMotoVan – Report #10
Nerf Bars: I spent weeks looking at running boards and nerf bar options for the NCV3 Sprinter. There were abundant options for “generic” running boards. Many looked like they “kinda” fit and one person...
The New Travel Machine (KyMotoVan) – Report #8
Fender Well Box: I found several references to fender well boxes or covers on the Sprinter-Source forum. After noting how my motorcycle tie downs were routed it appeared that I could have one, but...
The New Travel Machine – Report #7
Partition: The C-pillar partition is nearly complete. Olympic deck coating was used to cover both the main panel and the door. There are a total of 3 coats on each side but none on the edges. I...
The New Travel Machine – Report #6
Custom Window Covers: The rear windows are tinted like the two large ones on the side but you can easily “see” what is inside. So, we thought it would be a good idea to cover them...
The New Travel Machine – Report #5
Partition: I finally have a frame for my partition. Lewis Metal Works fabricated it for me using 1×1 and 1×2 (3/16″ wall) square aluminum tubing and provided two 2×2 aluminum angles for securing the...
The New Travel Machine – Report #4
Partition: Not having a partition behind the passenger seats has been a dilemma since day one. We almost let the dealer install one from Adrian Steel but it just wasn’t what we wanted or even...