Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-16-2014, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,222
Re: 6.0 problems and all your issues
Although there are folks that have had problems, in these days of social media, you will get an impression that they never live long, but that could be incorrect.
Remember that this engine was...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-16-2014, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,361
Re: Best water jugs?
I don't think there has been any DoD requirement for the MFCs or MWCs to be 'Made in the USA'. In fact, since most MFCs are used outside the USA, they would not need to meet any USA specs such as...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-16-2014, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
I really do appreciate all of the input...
...and luckily it will be here to reference.
If only my memory were that good, I would remember the guys name from Overland Expo.
(I will be tonight...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-16-2014, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
E350,
No, I am actually looking at the Evolution because I have talked to someone who had one in their E series of the same vintage. The Juice and the similar product both really look like they...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-16-2014, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
Thanks for all of the input....
I remain on a search for someone who has actually installed and used an EDGE product on an E-series 6.0L Powerstroke.
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-16-2014, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,361
Re: Best water jugs?
I don't think they are selling the Scepter product, or at least they didn't used.
And I agree, at normal temps the material did seem to be the same (the observation on the material is not mine,...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
Thanks Rob, but just as Jim describes, from what I have read, most folks seem to be looking for more power or more speed. We are looking for neither of those. They rarely seem to be looking only...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
We have no intention of doing something that would harm the engine. We are probably taking better care than most with our 2008. We don't get in a hurry, rarely driving over 65 on the highway and we...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-15-2014, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,116
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Forum: Show & Tell
09-15-2014, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 28,145
Re: The Yeti (My first Post as a SMB owner)
Tex,
Do yo already have your Edge installed?
If so, what model did you install?
I am wanting instal one, but since they are not marketed for E-series, I am not sure which folks are having...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Re: Amsoil
I was a dealer initially, but I didn't want the hassle and the mound of materials that arrive in the mail. I don't mind paying retail or discounted retail if possible and letting someone else deal...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-15-2014, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,361
Re: Best water jugs?
I don't remember where I first heard about the differences, but then I took a look in person.
I think the dimensions are the same.
I think the material is slightly different, with LCI being...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Re: Engine Controllers
Actually, it will improve fuel economy... and significantly.
At Overland Expo I met a couple that had just installed one for a monitoring purpose, and with just some default settings were seeing...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Amsoil
We have worked out way through our Amsoil supply and now need to replenish.
Does anyone have a reliable Amsoil source with good pricing?
Thanks
Greg in Austin
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-15-2014, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,562
Engine Controllers
Howdy,
We are looking for anyone that has installed an EDGE controller on a Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel.
Anyone out there?
Power is not the goal here, we have plenty of that. We are...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
09-14-2014, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,782
Re: Generators
With all the tailgating we do, we see a lot of generators.... I still think the Honda 2000 generator is a great size and probably the best value given the cost. We carry one on Texas McBeast, in...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-14-2014, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,116
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-14-2014, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,473
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Forum: Campfire
09-14-2014, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Re: Diesel electric vans?
Diesel electric has been around for decades.... most of our locomotives are diesel electric. I think there are also diesel electric buses.
We own both an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle....
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
09-14-2014, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,447
Re: Sunshade for Sportsmobile roof to help cool
We have some insulating panels that fit inside the canvas of the PHT. These have been used successfully in both heat and cold. The roll up nicely into the size of a two camp chairs or a couple of...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-14-2014, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,361
Re: Best water jugs?
We have Scepter MWCs. We are sticking with the real Scepter's and not the clones because the clones are missing some of the Scepter design elements.
The nice part is that the MWCs can still be...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-14-2014, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Re: external speakers
We set up Texas McBeast with a switch that turns on/off the rear door speakers. Another switch turns on/off the front 4 speakers. A third switch turns on an amp that powers two speaker jacks. The...
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Forum: 4x4
05-29-2014, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Re: 4X4 overhang
Daveb is correct. I am an EB owner, and I have never been someplace I couldn't go. I have drug the rear end. I have an extension on the receiver as an early warning system. I have hit the rear...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-25-2014, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,179
Re: Stupid Question From a New Owner
Definitely sounds like you have a grey water tank. I think the standard configuration would put it in the galley cabinet under the sink, but as others have said, it could be mounted under the van. ...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
05-25-2014, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,551
Re: Fishing pole transport and storage?
I had the same problem to overcome a couple of years ago.
It seemed there was no convenient place that I could both store and keep safe our fishing rods.
We ended up with a LARGE PVC pipe (6...
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