gscalfaroMar 113 minRearViewSafety 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...
gscalfaroFeb 41 minInsulating the Transit Front DoorsTime to add some insulation to the doors. I am using Thinsulate™ SM600L in the rest of the van, so I thought I would use the same to do...
gscalfaroFeb 44 minVancillary Overhead Shelf Kit & MoreI was looking to install a Vancillary overhead shelf kit , it was time for some work on the front dash and headliner area also. This...
gscalfaroFeb 44 minRough Electrical, Insulation, and WallsSo, it was time for the rough electrical installation, so that I could move forward with insulation. This will include any AC wiring,...
gscalfaroFeb 31 minInstalling the floorNow 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...
gscalfaroJan 6, 20211 minAMP Research PowerStep installationMaybe 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...
gscalfaroJan 4, 20213 minSolar Panel InstallationI 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...
gscalfaroJan 4, 202124 minBattery Isolators, Separators, Switches & MoreThe first and most important thing to remember is that there really is no one perfect solution, depending on our electrical needs and/or...
gscalfaroJan 2, 20212 minAdding a Dometic 9500 Power AwningI 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....
gscalfaroJan 1, 20211 minAdding some Aluminess goodiesWhile 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...
gscalfaroJan 1, 20211 minA place for RV technologyHopefully this blog will provide answers to some of the technology issues we run into as we build or use are RV.
gscalfaroJan 1, 20212 minAdding Windows to the VanI decided to go with Arctic Tern Windows. These are double pane windows acrylic awning windows that are lightweight. They come with a...
gscalfaroDec 31, 20201 minAdding a roof top air-conditionerI 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...
gscalfaroDec 29, 20204 minFord 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...
gscalfaroDec 29, 20207 minCharging a House BatteryThis question always comes up, how long does it take to charge up my house battery while driving, with solar or for that matter shore...
gscalfaroDec 28, 202013 minGolden Rule for fusingAsked if there was a golden rule for fuse rating, relative to load or max current. My simple answer would be to look at the documentation...