saying hi

[AnnB-SMB]

just got a Ford E350 v.6 sportsmobile, 2006 and in pristine condition... in the maritime provinces (Canada) - and looking forward to my first road trip next week And will be reading through forums here for all the advice!

 

[marret]

Congrats and welcome.

 

[doublevan2]

Welcome --

 

[Adventure4Vets]

Good to have you here. Welcome aboard!

 

[RVflyfish]

Welcome. Are you sure it’s not a V8? I think 2003 was the last year a V6 was offered in the E-series.

 

[86Scotty]

And never in an E350. Likely a 5.4 like 90% of Ford vans.

 

[RVflyfish]

I thought that too but wasn’t sure.

 

[doublevan2]

Maybe AnnB means an 6.0 diesel van ? Perhaps clarification needed from owner ?

 

[doublevan2]

AnnB -- are you out there ? We're trying to help !

 

[AnnB-SMB]

limits of my knowledge

thanks for all the welcomes! and it is a diesel, and all the paperwork says E350... it's a penthouse manual pop-up--which i find heavy to lift. i've been spending some time on all the forums here and the kinds of workarounds for that that folks have tried (i'm clearly not the only person who finds it heavy, i've discovered!)

 

[RVflyfish]

Ok now we’re on track. A 2006 diesel is a 6.0 liter V8.

 

[AnnB-SMB]

ah ha

thanks for that clarification!

 

[sn0mad]

Welcome!

Member boywonder has many informative posts regarding penthouse tension. Among them is this thread https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Pro...refix=reliance+fold,aps,251&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

 

[AnnB-SMB]

thanks...I read through all their suggestions too. something to look into over the winter for sure... for now, the ratcheting cargo bar idea works great! hitting the road with that

 

[boywonder]

Welcome!

Member boywonder has many informative posts regarding penthouse tension. Among them is this thread https://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Product-Carrier-Collapsible-Continer/dp/B09W375WFW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HN41ZCLHZN1C&keywords=reliance%2Bfold%2Ba%2Bcarrier&qid=1693599772&sprefix=reliance%2Bfold%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

hmmm......that's a water carrier.......not sure how that relates to the PH roof....


AnnB: It's quite likely that the roof springs need to be tightened/adjusted.....assuming it comes down way easier (perhaps too fast) than it goes up. Is there anything on the roof? Rack/storage box? Solar?

..and welcome to the forum......we have endless suggestions to spend your $$ here so hang on to your wallet.

 

[sn0mad]

yeah, well -what can I say:i4: the intent as to link to this spouse penthouse thread https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f9/pop-top-assist-for-spouse-14571.html. could have sworn it was there. AnnB even refers to larrie's cargo bar from thread post #3

anyhow boywonder, your knowledge is always spot on:e5:

 

[AnnB-SMB]

so just finished over three weeks of travelling around in that (not so new anymore) Sportsmobile put several 1000 kms on her, and she is great! so much fun... the ratcheting cargo bar works great to lift the penthouse (but will look into the springs too- when i stop using it for awhile ) Anyhow, i'm sure i'm not saying anything you all don't already know about these vans -- but i'm really liking having one!