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5 hours ago, davidparker said:

Welcome!  Do you have a TC?  What year?  What do you use if for?  I think you will find this forum really helpful.  I have. :)

Thank you David. Yes, I have a 2016 LWB XLT TC.  It is my everyday driver and camp-mobile.  Nothing fancy, converting to a camper van a little at a time. 

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2 hours ago, Gideon said:

Same here. This forum has  given me lots of ideas and information.

I hear you Gideon, read today how to route the cable through the firewall for my house battery dc to dc charger.  Lots of good stuff to read and learn.

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I too have a 2016 LWB XLT Wagon that's my daily driver and, hopefully, an overnighter (have a tent-trailer for camping).

Have installed a modified Keter storage cabinet [behind 2nd rt-side seat]  to hold my usual 'stuff' & some light camping gear.

Need to keep seating for 3 and room for my cat's litter-box [behind cabinet] & supplies. Leaves enough room for sleeping behind driver's seat.

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14 hours ago, Gideon said:

I too have a 2016 LWB XLT Wagon that's my daily driver and, hopefully, an overnighter (have a tent-trailer for camping).

Have installed a modified Keter storage cabinet [behind 2nd rt-side seat]  to hold my usual 'stuff' & some light camping gear.

Need to keep seating for 3 and room for my cat's litter-box [behind cabinet] & supplies. Leaves enough room for sleeping behind driver's seat.

I should have made the distinction, but I have the Van, thought it would work better for my intended use.  I have a sleeping platform behind the drivers seat with storage underneath.  It's all a work in progress, for now getting the  dc to dc charger hooked up is getting most of my attention.  

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Van seems easier to customise.  Vans are somewhat easier to find [used] but I needed the seating and wanted windows.

For me, electric windows are a "mixed blessing". Too fussy to get "just right" and I worry about my cat hitting the controls accidentally - rear can be locked but not the fronts & he likes to 'investigate' everything when parked.

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On 10/26/2018 at 11:02 AM, MinimaLee said:

I am new to this forum and joined because of the great information on seemingly about everything to do with TC's, so thanks to all.

I hear you about the information.  I have been here about a week, and know far more about the "new" van than I ever did about the one it is replacing.

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Just this weekend, a person went to change the oil, and could not find the filter.  I guess that is why these forums exist. 

 

Every once in awhile, on car forums, you actually get someone who works as a tech on that type of vehicle.  Or someone who is an engine or transmission builder.  But the best is when regular people share their creative solutions.  Like the guys who installed cameras on the rear trim panel to overcome the van's blindspot.  My favorite camera install, as far as being creative, is Doc Hoy putting cameras on his door mirrors, then installing the monitors on the dash next to the A-pillars, so that he can still instinctively turn his head towards the mirror.  

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I agree  -  Makes perfect sense to me.  I can easily and clearly see both of the A pillars in our van while looking straight ahead without turning my head at all, but you do have to take your eyes way off the road to see either mirror

 

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