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Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 768
Posted By avanti
Many RV toilets are raised because they sit on...

Many RV toilets are raised because they sit on top of the black tank. This is a good design, since it utilizes otherwise wasted space and is also one fewer tank to keep from freezing in the winter.
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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-15-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By avanti
The price of a fully-equipped van before...

The price of a fully-equipped van before upfitting can approach $70K, so...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By avanti
Moderators' note: Back on topic, please. Future...

Moderators' note:
Back on topic, please. Future messages with no RV-related content will be deleted.
Thanks for your cooperation.
--The Moderators
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 04-07-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By avanti
We never bothered to acquire leveling blocks....

We never bothered to acquire leveling blocks. Over 19 years, the number of times that we have missed them can be counted on one hand. As Jim said, one can almost always find an acceptable parking...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-07-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 585
Posted By avanti
If you really care about long-distance dumping, I...

If you really care about long-distance dumping, I would recommend converting to a macerator system, which lets you use 1" stretchy hose. Some people even use flat roll-up "fire hose". You can easily...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2024, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 388
Posted By avanti
the Trik-l-Start line of products used to provide...

the Trik-l-Start line of products used to provide a very clean way to interface the house to the chassis battery to keep the latter charged. Sadly, though, it was apparently a one-man company, and he...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-31-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,429
Posted By avanti
[Moderators' Note] We are closing this thread....

[Moderators' Note]
We are closing this thread. It has drifted off-topic, has become argumentative, and is redundant with previous discussions.

Thanks for your contributions,
--The Moderators
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-23-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By avanti
Interesting. So, what are they going to do about...

Interesting. So, what are they going to do about it?
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 03-19-2024, 11:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,653
Posted By avanti
Well, after almost 4 years of yeoman service, I...

Well, after almost 4 years of yeoman service, I have finally been able to retire my silly cardboard box DRM evader. I have found a better way:

There is a legal cloud-based DVR service called...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-12-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,413
Posted By avanti
Sorry if you saw me as hijacking your thread. I...

Sorry if you saw me as hijacking your thread. I used tank dumping and backpacking merely as a way to bracket outdoor showers, and to illuminate the motivations behind the regulations. The ambiguity...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,413
Posted By avanti
Not really. Our previous rigs both had outdoor...

Not really. Our previous rigs both had outdoor showers, but we only used them for things like muddy boots and a quick rinse after an ocean swim. On our current van, we didn't bother with one--one...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,413
Posted By avanti
The dose makes the poison, as they say. The...

The dose makes the poison, as they say.
The reason it is generally illegal to dump wastewater from RV tanks is that there are many gallons involved, and the food, cosmetic scents, and human traces...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 03-09-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By avanti
My guess would be 60hz hum from the internal...

My guess would be 60hz hum from the internal relay coil. Check to see that the relay is securely mounted.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-08-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 841
Posted By avanti
If you are finding that WiFi access is the long...

If you are finding that WiFi access is the long pole in the tent, then it may be time to consider Starlink. Pretty much takes the issue off the table by all accounts. I have not taken the plunge yet,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-04-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,410
Posted By avanti
Although in this case, I am in the "better safe...

Although in this case, I am in the "better safe than sorry" camp, it is worth observing that the risk of explosion at filling stations has no doubt gone down significantly since the advent of...
Forum: Practice your forum skills here 03-03-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By avanti
Have you considered just adding a portable...

Have you considered just adding a portable inductive cooktop?

https://www.amazon.com/Duxtop-8100MC-Portable-Induction-Countertop/dp/B0045QEPYM?th=1

Maybe not quite as nice as gas, but many...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By avanti
Hydronic heating systems such as the Rixen's...

Hydronic heating systems such as the Rixen's Espar setup accomplish true on-demand hot water by use of water-to-water flash-plate heat exchangers from the glycol loop to DHW. You either keep the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-29-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By avanti
Our erstwhile 2014 GWV Legend had an OM-651 4...

Our erstwhile 2014 GWV Legend had an OM-651 4 cylinder 2.143 liter with 2 stage turbocharging and the 7G-Tronic 7 speed transmission.

I have my issues with Sprinters, but this engine is not one of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-26-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,142
Posted By avanti
which Victron monitor are you using?

which Victron monitor are you using?
Forum: Industry News 02-24-2024, 12:35 AM
Replies: 889
Views: 275,048
Posted By avanti
I totally agree with you. But, don't...

I totally agree with you.

But, don't overlook the costs of those windows. Every window is at the expense of a large storage space. The Vanlife gang seems to care more about the storage than the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-23-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,400
Posted By avanti
Yeah, that's what I thought. But don't other...

Yeah, that's what I thought. But don't other modern units have this feature? Seems kind of obvious, but maybe it is unique to Victron?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-22-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,400
Posted By avanti
So, I haven't yet investigated the details of all...

So, I haven't yet investigated the details of all this stuff on my new system, but don't modern solar chargers have a "disable" input? I would think that this feature would be necessary to protect...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-22-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,400
Posted By avanti
As I see it, the thing that prevents solar from...

As I see it, the thing that prevents solar from being redundant with a capable lithium/charging system has little to do with faster charging. Rather, its importance lies in when the vehicle is parked...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-20-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 822
Posted By avanti
If you do the Trace, be sure to stop at all of...

If you do the Trace, be sure to stop at all of the historic site pulloffs. They are very cool.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-15-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,039
Posted By avanti
All three of your points are correct. However, #1...

All three of your points are correct. However, #1 and #3, though important, take minutes, not hours, and only need to be done a few times per year. Also note that the patina that forms on copper...
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