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Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,361
Posted By Turbowhiz
No doubt, the “rust oil” is the most effective...

No doubt, the “rust oil” is the most effective option for this sort of stuff, largely because there are so many spots that are unreachable. That’s why I oiled it with Krown too. However, since the...
Forum: Gear, Swag, Parts and Tools 09-23-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,280
Posted By Turbowhiz
Thats just plain bogus. For more technical...

Thats just plain bogus.

For more technical clarity, these Dodge vans DO have in fact 3 different front axle ratings in 97. You can tell which one yours has by looking at the equipment sticker...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-23-2019, 03:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,361
Posted By Turbowhiz
98-03 Dodge? Check your frame (front Axle to Bumper)!

It’s a well-known weakness of the last variant (98-03) of the venerable Dodge Vans that the frames can really rust badly. Really badly. Specifically, the forward section between the front axle and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-22-2019, 03:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,231
Posted By Turbowhiz
The 98's and up have a substantially different...

The 98's and up have a substantially different dash configuration then the 78-97's.

(I have a 1999 GWV Classic Supreme on the same 3500 chassis)

I had a pretty good look at doing the same...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-06-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,375
Posted By Turbowhiz
Here you go: ...

Here you go:

https://johnmeister.com/jeep/JEEP-TECH/PARTS-PDFs/NON_JEEP_PDFS/97ab.pdf

No mention of any adjustment at all in the booster in my FSM. Basically is serviced as complete unit, thats...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-06-2019, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,375
Posted By Turbowhiz
My 1999 has a typical fore-aft brake booster. ...

My 1999 has a typical fore-aft brake booster.

According to the Chrysler parts book pdf I found for my 1999 (dated September 15,2005) the brake booster and master cylinder are all the same in the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,564
Posted By Turbowhiz
Odds are if your fiberglass roof is badly...

Odds are if your fiberglass roof is badly oxidized but the rest of your van isn’t, it’s probably gelcoat rather than paint.

You do have options beyond just painting it or putting bedliner (???)...
Forum: The Kitchen 06-04-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,637
Posted By Turbowhiz
The tap is high pressure. Its between the shutoff...

The tap is high pressure. Its between the shutoff valve and the on chassis regulator.

You are using the regulator supplied on the camp stove.

You use a standard appliance hose like this:...
Forum: The Kitchen 05-30-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,637
Posted By Turbowhiz
We use a Coleman combo Grill/Stove (has one stove...

We use a Coleman combo Grill/Stove (has one stove element and BBQ grill). I also have a griddle section that replaces the BBQ grill part (kinda tricky to find sometimes, but super handy.) I pack the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-14-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,091
Posted By Turbowhiz
I have a 1999 GWV Classic Supreme. Not that I...

I have a 1999 GWV Classic Supreme. Not that I have tons of time on my hand to digitize the factory manual, but if I get a chance I'll try. In short they shipped with a binder, with a generic factory...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-01-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,589
Posted By Turbowhiz
Now in my 4th season with a family of 4 in a B,...

Now in my 4th season with a family of 4 in a B, the one thing I've not seen mentioned in this thread is packing cubes for clothes.

A must for 4 people in the cramped Van space... That is best...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-13-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,450
Posted By Turbowhiz
My 1999 Great West High Top (RAM 3500) also...

My 1999 Great West High Top (RAM 3500) also exhibited a loud front end “clunk” when turning tightly at low speeds over uneven terrain (i.e. turning into a driveway). It seems pretty common, if I’m...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 06-17-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,620
Posted By Turbowhiz
Aside from the aforementioned generic used...

Aside from the aforementioned generic used vehicle considerations, I’d pay special attention of the condition of the frame in the front (ahead of the firewall basically), as it seems to be a bit of a...
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-30-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,642
Posted By Turbowhiz
Last trip I got to 13, although it was ideal...

Last trip I got to 13, although it was ideal conditions (i.e. not windy, almost all freeway).

Seems that when I replaced the max air vent cover with the lower profile max fan integrated fan/cover...
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-30-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,642
Posted By Turbowhiz
Further clarity: ~15 UK MPG @ 60MPH ~12...

Further clarity:

~15 UK MPG @ 60MPH

~12 US MPG @ 60MPH

(wish I got 15 US MPG)
Forum: Fuel Economy 05-27-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,642
Posted By Turbowhiz
I have a Great West Classic Supreme (almost like...

I have a Great West Classic Supreme (almost like the picture, mine is newer, 1999). I have a rooftop AC on mine thats not in the picture you've attached, it sits even higher on top of the already...
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