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Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-05-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,070
Posted By Kurt Franz
can you put up a video of this? i am sure many...

can you put up a video of this? i am sure many know hat you are talking about but I would be curious as to how load it actually is. you might get some better feedback :)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-25-2024, 01:23 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,953
Posted By Kurt Franz
Do you still have the old wheels?

Do you still have the old wheels?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-15-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By Kurt Franz
Black Tank Gate Valve Replacement

Looking for some specifics/input from anyone who has replaced the black tank gate valve on their Chevy Roadtrek. Looks to be a tough job due to the fact that the upper bolts seem to be inaccessible...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-19-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,869
Posted By Kurt Franz
I have used the heat pump quite a few times when...

I have used the heat pump quite a few times when the temps got into the 40s /50s. Turned it on in the morning and in about 10 mins it starts blowing some nice heat and warmed up the van nicely. I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-18-2023, 02:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By Kurt Franz
Anyone have any insight on this? ...

Anyone have any insight on this?

Interestingly, the Centurion label states that the battery charger will automatically stop charging when it senses the correct battery voltage. I believe that this...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-16-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By Kurt Franz
Can't argue your logic :) I will probably just...

Can't argue your logic :) I will probably just install the pigtail from my battery tender and use my volt meter to check every few days and when the voltage drops below 12.6 plug the tender in. Or...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-16-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By Kurt Franz
Bud - what kind of performance are you getting...

Bud - what kind of performance are you getting out of your setup? Are you good for a few days constant use of the lights and fans etc....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-16-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By Kurt Franz
The Everstart Deep Cycle batteries at Walmart are...

The Everstart Deep Cycle batteries at Walmart are $93.00 each and have a 1 year warranty. They probably reduced the quantity of lead in these and kept the price the same. If I go this route I am...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-16-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By Kurt Franz
Good points on that for sure. Maybe it is a bit...

Good points on that for sure. Maybe it is a bit too much of a risk to take on. Might just be better off putting a "pseudo" group 27 in that space and call it a day. If I can get 2 years out of two...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-13-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By Kurt Franz
FWIW - I threw some white vinyl wrap on the hood...

FWIW - I threw some white vinyl wrap on the hood of my 02 190 Chevy. Does not look too good because I did it, but it is way better than having a hood that was peeling paint like a hard boiled egg....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-03-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By Kurt Franz
Took a trip up to Apalachicola National Forest...

Took a trip up to Apalachicola National Forest this past weekend and the cargo rack worked just fine. I strapped two totes that I bought from Walmart. I had about 100 LBS loaded. The rack is stated...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-31-2022, 01:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,697
Posted By Kurt Franz
Honestly, I do not know what else to do to help...

Honestly, I do not know what else to do to help you out here. you may want to take it to a professional and have it all ironed out for you. The picture of the nice clean isolator is the same model...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-30-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,017
Posted By Kurt Franz
As a public service announcement - the 2 large O...

As a public service announcement - the 2 large O Rings necessary to replace those on a stock Roadtrek faucet Model number LM80906-B are as follows as purchased from Ace Hardware:

#34 O Ring
1...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-30-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By Kurt Franz
actually on this trip we are using fire starter...

actually on this trip we are using fire starter logs and my left over scrap lumber from my Florida home projects. We buy firewood from the locals when traveling and if we are staying near home in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-30-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,017
Posted By Kurt Franz
I took the faucet apart, cleaned up all of the...

I took the faucet apart, cleaned up all of the calcium deposits and got everything smooth and then put it all back together. The leaking slowed substantially. The issue is the 2 large o-rings -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-29-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,017
Posted By Kurt Franz
For those of you who have replaced your kitchen...

For those of you who have replaced your kitchen faucet, were the water line connectors to the faucet "plug and play" so to speak? I know on the Ikea faucet I installed they use size that is not...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By Kurt Franz
The bins would block the rear doors, but the rack...

The bins would block the rear doors, but the rack will not, so yes I would have to move the bins to get in the rear door if needed..... :) However, maybe I just plan on keeping the firewood in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2022, 01:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,697
Posted By Kurt Franz
That looks like the same isolator as I have on my...

That looks like the same isolator as I have on my 02 Chevy. If it is the original setup and is like mine GM Series CS series alternator - there is an adapter cable that should be plugged into the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-28-2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,378
Posted By Kurt Franz
Cargo Carrier

FWIW - Going on a camping trip this weekend and decided that I do not want to put firewood, charcoal, and my Smokey Joe inside the van in bins. In my attempt to make things simpler :rolleyes: I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-24-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Kurt Franz
Can't be blocking the bathroom door that is for...

Can't be blocking the bathroom door that is for sure. We just leave the bathroom door/wall opened when the extension is being used. :)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-24-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,697
Posted By Kurt Franz
Maybe something to do with the isolator...

Maybe something to do with the isolator connection? I am by no means an expert - I have learned quite a bit from the folks here - but you state the chassis battery was dead but the house battery was...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-23-2022, 12:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Kurt Franz
I am trying to get the gist of this but I am...

I am trying to get the gist of this but I am missing it. :confused:
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-23-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By Kurt Franz
I hear you on this. That would work out perfectly.

I hear you on this. That would work out perfectly.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,290
Posted By Kurt Franz
Have you ever camped before?

Have you ever camped before?
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 12-21-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,220
Posted By Kurt Franz
Hi- Do you have any photos of your new toy? ...

Hi-
Do you have any photos of your new toy?
They sure are fun to look at. :)
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