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  1. CaptainBuilt

    Any experience with electric motorcycles

    I have a Xiaomi M365, which is the consumer version of a Bird electric scooter. Can't do any off-roading, but great to zip around town and the campground. They have a 18 mile range. $400
  2. CaptainBuilt

    Pics of your VAN! Post up!

    Nice rig. I'm not full time, yet. Waiting on the wife to kick me out.
  3. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    I'm gonna buy a few meters and see what they do. Did a little beach tour before work: USS Alabama: A view from work. I need more solar panels!
  4. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    I ran my fan and lights all day yesterday and the solar panels kept up with them. When I turned them off, within an hour the charger was back to "float". I'm guessing that maybe they are only pulling what they need? And that shows on the wattage? I dunno. I have a small generator I'm bringing...
  5. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    2 100w panels w/ a Victronon 75/15 charge controller.
  6. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    I STILL haven't got to install the gears yet. Maybe next month.... I had to tackle a more important issue. Power. I travel to South Louisiana for work. And it's hotter than hell, even at night time. After a few days of busting my butt, even tho it didn't look like I did much, here you go...
  7. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    More Deal's Gap camping. Man, it was hot. Can't wait to get that AC up and going. No van pics, just gear and cool stuff. Trying to see what works and what doesn't. One of my buddies Lotus. New stove and pot set works good: My scooter: Back to reality and time to get some work...
  8. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    My van had a few issues that needed fixing. Minor stuff, like the AC. I know HOW to install gears and locker, just don't WANNA. But I'm gonna do it anyway.
  9. CaptainBuilt

    2000 Ford 7.3L Motovan build (225's build cont'd)

    Back home, and another 1700 miles. Never misses a beat. Glad I have AC again. Yea buddy. Now I have to just install it.... booooo.... Motive 4.10's and a ARB air locker.
  10. CaptainBuilt

    E-Scooters. A really good van camping accessory.

    https://www.scootertalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=405
  11. CaptainBuilt

    E-Scooters. A really good van camping accessory.

    Hey guys, figured I would throw this out there. You know those rental scooters that are popping up everywhere? Like Bird / Lime / Skip / etc...? They will go 20mph and have a pretty good range. Usually around 15 mile range. They're great for ripping to the bathroom at the campground, or...
  12. CaptainBuilt

    UJOR Build Thread

    You sure? Y'all look alike. If we ever buy a house again (we don't own one now because we move around too much), the first thing I'm getting is a lift. Then I'm tearing my van apart and doing this.
  13. CaptainBuilt

    UJOR Build Thread

    Can I use a Smittybuilt winch on a Fb002 bumper?
  14. CaptainBuilt

    Ambulance 2wd regear for lower noise and better fuel economy?

    Yea, my transmission won't shift down into a lower gear when climbing mountains. So I have to hit the OD off button to make it climb. I have a set of 4.10's and a locker I just need to install them.
  15. CaptainBuilt

    Ambulance 2wd regear for lower noise and better fuel economy?

    I have 3.55 with 33’s and they suck. I’m about to go to 4.10. But 3.73 would seem like a good middle ground.
  16. CaptainBuilt

    AC while boondocking

    I have a portable AC unit that I vent out the drivers side window. I made a template to fit in the window that has the hole for the exhaust for the AC. And I just place the unit between the two front seats. 8k btu will run on a 2k generator with no problem. I live in NC, and don't need a AC...
  17. CaptainBuilt

    Camp kitchen / chuckbox checklist

    I also have a 10" cast iron skillet with lid. I'm thinking about getting a dutch oven with legs too.
  18. CaptainBuilt

    Ambulance Camper/ Expedition Rig Conversion FAQ

    I have a 2000 E350 with a UJOR kit. Thinking of getting a ambo. Are they really worth it? How are they 4wd compared to my van with SRW. The one I'm looking at is DRW.
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