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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-14-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,677
Posted By OldBear
Re: Solar panel cleaning

Manufacturers say clean only with clean water using clean soft cloth or clean soft sponge. To remove snow, use soft-bristled brush with soft bristles to gently remove snow. But what do they know?
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 05-09-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,276
Posted By OldBear
Re: Home Depot's version of a hi-lift

Shear pin first; same same outboard motor.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-08-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 53,046
Posted By OldBear
Re: Tee nuts for PH top.

Would each set have to be custom designed/made for each PH top? There seems to be a lot of variation in the tops and the installations.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-06-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,869
Posted By OldBear
Re: Possible cause of a leaky roof

Never enough time to do it right the first time; always enough time to try to fix it later.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-06-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,807
Posted By OldBear
Re: Alternatives to cooling an SMB

The inverse square law: More BTU's from the engine than from the sun.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-06-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,434
Posted By OldBear
Re: rubber flooring

I noticed that one of the casinos uses a grey loncoin-like covering on stair steps and on the floor in front of the self-serve coffee and cold drink machines. The carpeting wears out but not this...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-06-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,062
Posted By OldBear
Re: ****Retractable Step Teaser****

Truly it is written: A rotund genius shall show us the way!

Some questions, though. (1) How is the almost invisible guidance tether attached to the white polymer landing platform? (2) For the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-06-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,575
Posted By OldBear
Re: Off the Grid Camping with a 110v AC Water Heater

Except that the weight and wind drag of those solar panels also rob energy from the engine.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-06-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,563
Posted By OldBear
Re: Modification of Quigley Diesel Tan?

For a spare 20+ gallon tank in a vacant spare tire slot: https://dinoevo.de/2011/04/auxiliary-diesel-tank/
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-02-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,353
Posted By OldBear
Re: The trailer chased me down

A routine once learned over many hours just does not get written over by a change conceived in a few seconds and put into practice over a few minutes. A year and a half ago, I tried to bring a blue...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-27-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
Posted By OldBear
Re: OCCC - usable weight

It is posted elsewhere that many weighing stations will allow you to weigh your rig wheel by wheel.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-17-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By OldBear
Re: Cheap solar

It looks like a cooling fan from inside of a desktop computer.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-09-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By OldBear
Re: Weigh Stations

Thanks for this post. It never would have occurred to me that it would be ok to use a weigh station. I'm concerned about keeping the weight distributed evenly on the frame. It's a safety thing: ...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-08-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 41,210
Posted By OldBear
Re: how many miles per gallon do you get?

I read somewhere, probably CycleWorld, that the federally-allowed accuracy range on odometers and speedometers is -0.1% to +5.0%, encouraging manufacturers to make gauges that indicate longer...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-07-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 92,579
Posted By OldBear
Re: How did you hear about Sportsmobile Forum?

Had been studying sportsmobile site for months, but many questions are unanswered. Finally thought to boongle "sportsmobile forum". Found sportsmobile.com by boongling "van conversion" a year or 2...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-28-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,409
Posted By OldBear
Re: The perfect travel grill ??

Seems like white gas (early unleaded, low octane) pre-dated Coleman fuel. It was about 25¢/gal; Coleman fuel was never that cheap. I've always suspected that Coleman gasoline stoves were the reason...
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