Exploring With Intuition

Van Camping and Sailing in North America

Category: Projects

  • Step Up Safely

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    31 October 2024 Our 2018 RAM ProMaster 3500 has a step on each side of the front bumper that helps me reach the windshield. They aren’t very deep and can be slippery, especially after treating the bumper with a plastic preservative.  We found a new product from OpenGlass Van Mods that adds a little more…

  • Replacing a ProMaster Coolant Reservoir

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    26 October 2024 Our 2018 ProMaster based Pleasure-Way Lexor has taken us on 69,000 miles of interesting adventures.  In getting ready for another trip, I did a quick under-hood inspection and the coolant tank looked suspicious. There is some dried anti-freeze on the container. Do you see the crack under MIN?  It looks like coolant…

  • ProMaster Engine Protection

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      Engine Bolt Protection 13 January 2024 Two little silicon plugs came in the mail today prompting a quick visit to our Ram ProMaster 3500 based Pleasure-Way Lexor TS.  The plugs prevent water from corroding two bolts on the upper intake manifold.  Engine bays on these vans are notorious for getting wet. Water then accumulates…

  • Sharing Upgrades

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    Upgrades to our 2018 Lexor TS 28 September 2023 We plan to be attending the Branson and Sarasota Pleasure-Way rallies this Fall.  One of our favorite things to do is see how people have modified their camper vans.  Here are some of the modifications we’ve made in the first five years of ownership with links to…

  • Air Conditioned Nest

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    We aren’t the only ones that like our new air conditioner. This spring, some feathered friends decided it was a fine place to establish their nest. We evicted them before any eggs were laid.  Cleaning out the remnants wasn’t difficult. A tall step ladder and a Torx screwdriver are the essential tools.  Eight Torx screws…