Just got back from 4100 mile month long trip. We'd been planning this trip since June and then left November 15-December 15. You can check out the trip report
here if you want.
Prior to the trip I knew we would need to make some changes to van to ensure some comfort and sanity on the road. We re-did the bed set up, removed unnecessary shelves and our small kitchenette countertop. Since we use this van to transport our band gear while on tour (the purpose of this trip) we need to have as much free space as possible. The biggest improvement to the interior (besides replacing the full mattress with 2 folding mattress pads so the bed can flip up) was insulating and blocking out the windows. If you remember previously I had built some window inserts to throw in the windows while sleeping. This method was annoying and took up too much storage space. Instead, I placed them in the window space and then covered them with preprinted luan wood that also had some denim insulation on the back side. The result is a faux wood finish covering the windows that are now very insulated. The majority of this trip was in snow or sub-30 weather. The window coverings/insulation kept us warm the whole time.
I also realized that the cheap Sylvania headlights weren't cutting it. I ordered a set of
eBay CREE LED lights for a Cherokee and they are wonderful. Direct replacement for the sealed beam Ford Vans. I also took the time to redo the grill and headlight bezels while they were out. The original bedliner wasn't chipped or anything, it was just starting to fade from a dark gloss black to a dull gray.
Let's see...I decided after going to the used tire shop that 265/75/16 wasn't big enough for me. They didn't look anything different than the 31x10's I have now. So I decided to trim the bumper, trim the pinch welds and save up for 285/75/17's. At this point I'm pretty content with Falkor. The only things I feel like we need for the beast are LSD and the larger tires.
Oh yeah, I bring that BMX with me everywhere. On our month long trip, even with snow and rain I managed to hit up 8 different skateparks and 5 famous streetspots
When we go on weekend getaways in the trails I bring the MTB's. But for this tour we were mostly in cities, so BMX and skateboards.