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Brennan Valeski

Brennan Valeski is a camping and outdoor enthusiast from Tampa, Florida who loves gear and technology that allows him to be ready for any situation that arises. He shares his personal experiences and recommendations to help you be prepared for your next adventure. You can find him on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Designing your perfect skoolie kitchen takes a bit of creativity, engineering, and interior design skills. For most you’ll want to include a full-size kitchen with the additional space you’ll have in a school bus conversion. Here are 13 skoolie kitchen ideas for your DIY build: 1. Deliberate Life Bus 2. Bus Plus Us 3. This …

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Going bicycle camping takes advantage of an open trail adventure while remaining eco-friendly. This is a great type of camping for cycling enthusiasts who want to experience more of the outdoors while out in nature. It’s also a bit cheaper than staying in a hotel. Bike camper trailers are lightweight enough to be hauled by …

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You can expect an average transmission weight to be about 100 to 400 pounds (45 to 181 kg) or about 226 lbs (103 kg) for a standard size transmission. Generally, the lighter a transmission is, the higher the performance is, although it depends on the vehicle. Common uses to know transmission weight if you need …

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You can expect an average jeep hardtop weight to be about 218 pounds (99 kg). When looking at the specs for different jeep hardtops, the weight will be typically listed as the package or shipping weight. This stands for the weight of the item in the retail packaging, not including the packing material. Generally, the …

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You can expect an average van weight to be about 4,374 pounds (1,984 kg). When looking at the specs for different vans, the weight will be typically listed as the curb weight (or kerb weight in the UK). This stands for the weight of a vehicle without occupants or baggage. Generally, the lighter the van, …

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You can expect an average school bus weight to be about 24,387 pounds (11,062 kg). When looking at the specs for different school busses, the weight will be typically listed as GVWR. This stands for gross vehicle weight rating or the maximum weight of the vehicle including the vehicle’s chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, …

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