Recent content by failsafefabrication

Re; Plasti Dip About 1-2 years depending how aggressively you powerwash the wheels

So after many, many months of research and design I decided to jump into the complicated world of a swing out and drop down tire carrier for my F 250. I wanted a rear bumper that was better than stock with some recovery points on it, but more importantly I wanted the space occupied by the spare...

Re; Bolt type It is technically an elevator bolt, that particular one looks manufactured for the L track, US cargo control has the stud fittings available or you can also try these: http://http://www.cargoequipmentcorp.com/Wheelchair-Tie-Down-Sure-Lok-p/fe200739.htm I use 4 of these on the L...

You Might try something like my build on my ARE DCU series double door that is on my 05 PSD

Re lo pro vent I use a 9" x 14" hongs rv roof vent: manual open and it is stable open as little as 1/2" and can open to 6" for power venting I have a 12v computer fan; chosen for noise control, this one is a 120 mm with 24 cfm flow but only makes 42 dB of noise. Mounting for the fan was...

OHHHH, Moab trip pics are posted

Absolutely, sorry it has taken me months to get back to you, Crazy season at the Vilar Center; been working on my onboard air system, grill, mirrors, wheels and tires for the past few months

I Have a 24 volt Webasto DBW 2020 diesel fired coolant heater for sale; It has been restored and I am adding parts to it to make a complete system. For those that do not know here is a link to webasto's manual: http://www.techwebasto.com/heater_main/699540.pdf The heater is about 10 years old...

Hey hows it going thought I would say hi, since I work up at the vilar center and a few of us do Moab and several red and white mtn trips in the summer. Cheers, Erik

Re; Lockable Same here on that one. I have an ARE DCU series and pinned the rear fold down T handle just so I can't get trapped inside. A serious consideration if you ever camp anywhere that security could be questionable-even overnighting in parking lots. My suggestion would be to use a...

Re Mobile fab shop Well...you could try the miller passport plus, it is not very cheap but it has the ability to run on battery power: http://www.millerwelds.com/products/mig/millermatic_passport_plus/ and might do the trick for you. As for shop power, golf cart batteries would be the way to go...

Re; Fuses I cannot recommend the Blue Sea ML relay enough, I went through (read fried) several solenoids before I went to this system and it is safe, redundant (if you get the unit with the manual option; http://bluesea.com/category/2/productline/388 ) and it will keep you happy years down the...

Re Electrical Shop in LA area Hello, I would recommend either Pacific Performance Engineering (see below) in Placentia-they are more of a car audio shop that moved to Diesel performance items, but they have access and knowledge to do whatever you need in this regard, others would be...

Re Engel batt drain Yes it can be that simple, I run a marine refer converted into a 100 qt igloo with supplemental insulation and it is at least a 10awg x 20' supply wire feeding the fridge. I would also recommend that when it is time to change batteries you consider either an odessy or...

Re; Swing out bike Carrier Hi dustboy, I have a prototype design of a dual tire carrier/bike rack; I think the idea is feasible for either MTB or Enduro...It is entirely a function of the length of your swingout, the amount of weight (either one or two bikes) and the type of pivot you choose...