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Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-25-2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

Thanks for the reply, booster, and the information about the wire sizes and amperage. I had not imagined 50 amps possible on that short run, but the 30 amp breaker I'm putting at the separator...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-24-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

That's what the Roadtrek originally had - or, I should say that's what I found running from the battery isolator I found mounted under the vehicle battery tray. I assumed that it was the original...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-24-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,399
Posted By unclebob
Re: Engine restart concerns

Thanks for the replies, y'all. It makes sense to siphon out as much of the stuff that's in the tank before doing anything else. Proper (safe & legal) disposal may be an issue. That aside, I now...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-24-2014, 02:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,399
Posted By unclebob
Re: Engine restart concerns

Thanks, booster!

Did you mean that 15 months is NOT terribly long? From your context it seemed so. Sure it does have ethanol fuel - thanks Washington! I'd never thought of listening for the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,399
Posted By unclebob
Engine restart concerns

My '88 RoadTrek's been sitting without a battery for about 15 months, and the time is near to get it running again. I'm just a day or so away from buying a new vehicle battery and lighting the fuel...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-23-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

Progress report... I finally got to work on the MH before the Texas sun made the driveway unbearable today. Cut most of the rest of the dry-rotted engine compartment cloth tape harness wrapping and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-23-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By unclebob
Re: What do you think of the CONCEPT of this?

The big rear hatch seems like the only improvement over mt '88 RoadTrek B on a Dodge B-250 chassis. Modern powertrain might well give better fuel economy. Unless I'm missing something.....

BC
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-17-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,680
Posted By unclebob
Re: SUGGESTED CHEVY CLASS B & C MODIFICATIONS

Great idea to use parts better than the "just good enough to get by" parts the makers use. Their priorities are just good enough to sell and drive off the lot!

BC
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-17-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,874
Posted By unclebob
Re: Interesting finds in '88 Dodge/RoadTrek

So many old vehicles (I'm also into classic musclecars) that have MAJOR problems due to lack of preventive maintenance. So many owners just run 'em 'til they break, then just fix what caused the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-15-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,874
Posted By unclebob
Interesting finds in '88 Dodge/RoadTrek

In taking the old non-functional battery isolator out from under the battery tray, behind the driver's side headlight, several other issues have come to light. First and foremost is the condition of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-13-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,802
Posted By unclebob
Re: I think this is why.......

I bought this one: Smart Dual Battery 140A Isolator - Auto/Boat/RV
https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Dual-Batter ... y+isolator...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-12-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,802
Posted By unclebob
I think this is why.......

Pretty sure I've found the reason for the charging wiring kluge! I had been able to see the end of a big heat sink like those on solid state battery isolators, but access was impossible 'til I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-12-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

That's very informative and the leads for further research are helpful as well. Thank you markopolo. I found another approach that looks promising, eliminates replacing the original converter,...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-11-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

Thanks, booster. I think the addition of a switch to disconnect the charger of the existing converter from the house battery would allow me to be connected to shore power to run the A/C and the...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-11-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
Re: 88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

Finding the converter was capable of boiling the battery dry, and that the P.O. had connected the vehicle and house batteries in parallel explained my two dead batteries and the warning (that I...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 08-09-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,504
Posted By unclebob
88 RoadTrek Wiring Cleanup

Been spending as much time as I can working on the RT wiring in the Texas Summertime heat. Averaging maybe 3-4 hours of actual work per day. My previous thread (fixed it til it was broke) was a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-05-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By unclebob
Re: Fixed it 'til it was broke!

Thanks, Marco, and BIG thanks to Wilton for the diagram! The only wiring larger than the aforementioned 12 gauge green & white zip cord is what's on the alternator, vehicle charging and engine...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By unclebob
Re: Fixed it 'til it was broke!

I obviously need to do more research, and will do that today



Guess I wasn't clear in my description of my findings and beginning troubleshooting/repair steps. The major issue, in my opinion...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,911
Posted By unclebob
Fixed it 'til it was broke!

I'll bet I'm not the first, nor will I be the last to discover unknown, undocumented and seemingly pointless modifications to what was a perfectly good RV that most likely functioned as designed...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 08-04-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 70,903
Posted By unclebob
Re: Introduce Yourself

Unclebob, here, sayin' Howdy from Austin, Texas. My B is a '88 Roadtrek Dodge B-250 conversion and I'm just straightening out the previous owner's mystery modifications. I'll post about them in the...
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