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Forum: DIY Van Conversion 01-10-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
I already have chosen 3.31 - and, I think, it was...

I already have chosen 3.31 - and, I think, it was a mistake. I have now bigger wheels, so de facto my axle ratio is about 3.00. I don't think that driving at 1250 RPM is very healthy for the engine....
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 10-23-2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
I am quite aware of that, that's why I said: "If...

I am quite aware of that, that's why I said: "If I cannot do it, I have 2.5 gallon container which I am placing under the gray water tank and I am dumping that water there and displace it in the...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 10-23-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
Thank you. 80/20 works! I went to Alaska twice...

Thank you. 80/20 works! I went to Alaska twice and made several hundred miles on unpaved roads following old Route 66 and everything stays firm in the place. I didn't have to tighten anything.


...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 10-22-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
I had 6 Orions by Victron, connected pararell,...

I had 6 Orions by Victron, connected pararell, and I tried to pull to many amps to charge my battery pack so I cooked the circuit breaker under the driver seat. Now I use only 4 Victron Orions 30A...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 06-08-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By Polonus
You are right, it wasn't easy and sometimes there...

You are right, it wasn't easy and sometimes there was a lot of friction between me and my wife, but everything turn out to be good.
Because we did everything ourselves, if anything goes wrong I'll...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 06-08-2023, 12:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By Polonus
Thank you! :bow:

Thank you! :bow:
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 05-31-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By Polonus
Ford Transit T250EXT conversion. 30 months and $50K later...

We bought new cargo van, the biggest Ford Transit available and for 30 months we converting it to a campervan. We did it ourself: Me, my wife and her brother. Neither one of us had any previous...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
I already have dual alternators in my van. I hope...

I already have dual alternators in my van. I hope buck boost DC/DC from Victron Energy will work, but I'd like to see it first in someone else vehicle. :blush:
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
We already took all of those questions into...

We already took all of those questions into consideration. Our van is ordered and scheduled for production, so I am "stuck" with the options I have chosen.



"European option" is a big "maybe"...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
In Europe vehicles over 3,5t require...

In Europe vehicles over 3,5t require "professional" driver licence and they are subject to highway use tax collected by "viaTOLL" from the transponders on every commercial vehicle. Heavy RV's are not...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2020, 05:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
To late, I ordered T250. I have to go "light",...

To late, I ordered T250. I have to go "light", because eventually I am going to take this rig to Europe and I have to be able to stay under 3,5 t (7 700 lbs).

I am still confused about electrical...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-08-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
Can you tell me why? 1. I am not planing...

Can you tell me why?

1. I am not planing to tow anything, unless I need to bring something from my local Home Depot on rented trailer. I know, I checked "Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package", but...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-08-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,005
Posted By Polonus
Building a cmpervan on 2020 Transit chassis

Over the last few days I flip-flopped about what to do. I was sure I'll go with Transit, then I visited couple of Mercedes dealers and saw a beautiful Mercedes with 10 inch nav screen, then someone...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-06-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
If I order it today Ford can be delivered for...

If I order it today Ford can be delivered for Christmas, MB in January



Promaster is not on my short list. I just don't like the idea of FWD big van. I know, there is many of them and in Europe...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-02-2020, 09:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
I think 2500 chassis would be enough, especially...

I think 2500 chassis would be enough, especially if we decide to go with the "midsize" body. I am almost sure that I'll go with the Transit with EcoBoost engine. Since this will not be "All Terrain...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-02-2020, 09:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
Yes, two of them. Gas is available in every...

Yes, two of them. Gas is available in every small town, diesel not nesesery and in small villages diesel can be much more expensive and in poor quality. Second reason is the history of the problems...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-02-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
Gas is usually much cheaper too, especially if...

Gas is usually much cheaper too, especially if you go off the main highway system.



It is not that important, because both of them can carry more then I need. I'll go with the T250/2500 class...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-01-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
I'd pay extra to have cloth seats. I never...

I'd pay extra to have cloth seats. I never understood why people want to sit on surface which is too cold in winter, too hot in summer and too slippery all year long. :lol:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-31-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
I don't want the propane in my van. I may skip...

I don't want the propane in my van. I may skip the solar panels and go all-electric with 500-1000 Ah LiFePo4 and dual alternator. I am not planning to park somewhere for weeks, or even days.


...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
Quote from the official Ford website: Dark...

Quote from the official Ford website:

Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth, 4-Way Manual Swivel Driver and 4-Way Manual Swivel Passenger Seats
$1,385 S4
Add
Included on Passenger Van XLT.
Available on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
I am familiar with their site. I even thought...

I am familiar with their site. I even thought about letting them built our van. However we think we can do better job. Time will proof us wrong, but nobody will take our experience, fun, pain,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
Two reasons. First - if we build ourselves, we...

Two reasons. First - if we build ourselves, we will have exactly what we want and nothing we don't want. Second - spending time together. We are married for 40 years, but we always had different...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
I am about two years from my retirement. I am...

I am about two years from my retirement. I am going to convert this cargo van to a mini mobile home on weekends, with my wife. We will do ourselves whatever we can, but some jobs we will turn to the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,675
Posted By Polonus
Transit or Sprinter? Which to choose?

I am about to order a van for a base to build a campervan. I was ready to go with Transit, until I configured it - when I added everything I want it came to a whooping 50K. Then I decided to check a...
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