Skots 7.3L E350 home built camper van

[robert]

I'd highly recommend either putting vapor barrier over that fiberglass insulation or switching to something that won't absorb moisture. You give off a lot moisture just breathing and cooking in the van will add a lot more. be sure you treat any interior rust issues as you go or they will get worse after you start sleeping in it.

 

[skot433]

IF they are aftermarket, then it's anyone's guess. I would start with the obvious. The top one looks to have power from the battery? My guess would be the lift or the aftermarket A/C. I would play around with the different accessories with the ignition over on run and listen for the relays to switch when a button is pushed or switch thrown.

I figured out that the top one is the relay for the interior lights, I'm still learning about the basics of automotive electronics.. the other two, I'm still not sure about, one of them went to a switch that sent power to the motorized step I removed. I cant get them to trip however... I guess I'll mess with them later...

I'd highly recommend either putting vapor barrier over that fiberglass insulation or switching to something that won't absorb moisture. You give off a lot moisture just breathing and cooking in the van will add a lot more. be sure you treat any interior rust issues as you go or they will get worse after you start sleeping in it.

Thanks for the tip, I honestly hadn't considered the chance of the insulation absorbing moisture, I realized after reinstalling all the interior panels, that I'm going to have to remove them again to run some electrical wiring and some plumbing... When I pull it all out, I'll put each piece of insulation inside a heavy duty trash bag, whamo, moisture barrier insulation....

 

[skot433]

Update...

Have been busy working and using Vanna. We've been to Yosemite twice and she is a breeze to drive. Tons of power and 20.3 mph. Couldn't be happier.

Since my last post I've installed a 16 gallon water tank, 12v pump and a 2.5 gallon gray water tank.

I've also relocated the brd to the rear of the van and modified the bed to convert into a double.

I'll post pics soon.

 

[SWbySWesty]

Would love to see pics of the conversion bed.

 

[thatcabledude]

This is going to be a cool build. Keeping an eye on this one.

 

[skot433]

heres some pics of the latest mods to Vanna

16 gallon water tank...







bed mod, converting the single bed into a folding double...
with the help of my 10 year old...

 

[skot433]

 

[MadChad]

Sweet,teach them young!

 

[notmiller]

Nice! He's going to be schooling us real soon here!

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Coolest thing I have seen in while! Good on you, man!

 

[89s rule]

awesome to see someone so young taking interest in this stuff and also helping and working on it. Continuing to follow your build!

 

[skot433]

Suspension Help....

Going to take Vanna up to Yosemite next weekend for a lil climbing trip and lil camping with my kiddo

was under the van double checking the water tank and noticed this...



Need help fixing this... anyone who knows anything about the suspension....http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/icons/icon9.gif

 

[ujoint]

Hard to tell what we're looking at.... all I can make out is the battery box. Maybe back up the camera so we can see more?

 

[McZippie]

Looks like it may be MOR Ryde suspension.
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http://www.morryde.com/aftermarket/suspension/rs-suspension-system-41.html
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[skot433]

Ujoint...
It's the rear mount of the rear pass side leaf spring...
It's a pair of rubber elastomers, one has torn...

McZipp...

Thanks so much...! That's The manufacturer...
Looking at the site I discovered its the RL suspension system...
I never would have found it, thanks sooooo much.
Hopefully I can get new rubber and bolt them on for an easy fix....