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Forum: 4x4 02-19-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,853
Posted By parisdakar
martin: It has been a while since I have dealt...

martin: It has been a while since I have dealt with TUV issues.



Isn't it possible to get special waiver/documents from a TUV inspection station for limited production specialty builds/custom...
Forum: 4x4 02-18-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,853
Posted By parisdakar
I like how boywonder is thinking!

I like how boywonder is thinking!
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-18-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,728
Posted By parisdakar
I use State Farm. My E350 isn't a full home brew,...

I use State Farm. My E350 isn't a full home brew, but it also doesn't meet the specs of an RV. I can direct you to my agent (here in California) if you require. She and her family go to the desert a...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 02-18-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,463
Posted By parisdakar
I had an electrical issue with the top once,...

I had an electrical issue with the top once, while camping. I located the problem after some time (loose wire to the up/down switch, but not at the switch end of the wire). Took a while to locate...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-05-2021, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,014
Posted By parisdakar
Espar issues

I'm not an Espar expert either, but here are some observations and fixes that seemed to work on my build.



I have a 2010 E350 6.0 diesel. SMB West did the full 4x4 drive train conversion,...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 12-10-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,374
Posted By parisdakar
You're killin' me here! This is all next-level...

You're killin' me here! This is all next-level legit! :d5:
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 11-22-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,915
Posted By parisdakar
Excellent desert trip. Thanks for sharing that!...

Excellent desert trip. Thanks for sharing that! :d8:
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-01-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,251
Posted By parisdakar
I live in a rural area, and have had success with...

I live in a rural area, and have had success with a product available at ACE Hardware or from Amazon called Fresh Cab. I think its mostly balsam fir sawdust, with aromatics and some essential oils....
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-01-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,075
Posted By parisdakar
Try Joe Salas, owner of NTG Racing. He is close...

Try Joe Salas, owner of NTG Racing. He is close to Aluminess - as in, just around the corner, the last time I was down there. +1 (619) 449-2758


Joe builds support and pit trucks for Baja-type...
Forum: Campfire 08-27-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,059
Posted By parisdakar
Incredible!

Incredible!
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-13-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By parisdakar
This is excellent information. I have the...

This is excellent information. I have the motorized penthouse, but have been thinking about converting it to a more reliable manual style. I've never had any problems with the system, other than one...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-26-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,264
Posted By parisdakar
The telescoping cargo bars from Home Depot that...

The telescoping cargo bars from Home Depot that Dango mentions seem to be a good way to address this. On the many other (now) pop tops out there for adventure vehicles, this does not seem to be a...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-25-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,264
Posted By parisdakar
Were there verified collapses of the SMB...

Were there verified collapses of the SMB penthouse tops? People seem highly concerned, but it seems mainly if they are loading the roof close to or beyond the recommended weight limit.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 06-24-2020, 10:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,264
Posted By parisdakar
That's great news on the quick fix to your top. I...

That's great news on the quick fix to your top. I have a 2010 E350 with the electric motor. I run a very slimmed down Aluminess rack with a Kyocera 95 solar panel, and two smaller AluBox. I've never...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-12-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,808
Posted By parisdakar
Very inspiring photography!

Really great back country images. :d5:
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-28-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,322
Posted By parisdakar
I have a 2010 E350 6.0 diesel and used 'Roadkill'...

I have a 2010 E350 6.0 diesel and used 'Roadkill' and 'Dynamat' (different products) in the doghouse, inside the front door panels, on the front floors, and on the floor behind the from seats. I...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-03-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 35,107
Posted By parisdakar
Thanks for the feedback, team. Good intel from...

Thanks for the feedback, team. Good intel from Shyll, as my engine is bone stock, except for one turbo rebuild.


The new FICM + display is like discovering that the bookshelf in the back of my...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-31-2018, 01:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 35,107
Posted By parisdakar
6.0 L Diesel Operating Temps

Hey Team,


I recently installed a Power Hungry Performance FICM programming unit, set on the Atlas 40 mode, in my 2010 E350 with the 6.0l Power Stroke. The engine has just over 50K miles on the...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 09-11-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 25,614
Posted By parisdakar
Two Mini Longhair Dachshunds

These are my main travel pups. They are sisters (have the same parents), but are from different litters.

I dropped in an old milk crate between the front seats, so they can walk straight across,...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-11-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,178
Posted By parisdakar
Diesel data loggin'.

I can't wait to see the data. Surely, too much oil and hindering its flow can't be good.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-31-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 44,636
Posted By parisdakar
Re: keytothestone: "...solution was simply...

Re: keytothestone:

"...solution was simply too super glue the tab sensors then shut the doors to let the glue dry in the closed position. It totally works and very simple. I thought he was a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-30-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 44,636
Posted By parisdakar
Excellent. We ended up wiring the interior dome...

Excellent. We ended up wiring the interior dome to think its on when its really not, which was just a work-around. But the dash and exteriors were problematic. This looks like the way to go. I assume...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-30-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 44,636
Posted By parisdakar
Does the enable 'dark car' setting also keep the...

Does the enable 'dark car' setting also keep the exterior running lights from going on when the doors open?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-30-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,178
Posted By parisdakar
Rear axle breather puking ...

I had problems with oil coming out of the breather tube during long duration highway trips in my E350 4x4 (SMB conversion, using a full floating Dana 60 rear). The only 'problem', as far as I could...
Forum: 4x4 08-02-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,445
Posted By parisdakar
Re: Which winch (Warn M16.5k or M12000)?

I'm sure in some cases, having beer stored in the recovery gear box is better than having recovery gear in the recovery gear box!

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