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Buford Wilson
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
02-22-2024, 04:04 PM
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Remote add on start/stop kit to use engine heat to warm interior of van
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Buford Wilson
I used Drone Mobile for years on my 2016...
I used Drone Mobile for years on my 2016 Roadtrek. It works great except you can't set it to start automatically, you have to start it through the app. It monitors temperature and battery voltage on...
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General Discussion Forum
09-22-2022, 07:48 PM
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Sprinter Chassis Battery
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3,734
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Buford Wilson
On my Roadtrek, the house battery keeps the...
On my Roadtrek, the house battery keeps the starter battery charged via Echo Charge (similar to Trik-l-Start). House battery connected to shore power or charged by solar panels.
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General Discussion Forum
12-31-2021, 04:30 AM
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Roadtrek bathroom door pockets
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1,721
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Buford Wilson
Foldable bucket and camp shower
Foldable bucket and camp shower
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General Discussion Forum
12-30-2021, 09:20 PM
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Roadtrek bathroom door pockets
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Buford Wilson
I keep a four gallon foldable bucket in one. And...
I keep a four gallon foldable bucket in one. And a camp shower assembly in the other.
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General Discussion Forum
10-31-2021, 04:30 PM
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Tips on Roadtrek being idle for 6 months...
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Buford Wilson
I kept my Roadtrek Zion in outside storage with...
I kept my Roadtrek Zion in outside storage with no access to 110 AC power for the past five winters. In frigid Canada. Never a problem with starter battery or AGM house battery.
Xantrex Echo...
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RV Education 101 Articles
10-24-2021, 06:34 PM
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Roadtrek winterization
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2,239
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Buford Wilson
Pull the drawer out to the extent of its travel....
Pull the drawer out to the extent of its travel. There is a small latch/lever on each side, in the track assembly. Push the latch on one side up and on the other side down. Then the drawer can be...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
09-02-2021, 05:53 PM
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Getting started with RVing
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Buford Wilson
2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GdVWO1vwbOOAsCa4JTfiuIu74NgTsItDu2c8Tf78jYZOWTCAC0GmspWnWQTzX2o88lKFICqArOZdjtwmVJAHhG7jNxJJNbWB94j5yPY5Mgmh4ImbDlO_yRPeC4034wGqtzeML6cvJk_CXhnJwnUxCWBrWb71xQD1TQYZNk...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-27-2021, 05:52 PM
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Macerator Not Working on 2018 Simplicity SRT
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Buford Wilson
It's in the inverter cabinet. The fuse/circuit...
It's in the inverter cabinet. The fuse/circuit breaker. Problems with the macerator often end up being the red button in the driver's door post. The panel is easy to remove. Check to see if the wires...
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Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools
03-28-2021, 10:18 PM
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Roadtrek Simplicity/Zion Macerator Hose Part?
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Buford Wilson
97521 is the correct part number for Thetford...
97521 is the correct part number for Thetford Sanicom Turbo Macerator. Although they're few and far between. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkbL9vqmMFTohagEg9rCvtpNIc7uZA?e=DveNoN
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The Manufacturers & Models
12-07-2020, 02:39 AM
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Lithium batteries
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3,429
Posted By
Buford Wilson
Thanks Avanti and others. It's what I thought:...
Thanks Avanti and others. It's what I thought: lithium batteries aren't suitable for cold weather. I have a Roadtrek Zion with AGM and I leave it outside all winter charging through solar or remote...
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The Manufacturers & Models
12-06-2020, 10:25 PM
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Lithium batteries
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3,429
Posted By
Buford Wilson
And if you don't have a way to keep them warm, in...
And if you don't have a way to keep them warm, in my case in very cold outside storage (down to -30F) with no access to 110 power, what happens. Are the batteries destroyed? Do they blow up? Or will...
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The Manufacturers & Models
12-06-2020, 08:10 PM
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Lithium batteries
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3,429
Posted By
Buford Wilson
What happens when it goes below -4F. For example,...
What happens when it goes below -4F. For example, to -30F.
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General Discussion Forum
11-05-2020, 05:30 PM
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LP Fill Adapter?
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2,246
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Buford Wilson
Propane Tank Fill Adapter
This adapter from Nash Fuel works good on my Roadtrek Zion.
...
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General Discussion Forum
10-26-2020, 04:02 AM
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freshwater tank fill cap missing?
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Posted By
Buford Wilson
They're for sale on page 23 in this inventory...
They're for sale on page 23 in this inventory list:
https://www.mobiliferv.ca/rv-parts/roadtrek/?page=23
Forum:
Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
09-07-2020, 02:47 AM
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Advice on a 20-footer
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2,091
Posted By
Buford Wilson
I bought my Roadtrek Zion SRT, 19 ft 7 inch long,...
I bought my Roadtrek Zion SRT, 19 ft 7 inch long, new in 2016. I couldn't be happier, didn't have a single problem. Although I have the AGM battery. Most of the recorded Zion problems were with the...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
08-06-2020, 04:56 PM
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Lithium and winter storage
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Posted By
Buford Wilson
Avanti, I had the same question. Thanks for...
Avanti, I had the same question. Thanks for raising the issue.
I store my Roadtrek Zion SRT with AGM outside during the winter, no access to 110 power. Temperatures down to -35F. Batteries kept...
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The Manufacturers & Models
07-31-2020, 03:02 AM
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New Agile SS - Is it real?
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14,082
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Buford Wilson
Malcolm
Thank you for displaying your vast wisdom to us Mexican Doctor. :lol:
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The Manufacturers & Models
07-30-2020, 06:30 PM
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New Agile SS - Is it real?
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14,082
Posted By
Buford Wilson
Maybe mine is an outlier but I had zero problems,...
Maybe mine is an outlier but I had zero problems, none, with my 2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT. AGM battery.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-26-2020, 10:50 PM
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Keeping chassis battery charged using Amp-L-Start starting battery charger
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5,024
Posted By
Buford Wilson
Xantrex Echo Charge
I use the Xantrex Echo Charge which I think works in the same way as the Amp-L-Start.
I have Roadtrek Zion and the Echo Charge is perfect. I have to store the van outside with no 110 power for...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
11-11-2018, 08:48 PM
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Solution for no battery separator
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5,926
Posted By
Buford Wilson
The best solution is to install a Xantrex Echo...
The best solution is to install a Xantrex Echo Charge. Then when the house battery is charging (either trickle charge or from solar panel), the chassis battery charges also. Easy to install, just 3...
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General Discussion Forum
09-03-2018, 08:03 AM
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What are best upgrades you made and what do think is useful?
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Buford Wilson
Here are the best two on my Zion SRT: 1)...
Here are the best two on my Zion SRT:
1) Drone Mobile: Monitor temperature and voltage and start the van from anywhere by cell phone.
2) Xantrex Echo Charge. Keeps the starter battery charged...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-25-2018, 08:59 PM
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53
Which Lithium Power System
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16,505
Posted By
Buford Wilson
It (Promaster) will start if you have solar and...
It (Promaster) will start if you have solar and Xantrex Echo Charge. I did it for the past two years in Calgary.
Forum:
Class B Owners Registry
03-31-2018, 08:18 AM
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2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT
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1,630
Posted By
Buford Wilson
2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT
2016 Roadtrek Zion SRT (2018-03-31 08:18:26)
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-25-2018, 07:37 AM
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Winnebago Travato with Volta Lithium Battery System
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55,321
Posted By
Buford Wilson
Can you post the order form.
Can you post the order form.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
04-11-2017, 05:25 AM
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22
Which solar charge controller do you use?
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6,383
Posted By
Buford Wilson
Tracer-3215RN
The Tracer-3215RN controller came with my 2016 ZION SRT. One AGM battery, no voltstart The 3215RN works good with the 200 watt panels on top.
I never had a problem with it in the year since I had...
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