First real roadtrip today. Been building up to it slowly, but today was initiating run. Brought it down to Battleship Cove in Fall River Massachusetts. Being 4th of July, I felt we had to do something patriotic or to honor our history, so Navy ships it was.
Ran great except for the hills. After driving a Mercedes v8, the van is both a welcome forced and relaxed driving style, and also a stressful pain in the ass when its time to climb a hill. It is also more quiet than I imagine. The road noise is virtually gone, engine noise negated by sound deadener (makes me want a tach though) left only with wind through the windows and screens.
The wife was pleased (definitely a good thing), the spawn was also happy about the van, especially when it came to nap time on the way home.
Still have some things to do, and paint and bodywork is on the horizon, but not until we enjoy it for a while.
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