- 1988 Mitsubishi Delica L300
- 2.5 L Turbo Diesel, mid engine
- Four-Wheel Drive
- 5-Speed Manual
- High-/Low-Range Gearbox
- Limited Slip Differential
- Diesel
Diesel vehicles tend to be long lasting. We also wanted a flexible fuel source; with minimal modifications we could drive off waste vegetable oil if needed. - 4x4
Having 4x4 is great to get yourself out of trouble and add some safety when driving in the winter and/or back roads. - Manual Transmission
If you know how to drive a manual car you probably agree with us when we say they are simpler. They are also lighter vehicles, their parts are less expensive to repair and easier to rebuild. Plus you can push start them if starter motor or battery dies. - Small footprint and maximum indoor space
We wanted a car that was easy to maneuver off road and easy to part in the city. - Simple maintenance
Older vehicles tend to be simpler to maintain, fix and modify. Something to keep in mind when headed to remote locations. - It is old and used
Older vehicles are cheaper to insure and register. Parts are usually - not really in this case - easy to find. Plus, if the vehicle is relatively efficient, the environmental impact is less than that of making and purchasing a new vehicle. - They are darn cute
Meet the YogaSlackers Nomad Headquarters
A 1988 Mitsubishi Delica is our home, office and adventure mobile. Check it out.
Nomad Life: On Hold
Did you know that there is not a true antonym for the English noun nomad? We learned this the hard way earlier this year, when we were unexpectedly required to “stay put” and stop living nomadically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SlackerVan: The Purchase
After living in the Peace Love Car for over 5 years, Sam and Raquel decided to invest in a new and bigger vehicle. To some, what they decided to purchase is none of that. Here is the story of how they purchase a 1988 Mitsubishi Delica and their first road trip.
A Complete Guide to Vanlife Kitchen
Check out the SlackerVan kitchen setup. After living on the road for over 10 years, Sam (co-founder of YogaSlackers) and Raquel have identify a list of ‘must have’ items for cooking on the road.
A Complete Guide to Car Camping:
Kitchen Edition
After living on the road for over 8 years, we know a thing or two about what you need to cook while traveling. This guide can be used to create your car camping kitchen anywhere you go. Even while flying places!
- Bought an alternator on eBay 90amp for $250.
- Bought all new gates belts, all the fluids and filters.
Front Differential, Rear LSD Differential, Engine Oil, 5spd gear oil - Replaced all the bulbs with LED
- Removed the Rear ac and heater.
- Added a Stainless Steel side exhaust
- Mistakes:
Not greasing the u joints.
Priming the fuel filter was a little challenging too.
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