Kia 2500 Conv. pg.5
So I wanted a bumper on the back to avoid worse damage if someone rear ended me. I had found a 4" Galvanized pipe at the metal scrap yard and grabbed it. after getting it home it was the perfect length after I cut off the one ugly end that had the pipe threads on it! After close scrutiny and trying different positions, it came to me that I could insert the stock step of the Kia into the bumper thereby strengthening both. I did not weld it to the bumper in case later on i needed to take it off for some reason. which just might come soon as I have a hitch receiver part I want to mount so I can use my hitch.
So the bumper was first painted a dark Grey, but I ran out of it and couldn't find anymore, so I switched to Black. I was soon able to add a hitch in case I ever needed one.
My next item was installing the 14" x 14" roof vent and the only choice was at the back corners because of the center AC ducting they use that runs smack dab down the center of the rear box of the truck. I have now removed it, but If I ever had to put it back, I didn't want the roof vent in the way. And I need to mention, I must have not paid attention to the spec.s when I ordered the fan, because in showing it to friends in person, I realized it was actually a reversing fan also, 3 speeds exhaust and 2 speeds sucking air in for like free cooling at night. (NICE)!
To the left are the steps I re-invented by modifying a kitchen step ladder and then re-enforcing the steps with aluminum. It's just enough to hold my weight! I use it on occasion, but when we traveled I just brought my 2 step aluminum step-ladder as it was good enough, even for the dogs.
Above are pictures of the newest add on, my mosquito net for the back entrance way! After our first trip I realized I needed to cover the whole back because at one stop we had the back small door open cooking on the pull out and the flies came to visit us. So below is new pics of the add on mosquito netting.
This also highlights our Kitchen when it is in full resource setup. You can see the 6L per minute LPG water heater on the left mounted to aluminum L mounted to the door.