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Old 03-30-2011, 09:03 PM   #21
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Re: Great start

Hey that cheap wood looks familiar!
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:37 AM   #22
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We took our first trip in the what my wife and son call "the man van" we went a distance of 1,250 miles and averaged 16mpg not too bad.
Cities we visited were; Las Vegas,St George,Zion NP,Hoover Dam,Laughlin and Bullhead to see some friends.
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:43 AM   #23
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Some more photos...
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:50 AM   #24
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Etc...
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Old 04-27-2011, 04:53 PM   #25
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My post at the end describes what works for me (grabbing the door halfway up the window, and firmly pushing it closed so that the top latch catches). No slamming necessary. Some of the earlier posts describe closing firmly without slamming, as well.
jwintersteller and I each rebuilt our pantry hinges and as a result stiffened the door apparently, as neither of us seem to have this issue anymore. viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6958
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Old 04-27-2011, 10:25 PM   #26
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Cool thanks for the heads up jage!
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Old 09-03-2011, 11:30 PM   #27
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Still vanning,here is a recent photo from Refugio SB.
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