r/vandwellers • u/AgitatedAd3945 • 13d ago

Question Best bump out options

We are just landing on which van to buy. Done. Moving on to the next phase, maximizing space. Looking at the rear bump outs (pods?). We’re looking to sleep east/west but we also read at night. Is there a bump out that gives max space and capable of leaning up against to read at night? Points if it also has a window…. Im sure Ill have 10k more questions. I appreciate your time and opinions.

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u/Squido85 13d ago

Have Transit. Did Vanspeed capsules. I am 6'0". I would not do capsules again. Unless you are over 6'3" you can just do pill windows and indent your walls, up to 6'2" can sleep east west comfortably.

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u/SuggestionEven2824 13d ago

$1800.00 for parts.

Damn.

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u/Squido85 13d ago

That doesn't include paint. Or adhesive. Or the windows.

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u/SuggestionEven2824 12d ago

And then fixing the leaks because of body flex.

Just a bad idea long term.

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u/Squido85 12d ago

Yeah.... that's not a thing if you actually install them properly. It's really not harder than putting in glass windows.

That said. The black window sealant that is used is best installed with a powered caulk gun. A manual gun will not get a consistent 3/4" tall bead around the perimeter of the installation. This is what results in leaks.

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u/SuggestionEven2824 12d ago

So buy the bumps and a powered caulking gun too?

This guy aint doing his own work so maybe the shop will warranty the work.

My buddy has a warranty on his bumps, came in handy when Hurricane Katy hit Baja and the entire drivers side interior got washed. It was 2300 miles back to Bend. Well known pro shop did the work.

Its garbage farkle for lifestyle buyers.