John E Davies
Adventurer
Hi; This is my first post.
I visited the EarthRoamer plant last summer, was shown around for an hour (I bought an ER shirt!) and I was extremely impressed by the two vehicles I looked through. I really want one, but I am concerned about the new emissions junk.
The Ford DEF system can freeze up if subjected to below 10 degree F sustained temperatures, and a system failure like a bad level sensor can strand the vehicle, since the engine computer can shut down the engine.
In Mexico and Latin America you can't buy DEF and you would have to transport large quantities during a long trip.
How do the EarthRoamer folks address this serious safety issue, other than perhaps recommending that you buy an older truck?
Does EarthRoamer insulate and/ or heat the Ford DEF tank to prevent freezing?
I haven't heard anything about an aftermarket "DEF delete" kit (yet), but assuming one becomes available so your engine would continue to operate with an empty DEF tank, you still would run the risk of plugging up or ruining the DEF can (where the fluid gets injected). Maybe an exhaust bypass pipe with a manually controlled butterfly valve would work.
Comments and ideas will be greatly appreciated. I would HOPE that EarthRoamer will sell these fine vehicles with a DEF bypass system already installed. Otherwise, camping south of the border will involve major headaches and expense!
'Thanks
John Davies
Spokane WA
I visited the EarthRoamer plant last summer, was shown around for an hour (I bought an ER shirt!) and I was extremely impressed by the two vehicles I looked through. I really want one, but I am concerned about the new emissions junk.
The Ford DEF system can freeze up if subjected to below 10 degree F sustained temperatures, and a system failure like a bad level sensor can strand the vehicle, since the engine computer can shut down the engine.
In Mexico and Latin America you can't buy DEF and you would have to transport large quantities during a long trip.
How do the EarthRoamer folks address this serious safety issue, other than perhaps recommending that you buy an older truck?
Does EarthRoamer insulate and/ or heat the Ford DEF tank to prevent freezing?
I haven't heard anything about an aftermarket "DEF delete" kit (yet), but assuming one becomes available so your engine would continue to operate with an empty DEF tank, you still would run the risk of plugging up or ruining the DEF can (where the fluid gets injected). Maybe an exhaust bypass pipe with a manually controlled butterfly valve would work.
Comments and ideas will be greatly appreciated. I would HOPE that EarthRoamer will sell these fine vehicles with a DEF bypass system already installed. Otherwise, camping south of the border will involve major headaches and expense!
'Thanks
John Davies
Spokane WA