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Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-24-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,222
Posted By Arlo
Nice - useful and entertaining! Are you able to...

Nice - useful and entertaining! Are you able to monitor the sensors from your house with a WiFi connection to the van? I’m generally curious about the van’s connectivity. Thanks again for the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-28-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,222
Posted By Arlo
Very interesting, I’ve never seen custom tanks...

Very interesting, I’ve never seen custom tanks like that with internal pipes for the glycol loop. While the probability of a leak is no doubt very low, I can relate to considering the use of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-27-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,222
Posted By Arlo
Thanks, Avanti, for your great posts on the new...

Thanks, Avanti, for your great posts on the new van. Is the macerator somehow protected from freezing, or would you just run some antifreeze through it during winter travel (or switch to the gravity...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-11-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,827
Posted By Arlo
2015 Roadtrek Etrek convert AGM to lithium?

As the former owner of a 2013 E-Trek for 7 years and 105k miles, my advice is to replace the batteries with new AGMs unless you are interested in diving into a rebuild of the electrical system. There...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-21-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,794
Posted By Arlo
I’ve been told (by ARV) that my 2020 build has...

I’ve been told (by ARV) that my 2020 build has the Trik-L-Start, so the lithium house batteries charge the chassis battery when the house battery bank is at or above 13.2 volts. The lower cutoff is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-04-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By Arlo
Do they look like these? ...

Do they look like these?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0727PXCS5/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_9?smid=A31DAV47CSBJEC&th=1
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-21-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,394
Posted By Arlo
Something to consider for a two or three day...

Something to consider for a two or three day break. A bit south of the I-10/I-20 split in west TX is Davis Mountains State Park, which is close to McDonald Observatory and Fort Davis National...
Forum: The Kitchen 01-16-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,437
Posted By Arlo
I’ve had only one microwave+convection oven (in...

I’ve had only one microwave+convection oven (in my previous van), but based on that experience vs my current setup my advice is to go with the Breville oven if you want good toast.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,649
Posted By Arlo
Search forum posts for “Mies” and you will find...

Search forum posts for “Mies” and you will find Davydd’s posts describing his new custom build from Advanced RV.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-17-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,382
Posted By Arlo
ARV generates a warning message and tone on the...

ARV generates a warning message and tone on the dash if one tries to start the van with the SmartPlug attached. Not sure how or when they added that feature, but it is nice to have.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,741
Posted By Arlo
Here is the AquaPure filter that ARV installed on...

Here is the AquaPure filter that ARV installed on the cold water line under the galley sink in my 2020 build. Rated at 0.5 micron and restricts the flow a bit relative to the hot water, but I prefer...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-04-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,112
Posted By Arlo
2019 sprinter sliding door

I assume you are referring to the electric powered sliding door, not a lock/unlock problem. If so, check out this post in the Sprinter Source forum, which states that there is a software update that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-19-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,789
Posted By Arlo
For a constant watt rating, would one expect the...

For a constant watt rating, would one expect the no-load amp draw to be smaller or larger for a high frequency (vs low frequency) inverter/charger? The fact sheet for the SW 3000 states 3a DC, but I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 01-01-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,421
Posted By Arlo
The ARV website states: 1) price is $8,688...

The ARV website states: 1) price is $8,688 (minimum), 2) weight is 150 pounds, 3) due to a backlog of custom builds and current-owner upgrades they “cannot support non-ARV owners’ needs this travel...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-10-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,441
Posted By Arlo
Dog goes too.

Dog goes too.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-21-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,222
Posted By Arlo
December Camping in Kentucky

Nolin Lake State Park is just north of Mammoth Cave and is open year round (“with reduced amenities”). I was there last week for a few days. The lake is low but the campground is very nice.
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 11-20-2020, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,140
Posted By Arlo
Wanted - Roadtrek wheel center caps

Try Custom Wheel Solutions:
https://www.cwswheels.com/wheels/rv-wheels/

I lost a center cap a couple years ago on my Sprinter and Roadtrek referred me to this company. They mailed the correct...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-10-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By Arlo
If you are willing to drive a bit off of I-10,...

If you are willing to drive a bit off of I-10, City of Rocks SP and Rock Hound SP (both near Deming, NM) were neat places to overnight.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-11-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,542
Posted By Arlo
Focusing on the OP’s question about placement of...

Focusing on the OP’s question about placement of a rooftop MIMO antenna, mine is on a Sprinter forward of the AC unit and aft of two solar panels. It is a low-profile mag-mount and working well. MIMO...
Forum: The Kitchen 08-06-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,437
Posted By Arlo
We have the Breville Mini Smart Oven (BOV450XL)....

We have the Breville Mini Smart Oven (BOV450XL). There is also a “compact” version that is a bit larger but still easily portable.
Forum: The Kitchen 08-04-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,437
Posted By Arlo
We had a convection/microwave oven in our 2013...

We had a convection/microwave oven in our 2013 Roadtrek E-Trek, which we recently sold prior to taking possession of a new van. We used the RT oven quite a bit in convection mode. It created a lot of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-31-2020, 02:18 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,293
Posted By Arlo
Cozy home in heated garage and Valence battery...

Cozy home in heated garage and Valence battery pack storable to -40 if there’s a prolonged power outage. Putting a wood stove in the garage seemed a bit much.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-14-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,126
Posted By Arlo
A simple response to your initial simple question...

A simple response to your initial simple question (from the owner of a 2013 E-Trek that has served me well) - yes, I’d consider it. Make sure it has a battery equalizer installed, which is highly...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-08-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,938
Posted By Arlo
The breakers on the battery equalizer wires on my...

The breakers on the battery equalizer wires on my 2013 E-Trek appear to be auto-reset breakers. There is no reset button.

For what it is worth, my E-Trek has worked fine since adding the...
Forum: RV Rallies, Get Togethers and RV Shows 01-20-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,104
Posted By Arlo
So your use of antifreeze is due to concern that...

So your use of antifreeze is due to concern that the grey and black tanks might freeze? I misinterpreted your reference to using antifreeze in your post - thought you had decided to winterize and...
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