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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-03-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By xcnick
When I bought the van used, it was all...

When I bought the van used, it was all disconnected with the story that Ford would not work on the van's air-conditioner with this hooked up. This implies it worked, but the fan inside has bearings...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-03-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By xcnick
Free Starcool stuff

Long time, still rockin' my Sportsmobile, but I am never going to do anything with all my starcool parts. I am near Tahoe. xcnick at gmail
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Forum: Towing and Toys 11-27-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,460
Posted By xcnick
For a minute I thought the trials bike was the...

For a minute I thought the trials bike was the new Santa Cruz. Figures people with an unnatural relationship with a van would get kinky with bikes.

I just finished this. Good history lesson for...
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-22-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 38,460
Posted By xcnick
My wife reminds the perfect rack is the only...

My wife reminds the perfect rack is the only subject.

First post in years. The ebike thread of years ago on this list got this old guy going new directions and I forgot to keep with y'all.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-26-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,466
Posted By xcnick
I have this light which I like. ...

I have this light which I like.

https://countycomm.com/collections/view-all-light-products/products/tetra-rechargeable-flashlight-lantern-usb-charger
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-19-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,103
Posted By xcnick
I am in Tahoe and could be there quickly, however...

I am in Tahoe and could be there quickly, however I have the same question. Can I use them in the front where I already have swivel bases?
Forum: Towing and Toys 11-17-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,991
Posted By xcnick
Check your weights. I liked it on the front but...

Check your weights. I liked it on the front but it put me over weight on the front axle. On the rear I was still way under on the gross of the rear axle.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-02-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
or fully charged by switching it to 14

or fully charged by switching it to 14
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-02-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
It never backs off on it's own. It is not a two...

It never backs off on it's own. It is not a two stage. By design you can only choose one or the other by inserting or removing the jumper. It is a pain to get to the jumper so the switch makes it...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-02-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
I don't have the van or manuals in front of me...

I don't have the van or manuals in front of me right now. If my description doesn't work, tell me and I will dig further.

On the front there are two little screws like in a terminal strip. The...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-02-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
I only ran it for 1/2 hour, so thanks for sharing.

I only ran it for 1/2 hour, so thanks for sharing.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-02-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
I have the same isollator and the same puzzle if...

I have the same isollator and the same puzzle if that helps. I have seen as high as 15 volts at the house battery at start up which than goes down to 14.8.

It goes back to my worry about long...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
Capacitor makes sense. I wonder if it is a drain...

Capacitor makes sense. I wonder if it is a drain over weeks of sitting.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
Empty it was very hungry. I saw 50 amps at start...

Empty it was very hungry. I saw 50 amps at start up. It went down to 30 after 10 min. Interesting because this is way more than Todd can provide so it is clear starting the engine is the fastest way...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
I have been putting the amp/volt meter everywhere...

I have been putting the amp/volt meter everywhere since it came in the mail today and I think Todd is the enemy. Is it possible the Todd Powersource 45 uses some battery juice to close a relay or...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-26-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
I am making do with Todd Enginnering thing to...

I am making do with Todd Enginnering thing to save money. A trip to Wally World for two 27s and a couple of switches was under $200. Things have been much better this summer but far from perfect.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-25-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,831
Posted By xcnick
3) looking into replacing the original "Todd...

3) looking into replacing the original "Todd Engineering" onboard battery-charger/power supply with a more modern 3-stage smart charger system capable of desulfating...and then regularly leaving the...
Forum: Van Body 07-27-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
Single hose, and that is my new problem. Also I...

Single hose, and that is my new problem. Also I don't have the recommended 20" in back and to the side. The hose gets hot and the back of the unit gets hot, so hot the temp gauge on the unit never...
Forum: Van Body 07-26-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,233
Posted By xcnick
The problem with my idea is the portable takes up...

The problem with my idea is the portable takes up isle space which I can live with, but it makes it hard to use the drawers on either side of it which makes it even more a space hog. I would gladly...
Forum: Van Body 07-26-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
Well it got up to a hundred and I find the 8000...

Well it got up to a hundred and I find the 8000 btu useless. I went back to the store and bought the 10000.

The 8000 could get the floor to 85 3 feet from the A/C but at 6 feet and the rest of the...
Forum: Van Body 07-23-2016, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
I bet there is an app for monitoring but I rarely...

I bet there is an app for monitoring but I rarely camp where there is cell phone service. Maybe hooked up to the alarm? :b1: Any hams know how to hook it up to 2 meter so i can receive on a hand...
Forum: Van Body 07-22-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
Is your roof top 8000 btu or more? The...

Is your roof top 8000 btu or more?

The battery doesn't make sense for just and hour when it would take 8 to charge back up again.

We are going to get stupid heat next week. The test will be how...
Forum: Van Body 07-22-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
Wait, that is AC amps. So that is like 70 DC...

Wait, that is AC amps. So that is like 70 DC amps. Maybe hour and a half.
Forum: Van Body 07-22-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
I don't know for sure so I am tempted to just try...

I don't know for sure so I am tempted to just try it out and will post. I only just put this together last week.

The rough math might not be right, (see bronco photo for brain damage), but 200 amp...
Forum: Van Body 07-22-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By xcnick
Did my best but I am kind of immune to this. Here...

Did my best but I am kind of immune to this. Here is my Bronco:
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