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Conversion Van Camping Tips




Camping is by far one of the cheapest ways to travel, and if you're looking to take your conversion van out on the road, this may be the best thing to do. When you go camping with a conversion van, you won't have to tow a trailer, and you don't have to worry about a ridiculous gas bill.


I wanted to write this blog to give our readers a few tips that they can use for when they take their conversion vans out on the road. These tips may help you get the most out of your trip.

Pack all of the essentials. Before you even leave, be sure that you have everything that you need. There are some things that you may forget. You will want to grab things such as bed sheets, your toiletries, food, clothing, and anything else you may think you will need at the campground.

Bring storage bins. When traveling, you need a system of organization to keep your space inside the van livable. A good way to keep space open, despite carrying many things, is to use plastic storage bins. You can buy them just about anywhere, they stack well, they're rainproof, and if you need extra room at night, you can put them either on top of the van or underneath.

Watch the heat. Camping in a van can get cold at times, but you should never leave your van running overnight. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is too great. If you find yourself in a colder climate, you may want to think about bringing along special sleeping bags or more blankets than you think you'll need.

Dave Arbogast has a huge selection of camper vans and conversion vans to make your camping adventures comfortable.  Call us at 1-866-975-3287 for details!

Conversion Van Summer Roadtrip Checklist




Before Leaving on a roadtrip be sure to:


  • Take your vehicle to Dave Arbogast Conversion Van Service and us check your belts, hoses, brakes, lights, windshield washer fluid, wiper blades, engine oil and coolant
  • Make sure your trunk has a jack, lug wrench and other tools you'll need to change a tire
  • Check tire pressure of all tires, including the spare
  • Make sure you have a working flashlight with extra batteries, emergency reflectors, sunglasses and a first aid kit
  • Take your driver's license, vehicle registration and auto and medical insurance cards
  • Carry a spare set of vehicle keys
  • Plan your route and leave a copy of your itinerary with a relative or neighbor
  • Take any special medications and prescription information
  • Take your doctor's phone number
  • Bring a cellular phone
  • Have any repairs or vehicle maintenance performed before the trip - See your vehicle's Owner's Manual for vehicle maintenance schedules.



Many of our customers lately have asked if the captain's chairs in the second row can be removed.  The answer is absolutely, and without much effort.  Arbogast Conversion Vans has put together a video to demonstrate how to remove the seat.  One thing to note is the seat is somewhat heavy so I would suggest a helping hand.  If you have to do it by yourself don't stress it is possible, just don't throw your back out!

Watch the video and let me know if you have any questions.  If you have any other inquiries about your conversion van or class b van, just ask. Arbogast has created a Ask a Conversion Van Technician page and this blog to answer any lingering questions. 

Conversion Van Gas Saving Ideas

 


One very common question asked in our service drive is how to save at the pump.  Arbogast Conversion Vans put together 10 gas saving tips to ease the strain on your wallet.  Check out our list, and send us some of your ideas.

1. Go the speed limit. Use cruise control.
Speed limits are calculated for maximum safety - they'll also reward you with maximum gas mileage. You can get up to 20 percent more mileage traveling 55 mph than 70 mph. Using cruise control provides additional gas savings.

2. Drive evenly. Avoid hard stops.

Quick starts burn gas while hard stops also cost you. Take your foot off the accelerator and coast a bit before stopping for a traffic light or a stop sign...



Arbogast Conversion Vans is proud to introduce the Ask a Technician page to our website.  The page will be dedicated to any questions you may have regarding Conversion Van Service or Conversion Van Parts.  You can fill out the form with your name and question and one of our Conversion Van Technicians will promptly answer.  It simple, Arbogast Conversion Vans is here to help.  We continue to think of new ideas with one thing in mind, customer service.  All questions and answers will be posted under "Ask a Technician" category on this blog.


We encourage you to ask questions like, "Can my conversion van be serviced at any service center?" "What is covered under my conversion van warranty?"  Anything you want to know, we are here with an answer.


We hope you find the Ask a Technician page helpful and relevant.  If you have any suggestions or questions fire away!