Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 01-26-2023, 07:50 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
BrianW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,198
Adding external temp display? OEM?

I'd like to add an external ambient temperature display to my 2011 E250. I spent some time searching the web and didn't really come up with anything. I seem to recall someone mention that there was an OEM option in the Ford E-vans for a outside temp display, but I can't find any more info on it.

Yes, I know I can just buy an aftermarket stand-alone unit, but I've gone that route before and have found them problematic and not very accurate.

Has anyone here successfully done this? Thanks!

BrianW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2023, 08:41 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Youngster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: North of SanDiego
Posts: 233
I use the OEM air intake temp sensor on my Scangauge. Works great for my needs when driving. The only shortcoming to that approach is when in stop-go traffic the temp rises above ambient until moving again.

For camping I use a bluetooth thermometer puck that I access with my phone. The one I have is easy to use and can be calibrated.
__________________
2003 E-350, 5.4 V8, 2x4, LSD 4.10, WeldTec 6" lift, SMB, Penthouse
2016 Beta 500 RS
2014 KTM 350 EXC-F
Youngster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2023, 08:11 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
86Scotty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 10,220
I do the same. ^^^

Brian, I may have some info for you but need to ask someone I know first.

Ping me in a few days if I forget.
86Scotty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2023, 08:27 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
aarcaris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 304
Garage
I have been using a Scangauge as well, but if someone finds a better solution, please share it on here or PM me your solution!
__________________
Vandit - 2013 E250 Ground Up Build
- Full Custom DIY Interior Build
- DIY U-Joint Off Road 6" 4x4 Conversion
aarcaris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2023, 09:21 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver Colorado
Posts: 820
Maybe I'm misunderstanding this but. My 2002 E350 ext window van has a factory outside temp gauge and a EWSN compass mounted in an overhead console, that seems very accurate.

This pic is from the same year F150 but you get the idea.
Attached Thumbnails
20230125_145103.jpg  
Lilnuts2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2023, 10:58 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
BrianW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,198
Adding external temp display? OEM?

@lilnuts2 that’s exactly what I’m talking about! I’ve heard of vans having that but have never seen one. Is yours a chateau, just a regular passenger, …?

The question is, where does the feed for this come from and can I maybe retrofit the OEM console from an F series, etc?
BrianW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2023, 12:18 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Scalf77's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 2,478
On my old 2004 , I had a Gentex GENK20A Auto Dimming Mirror W/compass Temperature or similar added as an option

-greg
Scalf77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-27-2023, 02:01 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Denver Colorado
Posts: 820
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianW View Post
@lilnuts2 that’s exactly what I’m talking about! I’ve heard of vans having that but have never seen one. Is yours a chateau, just a regular passenger, …?

The question is, where does the feed for this come from and can I maybe retrofit the OEM console from an F series, etc?
Sadly I have never had my headliner out to trace the wiring for that temp gauge. Mine is a XLT van. I could be wrong but I don't think the Chateau was offered on anything but the E150s.
I would think either the E or the F system from a 2002 would work
__________________
2002 e350 window eb,
7.3
CCV high top
Conversion in process. Lol
Denver, CO
Lilnuts2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2023, 12:08 PM   #9
Senior Member
 
86Scotty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 10,220
You could get an E350 Chateau but I’m not sure if it was still possible by the time they changed it to the Traveler package in the mid 2000’s. All of the components are from F series/Excursion. A salvage yard Excursion is the most likely source for the overhead console and/ or a Windstar van. The temp gauge is right in the center top of grill in the neighborhood hood of the latch. The wiring is what I trying to track down. There’s a forum member who was fooling with this but I don’t know if he’s been active lately.
86Scotty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-29-2023, 08:30 AM   #10
Senior Member
 
vandiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 1,252
Garage
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15299801768...Bk9SR5iYr-K_YQ

Even better: https://www.ebay.com/itm/12548440750...pid=1325027109
__________________
2001 Ford RB 7.3 Quadvan (sold)
2006 Sportsmobile EB Transformer 6.0
vandiesel is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.