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My artic tern windows have built in window shades, so I am pretty much covered there. That leaves the windshield (huge) and the driver...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 9
- 3 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 9
- 2 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 9
- 5 min
Victron Electrical Update
My electrical plans have taken a change. Many may remember my pension for data collection and online access. My original installation...
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gscalfaro
- Sep 18, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Sep 18, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Sep 18, 2022
- 3 min
Bathroom Shower
The main features that I am working around is the installation of a shower/bathroom. This was a must have feature that my wife wanted in...
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gscalfaro
- Sep 18, 2022
- 10 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Mar 11, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 4, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 4, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 3, 2022
- 4 min
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,...
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gscalfaro
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Jan 3, 2021
- 24 min
Battery Isolators, Separators, Switches & More
The first and most important thing to remember is that there really is no one perfect solution, depending on our electrical needs and/or...
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gscalfaro
- Jan 1, 2021
- 2 min
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....
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gscalfaro
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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gscalfaro
- Jan 1, 2021
- 1 min
A place for RV technology
Hopefully this blog will provide answers to some of the technology issues we run into as we build or use are RV.
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gscalfaro
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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