Something New Is Afoot - Building Our New Camper

[billharr]

I took the only glimmer of hope I found – Forscan – and initially used it to calibrate the truck to the new tire circumference.

Just a word of warning on Forscan. I am on a Ford Transit forum. One of the members used Forscan to change some engine parameters. He had a problem that should have been a warranty item. The dealer's computer found setting had been changed with Forscan and them told the Transit owner that his warranty was void.

 

[pods8]

Just a word of warning on Forscan. I am on a Ford Transit forum. One of the members used Forscan to change some engine parameters. He had a problem that should have been a warranty item. The dealer's computer found setting had been changed with Forscan and them told the Transit owner that his warranty was void.

Technically they would have to prove it caused the problem but that won’t stop them trying.

But I wouldn’t be rushing to change engine settings either, versus user interface.

 

[ski3pin]

One thing this truck has that I never would have considered buying, but I've found surprisingly useful, is power folding side rearview mirrors. Three times now we've been on narrow roads with encroaching vegetation- juniper, pinyon, creosote, Palo Verde, mesquite - and pushing that button really makes it easier to squeeze through, especially one time backing up.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Yes some of the tech items are worth it.They make live easier not just to change something.
Happy motoring.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

Since I made several comments about the 21" bed depth on our new Ranger, I'll add an update. A friend who is an automotive engineer (and a very experienced mountaineer) stopped by to see the new truck and camper project. I asked about the evolution of deeper truck beds. He explained about vehicle doors. The window is the weakest area in the door. To make vehicles safer and get better crash safety results, windows have become shorter in height. In pickups, the window bottom usually corresponds with the top of the bed for a nice visual line. So be happy with a deeper bed, it may save your life.

 

[goinoregon]

thx for the info SilentMode. errrr, ski.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Now if we only had a way of improving the driving ability of the person behind the wheel.
Frank

 

[Tilldawn]

Great write up on your new build. I don't have your amazing cabinet building skills so Marty built my shell interior for me. I brought some of your interior build pics from your first camper to Marty when I had my Ocelot built last winter. I'm heading back up to see him and the crew next week to get more interior mods done. I'll be sure to bring a treat for them like Julie does!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Great write up on your new build. I don't have your amazing cabinet building skills so Marty built my shell interior for me. I brought some of your interior build pics from your first camper to Marty when I had my Ocelot built last winter. I'm heading back up to see him and the crew next week to get more interior mods done. I'll be sure to bring a treat for them like Julie does!

Team ATC is fantastic! Don’t forget to get some pictures to share

 

[pods8]

@ski3pin With the taller bed rails and your interior layout having the dinette seats flush with that flare out of the floor pack how is the comfort in your new rig? IE on the front dinette models they put a riser on the floor there. But you also have thinner looking cushions so maybe not an issue?

 

[ski3pin]

@ski3pin With the taller bed rails and your interior layout having the dinette seats flush with that flare out of the floor pack how is the comfort in your new rig? IE on the front dinette models they put a riser on the floor there. But you also have thinner looking cushions so maybe not an issue?

I was somewhat concerned about the added height. The cushions are 2" thick, thick enough and comfortable. The extra height is a non issue for us and are we comfortable with it with the 4" height increase from our old camper.

 

[Sagebrush Reconnoiterer]

Since I made several comments about the 21" bed depth on our new Ranger, I'll add an update. ... To make vehicles safer and get better crash safety results, windows have become shorter in height. ... So be happy with a deeper bed, it may save your life.

Ranger security system ... Saw this at the post office today and couldn't resist.