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Thank you all for the insight. I have some more research to do, I have come up empty in finding a free pdf of the entire wiring on my vehicle, so I will look to buy one on eBay. I don't mind cutting a bunch of wires at all. You are right on the blend doors, I overlooked the fact that I would...

Good point. It looks like both the front and rear are fused at 40 amps, which is high. That would have to protect against the fans at their highest speeds. I would keep them on the lowest setting. My google-**** is having trouble finding out amp draws- I'll keep researching and potentially test...

Hello All, I have a 2000 Ford Excursion (manual HVAC controls as opposed to the newer digital controls that came in those trucks). It has a front and rear HVAC system. I would like to utilize the heater cores and fans in the vehicle while parked and camping/sleeping. Would it cause any issues...

Agreed on keeping the FJ. Sell the F150 and LR3. Buy wife a cheap daily. For the truck- Ford still uses the same V10 that went into the Excursion (with some updates, of course). The few issues with the V10 from this era are well documented and easy to fix. Properly torque your spark plugs and...

First step is to get front and rear axle weights. It isn't cheap, but the right answer is to go for a custom leaf pack for the rear (Deaver is well known) based on your payload and ride height requirements. I'm not sure how easy it is to find a company to get custom coil springs for the front. I...

2005+ gets you a coil sprung front axle with a superior turning radius and larger brakes than the 1999-2004 as well. Plugs in the earlier engines can break in if you aren't careful during disassembly. Just soak in penetrating oil and take your time and you will be fine. Other item to keep an...

2005-2010 Super Duty with the V10. 2005+ gets your coil sprung front end with larger brakes and better turning radius than the 1999-2004. V10 is reliable, yet thirsty. Find the least rusty and lowest mileage, well-taken-care-of example and enjoy. Use all of the money you saved not buying a...

I've also been following on Instagram. I really like the high clearance rear bumper. Keep it up. If/how did you modify the inner fender liners to work with the flares?

I would love to eventually do this to my Excursion. Here is the best example I could find: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/ambuland-build-thread.103768/page-26#post-2249273 I have also considered going the custom route of making my own pop-top, but this idea seems much simpler...

This is awesome. What ratio came in your new axles? What wheel/tire setup are you planning on with them?

If you find a completed 4.88 front axle to swap in, I’ll take the 4.30 off your hands to throw under my Excursion, seems like a good excuse to get around to my coil spring swap ;) Good luck with everything, I will be following along.

Solid platform to start with, I believe you should have the Dana Super 60 front axle. What gears do you currently have? I thought the F450 may have had 4.88's from the factory. I don't think you will have a problem fitting your tires with your plan, worst case scenario you may need to push the...

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Great build and pictures. Thanks for sharing!

For 20k, I would recommend looking into the Super Duty with a V10. They have been around for a long time and all issues are well known and documented. Biggest annoyances are spark plug blowouts and exhaust manifold studs, in my opinion. If it were up to me, I would stick to looking 2005-2010...

Would you mind sharing how you tapped into your rear HVAC unit? Did you just run an additional 12V feed to the fans from the coach battery? Is there any concerns with tapping like that- I'm curious if you have to wire specifically to avoid backfeeding the circuit (or if that is even a problem)...

DRW of that year should have the D60. Verify the casting on the case. Check for rust (rockers, windshield), that should be your biggest issue. Ford still makes the V10. The engine is very reliable, but thirsty. Don’t be scared to wind it up for the power, which will be required for heavier...

Solid setup. Eventual plans for my Excursion include a front coil swap and a ZF-6 swap. Already have the ZF, been trying to hunt down a local front axle with 4.30's.

Beautiful pictures aside from the smashed up truck. Could have been much worse, as you said. Agreed with the above post about perhaps adding a bumper.

Awesome progress. Gives me ideas for the future of my Excursion.