Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-21-2022, 07:08 PM
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
03-21-2022, 06:54 PM
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
01-25-2021, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 11,759
Your question is unfortunately unanswerable as...
Your question is unfortunately unanswerable as stated since there are many variables in the transition from lead to lithium. It is unlikely that the usable battery capacities are identical between...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
11-16-2020, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
A couple thoughts.
I glued a piece of wood...
A couple thoughts.
I glued a piece of wood the size of the aluminum Lagun bracket on to a 1/2" panel in one case.
WEST System epoxy describes drilling a large oversize hole most of the way...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
10-28-2020, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 16
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The idea that psia determines the contact patch...
The idea that psia determines the contact patch with the road due to the road surface having no air pressure strikes me as perhaps a bit off. The example of the ATV tire being harder at high altitude...
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Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools
07-27-2020, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,751
Innovative Cleaning
We once met a guy that carried a very small leaf blower, would open the sliding and rear doors and just blow it out. Hey, he travels alone and it makes sense as a guy type tool based solution.
RE;...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
07-27-2020, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
Lucy continues to develop
For quite awhile now, besides taking the odd trip, I've been finishing off the details, and I replaced the cabinet in the very front so it would match the rest of the cabinets.
Great West...
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-19-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,485
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-18-2020, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,485
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
05-14-2020, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,831
Black tank drain size
I would really appreciate your insights. I'm thinking of adding a permenant mounted macerator pump. My research shows that the pumps on boats typically have a 1-1/2" inlet to the macerator. I'm...
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-08-2020, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,801
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-07-2020, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,801
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-07-2020, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 11,801
As a test I ran my A/C full with the compressor...
As a test I ran my A/C full with the compressor running full time, the Volta system lasted about 4-1/2 hours. I would expect lose to 8 hours under normal circumstances. Of course the size of the AC...
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-01-2020, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 27
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I don't know how this might create the problem...
I don't know how this might create the problem being experienced. The cause is somehow related to replacing the vehicle battery, is is possible that the battery installer didn't register the new...
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Forum: B+ General Discussion
04-17-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,280
Update
Been running 45 psi all around as noted in my original posting. Not much driving due to winter then this virus thang. Anyway, there seem to be no difference in driveabilty, and a slight decrease in...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
03-12-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,439
GVWR implications
While my Spinner has a 5000 pound rated hitch that doesn't mean I can tow 5000 pounds since the GCWR is just over 15000 pounds, if the van is at 11000 pounds , near its GVWR, that means I can only...
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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects
03-11-2020, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,461
Thanks
You folks are the best, you gave me exactly the kind of information I wanted. Now on to the design stage to see if I can incorporate an Ikea articulating bed frame into the works. The nice thing...
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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects
03-10-2020, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,461
Width of Twin Beds
My 2015 GWV came with twin beds 18in wide, way too narrow for good quality sleep for me. When I rebuilt the interior I made the twins 27-1/2in wide. This works better but still feels a bit tight, so...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-21-2019, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
The new Lounge/bedroom
The new design widened the bottom cushions to 27-1/2" on each side. This resulted in a 14" or so wide aisle. This was based on lots of reading on this and the Sprinter sites about bed width and...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-21-2019, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 24
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The lounge/bedroom
The original setup in the rear was with convertible benches on either side of a center aisle with a retractable table that provided support for the beds when the cushions were slide together. As I...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-17-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
Thank you
Gentlemen: thank you for the kind compliments. I hope the result inspires others to take on projects that at first blush seem beyond their capabilites.
I spent a lot of time on the ARV site in...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-16-2019, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
Galley Cabinet
The bed was too short for me by at least a couple inches and I couldn't figure out how to make it longer on the rear end so it had to be at the front end which was where the galley cabinet was. So, I...
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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-10-2019, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,884
Initial thoughts
Since the problem was replicated when you turned the post circuit breaker off and then on I'm leaning towards it as the culprit.
Does your surge protector have indicators for various errors? If it...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-10-2019, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,063
Fresh water system
The van came with a Rixen water heater, 1/2" PEX tubing, and numerous water lines running under the floor. I was aware that both ARV and Avanti had used the circulating hydronic fluid to keep these...
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Forum: General Discussion Forum
12-10-2019, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 236
Views: 22,315
Thanks Booster
Booster: thanks for educating me. I thought all batteries had that characteristic. So my battery knew what it was doing and I was clueless as usual.
Do you know if all lithium batteries perform...
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