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Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-18-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,748
Posted By Philip53
I have used many different fuel treatments over...

I have used many different fuel treatments over the years. This one seems to do the best job: ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-18-2023, 03:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,748
Posted By Philip53
@Booster, yes, I have a '21 gasser. And ethanol...

@Booster, yes, I have a '21 gasser. And ethanol gas will absolutely begin to deterioate with time. I failed to mention that I fill up the tanks of all of my small engines, and the Sprinter, in...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-18-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,748
Posted By Philip53
I have used non ethanol gas in all of my small...

I have used non ethanol gas in all of my small engines for many years. I also add fuel preservative every time I get replacement fuel . I do this because some of that gas may end up being over a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-17-2023, 01:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By Philip53
Moto-Tote

I have had a Moto-Tote for several years. It is a well built unit that works great.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-04-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,148
Posted By Philip53
I don't have the problem of freezing temps during...

I don't have the problem of freezing temps during storage here in Louisisana, but I do have an insulated shop to house my van. So, pretty much my house and chassis battery charging is fairly easy -...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-20-2022, 10:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,877
Posted By Philip53
Yeah, I agree. I don't think I would build a van...

Yeah, I agree. I don't think I would build a van without some kind of shower. I like the fold down SS sheet metal shower pan that I saw on the Sprinter Forum some time back. You simply add a track...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-17-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,877
Posted By Philip53
One of my wife's requirements was to have a...

One of my wife's requirements was to have a shower in the van. So when building out our new van, I built a relatively small one, with a built in macerator toilet. I added a swing out top rod...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-15-2022, 02:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,326
Posted By Philip53
We looked everywhere for a quality, well built...

We looked everywhere for a quality, well built chair that folded very small. This is it:

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Runner-Expander-Tailgating-Powdercoated/dp/B00OI7HW84
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-01-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By Philip53
Hey Bill, I agree with you - somewhat. Everybody...

Hey Bill, I agree with you - somewhat. Everybody has different ideas of how they want to travel. I have a 7' X 12' enclosed aluminum trailer, with a tailgate, and it is great for hauling a couple...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-30-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,301
Posted By Philip53
I had mounted an XT250 to the rear of my '17...

I had mounted an XT250 to the rear of my '17 Navion with a Motot-Tote a few years back. I had modified it to be more stable and handle the weight better. Here is a link to some pics: ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-26-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By Philip53
Hey Gallen, I thought exactly what you stated,...

Hey Gallen, I thought exactly what you stated, and indeed that was the case for years, until I took my '17 Navion to Yellowstone. I backed in at the campsite and had the rear just a little higher...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-25-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By Philip53
All of those fans will make a big difference in...

All of those fans will make a big difference in cooling performance. I have found that only propane gives good results in most any condition, with 120v second. Never ran any of my 3 ways on 12...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 09-14-2022, 01:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,848
Posted By Philip53
I get your thoughts on resale & such, but please...

I get your thoughts on resale & such, but please secure everything as well as you can. In the event of an accident, particularly a front end collision, everything that is not REALLY secured well...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
I had thought about a wrap of that area, but I...

I had thought about a wrap of that area, but I had a previous bad experience with some supposed high quality decals on a previous RV. One of the decal segments (blue) started to peel on the edges,...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
I do think the solid black panel definitely looks...

I do think the solid black panel definitely looks better.

Looks like it would be a bit tough to fit a solar panel up there!
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 03:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
Thanks Boondocker, I really appreciate the kind...

Thanks Boondocker, I really appreciate the kind complement!

I did do one other thing, just recently, - I added a little paint on each side. I have always liked the way the crew van looked, with...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
Thanks George, and you may be completely right,...

Thanks George, and you may be completely right, maybe I have it all wrong. I did not mention the fact that even though the fan quit on my first trip, that since I had ordered and received the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
I have also found that judicial positioning of...

I have also found that judicial positioning of food packages, containers, etc. is very important, and like you said, they tend to move around a lot.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
Hey George, are the red arrows from the...

Hey George, are the red arrows from the manufacturer, or were they added? At first glance it appears they are not original to the drawing.

When I first called the tech line at Isotherm, and told...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2022, 02:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
I believe they call it the ITC (interior temp...

I believe they call it the ITC (interior temp control?). I do remember reading that post of yours a while back, when I was having these issues. You went into a great detail on your testing! Like I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2022, 01:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
The air is pulled up through a sort of duct &...

The air is pulled up through a sort of duct & blown out across the shelf towards the door, & 'falls' down to the bottom of the fridge, where the cold plate is, to repeat the circulation.

Like I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-22-2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,733
Posted By Philip53
Report on new Isotherm Cruise 195 dual compressor

For my new van, I ordered what I thought was the best marine combo fridge freezer I could find. Our first trip showed that the Isotherm was a disappointment. The freezer did great, but he fridge...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
As I am sure you and many others have noticed,...

As I am sure you and many others have noticed, Class B's have had a huge increase in popularity in the last several years. When we attended the Winnebago annual convention 3 years ago in my Navion,...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
That's the idea of the fold out rod assy. you see...

That's the idea of the fold out rod assy. you see in my last pics. I had seen the ARV one a couple years ago. What I found though, is this Stromberg fold out rod assembly that I think works...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,806
Posted By Philip53
To (mainly), peteco and booster: Here are...

To (mainly), peteco and booster:

Here are some pics of the 1/2 door to the shower/bath that I started on the other day. Since you had an interest in the shower unit, here you go......

After...
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