15
Jun
Insulation
The van starts life as a very exposed metal box with little ventilation. So it gets either really, really hot
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Latest
14
Jun
Battery Heaters
Lithium battery technology is amazing for a van - high energy density, long life, and you can use almost all
1 min read
10
Jun
Electrical System Part 4
The 'Final' electrical cabinet install requires tons of other wiring run throughout the van. I've done
2 min read
06
Jun
Electrical System - Part 3
Now comes the disappointment of trying to fit "the small stuff" fully into the cabinet. I really only
3 min read
06
Jun
Electrical System - Part 2
Now that I have the paper schematic dream, a huge pile of very expensive blue boxes, and the alternator installed,
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23
Apr
Alternator Charging
Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.
Yes, there were months of primary elderly care from Nov - Feb,
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31
Dec
Electrical System - Part 1
By far the most complicated system for the van is the electrical design. Harking back to the original goals, it
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30
Dec
Digital Rear View Mirror
One problem with building out the interior of the van for camping adventure is it rather obstructs the rear view
3 min read
30
Dec
Slider Door Step Entrance
I hated the Ford plastic slider step. Mine always seemed to be at a 5 degree slant to the outside,
4 min read
22
Dec
Remounting the Powered Fan
Our 2023 Transit Trail came with the MaxxAir fan option installed. I didn't really want it (preferred to
4 min read