Wow thanks for all the tips/tricks posted! I read through every one and feel confident I can tackle the water situation.
Anyone have thoughts on adding AC/Heat? I've seen the Mr. Buddy and Fantastic Fans. Just wondering if there are other solutions I'm not aware of.
I must say that Sportsmobile Indiana, Nancy in particular, was incredibly helpful. That experience made me want to build from scratch, just to work with them. For now, I've decided to make a lowball offer on the vehicle in question as it 1) has sat for many months, 2) doesn't exactly meet my needs in other ways and 3) my concern about the overall health of the vehicle (dealership has history of selling lemons) vs. what I'll need to spend to get up to pare. Ultimately I'm willing to walk away so it's a win/win.
As a single female there are occasions when it's better to be in the vehicle, not showering outside with the guys and I do want to minimally rinse some gear but not any dogs. I'm on the East Coast so working with one of these fancy outfitters like Vans Specialties would be a real ordeal. BTW I love their work so it may be exactly where I end up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261317901074...84.m1423.l2649
I saw this van posted on ebay the other day and it's almost perfect. The age and therefore lack of technology ie anti-lock brakes, rollover protection, etc makes me hesitate. Maybe I'm being too cautious. And I don't think I need 4x4 but I'm trying to wrap my mind around taking one of these pigs down near the river... scury!