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10
Jun
Electrical System Part 4

Electrical System Part 4

The 'Final' electrical cabinet install requires tons of other wiring run throughout the van. I've done
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06
Jun
Electrical System - Part 3

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

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

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

Electrical System - Part 1

By far the most complicated system for the van is the electrical design. Harking back to the original goals, it
2 min read
30
Dec
Digital Rear View Mirror

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

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

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
22
Dec
Heater / Furnace

Heater / Furnace

Clearly for various environments we need heat in the van. Electric heat is terribly inefficient, so that leaves propane or
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17
Dec
Undermount Fresh Water Tank

Undermount Fresh Water Tank

Ordered the SB Filters 20 gallon undermount passenger side tank. This is our secondary 'three season use' fresh
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