VivaLaVida: outside equipments

Here are some information and detailed images from the outside:

At the front, the OEM bumper was replaced by an aluminum bumper with protection bars. I did it modified to be able to move the winch back if needed. It features two long-beam Xenon (HID) lights. I also changed the original grille to maximize cooling as the big 6-liter diesel engine is a little cramped in the van. Finally, above the windshield takes place a directional Xenon headlight controlled from the dashboard, handy to find a place to sleep when it’s already dark (I missed it on previous trips!).

Front view

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Movable winch (opened)

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Light Force lights

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On driver side…

Step

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LED courtesy light, main tank filler and shore power plug (110/220 V)

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Custom aluminum ladder and auxiliary tank filler

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The rear also gets an aluminum bumper incorporating two reverse lights, a storage compartment, spare wheel on which sits a Trasharoo Bag (bag to transport garbage, avoiding odor in the van) and a storage box where will take place in a small emergency generator, my custom grill . There is also the High Lift jack already presented. Top of the roof, wide flood LED light and rearview camera complete equipment.

Overview

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Rear bumper storage

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Aluminum box

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Hi-lift jack

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On passenger side, there is water tank filler, a courtesy LED light similar than other side, air intake and exaust of diesel stove, and a sliding foldable step made of stainless steel.

Water filler

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Step

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Step folded

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That’s all for outside presentation. Inside will come soon. 😀

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