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by Sector9surf
Tue May 02, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ford Conversions and Hightops
Replies: 3
Views: 7110

Re: Ford Conversions and Hightops

For those interested here is a link to a thread I made on another forum which has plenty of links to get ideas from: http://www.2ndlight.com/fusetalk/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=176479&enterthread=y One of the builds was compared to putting a coleman popup on top of the car. :)
by Sector9surf
Tue May 02, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ford Conversions and Hightops
Replies: 3
Views: 7110

Ford Conversions and Hightops

For anyone looking to convert a non B190 Ford Van to a camper. http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f24/new-van-build-5489.html There are two companies which do them: Colorado Campers and Sportsmobile. In my opinion, they are a bit overpriced if you're going to go through the company. However, th...
by Sector9surf
Tue May 02, 2017 9:21 pm
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: B190 for renovation
Replies: 11
Views: 14805

Re: B190 for renovation

Sounds like I have the one you're looking for. However, I'm still planning on having the fun of restoring it myself. :D On a side note... has anyone on this forum done a complete restore? I'm looking for some tips and tricks for redoing a lot of things. Anyways, there have to be a few more out there...
by Sector9surf
Mon May 01, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: What does the auxillary battery power?
Replies: 1
Views: 3513

What does the auxillary battery power?

I have multiple electrical items not working in my camper and am in the process of troubleshooting to figure out what runs off what. So far, I have power to the windows but no interior lights or door locks working. My auxiliary battery is currently disconnected due to not knowing how it was hooked u...
by Sector9surf
Mon May 01, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Auxilary Battery Relay?
Replies: 2
Views: 4864

Auxilary Battery Relay?

My turn signal fuse is blowing and when I went to look it up I found out that the aux. battery relay is connected to this same fuse. Looking under the hood at the relay (the cylindrical object/ solenoid mounted on the front side of the car near the aux. battery), there are two large terminals; one w...
by Sector9surf
Fri Apr 21, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: 1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions
Replies: 8
Views: 12462

Re: 1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions

I have a bunch of pictures from my renovation posted at TheTritops.Blogspot.com And I'm in Central FL (Orlando), if youd ike to come by and see it!! (May even still have the original radio...) I would definitely like to do that some time! It's so hard to find any information on the older ones. (I'm...
by Sector9surf
Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: Value or appraisal of campers?
Replies: 0
Views: 4528

Value or appraisal of campers?

Hi guys, I'm looking into buying another project camper. I'm wondering how do you value them and also what the value of mine is? I've been finding 90's Ford high tops, turtle top conversions, and of course the b190 which I have and just want to get an idea of what I should be buying and selling them...
by Sector9surf
Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Finding discount, surplus, or used rv parts for upgrades.
Replies: 0
Views: 2967

Finding discount, surplus, or used rv parts for upgrades.

I wasn't really sure what category to put this under, but I'm wondering what websites people could recommend for discount rv or camper parts? I found this websitr below to be less expensive than eBay and more parts. Salvage yards or you pull its would be a great alternative but they don't inventory ...
by Sector9surf
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Want To Buy
Topic: 1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions
Replies: 8
Views: 12462

1987 - 92 B190 Parts wanted and questions

I recently purchased a b190 with a gutted interior and am looking to rebuild or replace a few things. First of all finding up close pictures of what was original would be a good start as I can't find detailed enough pictures of certain things. (framing, trim attachments, etc...I really need to just ...
by Sector9surf
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:04 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Bed slide out pictures?
Replies: 1
Views: 3585

Bed slide out pictures?

I'm doing a complete interior rebuild and don't have the original parts. Does anyone have pictures of how the bed slide out works?
by Sector9surf
Wed Nov 09, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: Choosing an RV Fridge
Replies: 1
Views: 5283

Choosing an RV Fridge

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, but have just purchased a B190 camper van and am upgrading the interior. I would like to purchase a top-loading propane or 12v refrigerator. (I'm considering a cooling unit kit) I've found that most of the big names ie: Norcold, Dometic... don't sell top loading 3-way ...