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Old 02-15-2008, 11:57 AM   #11
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Yeah, I'm sure we all do it, myself included. It is amazing how the topic can migrate all over, and then sometimes, come full circle.

The heater bypass looks very simple to install, but I'm hesitant to install anything under the hood since it's so cramped. I'd probalby break three things trying to get it installed.


Let's get Mikey to try it (from the Life cereal commercial).


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Old 02-15-2008, 04:59 PM   #12
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FWIW - I took my van into Ford after this summer's travels with a complaint that the hotter it got out and harder my engine worked, the less cold the A/C blew and the less air flow I got out of the system. They found (apparently to their surprise) that the A/C system was running too cold and icing over thereby not allowing air to get through. They did a repair under warranty, but I haven't really had the opportunity to be in a situation yet to see if it will really be better. Guess I'll find out this summer.

I do like the idea of the heater bypass and will anxiously be awaiting the group's guinea pig's report!

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Old 02-15-2008, 11:13 PM   #13
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I understand from new owners that Starcool is not an option at SMB anymore.
Errrr, Sorry about that chief. But the question remains, will SMB install the heater valve?
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Old 02-17-2008, 11:29 AM   #14
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They changed what they call it - it's now the Danhard system (which is the company that makes it in Dallas.) I have the new system on my rig.

LonestarJR.

if you have the new danahrd AC in your van.
how loud is it ? how long does it last on battery power-also
hoyw much battery power do you have?

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Old 02-17-2008, 05:07 PM   #15
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LonestarJR.

if you have the new danahrd AC in your van.
how loud is it ? how long does it last on battery power-also
hoyw much battery power do you have?

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I have the 4D-AGM battery. I was told by the techs at SMBtx that it will run 1-2 hours on the batteries based on the tests they did last fall. That's long enough for us to grab a bite to eat somewhere and not worry about the dogs. I've only run it to make sure it works, but all I hear is the air blowing from the vents and a little bit of a hum from the compressor.
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Old 02-17-2008, 06:31 PM   #16
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thanks very much for replying. i was vacillating between
sportsmobile and safari condo.

because of certain stealth requirements i have(condo association)

plus two cats on trips(they need guaranteed AC) or the wife
would shoot me.

thanks again

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Old 02-27-2008, 03:38 PM   #17
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I understand from new owners that Starcool is not an option at SMB anymore.
Errrr, Sorry about that chief. But the question remains, will SMB install the heater valve?
I'm dropping my van off at SMBw on March 17th for them to look at my solar panels and controller, and Peter will take a look at the heater bypass valve to see if they will install it, if I provide it to him. I have the valve ordered.

I'll post after I pickup the van on whether SMBw installed it, and hopefully what a wonderful improvement iin AC performance I have.


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Old 02-27-2008, 06:44 PM   #18
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Great. I'm do to leave my rig for some time during the next week or so. If it works out for you, I wll do the same. Thanks Herb.
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...and with our future SMB arriving in Austin for the rest of the work THIS WEEK, I will ask for it if they will do it....

Keep us informed!
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...and with our future SMB arriving in Austin for the rest of the work THIS WEEK, I will ask for it if they will do it....

Keep us informed!
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Did you ever get one of these fitted?

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