Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-22-2013, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,396
Re: Bulletproofing diesel; what and when
^^^^ read the same many times... I'm thinking the upgrades are a myth???
My advice, flush the coolants system, don't idle engine, keep it stock and buy a Ford 7 year extended warranty. Put lots of...
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Forum: Campfire
07-19-2013, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,366
Re: Towing a car/jeep with a van
FWIW
Tow vehicle: 2009 Ford E350 cutaway, 6.0 diesel, 10,000 lbs, 4.10 gears with 3" larger than stock tire diameter.
Towed: 2010 Jeep JKU, 5,000 lbs
Fuel Mileage while towing - Interstate...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-16-2013, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,274
Re: AC vs/or DC?
^^^^ In our Rig, to power a cheapie $89.00 Walmart microwave, there is over $5,000.00 of 120 volt components.
Transfer switches, AGM batteries, 120volt fuse distribution panel, wiring, outlets,...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-11-2013, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,895
Re: Buying Generator...need Help
Sweet, looks like you've done this already and with the Onan! I checked out your link, that is one BADASS rig!! My internet is pretty restricted so not all your pics came through but a few of them...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-11-2013, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,274
Re: AC vs/or DC?
If there is a choice between 12 volt and 120 volt components, I use 12 volts. Just running the inverter with no load uses 3 amps.
In our Rig components such as, LED TV, Roku, Wireless Air Card...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-08-2013, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,895
Re: Buying Generator...need Help
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/t ... y-Limo-Bus (https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/84103-McZippie-s-2009-Ford-E350-Diesel-Cutaway-Limo-Bus)
See the above clicky for underfloor...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-02-2013, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,212
Re: Wall Panels...
Been awhile since I purchased any Starboard but FWIW other companies make the exact same product in 4 X 8 sheets at about 2/3 the cost of starboard.
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Forum: Campfire
06-12-2013, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,499
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2013, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,341
Re: Show Us Your Wiring Diagrams !
Thanks...but it's really not an original idea... Rather than use traditional RV industry ways of doing things, I research and borrow from aircraft, trucking, and boating component suppliers.
A lot...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
06-11-2013, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,005
Re: OOOOOHHHH...
I agree. Made quick work of up to 6" pinyon when a guy got stuck in NV when I was there. Forgot how devastating those are if they're sharp. Maybe not if you're using it a lot, like for firewood...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2013, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,362
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-11-2013, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-15-2012, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,839
Re: What kind of Generator??
If there is still enough juice in the batteries to make the starter go click, but not turn over the engine, a 1000 watt generator with a 40 amp charger, should put enough charge into the batteries to...
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