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Ha, Hi Chris! I suppose it was inevitable that I'd end up here. I first saw a Sportsmobile ages ago and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Never really thought I'd get one but now it seems like maybe I'll be doing that in steps. It would certainly be a fun thing to practice welding on -...

Unless I found a 6.0 that had been bulletproofed I'll be looking for a 7.3 from 99-00 as they had the forged rods. I noticed that in E350's that the 7.3 was installed longer - to 2003. Is there a "best year" for the vans like there is for the trucks? Are there any differences between years? Gregor

Thanks, I'm now pretty certain that I'll be getting an extended van. I would love to get a Sprinter or Transit but neither has the towing capacity to handle our 28' Avion trailer. I think if I could find someone who could swap a 4BT in my F150 I'd consider that but I'm pretty sure that engine...

Love those high roofs. Can they be added after? Gregor

That's good news - I was always under the impression that they were as bad in snow as an unloaded pickup. Gregor

I looked them up - tow capacity is about the same as my F150 - 7000lbs max and that is the weight of the trailer. Add some dirt bikes in the pickup and full tanks on the trailer and we're struggling. The smell of burning brakes coming down a steep pass told me a "we're going to need a bigger...

It took me about three days of sleepless nights to make it through this entire thread and I fear that it will be expensive. I have noticed a handful of domestic vans but it seems that the majority are Fords. Does or did anyone else offer a diesel in a van? I know Sprinters but they can't tow...

I actually bought a giant bread van once upon a time - it had a 40' boom on it. I spent a year putting in a Cummins 6bt and I had plans to build it out into a mobile camper/work vehicle. That truck bled me to death and it's never gotten on the road. I theoretically still own it but it's not...

I'd certainly be open to a high top version if I could find one. My big KTM isn't likely to see the inside of the van but I know it will fit without the wind screen as I've done it before with a friends van. I'm more thinking a dirt bike for me and then the kids bikes and bicycles. I like the...

I have a line on a 2002 15 pass with 150k for $8000 - that leaves $12,000 to converting it to 4x4. I wrote you yesterday Chris to get a handle on the conversion process. I have a full machine shop in my garage and I'm pretty proficient with Tig but I build motorcycles, not cars or trucks so I...

I don't know much about them but perhaps I'll stop by and do the research. It seems the popular choice is U-joint but there is a 6.0 Quigley in town that I should at least go look at. I also seem to be leaning towards the Extended version - I guess you can lift it to gain departure angle. Gregor

My F150 gets 10-12 city, 14 highway and 6-8 towing the Avion so I can't see not getting a diesel. From what I hear a diesel will best my current highway mileage even towing. I think the question is more is it worth looking for a clean 7.3 (with typical mileage of 125,000-200,000) or a slightly...

I've inherited my father's 28' Avion trailer which has turned out to be a lot of fun. My F150 with a 5.4 does not share my enthusiasm. I've also grown rather tired of my stuff getting wet in the back of the pickup. But I have a few motorcycles. So 15 years ago I saw my first lifted...