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The PLVOD (Public Land Van Of Death) Build Thread

always89y said:
Some potential here. The Eno is 112 inches. Need to find a hammock under 96" or a donor that I can shorten up. Plenty of cross anchor points that are solid. Still going to put the cot in, but this is for the 2nd guy if needed.
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With your sewing skills, just buy some wide hammock material from ripstopbytheroll. Hyperd xl...about 3 yards should do. It is really easy to make a hammock. About 30 minutes if you sew and less if you cut and do the fold method.

It would easily make a less than 8 foot hammock comfy due to the width of the fabric. It should cost about $30 for materials to make the hammock.

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Homebrew454 said:
With your sewing skills, just buy some wide hammock material from ripstopbytheroll. Hyperd xl...about 3 yards should do. It is really easy to make a hammock. About 30 minutes if you sew and less if you cut and do the fold method.

It would easily make a less than 8 foot hammock comfy due to the width of the fabric. It should cost about $30 for materials to make the hammock.

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Thanks! Ive been doing some reading up. Hammock DIY is a whole nother rabbit hole to dive into! I am going to make one for sure. Thanks agian!
 
lots of cool videos on van conversions on youtube speaking of rabbit holes haha. I got sucked down that one for a couple of months. im a redneck hippie of sorts if there is such a thing. Met a lot of guys with some really cool vans that would blow your mind, doubt many of them hunted... but replace the hiding spots for nitrous tanks with some hunting gear and NOW WERE TALKIN. this makes me want to go get a minivan again. cant wait to see the finished korean death machine!
 
always89y said:
Some potential here. The Eno is 112 inches. Need to find a hammock under 96" or a donor that I can shorten up. Plenty of cross anchor points that are solid. Still going to put the cot in, but this is for the 2nd guy if needed.
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PEEJAY said:
you need a badass decal for the hood.
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I’m more for the sleeper look. Like, “what’s this mom van doing on this secluded back road 100 miles from the nearest soccer field.” look.

But that’s what’s so great about this project. We all get to add our own flare. @always89y I’m so glad you decided to do another “sally” and “my stick” project with a flare. The stakes are really high with this one. What a great idea. Two questions: how’s the insurance going to work? Where am I on the list?

Reminds me of Meat Eater Das Boat

 
gcr0003 said:
I’m more for the sleeper look. Like, “what’s this mom van doing on this secluded back road 100 miles from the nearest soccer field.” look.

But that’s what’s so great about this project. We all get to add our own flare. @always89y I’m so glad you decided to do another “sally” and “my stick” project with a flare. The stakes are really high with this one. What a great idea. Two questions: how’s the insurance going to work? Where am I on the list?

Reminds me of Meat Eater Das Boat

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Hell, Ill spread the wealth! You come pick it up, hunt with it for a week...if its here. Chances are, it wont be! This van has hauled my kids and theirs. Its been a starter vehicle and a fall-back-to vehicle for several of my kids. Its hauled groceries, furniture (my son moved his whole family and stuff in this van), countless dead animals (game and pets) and numerous live animals (game and pets). Its been bled in, peed in, popped in, vomited in, and almost birthed in. Its had the oil changes religiously every 5000 miles of 6 months. It has gone MONTHS without being driven, and had the hell driven out of it in spurts. I put all terrain tires on it for the past 4 years, and might go a little more aggressive. It has been in the woods and mud more than most city boys 4x4 diesels.
As far as insurance goes, shes still got full coverage for anyone who drives it!

Keys are on the windshield brother. Just text me when you pick it up, and bring it back full!
 
yea sleeper look. i get it. my inner hippie/redneck would blow my cover regardless. the smell alone gives me away. i have to keep my hunting clothes bungeed to the roof in a bin.
 
always89y said:
Thanks! Ive been doing some reading up. Hammock DIY is a whole nother rabbit hole to dive into! I am going to make one for sure. Thanks agian!
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No problem. They're super easy to make and tons of info on hammock forums. Any questions just ask.

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Got lucky at the garage sales this morning. Found some gray Matt's for the floor and 2 wire racks. The racks will be the rear door accessed kitchen. Already ordered the 2 burner camp stove, 1 gal propane tank, 2ea 3 gallon water tanks and a rv sink. Propane and water tank will go under the floor with plumbing going up.

Also ordered the Minkota battery box, power diverter and cables to run it. Decided to put the battery box between the 2 front seats.

Big ticket items are going to be the 12v fridge, buddy heater and battery. Should be able to get the whole thing done for under $700.
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With the rear side panels off you would gain some clearance/ useable space and give u access to the subframe "beefie" spots you can use to mounts things
 
Weldabeast said:
With the rear side panels off you would gain some clearance/ useable space and give u access to the subframe "beefie" spots you can use to mounts things
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You are so right. But, the inner me will not allow me to go to that level of gutting...yet. also a bit concerned about road noise.

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