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Forum: Member Classifieds 06-23-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By bfolens
Gtrv - 2001 - e150

Moving out of the state and I need to separate from this



https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/d/walnut-creek-camper-van-gtrv/7147301514.html
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-20-2019, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By bfolens
Reactivating this question instead of starting...

Reactivating this question instead of starting new thread.

I am heading to donner lake for labour day weekend. I have reservations for Thu/Fri and Sunday but I have a gap for Saturday night.

I...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-06-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
yeah, the water level was pretty low and I was...

yeah, the water level was pretty low and I was able to see the plates. I refill and I am going to do a second test later.

Now, I did a quick check and the Batterie 1 is 6.26 and 6.40. But I...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-06-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
Thanks All, I checked this AM. Batterie 1 is...

Thanks All,

I checked this AM. Batterie 1 is 6.06 and Baterrie 2 is 6.17. So I sees that the durst battery is a bit down but not sure if it worth to change it.

The interesting part is that the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-05-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
This is an awesome doc. Just read it the first...

This is an awesome doc. Just read it the first time and it helps a lot. I will test my batteries tonight.

I am just scared that it is not a battery issue because when I bought the van (last year)...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-05-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
Please find below pictures of the current...

Please find below pictures of the current battery. I noted I have 2 6volt battery. Maybe a silly question but, can I replace them by one (or two) 12-volt battery like this :
...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-05-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
Thanks a lot. I have 2 cigarette lighter in...

Thanks a lot.

I have 2 cigarette lighter in the dash and one close to the kitchen area. How can I test if the later is linked to the house battery? Will it run if my engine is off?

I will...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-05-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
Thanks, Chris. Always appreciated your comments. ...

Thanks, Chris. Always appreciated your comments.

I do have a multimeter but never used for large batterie (only for small phone batteries). I may have to check quickly on youtube.

When I was...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 08-05-2019, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,898
Posted By bfolens
Is it a battery issue ?

Hi all,

I hope you all had a lovely camping weekend like I just had.

However, I need to pick your brain on something.

My setup is a Ford E150 4.6 - GTRV - 2001. I understand that I have the...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-16-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,070
Posted By bfolens
I am not exactly sure about the RV situation...

I am not exactly sure about the RV situation versus Car. But if there are no difference. the rule are pretty clear in CA :

"Your child must be secured by either a federally-approved child...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-15-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,070
Posted By bfolens
This is a great point. I looked at this...

This is a great point.

I looked at this issue when I was looking for my own van couple of months ago. It was very hard to find the information but we concluded that it was not authorized in...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 04-30-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,235
Posted By bfolens
Hi all, Great initiative. My van is rented...

Hi all,

Great initiative. My van is rented both weekend but I am happy to stop by. I am in Walnut Creek. What about top of Mount diablo. There is a large parking on the top (left side with nice...
Forum: Campfire 04-29-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 23,454
Posted By bfolens
This seems to be a very old thread but the right...

This seems to be a very old thread but the right place to keep the discussion open.

I am wondering if any GTRV owner has transformed a V Top into a T top? I am thinking of doing this.

Thanks
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-10-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,083
Posted By bfolens
Thanks Grampswrx. I do agree with your analysis....

Thanks Grampswrx. I do agree with your analysis. It should be separated and I have 2 different issues here.

That being said, I also noted this issue a month ago when the kiddo left the water pump...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-09-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,083
Posted By bfolens
Battery Question

Hi All,

Just came back from our second weekend with the kiddos. Great time in the San Mateo Memorial Park (California).

We spent 3 days and 2 nights. We arrive the Sunday at 4 pm and left...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 04-06-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,073
Posted By bfolens
Hi All, Does anyone have recommendations for...

Hi All,

Does anyone have recommendations for a topper mattress? The folding bench of my GtrV is so hard (20 years). I am not looking for changing the full bed but just add a top that gain some...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 04-04-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,398
Posted By bfolens
Thanks all for your response. Really appreciated....

Thanks all for your response. Really appreciated. As always great community.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 04-03-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,398
Posted By bfolens
do you like it? why better than blocks? thanks

do you like it? why better than blocks? thanks
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 04-03-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,398
Posted By bfolens
Levelling option

Hi all,

Based on your experience, what are the best levelling option for Van when you are in the campsite (to avoid sleeping the hard down;-))

I see block option but also like curved option.
...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-02-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,953
Posted By bfolens
Haha. Funny, your can was saved in my favourites...

Haha. Funny, your can was saved in my favourites for inspiration;-)

I cannot level up the van if I want to keep it in the garage;-) I am planning to test a wrapping at some point but first I a...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-02-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,939
Posted By bfolens
just up... do you think this protector is still...

just up... do you think this protector is still good. Looks kind of old:-)
Forum: Van Body 04-02-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,471
Posted By bfolens
Hi all, thanks for your responses and I am...

Hi all,

thanks for your responses and I am happy to see the interest in 3d printing. I am doing a bit of this on a side but nothing commercial or prof.

I do agree if you factor my time to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-02-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By bfolens
Just to re-balance this thread. This guy is...

Just to re-balance this thread. This guy is roasting VanLifer and he can be very funny :

https://youtu.be/ZeUTX0FgZ1M
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 04-02-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By bfolens
Just to close this thread. I ended to install the...

Just to close this thread. I ended to install the Wesco performance Belt. During the installation, realized that having to keep the harness on top of the mat was not the best for the sleeping...
Forum: Member Classifieds 04-02-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By bfolens
Hi, do you think it will replace the one...

Hi, do you think it will replace the one installed in a GTRV?
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