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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 10-14-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By achop
FAN deals: rechargeable, inexpensive

Hi fellow hot & humid area campers,
I wanted to share a couple excellent deals going on right now for small USB rechargeable fans of a brand I've come to love, and first learned about on this forum....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-17-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,457
Posted By achop
I echo the LED reminder. And while you can use...

I echo the LED reminder. And while you can use many LED bulbs in non-LED-specific fixtures, make sure any dimmers are rated for the low voltage LEDs, else the incandescent dimmer switches will...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 12-10-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,138
Posted By achop
so awesome! looks like fun. thanks for sharing...

so awesome! looks like fun. thanks for sharing the pics, jeff.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 10-02-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 33,503
Posted By achop
Can we theorize further at how many extinguishers...

Can we theorize further at how many extinguishers are prudent for a given "fuel load?" Re expeditionportal article: "it’s vital to keep a fire extinguisher (appropriate to the size of the vehicle...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-18-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By achop
It would be nice to be able to use a removable,...

It would be nice to be able to use a removable, repurpose-able android tablet as the screen.

Also, worth checking the useability of features/controls when the screen is not deployed. My old...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-15-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By achop
JWA, thanks for the link/inspiration to check out...

JWA, thanks for the link/inspiration to check out ebay.

Having checked out their 10 (vs 8) sets, I *think* that the set you link to has aftermarket coils, though it does have MC plugs. The...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-15-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Hard Start - Losing Fuel Prime?

I realized I also have a "hard start" issue that began immediately after the work done at Dukes (replace V10 plugs, replace serpentine belt, clean MAF). It happened the 2-3 times I started the van...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-09-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
I'm stock now, but tempted by 5-star Tuning ...

I'm stock now, but tempted by 5-star Tuning


Your Insight is reassuring. I've just put a punishing 4 hours on the vehicle and another 4 to get out of here. That'll knock anything loose if it's...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-09-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Thanks, and manual says 7 to 14 foot pound range...

Thanks, and manual says 7 to 14 foot pound range so 11 is just above the middle.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-09-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Extremely, extremely helpful! Thank you.

Extremely, extremely helpful! Thank you.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-08-2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Thanks so much for the tips! I knew there was a...

Thanks so much for the tips! I knew there was a reason I got that magnetic extending thingie
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-07-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
But wait! I could still use advice ;-) ...

But wait! I could still use advice ;-)

Hypothetical: If you, or someone you love, just got her 2000 V10 plugs changed, but they only torqued the plugs to 11 ft lbs. (which I guess means they did...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-07-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,681
Posted By achop
That's helpful. I think I'll wait for a fail,...

That's helpful. I think I'll wait for a fail, then replace all.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-07-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By achop
I just saw her FB reply to my question similar to...

I just saw her FB reply to my question similar to my prev post ... Because Cathy's on the road, perhaps I can help her get some traction here by posting her reply to me on her orig Facebook posting...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-06-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By achop
Hi Ahpookcourtney, Great to see you post...

Hi Ahpookcourtney,

Great to see you post your concern here, after trying the FB page. Just to be complete:
- Is your house battery dead?
- Have you tried charging your house battery via shore...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-05-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,069
Posted By achop
You can use the Search feature to find threads...

You can use the Search feature to find threads discussing penthouses. Nothing's "wrong with the penthouse" and most manual and electric seem to work fine. But there seem to have been a lemon or two...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 09-05-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,073
Posted By achop
Right and right. You could relegate it to a...

Right and right. You could relegate it to a USB-outlet only location once the battery's toast. I just got my 6700mA magnetic desk fan today and it's great, so small and packable and functional...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 09-04-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,073
Posted By achop
For anyone seeking a USB power-able &...

For anyone seeking a USB power-able & rechargeable version of these positively reviewed fans soon, a couple notes you may find helpful since it took lots of back-and-forth between pages to discern...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-03-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,004
Posted By achop
Welcome Trekgurl! Yes, nice to add to the east...

Welcome Trekgurl! Yes, nice to add to the east coast contingent ;-)
I'm in FL and in NC frequently given friends/family there.
- anne
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-01-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,553
Posted By achop
That's what I was guessing ;-). Spotter or...

That's what I was guessing ;-). Spotter or backup cam helpful.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 09-01-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,348
Posted By achop
seems amazingly inexpensive

seems amazingly inexpensive
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 09-01-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,073
Posted By achop
Joe, Thanks so much for posting! When I realized...

Joe, Thanks so much for posting! When I realized I needed just such a thing this past July, I googled the ones I saw avail in truck stops across the country and realized it would be another project...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-01-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,553
Posted By achop
If it were only posting pictures that's at issue,...

If it were only posting pictures that's at issue, I'm pretty sure, as a new member, I was able to create an album with photos and insert links to those images in my posts right away.... presuming I'd...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-01-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Indeed. And I was gracious about needing to...

Indeed. And I was gracious about needing to return, knowing that even some expert forum members routinely missed something like this. ;-) Having spent way too much time (lol) reading and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-31-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,100
Posted By achop
Thanks JWA - yeah, the rear AC wasn't blowing...

Thanks JWA - yeah, the rear AC wasn't blowing after my second visit to the shop, and I will indeed just keep it on the list for now ;-)

Well, the report back from Shop Mgr Johnny was that, indeed,...
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