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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By WanderingBob
This is what scares me. Long story, came...

This is what scares me.

Long story, came back from diving in southeast Asia. Left van at repair shop to be worked on. $75 taxi to shop with bags in flip flops, 10 degrees and a foot of snow. ...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By WanderingBob
Yup, had planned to be fishing in Baja when I...

Yup, had planned to be fishing in Baja when I bought this rig ... Motorcrafter coming up.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By WanderingBob
Thanks! There are some thankfully some good YT...

Thanks! There are some thankfully some good YT vids on how to do this.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By WanderingBob
There are some thankfully some good YT vids on...

There are some thankfully some good YT vids on how too do this.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-09-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By WanderingBob
Need to replace starter

I'm not really an electrical guy ... at all. AND, don't know too much about Fords in general ...

I need to buy a new starting motor (starter) for an 2002 EB 250 w/ a 5.4 engine. Prolly very easy...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-16-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 892
Posted By WanderingBob
Propex 2800 ext mounted thru rear van door

Hey Guys and Gals,

I have a 2002 Ford EB250 with a propane tank mounted on the rear bumper. A flexible hose goes thru the rear door to a propex 2800 heater. And of course, a couple of questions....
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-02-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By WanderingBob
Perhaps you should visit Alaska this summer ......

Perhaps you should visit Alaska this summer ... and pick up one here!
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-31-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,111
Posted By WanderingBob
I guess my post was too long or clear as mud. ...

I guess my post was too long or clear as mud. Both batteries were charged and block heaters on. I even added a jump start device. I can here the starter solenoid engaging with that loud click, but...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-30-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,208
Posted By WanderingBob
I'm trying to figure this out, without losing too...

I'm trying to figure this out, without losing too much head room. I have a hightop and a high door (former wheelchair van). When I close the barn door, the side flexes so much that the paint on...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-30-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,111
Posted By WanderingBob
General (engine) Starter question - cold weather

Is it possible I have two bad starters?

I'm back from a 3 month trip, both vehicles sat basically, untouched while I was gone and are doing the same thing. Never had this happen before.

The...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-05-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,516
Posted By WanderingBob
Bahaha! "Purplguk" is a cute story, but that...

Bahaha! "Purplguk" is a cute story, but that eggplant emoji ... cracked me up.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-04-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By WanderingBob
Regis, I've seen a vid of same on YouTube,...

Regis,

I've seen a vid of same on YouTube, but the one I saw had a large gap at the front of the window (channel is too shallow) and reportedly the screen mesh was too large to keep out...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-04-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By WanderingBob
Thanks Herb, I did a search and saw these. ...

Thanks Herb,

I did a search and saw these. They look great and looks like many are happy with them, but I'm hoping for a bit of security should I go hiking or cycling for a while. Of course,...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-04-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By WanderingBob
Front window bug vent/screen 2002 Econoline

Has anyone seen RV air vents like these or made something like this for a 2002 econoline?:

https://www.sscampervans.com/shop/van-vents/

Looks like it may give a little security add some air...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 08-04-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,615
Posted By WanderingBob
VanDickin, I have been looking at these too. I...

VanDickin, I have been looking at these too. I live in Alaska and a Rep actually came up a while ago to do custom installs that looked very nice. I believe they go to van rallies and do installs...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-02-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,173
Posted By WanderingBob
Ideally, I should pull the rack to get the fit...

Ideally, I should pull the rack to get the fit done properly, but think I'll start with measurements on the ground ... trying to get a maxair fan and a couple of solar panels up there too! Talk...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-27-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,173
Posted By WanderingBob
Looks a bit tighter up on top than I thought it...

Looks a bit tighter up on top than I thought it would be. I had always hoped to get a storage box and a couple of kayaks up on my E250, they seem to look better on my Tahoe ... but they do overhang...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 07-22-2019, 01:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,724
Posted By WanderingBob
Yeah, I suppose it works well for a flatbed ... ...

Yeah, I suppose it works well for a flatbed ...

I imagine that's at least a brake light instead of just a reflector above the doors.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 07-21-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,724
Posted By WanderingBob
Yes, as mentioned, looks odd without tail lights....

Yes, as mentioned, looks odd without tail lights. Wonder how they were able to get that cleared by safety inspections.

Also, wondering if the Classic will support a high top?
Forum: 4x4 07-11-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,805
Posted By WanderingBob
Yup, I had this upgrade done to my Salem Kroger...

Yup, I had this upgrade done to my Salem Kroger 4x4, and love the results.
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-11-2019, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By WanderingBob
Yes Sir! I'm kinda in The Boonies of Alaska....

Yes Sir!

I'm kinda in The Boonies of Alaska. A local Wheeler Guy at a trailer shop tried to explain this to me and gave me the name of a local 4x4 Guru, that tried to explain the same.

Your...
Forum: Member Classifieds 07-11-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By WanderingBob
Just had this installed on my E250 Salem Kroger...

Just had this installed on my E250 Salem Kroger Death Trap, with other mods. Not only is the van now safe, but it is actually comfortable to drive!
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 07-11-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,371
Posted By WanderingBob
What a Goof!

So, yesterday, I'm heading home, to have a friend pick me up in order to drive me to pick up my van. While driving home I saw a green Econoline van towing a trailer pull into a local campground....
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-08-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,392
Posted By WanderingBob
Well then ... that will be my next fix on the...

Well then ... that will be my next fix on the latest money pit!

My van has a 5.4, Spark knocks like a MOTHER under load! The P.O. put in a tuner, and would not point why. He used ONLY high test...
Forum: 4x4 06-05-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,519
Posted By WanderingBob
[QUOTE=E350;254122] E350 <<"Bump Steer"...

[QUOTE=E350;254122]

E350

<<"Bump Steer" is merely "baby death wobble" i.e., a death wobble that does not propagate.>>

Then I do not know what Bump Steer is! When driving back from MT to...
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