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  1. ExpoMike

    Desert Turtle - M1010 Build

    Busted out the tools of destruction and got the heater and passenger rear bench removed. Lots of rivets, some not easy to find. One more step closer to start a box build out.
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    Its a dream but a good dream !

    Bummer, sorry to hear. Hope nothing serious. Best of luck.
  3. ExpoMike

    K5 Camper. My offroad home away from home.

    That's awesome! I would so like to do a similar swap.
  4. ExpoMike

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Thanks for that specific product. I have looked at a number of products by Hy-Tech Coatings and this looks like it will be perfect for the roof of my box.
  5. ExpoMike

    Desert Turtle - M1010 Build

    Interior box is 109" deep, 75" wide and 65" tall.
  6. ExpoMike

    New to me M1010

    Thanks. Going slow but going. Hoping to ramp it up with some big progress soon.
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    What is everyone's favorite solar, battery, controller combo these days?

    Not so much more fragile per say, if you get quality ones that have built in BMS with temp control. Battle Born are top notch but reflect the price. I actually built my own pack out of ThunderSky 100ah cells with a BMS that has temp protection. I'll have two 100ah packs for a total of 200ah...
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    New to me M1010

    Congrats on the M1010. I think I replied to you over on Steel Soldiers as well. Welcome to the M1010 club! Nice rig, very similar to mine. :) Do a search on this forum for M1010 and you will find a number of build threads.
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    What is everyone's favorite solar, battery, controller combo these days?

    Go LifePO4 and you will never go back. Sure, more money upfront but usable capacity is about 40% more and longevity is about 3 to 5 times better. Also half the weight on average for a given capacity. The only downside I have heard from all the forums I am involved with is the cost. Just make...
  10. ExpoMike

    F450 Ambulance Conversion

    Wish you the best. I know CA DMV is some of the worst to deal with. Seems like every time you talk to someone, you get different and conflicting answers. Now I try to use AAA or a registration service. :)
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    F450 Ambulance Conversion

    In CA, to convert to a MH/RV title, you MUST have some specific items. This is a quote from CA DMV site, "Human habitation is defined as living space which includes, but is not limited to: closets, cabinets, kitchen units or fixtures, and bath or toilet rooms. ". I remember when I had my Dodge...
  12. ExpoMike

    Truma Combi? users comments?

    No, that is just another product they offer if you are setting up a A/C system. It has nothing to do with the Combi unit.
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    Truma Combi? users comments?

    Thanks. I found there is a US distributor but Truma doesn't "recognize" them as in the US they say it must be installed by an authorized dealer yet in Europe, they will see to private parties. I think it is all about the legal ramifications in the US. It seems like they are becoming more...
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    Truma Combi? users comments?

    Just wanted to bring this thread back as I am looking at heating and water heater options. My 2000 era FWC had the old Suburban systems. Water heater always worked fine, the heater on the hand was totally hit and miss. This Truma combi unit might fit the bill well for our new camper build...
  15. ExpoMike

    International 4700 4X4 Rescue Conversion

    Does the vehicle have air brakes? That would be my first thought as air brakes and air suspension would not share a common tank as risk of a bag leak causing you to lose brakes.
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    Go big or go home:

    I am in a similar issue of color. I am down to three colors, two of which are similar to yours.
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    Katzkin leather seat re-upholstery?

    I had a custom set done for my Miata and they were awesome. I actually won a certificate for a set from a club event, which is why I got them. Not sure I would pony up the cost out of pocket. I did have a shop actually install them, who had done a lot of sets over the years.
  18. ExpoMike

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Definitely having the ability to run while it's raining is nice. At the same time, customer service is great except when it fails and you're out on a trip. Luckily our trips don't frequently include rain/snow but it is something to consider.
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    On The Road Home, Gelandewagen Ambulance Build Thread

    Yeah, I am hoping to build our dream rig. We actually had really good luck with our Grandby FWC. I found the popup was easy to put up and down. Our unit was a 2001 model so the over cab bed was thin so we were limited on the thickness of the mattress and still put the roof down. Even with...
  20. ExpoMike

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Yeah, I have read a number of people having issues with boards on MaxxFans. Seems like they should make them a little more water resistant. I'll likely go with a Fantastic Fan (now Dometic) like we had in our FWC. Really like some of the features MaxxFan has but I don't want to deal with...
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