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Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-30-2019, 01:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,118
Posted By Marley
I solved my problem by not buying a new 12v one...

I solved my problem by not buying a new 12v one after the last one died. Makes it less like home but that is way I like it.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-01-2019, 02:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,449
Posted By Marley
A garage with scissor trusses allows you to get a...

A garage with scissor trusses allows you to get a higher OH door into a building with a lower overall roof height. 6/12 pitch on the roof with a 3/12 pitch on the inside ceiling.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-21-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By Marley
I had the issue and made a 'temporary' bushing...

I had the issue and made a 'temporary' bushing using a large plastic tie-wrap (zip-ty) on the end of the arm.
It holds it in the track if you leave the right amount of tail on the tie-wrap.
I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-31-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By Marley
Would a 120w solar setup under good sun be able...

Would a 120w solar setup under good sun be able to charge the battery enough to keep a small 3-way fridge relatively cold on 12v?
The rig has a 3500w Onan genset if needed but the fridge is the only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-27-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By Marley
Thanks for the input. I am looking at a 3 panel...

Thanks for the input. I am looking at a 3 panel 120w unit. Could be put on the front windshield I think too.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-24-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By Marley
I like the idea of not setting it up each time...

I like the idea of not setting it up each time but haven’t used the rig enough to know much about how it will get used.

The one place I know I will need it is at the ranch in southern Utah. It is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-23-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By Marley
So there may be some good deals on ‘like new...

So there may be some good deals on ‘like new condition’ ones on eBay...or maybe not - just save them for a rainy day.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-23-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,824
Posted By Marley
Adding Solar to GWV Legend

Finally getting around to buying some sort of solar to charge the house AGM battery. 2 questions...or 3...
Anyone using a 100 watt suitcase folding type portable solar panel? Recommendations if you...
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 11-10-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,420
Posted By Marley
Very nice rig. Similar to my 06 Great West Van...

Very nice rig. Similar to my 06 Great West Van Mercedes. Got all of the extras that I’m doing to mine. Price is in the ballpark for a well built and well maintained unit...but I’m not in the market...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-19-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,433
Posted By Marley
The $400 'oil change' price that gets floated...

The $400 'oil change' price that gets floated around includes a fuel filter change also amoungst other things. And it is probably more like $340 plus tax and then gets rounded up to a "$400 oil...
Forum: Industry News 06-30-2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 273,071
Posted By Marley
Lots of that crap on the market in 5 years I'm...

Lots of that crap on the market in 5 years I'm sure.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-14-2017, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By Marley
One edit to the original post - this happened...

One edit to the original post - this happened over the course of several months - not just a couple of weeks. May just be coincidental failures in a 10 year old vehicle.

We actually were looking...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-13-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By Marley
12v Gremlin Eating Electronics?

The 06 Sprinter GW Van seems to have had a small rash of 12v equipment failures. Had to change a few bulbs right after buying it but then...

TV was first - had a power light but nothing on the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-31-2017, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By Marley
[QUOTE=mkguitar;57741]I have been crawling under...

[QUOTE=mkguitar;57741]I have been crawling under the 06 PW Lexor the past couple of days servicing the genny and some other stuff.

As I look under the van at the layout of the systems I am...
Forum: Industry News 05-12-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 889
Views: 273,071
Posted By Marley
Pleasureway seems to be losing ground a bit to...

Pleasureway seems to be losing ground a bit to the lower-priced/less-well-built competitors. Although they must still be doing well if the whole market is growing..!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-12-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
The 4182kg rating is listed on the 2 labels...

The 4182kg rating is listed on the 2 labels attached by GWVans (one on door frame, one in hanging closet). I didn't add them up myself.

Anyway it seems I have options with having an enclosed...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
Weights today with hitch carrier, bike, fresh...

Weights today with hitch carrier, bike, fresh water, most supplies, myself and 2 border collies:

Kilograms
800 front drivers --- 740 front passenger

1190 rear drivers --- 1190 rear passenger
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
Yes. Full of fuel but no fresh water: Front...

Yes. Full of fuel but no fresh water:

Front Rated 1751kg. Actual 1540kg
Rear Rated 2431kg. Actual 2160kg

Total Rated. 4182kg. Actual 3700kg
9220lbs. 8160lbs

MB...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
Thanks for being bouncing board for ideas. ...

Thanks for being bouncing board for ideas.

I do have off-road motorcycles and 4 wheel SxS with high and low speed adjustments on the shocks and know how that can help.
I also have a Haulmark...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
What made me wonder about the bump stops was 3...

What made me wonder about the bump stops was 3 things:
1. Mercedes parts diagrams show just a small bump stop at the frame
2. The Sumo Spring replacement for the bumper stop sits right on the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-10-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
The other part of the title (getting high) was to...

The other part of the title (getting high) was to do with the air bags raising the height of rear of the RV. As I said it doesn't seem to make much difference what the pressure is, although I haven't...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
Thanks for the informative reply. To start I am...

Thanks for the informative reply. To start I am running Nokian Rotiiva AT. https://www.nokiantires.com/winter-tires/nokian-rotiiva-at-plus/

Factory rating for vehicle was 3880kg but GWVans...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
New tires and wheel alignment. Also...

New tires and wheel alignment. Also out-of-province safety inspection.

When I say wandering it would probably be more accurate to say "steering corrections required because of wind or road...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-09-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,919
Posted By Marley
Air Bags, Bump Stops & Getting High

After putting on some miles now with a trip to Vancouver Island I have pretty good idea how the 06 GWV Sprinter 2500 handles the hills and twisty roads.

Slow speed handling is great but the high...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,056
Posted By Marley
I think that may be close to where I'm headed...

I think that may be close to where I'm headed with mine. At first I thought 55 sounded too low but a lot of people with experience have confirmed that was best for them.
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