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Old 09-05-2013, 08:29 PM   #41
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Re: My project : VivaLaVida !
That looks spectacular. Can't wait to see more.


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Old 09-05-2013, 11:07 PM   #42
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Re: My project : VivaLaVida !
That looks awsome!

I want to see more. I am very interested in details Jean-Claude. Hope one time I will see this rig in origin ;-)

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Old 09-30-2013, 11:37 AM   #43
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Re: My project : VivaLaVida !
It's time for me to present VivaLaVida almost finished !

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Some exterior détails :

Custom front grille
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Modified Aluminess front bumper to be able to move winch to the back Hitch
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Light Force HID lights
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Driver side LED outside light and shore power plug
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Aux tank filler and custom ladder
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Rear is common, with Aluminess Deluxe Box
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Hi-lift jack mount
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Folding step. It can slide along the bar from passenger door to rear of barn door.

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Tiltable solar panels
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Outside shower in the back
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Interior is a custom EB50 floor plan.

Overview in day use
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Night config
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Diesel stove in door cabinet
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Microwave
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Sink
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Rear with mountain bike rack
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Underfloor storage
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Let me know what you think about this setup!
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Old 09-30-2013, 11:42 AM   #44
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Re: My project : VivaLaVida !
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It's time for me to present VivaLaVida almost finished !

Let me know what you think about this setup!
It sucks, who would want that? I can help you out by trading you for ours - straight across!
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Old 09-30-2013, 12:00 PM   #45
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*dumbstruck*

as in (with Swiss accent) "Mister Twogone, my van makes your van look like a dumbstruck"
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Old 09-30-2013, 12:13 PM   #46
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Very impressive man! Thanks for the pics, and a few new ideas
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Old 09-30-2013, 01:29 PM   #47
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Very nice!
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Old 09-30-2013, 02:35 PM   #48
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Nice!

I like the split level sleeping with a fixed top.

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Old 09-30-2013, 04:14 PM   #49
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Everything is well thought out and even better built. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 09-30-2013, 04:56 PM   #50
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Malade, wow, super. Félicitations. Enjoy.
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