Category Archives: Exterior

Luggage rack brackets

Above the EVC cab is a luggage rack – a plastic cover over the roof that has 2 handles for strapping boxes, bags, etc (see my post: Storage Box Above Cab). I received a stainless steel bracket kit to replace the existing steel brackets that attach this piece of plastic to the roof, so I [...]

Trailer wiring

We have a trailer hitch on our van (from Eurocampers) but we have had no power connection for hauling a trailer – until now. I wanted something that would handle both 4 pin an 7 pin connectors, so I got such a beast from Hopkins – here is it installed: The trick was just how [...]

Storage box above the cab

We have a dry bag from GoWesty for the top of our van – we wanted something that was hard sided, could be locked, and was not super easy to remove. I just happened to stumble upon a case at Home Depot: Look what I made! I have since added some “jam” nuts, so that [...]