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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-21-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By ks@yvr
Its the circuit board going bad. You should...

Its the circuit board going bad. You should probably put a separate power regulator on the power supply but apparently power problem has been fixed with current replacement circuit board. I had to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-19-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By ks@yvr
I also have a Mototote and can also highly...

I also have a Mototote and can also highly recommend them as very solid and it works well on my Transit.

I did have a motorcycle trailer previously but it got stolen, was both hitch locked and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By ks@yvr
Oops, I was reading about an 07 PW immediately...

Oops, I was reading about an 07 PW immediately before I answered and missed the fact it was a 17. Thanks BL for correcting my info.

Ken
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By ks@yvr
Now sure which Pleasure Way you have but I think...

Now sure which Pleasure Way you have but I think you are referring to the house battery. In the Plateau it is located at the rear beneath the couch/bed on the left side in a battery well (carpet...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-20-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,017
Posted By ks@yvr
Agreed they do work great. We added one to open...

Agreed they do work great. We added one to open the sliding door only to the width between the door cabinet and the entrance width for those windy days you want some ventilation but not the full on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-20-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By ks@yvr
Agreed, just looks like rusted out tubular metal...

Agreed, just looks like rusted out tubular metal stock that may not have been properly treated with a rust inhibitor. Should be relatively easy for a good welder to replace. I’d have someone else...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 07-16-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By ks@yvr
Some of the conversion kits are pretty impressive...

Some of the conversion kits are pretty impressive and may pass the cost/benefit test. When you consider some of the kits available are pretty much a full conversion I would consider may be good...
Forum: Winnebago Rialta and LeSharo 07-07-2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,408
Posted By ks@yvr
The automatic transmissions don’t usually just...

The automatic transmissions don’t usually just stop and leave you stranded but tend to give a number of early warnings like shifting late, jerky. Automatic transmissions have a lot of mini channels...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-27-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,604
Posted By ks@yvr
Plus 1 for the cassette. I know it elicits...

Plus 1 for the cassette.

I know it elicits all sorts of reactions about dumping but it is relatively easy to dump and way easier than a black tank dance. I know there are all sorts of dump...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-27-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,033
Posted By ks@yvr
Very nice job and great spot for the different...

Very nice job and great spot for the different systems.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-12-2023, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By ks@yvr
Interesting, can you give me more details on your...

Interesting, can you give me more details on your puck style antenna to wifi router and cellular setup. I’ve been considering adding some type of cell booster to improve the exterior cell signal...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 06-12-2023, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By ks@yvr
Very nice work. Congratulations We too...

Very nice work. Congratulations

We too built out our camper ourself during covid and 2 years later everything has worked out great. We still have a couple of minor finishing things to do. A...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-14-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,033
Posted By ks@yvr
Congratulations on the new van, it does look...

Congratulations on the new van, it does look nice. Just curious on how the bed sets up, your bathroom and your cooking setup. More pictures please. Enjoy.
Forum: Places & Routes 05-05-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,873
Posted By ks@yvr
We have shipped a van to South America and back...

We have shipped a van to South America and back in 2018. We looked at shipping a van to South Africa for 2020 however fortunately bought a rig locally in South Africa in late 2019 that we were unable...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-23-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By ks@yvr
RV is not usually considered a car in a...

RV is not usually considered a car in a household. Time to talk to someone more senior at AAA or directly to underwriting.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-20-2023, 03:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By ks@yvr
We have a Fiamma manual awning on our self build...

We have a Fiamma manual awning on our self build and it was a must have for my wife. We have had two vans before with manual awnings and at first I thought it wasn’t necessary, however we use it...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-16-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By ks@yvr
These commercial racks can work well. As long as...

These commercial racks can work well. As long as you keep it clean and paint any paint chips you shouldn’t get any rust stains. The stains only come if you don’t clean the rust marks when and if...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 01-21-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,766
Posted By ks@yvr
I too enjoyed the ARV video. Can you tell...

I too enjoyed the ARV video.

Can you tell me more about the electrical heat plate under the batteries as opposed to the heating pads under the grey/black tanks?

I have no heaters on my...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-19-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,591
Posted By ks@yvr
Theft of a vehicle is usually due to 2 things;...

Theft of a vehicle is usually due to 2 things; the vehicle in question is either desirable or easy to steal. If your vehicle is desirable then there is not much you can do to stop a determined thief...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-09-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By ks@yvr
Hot Water

Ah the hot water debate; I for one like a hot shower whether it be outside or inside. I am past the stage of cold showers - call me a whimp if you want but I really like the luxury of a hot shower...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-09-2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By ks@yvr
I have the isotherm slim square heater and...

I have the isotherm slim square heater and frankly never use the electric element. I have it so it can be run on shore power or off the inverter. In almost 2 years the only time I used electric was...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-01-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,987
Posted By ks@yvr
We carry a small tool kit that hat lives in the...

We carry a small tool kit that hat lives in the van with a selection of tools that we have fine tuned over the years. Basically hammer, socket set, screw drivers, vice grips, channel locks,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-18-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,880
Posted By ks@yvr
Another option that you might consider for a...

Another option that you might consider for a heater is a marine unit that has both a electric element and a heat exchanger. We have a Isotherm 601623 Isotemp Slim 4.2 Gal/16L Square Electric Water...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 12-18-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
Posted By ks@yvr
Welcome, the westies are hard to beat for...

Welcome, the westies are hard to beat for simplicity and quality of build but they are missing the luxuries available in modern vans. We have owned 3 and know them well. The westies and the B vans...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-04-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By ks@yvr
It may be permanent discolouration and your only...

It may be permanent discolouration and your only choice might be an epoxy type paint, however I have had great success getting rid of brown discolouration on fibreglass with a marine product called...
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