F350 CCSB build

[highboy4x4]

The Eagle Rising has landed!! Still working all the small items. Most importantly, The Eagle Rising is mounted again!!!!

Swapped the tailgate lock from the old tailgate, reinstalled the Ford emblem and cut/sealed the cap bottom edge. The other day, I finally....finalized the diesel heater. For real this time!! I decided to see how hot it will get in the sleeping area. I stopped the test at 112 degrees. Definetly won't be cold sleeping.

I tested filling up the water tank again as I wanted to test the propane water heater setup. Unfortunately I found 2 small leaks. I asked my wife how long does it take to shower and we agreed on 10-15 minutes. So I started a timer for a 15 minute hot shower. The max temp only got to 90-91 degrees with at 69 degree ambient temperature. It used 5-1/2" of water so that calculates to 17 gallons of water. That means in the daily planning, showers are the day before refilling the water tank!

 

[highboy4x4]

Well, its been a while but life has quieted down. Some mechanical issues have reared their ugly head that were beyond my expertise. So off to the real mechanic. After waiting 2 weeks to get in, its finally completed. I was glad to hear my research was right. #1 Cylinder injector electrically went back and tossed all sorts of codes. I also had a turbo waste gate code and they found a forgotten vacuum line on the back of the turbo waste gate. (missed it when I replaced the DCR HPFP) All the ABS codes came down to a loose frame rail connector. I was starting to get worried about all these codes immediately after replacing the entire fuel system. Money well spent for my sanity.

So after much prayer and many life's challenges, including 3 days in the hospital with the mother in law, things are back to sudo normal.

Now on to the start of building the center section pull out drawer system. I just received the new ICECO JP50ProD fridge along with my Blackstone 12x14 Camping griddle.

Next weekend I will run a break in test ride to Jacksonville and back (700 miles) to shake out any gremlins.

 

[highboy4x4]

Mom said there would be days like this... Had to return the new ICECO fridge due to manufacturing issues. The drain plug spout in the bottom was broke. PLUS the crappy fedex driver dropped it, kneed it into the wall AND then kicked it....I guess that was the first of many shaking tests it will endure!!

 

[North American Sojourner]

Now I remember this Rig. LOL. Holy crap I'm getting old. Nice setup and execution.
Zim

 

[highboy4x4]

Now I remember this Rig. LOL. Holy crap I'm getting old. Nice setup and execution.
Zim

Appreciate it. It’s rough around the edges but it’s all me. So many lessons learned too!! The funny thing is that when you tally up all the receipts, I’m almost on par with a pre built one.

 

[highboy4x4]

The final leg of the cabinet build is under way. Completed base cabinet, installed 4-500 lb slide rails, and made the initial slide boxes. Many items to change/cut out for the pull out sink/cutting board, the oull out Blackstone griddle and then figuring out the best storage ideas for the left over space. I have ideas but its a build as I go and see what works. I am absolutely positive that all this will change after the first long distance ride...Plan your work, work your plan and all will be ok. Some other things I have completed are building a quick removal platform instead of a rear seat delete. Installed the Midland radio and finished the TMPS mount. Plus so many other small little things i wont bore you with.

 

[highboy4x4]

Oh btw, I posted this in the daily check in but I will add it here too.

I ran up to St Augustine Florida to see friend. It was the first test ride since I rebuilt the front axle, replaced the fuel tank, low pressure frame rail pump, High pressure Fuel pump (DCR Pump) so I wanted to shake the tree so to speak. It ran perfect up to St Augustine but on my way home I lost the #7 injector. Glad I had my scan tool to clear the fault and limp home. I had to clear the codes every 30 minutes. Lets just say that adding another 2k to the truck hurts a little bit. My friend and I will replace the right side bank of injectors to stave off any more from failing. At least that's what I am telling myself. If the other 4 fail on the drivers side, it wont be as bad...I hope.....Wish me luck.

On the positive side, I was able to get a picture of my rig on the East coast Florida Beach. I was surprised that I could drive on it and upon getting there, it was a one way route. With a major storm upon us, I was just going to get a quick picture and back out. Well, it didn't go that way. If my air compressor was installed, I would have aired down but I didn't and I "immediately" sank. So thankful that I have traction boards.....It's funny now......

 

[North American Sojourner]

The final leg of the cabinet build is under way. Completed base cabinet, installed 4-500 lb slide rails, and made the initial slide boxes. Many items to change/cut out for the pull out sink/cutting board, the oull out Blackstone griddle and then figuring out the best storage ideas for the left over space. I have ideas but its a build as I go and see what works. I am absolutely positive that all this will change after the first long distance ride...Plan your work, work your plan and all will be ok. Some other things I have completed are building a quick removal platform instead of a rear seat delete. Installed the Midland radio and finished the TMPS mount. Plus so many other small little things i wont bore you with.

Where did you get the carpet material. Mine sucks bad. And the glue I used sucked even worse. LOL
Zim

 

[highboy4x4]

The final leg of the cabinet build is under way. Completed base cabinet, installed 4-500 lb slide rails, and made the initial slide boxes. Many items to change/cut out for the pull out sink/cutting board, the oull out Blackstone griddle and then figuring out the best storage ideas for the left over space. I have ideas but its a build as I go and see what works. I am absolutely positive that all this will change after the first long distance ride...Plan your work, work your plan and all will be ok. Some other things I have completed are building a quick removal platform instead of a rear seat delete. Installed the Midland radio and finished the TMPS mount. Plus so many other small little things i wont bore you with.

Where did you get the carpet material. Mine sucks bad. And the glue I used sucked even worse. LOL
Zim

I like the carpet very much. Rubber backing to boot! I used spray adhesive from Lowe’s and so far only the edges are a problem. But that’s understandable.

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