Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Some More Pictures of the Van
360 Watts of solar power is what powers all of the electronics. Since I installed them in late 2007 I have not turned off the fridge. Lowest I've seen the voltage is 12.6 in the morning before the sun comes up. The real test will be the Arizona summer heat.
Paper towel rack Austin and I made. Good central location, and doesn't take up counter space.
13" Flip down monitor. Found one that rotates 270 degrees. This allows for a good mounting location, while also putting the screen as far back as possible for rear viewers. I had to move the overhead lights forward, and also move the infra red sensors to the back of the monitor. My stereo allows independent rear and front playing. Kids have their own rear remote and can play movies, music, fm/am, tv, or even plug something into the aux port like xbox.
Two 500 watt amplifiers help push the music around. One Farad capacitor works well with the subwoofer too.
Operations Center: Solar controller, aux input for stereo, 110 outlet, and inverter controls.
Shot of the left rear cabinets. Shows starcool A/C system and fridge. Sure wish the fridge was a bit larger. Probably first on the list for far future upgrades.
Couldn't help it, got a new license plate.
A popped up picture. Many of you probably haven't seen this yet.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Options on the Sportsmobile
2001 Ford E-350 7.3L Diesel 4x4 Sportsmobile
Ford Factory Options include:
Heavy Duty Alternator
Power Steering
Front Airbags
Dual Batteries
Air Conditioning
Dual Electric Horn
Power Door Locks
Remote door entry with alarm
Key in ignition warning chimes
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Cruise Control
Tilt Steering
10,000lb Tow Hitch
Tinted Glass Throughout
Console Engine Cover
Engine Block Heater
Full Floating Rear Axle
Sportsmobile Factory options include:
In 2001 it was the RB52 package, today it's closer to the RB34
Wall panels with insulation
Commercial Loop Pile Carpet with padded Subfloor
Curtains
Windshield Curtains
Overhead Cab Module
Door Panels Upholstered
Van Door Compartments
Table
Fire Extinguisher
Floor Mats
110v Exterior Inlet w/25' Weatherproof Cord
110v Electrical Panel 30amp System
30amp Power Converter and Charging System
GFI Protection
Electrical Cord Adapters
110v Wall Outlets
2 Extra 12v Batteries (upgraded to Deka Glass Matt Sealed Deep Cycle in 7-07)
Battery Isolator
Oscillating Fan
12v Outlet
12v Electrical Panel
Lights – Hi/Lo & Swivel (5)
Light, Cab Ceiling
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Norcold 2 Cubic Foot Fridge
Sink, Faucet, Fresh Water System
10 Gallon Water Tank
12v On Demand Water Pump
Waste Water (grey) Holding Tank
City Water Hookup w/Pressure Regulator
2 Burner Stove with Heat Shield and Cover
Propane System with 28lb (6 gallon) Tank with auto safety stop fill, gauge and 2 stage regulator
Propane Detector
Recessed Wall Panel (makes Goucho 3” wider)
3 Slider Windows with Screens
Coat Closet
Starcool Air Conditioning System
Porta Potti with 6 Gallon Storage Tank
Trace 2000 Watt Inverter
Microwave with Seperate Circuit
Two Way wiring for Van Entertainment System
Privacy Curtain to Partition Interior
Under Rear Floor Storage Compartment
Hinged Counter Top Extension
Awning 7' x 10'
Exterior Light with Inside Switch
Penthouse Expandable Top with bed
Matching Paint for Penthouse
Other Items
4X4 Conversion
Coil Spring Front Suspension
Dana 60 Front Axle with 3.73 Gearing
Locking Hubs
Cross Over Steering
Upgraded Braking System (F-350)
Rebuilt Transmission with 4x4 “short shaft”
Rancho Shocks
New Front and Rear Driveshafts
NV271 Transfer Case
46 Gallon Fuel Tank
New Rear Axle Gearing 3.73
Rear ARB Air Locker
Extreme Air on Board Air Compressor (100% duty cycle)
5 Mickey Thompson Classic II Wheels 10 x 17
5 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A Tires 285/70-17 (33” tall)
Rear Wheel Spacers for True Tracking
360 Watt Solar System with Blue Sky 2000e Controller
Custom Rear Bumper with Swing Out Spare Tire and Storage Box
LED Backup Lights
Backup Camera
40 Channel CB Radio
6” LightForce Front lights
ScanGauge II
Flex Shades for Front Windshield
Weathertech Window Louvers
12'000lb Mile Marker Winch just Purchased, will be installed with a custom front bumper soon.
Entertainment System
Valor Mobile Multimedia System including:
DVD Player with in Dash Screen and Additional Rear 13” Monitor and Surround Sound
FM, AM, and TV Tuner
Plays all CD's or DVD's CDRW, DVDRW, MP3, WMA, JPEG, etc.
ScanDisk Reader
Bluetooth
High Resolution TFT Monitor Front and Rear
Front Monitor is Touchscreen Controlled
Dual Zone Function (listen to FM in front, watch DVD in rear)
500 Watt Rockford Fosgate 4 Channel Amplifier
500 Watt Rockford Fosgate Single Channel Subwoofer Amplifier
1 Farad Subwoofer Capacitor
Kicker L7 10” Extreme Square Subwoofer
Sirius Ready
Touchscreen Navigation with Voice Prompt and Re-Routing
Ipod Controlled Through Multimedia Interface
4 Infra Red Stereo Headphones
Aux Input in Rear for Xbox, Movies, Music, Etc.