RVBarry
2023 AWD 170 DIY CamperVan
Here's my current notes. Feel free to ask questions.
CODE | OPTION | 21PRICE | 22PRICE | PRIORITY | CAT | COMMENTS | LINK1 | LINK2 | LINK3 | LINK4 |
M2CA74 | 2500 170 HR Cargo OM651 2.1 (aka 2.0) 4cyl i4 DIESEL | $ 46,210 | $ 47,000 | 11 | DIESEL | |||||
D03 | Roof - High | S M2CA74 | 11 | high roof, inc in M2CA74 | ||||||
7708 | Color - Grey White? | $ 670 | $ 675 | 10 | off-white; S liked | |||||
VF7 | Fabric Black (CLOTH SEATS (Black or Caluma VF7 $60 OK)) | $ - | 6 | black fabric seats, or pinstriped Caluma $60 more | ||||||
AR3 | 4.182 Axle Ratio | $ - | $ - | 7 | 6.6% lower, should help make up for weight and 31.6" tires (3.6% bigger) | |||||
R98 | BLACK Steel wheels, special paint finish | $ 81 | $ 81 | 7 | black painted steel wheels | |||||
D93 | Omission Bulkhead | S | 10 | don't want partition | ||||||
CM0 | Painted metallic front & rear bumper | 3 | BLING | only avail with metallics - silver, black, or dark grey | 20 dog p18 | |||||
C72 | Bumpers front/rear primed | 3 | BLING | req X67 chrome grille | 20 dog p18 | |||||
CM9 | Primed side moldings | 3 | BLING | 20 dog p18 | ||||||
??? | front floor mat - dealer option | 8 | aftermarket is around $100 and not perfect fit | |||||||
FE9 | Additional DIN-slot | 0 | AUX | NO - LOSES GLOVE BOX -- CB? powered DIN SLOT UNDER DASH on passenger side | ||||||
V85 | Cigarette lighter & ash cup, front | 0 | AUX | NO | ||||||
E36 | Cutoff relay for additional battery | 0 | AUX | NO |
VS30 Under Seat wiring Diagram F150/1, F150/4, F150/5, EK1 Goal Zero Yeti ChargingI made a couple diagrams that I think might help others...once I get this figured out I will make a final one. First here is a quick ref for under the seat Second here is the F150/1 labels. Guys have said to tap off there. Not super sure on these, but I think so. The open spot is #2, seems...
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Alternator Power Tapping LocationDoes your VS30 have the starter battery disconnect by the gas pedal? If it does then connecting directly to the starter battery negative terminal MAY bypass the disconnect and lead to possibly dangerous situations (eg a tech thinks he's isolated the battery to work on air bags) or weird...
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Kisae DMT1250 - my experience w/ a solar/alternator DC/DC charger & OEM AUX batteryRe: Kisae DMT1250 - my experience w/ a solar/alternator DC/DC charger & OEM AUX batte So, a lot of this is a bit beyond me, but I'm learning a lot and thinking about how I'd like to design our van's (which has been ordered) electrical system and I like the idea of using the DMT-1250. We...
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Kisae DMT1250 - my experience w/ a solar/alternator DC/DC charger & OEM AUX batteryRe: Kisae DMT1250 - my experience w/ a solar/alternator DC/DC charger & OEM AUX batte So, a lot of this is a bit beyond me, but I'm learning a lot and thinking about how I'd like to design our van's (which has been ordered) electrical system and I like the idea of using the DMT-1250. We...
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EK1 | EK1 Body Builder Connector | S | S | 9 | AUX | 3 connnectors under-seat: batt, ignition, alternator running. Should be standard. | EqB 2019 p 39 | |||
X2R | Bodybuilder requirement: conversion to motorhome | $ - | 8 | RV | must have B01+D93+E1X | |||||
B01 | ESP for increased (higher) Center of Gravity (CoG) > 39.4" | $ - | 6 | RV | incl w X2R BUT REQ CB8 OR CB4! | |||||
W5F | 90 degree doors (RV) (PENDING/TBD) | $ 80 | 0 | RV | prefer 180 | |||||
RV1 | RV suspension bundle | $ 1,519 | DEL | RV | DO NOT WANT. (free on 4x4 but still do not want). ONLY AVAIL ON V6? | |||||
RV0 | RV Technical Bundle | $ 856 | 4 | RV | ONLY AVAIL ON V6? incl N62 alternator bracket, PSM (ED5) | |||||
E1X | MBUX Multimedia 6-hour runtime (RV) | $ - | 7 | RV | must have X2R + (C02+E1E/E1S)/C03/(E3M+E1E/E1S) | |||||
E1R | Additional Fuses (main fuse box) (40/80/150/100A) (PENDING/TBD) (RV) | $ 50 | 7 | RV | choose E1R OR E1Y, they are exclusive | |||||
E1Y | OR Additional Fuses (main fuse box) (40/80/80/100A) (PENDING/TBD) (RV) | $ 50 | 5 | RV | choose E1R OR E1Y, they are exclusive | |||||
VV4 | Additional Ground Weld Studs (RV) (PENDING/TBD) Passenger seat box – 5/16” (M8) Driver seat box – ¼” (M6) Center cross member on the underbody – ¼” (M6) Rear right frame member – ¼” (M6) | $ 45 | 8 | RV | should be very useful for heater, maybe A/C | |||||
M40 | Alternator 14 V/200A | $ - | $ - | S | ELEC | 200A standard (Smart?) alternator (std on diesels) |
VS30 alternator choicesHi, the alternators listed in the 2021 DOG are M40 Alternator 14V / 200A M60 Generator 14V / 250A M60 is standard on the 4cyl GAS engine. M40 is standard on both diesels (2.1l i4 and 3l V6). Additionally, the larger M60 is an upgrade option on the i4 diesels, for $697. (side note: there are...
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M60 | Alternator 14V/250A | $ 697 | $ 704 | 8 | ELEC | larger (vs 200A) Smart alternator? (std on gas, opt on diesels) |
VS30 alternator choicesHi, the alternators listed in the 2021 DOG are M40 Alternator 14V / 200A M60 Generator 14V / 250A M60 is standard on the 4cyl GAS engine. M40 is standard on both diesels (2.1l i4 and 3l V6). Additionally, the larger M60 is an upgrade option on the i4 diesels, for $697. (side note: there are...
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N62 | Front Engine Bracket for add Alternator | $ 462 | $ 467 | 3 | ELEC A/C | Consider, for Nations 280A alternator. But overkill if get 250A M60! |
Auxillary Alternator with Nations/Wakespeed/REC-BMSFor my build I've decided on 400AH of LifePo4 charged primarily by an auxiliary alternator. No solar. I'm using the Nations 280A, 12V aux alternator for N62 bracket, and a Wakespeed WS500 voltage regulator. The Wakespeed regulator package is a new option from Nations. It's supposed to be...
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DIY Lithium Batteries charged by 2nd Alternator set upI am considering a lithium battery system charged by a 2nd alternator. Would like option to add solar later but right now with paddle boards and kayaks planned to go on top we will see if alternator and maybe Honda 2200 generator will work for us. We are planning on ordering a 2020 Sprinter...
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FF8 | Overhead storage slot, front center | $ 104 | $ 105 | 9 | AUX STOR | POWERED DIN SLOT UP TOP; for CB, switches, radar & backup cam power | EqB 2019 p 53 |