Well, I took the plunge yesterday and purchased my Metris Cargo van, to be used primarily as my camping, biking, kayaking adventure van. So, the first thing I did was fill the van with a friends' boxes and belongings, as she's finishing a move. Metrics works well as a cargo hauler, too?.
I've ordered my tri fold mattress, to get the camper portion ready, got a trailer hitch to be added in a couple weeks, got my Yakima rack ready to be moved from my Accord to the Metris (once I figure out what tower system to use).
I was wondering what folks have been using for flooring cover/mats? I want to keep access to the D rings, but figure the nice gray cork (?) flooring may take a beating over time. Any ideas?
BTW, I'm stoked to have joined the Metris crowd. I've been looking at an adventure mobile for over a year now, contemplated Tacomas, Frontiers, Tundras, Ridgelines, and in the van category was thinking seriously about Nissan NV, either cargo or passenger. Having owned both Tacoma with shell and a Eurovan weekender, I knew I favored van over camper shell setup.
When I read about Metris and then test drove one, my search was over. My girlfriend much preferred the size and ride quality over the NV, as did I. This is my stripped down German "Eurovan" and I can't wait to get the adventures started!
I've been reading this forum for the past few months, and am happy to have joined.
Next up: window tinting (I got tailgate over barn doors) for some added privacy, and putting my 1-Up bike rack on the back, once trailer hitch is added.
I've ordered my tri fold mattress, to get the camper portion ready, got a trailer hitch to be added in a couple weeks, got my Yakima rack ready to be moved from my Accord to the Metris (once I figure out what tower system to use).
I was wondering what folks have been using for flooring cover/mats? I want to keep access to the D rings, but figure the nice gray cork (?) flooring may take a beating over time. Any ideas?
BTW, I'm stoked to have joined the Metris crowd. I've been looking at an adventure mobile for over a year now, contemplated Tacomas, Frontiers, Tundras, Ridgelines, and in the van category was thinking seriously about Nissan NV, either cargo or passenger. Having owned both Tacoma with shell and a Eurovan weekender, I knew I favored van over camper shell setup.
When I read about Metris and then test drove one, my search was over. My girlfriend much preferred the size and ride quality over the NV, as did I. This is my stripped down German "Eurovan" and I can't wait to get the adventures started!
I've been reading this forum for the past few months, and am happy to have joined.
Next up: window tinting (I got tailgate over barn doors) for some added privacy, and putting my 1-Up bike rack on the back, once trailer hitch is added.