Recent content by rdelica

Sounds fun. Yeah, I don't tell parts people what I'm driving because I'm sick of having the same conversation over and over repeatedly. You could assure them they don't have the Millenium Falcon in their database, and they'd still insist on looking up.

Holding up fine. They were installed by a Delica specialist who wasn't concerned by the difference, and I've offroaded in Lo/Hi with them extensively since they've been in. No issues.

The manual feels peppier and more responsive driving around normally, and the automatic will hold higher speeds on the highway (gearing), especially with larger tires. Auto better off-road for controlling your acceleration etc. Neither has any real pervasive reliability issues, but the manual...

Having driven Washington/Oregon passes (much lower elevation) in my Delica and the I-70 CO passes in a 6-speed, turbocharged, direct injected sports car, I'd say that "power" up those hills is the wrong word, haha. You'll be fine, but you'll be slow. Like semi truck slow, I imagine. There's tons...

I usually know what's going on and have the parts ready when I go in. However, when I don't know what's going on, it's pretty simple: -Book appointment for him to check it out -He tells you what parts you need -Drive home with the van and return when you have the parts

@Bitnaut a bunch of us Delicas Northwest folks are headed up to Canada (Jones Lake, BC) July 19-21 if you wanna join!

Also japancarexpress@gmail.com for Rising Sun.

Mine has full coverage through USAA as a Mitsubishi Delica.

If by tie downs you mean the type of thing you'd find in the bed of a pickup truck, no.

Every setup I've seen is different. You've just got to look around and be creative essentially. I removed the rear bench and used the bolt holes to support a bed that double hinges down over the middle row seats when I lay them flat.

Awesome. There is officially a ridiculous amount of people coming. Hopefully the main site fits everyone; if not, it's a big forest : ) @Nenw Yeah Echo Ridge is right off the road we'll be taking. I'd join you but don't feel like underbiking to that extent on my Salsa :)

LOL.

@natematos is your awning mounted to your roofbar? I think there's ways around it. Gutter mounts, custom mounts, vanagon mounts, etc., Sounds like you're looking to do something different anyway though. Good luck!

Yo! Just a quick reminder: if you're planning on coming along, please DM me here or on Instagram (@delicasnorthwest). We've got ~18 vans and other 4x4s so far.

I might be misunderstanding the project, but you can get an ARB awning and attached tent structure that fit the vans well. Also check out some of the UK folks on Facebook. They do all sorts of goofy shit when they go "caravaning" to the ole "green lanes."