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How to release the spare tire of a Ford Transit
Making Sense Out Of Vehicle Sensors
The first few projects for the van conversion are being planned and it is time now to dig into the installation details of the rear sensors. The rear proximity sensor forms an extra layer of protection when backing up the van, in addition to the factory installed backup camera. It supplements the visual data from… Continue reading Making Sense Out Of Vehicle Sensors
Yirego Drumi Off Grid Washer
The Drumi Off Grid Foot Powered Washer by YiREGO.
Ford Transit – Rail Shipments
Ford Motor Company is taking a new approach to shipping its all-new full-size Transit cargo vans and wagons to Ford dealerships across North America. The high-roof Transit offers best-in-class interior cargo height when properly equipped, but the new medium- and high-roof Transit vehicles are too tall to fit in the common two-story railcars used by… Continue reading Ford Transit – Rail Shipments
How To Guide: Parking Sensors and Vehicle Cameras
Before the starting the conversion of the new Ford Transit cargo van (ETA October 2015), I’d like to add a few electronics gadgets. Being frugal or cheap by choice, I declined one or two factory options with the purpose of saving some money in addition to creating a more personalized solution. Reverse Sensing System As… Continue reading How To Guide: Parking Sensors and Vehicle Cameras
Car Electronics – Part II
In the previous article I talked about GPS trackers, car DVR and reverse sensing systems; I’ll finish the line-up with backup cameras, side cameras, GPS and display screens. Backup Camera These tiny camera’s are simple and cheap to install yourself. Certainly with cargo vans, parking or hooking up a trailer will be a whole lot… Continue reading Car Electronics – Part II
Car Electronics – Part I
With an imminent purchase of a new cargo van, it’s time to start thinking about how I start the conversion. Actual changes to the van, have to begin with electrical and/or electronic devices. Wiring must be done while floors, walls and ceiling are still accessible. Some of these devices could have been acquired as an… Continue reading Car Electronics – Part I
How to cut a curve in wood
This is how I added a curve to the top of the multi-use cabinet.
New paint for Transit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Ow1DfiebA When the first Ford Transit comes off the assembly line, later this year, it will come with a new paint application. The two-wet monocoat process results in a more durable finish at a lower cost. Currently, this highly specialized process can be applied to white vans only, so the other colors and the metallics… Continue reading New paint for Transit