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If anyone is curious about the van, here it is. I have since upgraded to a billet grille as the OE one bothered me looks wise... The Joolca Ensuite worked out great, I have in trips since used a 10x10 backpackers tarp, some suction cup anchors and some adjustable tent poles to set up an awning...

You asked for it. The SMB set up at the TX Ren fest. Van came with the kangaroo decals. Not sure why... The Coleman camp kitchen got itself retired in favor of a Cabelas camp kitchen, the Joolca Hottap can set up under the kitchen table no problem... Debating a capable 2wd lift, and locker, or...

Okay so let's cover what's been done so far. Full brake job New radiator, cap, T stat, water pump and hoses. New power steering pump (Original was noisy) and hoses. New 245/75R16 Venom Power Terra Hunter XT all terrain tires. New AGM battery Removal of battery isolator, installation of 60 amp...

So the truck has sentimental value. It is an '04 I bought when my late wife and I first started dating, it is the vehicle we took for most of our vacations, our honeymoon the whole shebang. I am going to finish it up, at least as far as just rebuilding it back to a daily driver status. I am...

I am well on the road to recovery. The Econoline Sportsmobile has been a great camper, not such a great off roader. I need to fix that within reason. Obvsiously not going to take a camper van rock crawling, but it would be nice to not get stuck instantly driving on the beach. Debating between...

The Velit heater is here. I have opted to swap out my 2 200 amp hour LiFEPo4 batteries for a single 400 amp hour battery... This will keep me from having to move the batteries under the van. Will be cutting the hole for the heater in the floor this weekend. Will be mounting everything BUT the...

So I actually came here to give y'all an update. Due to my health issues that got spawned off by a series of smashing losses culminating with losing my wife, I got forced into rethinking my plans. I am still rebuilding the F150, that was paused as I got into remission. Not cancer thank God, but...

I am here. Sorry folks. Don't want to regale with tales of woe, but had a big health event due to stress. Been camping my Sportsmobile camper van as much as I can just to get some peace in my life...

I should note. I beleive I have sufficient room for the install AND airflow for where I want the Velit heater, HOWEVER I have zero interest in dropping the gas tank for the dip tube. WIll pay a shop to do that for me.

So I am stepping back a little bit and reassessing... Install rear door spare tire mount and relocate the spare tire. Paused this. The spare tire carrier I have is one that drills through and bolts directly to the back door, oversize tires can be a problem with it, and I plan on eventually...

So since I have gotten it, I have been busy more or less refreshing it. I have.... Replaced the faded or cracked light assemblies all the way around, upgrading to LEDs as I went. Replaced the leaking radiator and siezed calipers / did the brakes. Replaced water pump, power steering pump...

Okay talked with the shop I want to do the work, I have a few other issues I need sorted before I send it out for conversion. It would appear with some VERY minor updates allowing it to breathe, a good tune up, and some ignition tweaks I can push the stock HP and Torque numbers in reasonable...

I am looking at the prefab awnings and they are either, too small, or WAY to stinking expensive for what they give you. I would like to set up a 10x10, I can use a Polyester camping tarp for the awning fabric, and do the DIY awning thing, but have no clue how to mount it so that I can open my...

Are these still being offered, what are the ratings / capacities, and will these fit a 93?

I should clarify, I KNOW the 4.9 isn't a powerhouse, BUT.... It is reliable, and was used in a VERY wide variety of applications. I would expect with proper gearing, and a proper mild build, cam, slight bore, that sort of thing, I should be able to go down the highway, and over the mountain...

Which begs the question, what's your driving style? People seem to forget the era of 300+HP 450+ft/lb engines benig common place on light trucks is actually a fairly recent phenomonon. I have zero intention to take a camper van through Moab, or rock crawling in any way, shape or form. I am...

That looks like a homebrew. Unfinished edges on the cabinetry, the use of a portable AC instead of Sportsmobiles StarCool system, Residential style light duty curtain rods with what honestly appear to be altered Walmart curtains (NOT a bad thing mind you, just not right for a Sportsmobile). All...

Okay this is going to sound dumb, but bear with me. I am in no hurry to race around the globe, I want to go steady and reliable. I have a 93 E250 Sportsmobile, with the 4.9L EFI I6. The engine and trans were replaced about 30K ago. I am thinking about a possible 4x4 conversion. Nothing...

It's a 93 E250 (Ford). I know there is a shop near me that will do the conversion but they are not common here... Used pre converted Sportsmobile outfitted vans, particularly with the Penthouse roof start at around $45K. Given the purchase price of this van I can likely do this build doing DIY...

I had to look up sand ladders. Never heard them called that before. But I have a set of traction boards, Maxtrax so should be reasonable there. Sand anchor, I have had a Pull Pal in years past and was VERY unimpressed in the sand. I found burying a spare tire vertically in the sand works a LOT...