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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-07-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,848
Posted By kevman
I didn't think about the fact that the float...

I didn't think about the fact that the float values were so close - good point! Are you disabling the DC-DC when on solar and combined to make sure it doesn't try to turn on when it senses power on...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-06-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,848
Posted By kevman
How are you keeping your starter batteries charged?

Here's one for those of you that don't daily drive your van.

We've got a simple solenoid system switched off the ignition 12v that has treated us well for charging house batteries when driving....
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-24-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By kevman
Just a warning, a 2 inch lift might not eliminate...

Just a warning, a 2 inch lift might not eliminate your rubbing completely. The largest part of the tire still mostly sits in the wheel well at that height. You might also still rub while driving up...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By kevman
Same thing happened to us - the stick on weights...

Same thing happened to us - the stick on weights wouldn't clear the calipers. We opted to go for the weights that clamp onto the wheel lip instead of modifying the calipers. This was for a 2002 model...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-20-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By kevman
265/75R16's on -6mm offset rims will rub slightly...

265/75R16's on -6mm offset rims will rub slightly on the stock front bumper valence and pinch weld at full lock.

We have 0mm offset rims and the tires did rub slightly before trimming the pinch...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-24-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
It resets after the vehicle has been off for a...

It resets after the vehicle has been off for a certain amount of time but I'm not sure how long that is.

Honestly, I've never really checked the temperature when I'm not driving so I can't say for...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
Nope, never posted it before. I started a build...

Nope, never posted it before. I started a build thread many years ago at expedition portal but never really had time to update it. To be honest, I don't check here often but this thread was...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
The compass is built in to the console and ours...

The compass is built in to the console and ours just worked. I think there are calibration details in the owners manual (from an F150) if needed.

I also forgot to add that if your van has the same...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
Yeah the square holes should be on every van...

Yeah the square holes should be on every van since it's the same body. If the van was made to have the console there would have been some sort of plastic or metal screw backing in those square holes....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
Forgot to add, I also drilled a 1/2" hole in the...

Forgot to add, I also drilled a 1/2" hole in the console and used a rubber grommet to mount the microphone for our head unit. A little cleaner than the clip on bracket on the sun visor. (Little black...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
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Pics if the imbedding didn't work. I've never used that free service before...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,922
Posted By kevman
Yes, it's an OEM option but it's also a shared...

Yes, it's an OEM option but it's also a shared part with older F150's. Our van is a 2002 and I grabbed an overhead console and temperature sensor off a 2001 F150 with a similar interior colour. The...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-01-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,427
Posted By kevman
What stove is it? You may be able to replace the...

What stove is it? You may be able to replace the high pressure regulator/control on the stove itself to run off the low pressure propane system.

That's what we did with our BBQ. Camco makes a low...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-30-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,939
Posted By kevman
I might be late but we put in a Sony XAV-AX1000...

I might be late but we put in a Sony XAV-AX1000 in our van.

Pros:
Affordable
Simple
Physical volume knob (easier to use while driving)
Android Auto and Apply Carplay compatible
Backup camera...
Forum: Van Body 07-26-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 32,798
Posted By kevman
What's the difference between the 2165 (E250) and...

What's the difference between the 2165 (E250) and 2181 (E350) bags? From what I can tell they appear to be the same.

I know this is a bit of a moot point since they don't make them anymore but...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-12-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By kevman
Factory Overhead Console Retrofit

Has anyone installed a factory overhead console (temp and compass) in their van?

I'm in the process of installing one I grabbed at the junkyard out of a 2002 F150 in my 2002 E250. After the...
Forum: Van Body 04-12-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 32,798
Posted By kevman
I assume you're still using your original top...

I assume you're still using your original top bracket though? Or does the 2320 bolt up (with minor drilling) the the E-series vans?
Forum: Van Body 04-12-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 32,798
Posted By kevman
Does anyone know why Firestone disconnected the...

Does anyone know why Firestone disconnected the Sport-Rite 2181 air bags?

I'm interested in a air bag set up to help when I'm fully loaded with bikes. It's only 300lbs or so but it's 300lbs with a...
Forum: Van Body 04-06-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,294
Posted By kevman
Awesome, thanks! While I'm going to miss the...

Awesome, thanks!

While I'm going to miss the storage in the bulky '02 console I just can't seem to slide my big feet, especially with winter boots on, in between the seat and console when going to...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-06-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,668
Posted By kevman
Did you ever find your grey/black vss wire in the...

Did you ever find your grey/black vss wire in the drivers side kick panel loom?

Full disclosure, I haven't had a chance to go check the van for myself yet but I need a VSS signal for a project...
Forum: Van Body 04-06-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,294
Posted By kevman
Sorry for the old thread bump but this seamed...

Sorry for the old thread bump but this seamed like a good place to add my question.

When did Ford change the interior grey colour? I believe the final model year was a lighter grey than the early...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-07-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,134
Posted By kevman
We just put Hercules Avalanche TT's on our rig...

We just put Hercules Avalanche TT's on our rig and had them studded. We had BFG KO2's on for the summer but with Covid closing the day lodges at the ski hills we find ourselves taking the van on more...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-02-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,347
Posted By kevman
How tall is your van?

How tall is your van? Is it a garage queen?

We're looking to build a garage and our bubble top Econoline is ~9'5". Factoring in that I might forget to lower the Maxxfan I'll need at least a 9'9"...
Forum: Campfire 03-05-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,960
Posted By kevman
Thanks. It's a 235Ah AGM battery. When I...

Thanks.

It's a 235Ah AGM battery. When I saw that voltage I was probably at 75% (60Ah discharged already) or less and was running a 900W toaster. It's also winter so while the battery is inside...
Forum: Campfire 03-02-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,960
Posted By kevman
The timing of this thread is great! We just...

The timing of this thread is great! We just finished a 1 week winter trip and pushed the battery pretty hard (relative to the summer where the Solar actually does something). How low is too low under...
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