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Updating or Fixing Front Console Power
I have had my Mobile Mule DVR installed for some time and it works great. When installing it, I originally was going to have it turned on...
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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Internet Update -It Includes Starlink
I installed Insty-connect on my van over a year ago. It has worked well and brings pretty good coverage when traveling, so for cellular...
Dec 12, 20248 min read
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Cerbo GX updated GUI implemented in Transit Status Program
I finally got around to updating my Cerbo GX to 3.50 firmware. I was primarily holding off because everything was working well, and I...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
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High Idle install
Being as I have a dedicated second alternator capable of generating 2000 watts of charging power. Of course, that much is not available...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Adding a TV for entertainment
We were looking for a TV and settled on an LG - 27" Class LED Full HD Smart TV with webOS. Our primary activity will be via streaming, so...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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Adding MaxxAir programmable control to the RV Status App
There are a few online videos or web write up on accessing the controls of the MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe and controlling with outside...
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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Data display in the drivers seat
I have a four camera DVR system on the van, that generally I use for a rearview mirror while driving. I have a Victron Cerbo collecting...
Sep 23, 20236 min read
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Autostop Eliminator.
Well, it doesn't eliminate it, but it does enable yo make the default start setting to be "off". Without this device, you need to...
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Charging on the road
While I was doing the build, the battery was big enough to power my needs the whole trip or a couple of my favorite state parks on the...
Aug 21, 20235 min read
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Finishing up the cabinets
The remaining cabinetry would be the top cabinets, and then of course a couple side cabinets to cover water tank or electrical and add...
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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Propane Tank Install
When I started to investigate a propane tank installation, the first question was where I would mount it. The second and bigger question...
Aug 19, 20235 min read
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Stove & Refrigerator Cabinet
I have had the refrigerator temporarily installed for a while; this allowed me to use the van as it went through stages of the build. The...
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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Window Coverings
My artic tern windows have built in window shades, so I am pretty much covered there. That leaves the windshield (huge) and the driver...
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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Internet Connectivity
In my old van, I had a internal Pepwave router, that took a USB modem. I added an external antenna to that and got slightly better...
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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Mosquito Netting
One of the big issues with open doors on our rigs, is the need for mosquito netting. I had a set for my E350 Sportsmobile, that I rarely...
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Victron Electrical Update
My electrical plans have taken a change. Many may remember my pension for data collection and online access. My original installation...
Feb 9, 20235 min read
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Truma Combi 4 eco plus install and more
It has taken a while to get here, I purchased the Trauma Combi when my van was on order, that was right before Covid hit in 2020. Some...
Sep 18, 20223 min read
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Grey Water Tank Installation
To fit the available profile I purchased a 11 Gallon RV Holding Tank | R-76H from Tank-Mart-Storage solutions . It is 41 inches long and...
Sep 17, 20222 min read
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Bathroom-Shower Installation
Well, I chose to solve my dilemma with the wide bathroom/shower by moving away from the cassette toilet and shower pan. This will result...
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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Main Electrical
I like to make diagrams, so of course I made diagrams how what I wanted my electrical system to look like. So, I will, throw up my...
Sep 15, 202210 min read
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RearViewSafety MobileMule DVR installation.
On my previous van, I had a two-camera system that I ran through my computer. With some software I was able to record the camera inputs...
Mar 11, 20223 min read
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Insulating the Transit Front Doors
Time to add some insulation to the doors. I am using Thinsulateâ„¢ SM600L in the rest of the van, so I thought I would use the same to do...
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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Vancillary Overhead Shelf Kit & More
I was looking to install a Vancillary overhead shelf kit , it was time for some work on the front dash and headliner area also. This...
Feb 4, 20224 min read
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Rough Electrical, Insulation, and Walls
So, it was time for the rough electrical installation, so that I could move forward with insulation. This will include any AC wiring,...
Feb 3, 20224 min read
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Installing the floor
Now that the big holes are cut in the van, I thought I would start the floor. I pretty much followed Faroutride.com with some minor...
Feb 2, 20221 min read
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AMP Research PowerStep installation
Maybe I'm just getting old, but I found that first step to be a doozy. The good news, so did the wife. so she was all in on the power...
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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Solar Panel Installation
I wanted to finish up the roof, so that meant completing my panel install. Since, I went with the low profile 8020 roof rack bars from...
Jan 4, 20213 min read
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Adding a Dometic 9500 Power Awning
I decided to go with Dometic for my awning and went with the full power version to boot. One of the big reasons for the 9500, no legs....
Jan 1, 20212 min read
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Adding some Aluminess goodies
While I did not want to go full bumper, I did want to move the spare to the back and add a Deluxe Box to the back of my van. Luckily...
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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Adding Windows to the Van
I decided to go with Arctic Tern Windows. These are double pane windows acrylic awning windows that are lightweight. They come with a...
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Adding a roof top air-conditioner
I decided to put a roof top air conditioner on this rig, and ended up purchasing a Houghton low profile 13.5K quiet from RecPro This is...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Ford Transit 2020 350 HR CARGO AWD (High Roof – Extended)
Having recently sold my 2004 Sportsmobile, I thought it was about time I started a build thread for my new van. I purchased the van...
Dec 29, 20204 min read
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