rear view camera

Well, maybe yours does but I had one die when left on while the car was parked on a hot day. The camera was mounted outside. The monitor still works fine.
Klaus

Email me at graham-h@iinet.net.au and I will send u some pics of a setup that works all the time and automatically in reverse

Our rubbish trucks have them on 8-10 hrs a day....silverback

Our (ex) pop top had a 'positive pressure vent.' It's just a forward facing scoop on the roof that pressurises the interior of the van and stops dust getting in (in theory!)

The scoop can be closed when parked because it can let in rain.

The Avan doesn't have that scoop does it? How will it keep the dust out?, because thats the reason I can no longer consider the sportsliner.....silverback

The purpose of the scoops is (as I said) to pressurize the inside of the vanThe A'Van has roof panels that overlap but the front (top) panel, doesn't reach the back of the van so a vent could be fitted at the back.

That might be a problem, because you want the vent in clear air - there's no point in a vent that sits in the dust from the towing vehicle.

Another option would be to pressurize the interior with an electric fan. A squirrel cage air conditioner fan from a truck (wreckers) would do the job but it would require ducting. A starting point would be the type of snorkel used for 4WD air intakes.

If you really really want an A'Van, I think all problems are solvable with a lot of time and a little money.

If an A'Van leaks dust then simply (!) beefing up the seals would do the trick, or even travel with a tight cover over the top.

I know it's easy to be clever from a distance but there's a lot of satisfaction to be got from solving problems.

I've done a lot of modifying in my time , not ready to buy yet, lets know how you go with the Avan and what mod works...silverback

I can't see the difference between a reflected view of the road behind displayed in the centre mirror or a video image of the same view. Neither is distracting unless there's a prowl car up yer bum (!)

Glancing at the internal central mirror is less distracting (and takes less time) than looking to the left and right into the exterior mirrors. In fact, with practice you can sense traffic that comes up close behind without glancing up.

The law however, can be an ass. I'll go and see my friendly cop and find out what's legal.

Even if it's technically illegal I'll fit it up (as suggested here) on the side light circuit so that I can flick it on when making turns in heavy traffic - or fit a push button in the centre console.

Dash mounted GPS units are visually a lot more distracting but careful drivers (are there many left?) can compensate. I also find that the voice prompted GPS takes stress away because I'm not searching for street names - I can just sit back and follow the nice lady (or if you prefer the bloke, but I find the female voice easier to hear. Or maybe I'm frightened of not hearing it...? (Yes Dear!))

Wandering off the topic a little, I can say that GPS will always get you there, but not necessarily in the way that you expect!

Thanks Trippn' That's the 'out' clause I need.... It's a drivers AID!
I'm surprised that the law is so sensible in QLD.