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I took a marine access plate and located it directly under the oil filter. I have an oil drain valve, but could not install it without the extension (which I now have). Plans are to be able to reach up and open the valve which will have a drain tube. I have an old shade tree mechanic habit of...

And you wonder why one encounters the term "Stealership" so often. Really, a hundred dollars to install $25 dollars worth of oil, and an eight dollar filter? I avoid the OEM service department whenever possible, just my tight - OK, CHEAP style.

Hey, Iconic Silver, I appreciate the post and well intended warning about the potential freezing of our catch cans. C'mon fellers, no need to attack the guy or second guess what he does with HIS truck. Sheesh. Water is going to expand 1/11 when it freezes no matter whose can it's in. I think...

For three days? Adjust the one you have to point a little more to the left! and then adjust the left hand exterior mirror. Non problemo, amigo!

Not sure if you ALREADY had an issue, or are worried about it. Having the motor weight over the driving wheels is a PLUS, not a detriment. A rear wheel drive diesel truck, on the other hand, is just the opposite. I am with you on the lack of tow hooks on the non 4wd package trucks. My 2.0 HAS...

Well, I may be slow, but I'm slow.... just finished the dual catch cans today and the oil pan cover is next. I am thinking of putting them on facing DOWN so that they won't be unscrewing and falling off. That means a" reverse thread" to undo from the bottom, and maybe a hole in the middle with...

IMHO, any half decent oil filter will hold a LOT more debris than the original wear metal. Then again, it may be "old school" but changing both before the manufacturer's mileage suggestion has long been sage advice for engine longevity. Many, including yours truly, dump the oil at 500 miles on a...

Super job! I went through a very similar thought process, but discovered I could sleep diagonally so skipped the pull out. You have a lot of well thought out details. Kudos! Thanks a million for sharing.

Are you handy? Harbor Freight has two... the more expensive one is $30 if i recall. Very stout. There are you tubes of the install. Do NOT just wire the 4 way into your existing light wires - it needs a special electronic conversion. Google away, save a LOT!

Scrapped, not scraped. May want to edit to avoid miscues like mine... just sayin'

This may or may not help: I used left side 12V to power my trailer light module (Mav specific, do not use generic) and right side 12V to power a 12V compressor type 48L refrigerator. Power for BOTH shuts off with motor. A small battery would give you what you want - UPS type from Amazon...

Shucks, the gizmo is obviously set to Celsius! The translation is "bake at 350F, turn after 2 hours". Agree that something is off and you may need the Stealership Service Department. Sigh....

The 4x4 sticker is an ebay purchase. It is actually a Silverado sticker, but I thought the Maverick needed "a little something". We started with a hybrid order, but switched when the constraints were a factor, and as long as we were going eco, threw in 4x4, a plus with snow up north and sand in...

I find that I can sleep diagonally in the back, so will have a platform that angles across the truck. I went through several ideas of running with a shell that used the tailgate as an extension, but settled on this. Sealing to the cabin top is "good enough" with adhesive foam tape, but I don't...

After much reading on aerodynamics and wind drag.....and you DID hear that squeeeek from a tight "budget" when I started writing.... I came up with this start to a way to cover the bed. I wanted a stout rack and a way to keep the elements and thieves out of the back. The shell top is a cut...

I am planning on the inexpensive marine "deck hatches" under the oil filter and the drain plug. Turning handle valve on the drain plug. It is so easy to dump your oil, and change the filter every other time if things are accessible, and not worry about the overtightened, stripped-out drain...

Gfowkes, The frp take weather well (used for bathroom walls), need paint for UV protection, and add shear strength to the plywood. On our Silverado build, one sheet did both 2' sides, cheap, and easier than fiberglass. Easy to laminate to ply with trowel on adhesive.

Love it! Thanks for the great post. After much thought, I went the trailer option for our Maverick. I used quarter ply, 2x3 framing, and EVERYTHING glued for added shear strength, with FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic, 4x8 sheets from Home D.) laminated to the ply. I have a similar...

I recall previous posters, saying that someone had cracked their side cover plates, when doing a spray in liner. I doubled up the swinging door storage on the other side, so have a plate in perfect shape free to a Maverick abuser. Email me your address and I will ship it on the honor system and...

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