Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-14-2009, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-13-2009, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-09-2009, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
08-17-2009, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,614
Quick question about in-dash vents
My 2005 SMB has Starcool. Since I bought it used, all air output from the dash is from the defroster vents and under the dash. The AC won't put out any air through the front dash vents. I just...
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Forum: Van Body
04-29-2009, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,502
Re: RB v EB continued
I bought a used EB though I thought I'd prefer an RB for ease of parking and maneuvering. I found that the length of the van was not the issue, it all depends on the turning radius. I love the SMB...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
04-28-2009, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,474
Can e-PH be raised/lowered if power fails?
I had a circuit breaker problem that occurred and left me wondering what would happen if I were in the middle of nowhere and the top was up. Is there a way to manually raise and lower the PH if the...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
04-16-2009, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
PR Mulligan
The toggle switch is spring loaded. You close the circuit by pressing the switch downward. The spring keeps you from accidentally leaving the two battery circuits connected together...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
04-08-2009, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,967
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
04-08-2009, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,967
Espar furnace "ticking" noise
I just got an espar diesel furnace installed, used it a dozen times or so and it works great, even up with some elevation at Tahoe. I do notice a "tick-tick-tick" coming from the fuel pump which is...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
04-02-2009, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
Thanks Greg for providing the PDF on the separator. The wiring diagram shows that you can wire it for automatic or manual operation. Since it requires 3V minimum to operate automatically, I can't...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
04-01-2009, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
Given that this separator often fails, and even when working requires a minimal voltage to engage, I think the old system with the steel switch pictured at the top of this thread is better. Simpler...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-31-2009, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
Turns out that my SMB has a battery separator that should kick in and start my engine automatically if my starter batteries are low. It obviously didn't work last Sunday. I repeated the situation...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-31-2009, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
Thanks John for explaining this to me. This function of the separator is not explained in my SMB manual. I am unclear on this though. I had left my ignition on accidentally and the circulating fan...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-30-2009, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,869
Re: What is this switch for?
I had an embarrassing moment this weekend. While camping out in my '05 diesel E350, I let the vehicle batteries get too low. My RV battery was fully charged though. I couldn't find a way to jump...
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Forum: 4x4
12-22-2008, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,414
I wasn't going to buy a winch because of the...
I wasn't going to buy a winch because of the cost, small likelyhood that I'll need it. Then I saw Costco sells a Milemarker 8000# winch (thanks China!) for $369 so I bought it. Fits great in the...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
12-03-2008, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
12-03-2008, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
How much is Espar to add?
My SMB doesn't have propane. Peter Del Toro gave me a price on adding propane, which was over $4000. I'm wondering if anyone has just added an Espar diesel furnace, how well it works, and how much...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-30-2008, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Plugging SMB into 110v 15 amp
I read warnings about plugging into ordinary 110v 15 amp using an extension cord (even 14 ga cord). I can see the problem if I'm running high amperage appliances but what if I just want to trickle...
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories
11-30-2008, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,670
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-30-2008, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,779
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-26-2008, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,779
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-24-2008, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,779
Hey Jage
I could also get by with a so-so...
Hey Jage
I could also get by with a so-so battery except for the critical need for the inverter to work so frozen Margaritas can flow. My lights work fine tho dim. I can start the engine for the...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-24-2008, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,779
Battery replacement
My '05 SMB, which I just got, has a 4d Lifeline AGM but doesn't seem to hold a charge well. The SMB was liquidated from an estate so it may have sat around unused for months. A few hours of driving...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-24-2008, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,673
Battery replacement
My '05 SMB, which I just got, has a 4d Lifeline AGM but doesn't seem to hold a charge well. The SMB was liquidated from an estate so it may have sat around unused for months. A few hours of driving...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
11-20-2008, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,759
I also wish I had Tow-Haul, especially when I'm...
I also wish I had Tow-Haul, especially when I'm pulling a couple horses in my trailer but this five speed is pretty good for an automatic. When I get into steep stuff, I switch my 4x4 selector into...
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