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02-03-2019, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Orange County
Posts: 75
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solar setup stage 1
I've installed most of the solar system (Renogy 200watt flexible panels) minus the panels, and will install them when it stops raining for long enough on a weekend. The tricky part was running the conduit/wires behind the side panels from the old TV cabinet to the rear batteries. To do this, I had to remove the fridge to get a clearer shot behind everything. The 2 sensor wires (voltage and battery temp) were pretty short, so I had to make it a short run to the batteries. While there, I also ran a piece of conduit behind the upper cabinets to run the cables from the panels, down to the controller. I backed the van under an overhang on my house, which makes it easier to climb onto the roof; the pic shows where the panels will go, behind the vent.
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Rob
'97 Ford E350 EB 7.3 PSD
Quigley, Sportsmobile
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02-03-2019, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 531
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I restrung another night/day shade that failed on some washboard roads in Death Valley. I'm getting pretty good at it now that I've done a few.
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2013 E-350 6.8L V10 4x4 RB50, penthouse top, Aluminess bumpers
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02-03-2019, 10:51 PM
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#2793
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 385
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Tim Potts
2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.0
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02-06-2019, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 527
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I spent the day at Aluminess getting my rear swing arms rebuilt. I had cracked the latches when I bumped a tree. I also had the swing locks installed and replaced the basket with a galley box. The 14.5 year old powder coat sure is noticeable now compared the new.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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02-06-2019, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,398
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PatO
The 14.5 year old powder coat sure is noticeable now compared the new.
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A call to Aluminess a couple years ago led to the suggestion of using Rust-oleum satin Canyon Black spray paint to freshen-up the Aluminess product... they told me Its so close in color you cant tell.
****I can say it works great.
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02-06-2019, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 527
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Thanks, I had meant to ask them! Actually I meant to find out and do it between the time I dropped off the swing arms and went back for the install but that never happened. I had the old swing arms powder coated so I just need to paint the body and the uprights (with much more masking now.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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02-06-2019, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 10,275
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twoxentrix
A call to Aluminess a couple years ago led to the suggestion of using Rust-oleum satin Canyon Black spray paint to freshen-up the Aluminess product... they told me Its so close in color you cant tell.
****I can say it works great.
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That color is awesome but hard to find! I painted many, many van parts with it on my SMB build(s) but then it got hard to find. If you find it buy a bunch of cans. You won't be disappointed.
You could get it on Amazon, I suppose, if you want to pay 5x the store price per can.
https://www.amazon.com/280706-Americ...n+canyon+black
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02-07-2019, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,398
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Just bought some a couple weeks ago off Amazon for under $4...Odd though when you open the link you sent (2 for $14.95), at the bottom right of that particular product description it states "There is a newer model of this item" and its the same product listed for 1/2 the price (Must have been the one I purchased for $3.86/can ???? Buyer beware!
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02-07-2019, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 527
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I too followed 86Scotty's link and saw that newer model, it has a different manufacture number but the same name and can looks similar. A 6 pack for $25 so I'll give it a whirl.
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2004 SMB 4x4 RB 6.0 PSD; ARP Head Studs, Gen 3 Cylinder Heads, BPD Oil Cooler connected to AMSOil Bypass, a whistling Wicked Wheel Turbo, Coolant Filter, Upgraded alternator, ScanGauge, SCT custom and SMB Fox shocks.
BFG 285/75 R16 KM3 Mud Terrains on ProComp 7069's
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02-07-2019, 08:44 PM
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#2800
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Maryland
Posts: 3,398
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PatO - Just a heads up; I sent you a PM concerning your BPD Oil cooler connected to your Amsoil Bypass.
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