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by LAZ 1
Tue May 16, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Bailed out if Arizina before the Expo
Replies: 2
Views: 2604

Bailed out if Arizina before the Expo

102 degrees in Phoenix the week before.
Too dam hot for me and my furry travel partner, XENA the German Shepherd, to hang around.

Back on Vancouver island for a bit, repairing a friend's motorhome.

Planning to attend the BURNING VAN event next week in Eastern Washington.
(;->)
by LAZ 1
Thu Apr 20, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Overland Expo WEST 2017 @ Flagstaff, May 12 - 15.
Replies: 2
Views: 2778

Overland Expo WEST 2017 @ Flagstaff, May 12 - 15.

Anyone going to this event? I will.be attending in my 99 AWD MICRO MOTORHOME CONVERSION, but will be overnighting off site at a smaller more quiet location.
Larry Z
by LAZ 1
Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

Update - DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... La Vida loca

Well, I have been in Mexico for almost a month now, living in a rental Casita, and LOVING IT DOWN HERE! I have stopped at Ajijic, about half a day drive due East of Puerto Vallerta. This is a great place to visit, or live long term, and it is full of GRINGOS from all around the World, who view Ajiji...
by LAZ 1
Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: Details of our side rail braces please?
Replies: 4
Views: 3648

Details of our side rail braces please?

I like your idea of bracing the frame with side rails. I used some fairly substantial WOOD to brace my big square box body conversion, but seeing how you did it with steel might give me ideas for the next build. PS: I made it from Washington State all the way to La Penita, Nayarit, Mexico, with my f...
by LAZ 1
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Express seats in a Safari van??
Replies: 4
Views: 4267

Re: Express seats in a Safari van??

Thanks
The search continues.
(;-{)
by LAZ 1
Fri Nov 11, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Express seats in a Safari van??
Replies: 4
Views: 4267

Express seats in a Safari van??

I can't find any Astro/Safari front seats for my 99 Safari, but I can get som seats out of a 2011 Express.

Will they fit ... bolt in?
thanks
LAZ 1
by LAZ 1
Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: OVERLANDING with an AWD Safari van?
Replies: 8
Views: 5727

OVERLANDING with an AWD Safari van?

Lessons learned along the way As a well seasoned “Retired Gentleman of Leisure” and part time SNOBIRD, I am preparing to head South for the Winter … AGAIN! Planned destinations for this trip include driving along the US West Coast, through some Southern states, to Mexico, and Belize. MOSTLY I WILL ...
by LAZ 1
Fri Oct 07, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

Re: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW f

Almost ready to leave for Mexico. Just a few details to finish up ... Fortunately my original plans to attend the Overlanding Expo in North Carolina were delayed, so I missed out on a "hurticane experience." Here is a pic of my new Do It Yourself /Custom designed front bumper/grill guard. ...
by LAZ 1
Wed Oct 05, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

Re: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW f

Almost ready to head South ... just got my Travel innoculations, and in a couple of days my dog gets her shots and a certificate so I can bring her into Mexico. Finishing off a few non-essential detaiks .... Finally got the front bumper detailed / lightened by water jet cutouts, added a grill guard,...
by LAZ 1
Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:34 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

Re: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW f

I discovered that the difference between "Adventure Traveller" and " HOMELESS PERSON with shopping cart" is really not all that much. I spent a Winter a few years ago in Phoenix, in a 21' motorhome. I had the motorhome parked, and was exploring Phoenix by bicycle, ALONG SOME OF T...
by LAZ 1
Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,
Replies: 14
Views: 8866

My personal DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE ... Pacific NW firt,

WELL ... SEPT 02, I am officially, a HOMELESS PERSON. After that, I will have 'NO FIXED ADDRESS". And I may soon be living out of my TINY little AWD SAFARI Micro Motorhome .... potentially FULL TIME! http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv266/Lazerus2000/Rear%20Rt%20side_zpscqt0qof9.jpg My hand b...
by LAZ 1
Fri May 13, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: BODY
Topic: Motorhome body on 99 SAFAR AWD
Replies: 33
Views: 17481

Re: Motorhome body on 99 SAFAR AWD

Nice to finally meet you as well. We should plan a more leisurely meet up for next time. Maybe bring your 4x4 van and park side by side for some pics.
by LAZ 1
Thu May 12, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Motorhome body on 99 SAFAR AWD
Replies: 33
Views: 17481

Re: Motorhome body on 99 SAFAR AWD

My DO IT YOURSELF AWD SAFARI TIGER CLONE BUILD, is definitely different from the TIGER Mini Motorhome recreational vehicle it was modeled . I wanted an "OVERLANDING" capable rig, with simple and basic interior accommodations, and a tough and sturdy exterior appearance. So, even though the ...
by LAZ 1
Mon May 09, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2560
Views: 651656

Transmission service = better gas mileage? ?

On my third tank of gas on my 1999 mini motorhome AWD TIGER clone build, and up till now was disappointed in my mileage. I got 12.8 and 13.8 mpg driving about half and half hiway/ city. But last week I got my transmission serviced , flush and filter. After checking mileage on the last tank I got 15....
by LAZ 1
Tue May 03, 2016 12:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Anyone going to the North West Overland Rally?
Replies: 7
Views: 4725

Re: Anyone going to the North West Overland Rally?

I rode a few KLRS in my time. ( five in total ). Went to the Baja on a KLR that I spent about $2000 extra on prepping. Rode around down there for a month. My riding buddy broke his leg that trip and I had to ride his BMW 650 DAKAR back for him, then fly down and ride up again on my KLR. When I got b...