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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-11-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,973
Posted By Flipperfla
Headlights

Just replaced my high and low beam bulbs with LEDs. Wow, what a huge difference. After reading many reviews I went with Sealight on Amazon. These do not have fans like most. 2 yr. warranty so I gave...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-17-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,532
Posted By Flipperfla
Your Deka Battery is manufactured by Penn Battery...

Your Deka Battery is manufactured by Penn Battery Co. they also make Duracell, Sams, West Marine and a few more brand names. I have been running 2 group 31’s for many years and had no problems. They...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-04-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,127
Posted By Flipperfla
Im in Orlando also, definately keep it.

Im in Orlando also, definately keep it.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-21-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,189
Posted By Flipperfla
Check out a company Donrowe.com Good prices and...

Check out a company Donrowe.com Good prices and tech advise. Make sure you invest in a pure sine wave. I run a Kisae 2000W.,it s been a great unit with no issues over 5+ years. Cable size and length...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-15-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,284
Posted By Flipperfla
My steering box just went south and was replaced...

My steering box just went south and was replaced with a Redhead with no issues. We did a trip last summer, I went over the truck pretty good. Rear axle seals, battery,water pump, all new pullies,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-18-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,060
Posted By Flipperfla
I have seen inverters that dont have a low...

I have seen inverters that dont have a low voltage shutdown feature burn up due to low voltage, voltage goes down current goes up. The inverter definately put up a cloud of smoke. It would still...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-18-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,060
Posted By Flipperfla
Try to isolate where the smoke came from. If your...

Try to isolate where the smoke came from. If your cabin was full of smoke something fried. Sniff around the inverter, panel,wiring. Does the inverter power up? Is there output? Were there any fuses...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 01-16-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,216
Posted By Flipperfla
I agree with Flux, look at it as time instead of...

I agree with Flux, look at it as time instead of volts, your taking more time out of the battery than you are putting time back in with your short drive to work. I used to work in a Marine store and...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-14-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,184
Posted By Flipperfla
Here is a goofy issue I ran into a while back, I...

Here is a goofy issue I ran into a while back, I was troubleshooting a marine VHF radio. Customer complaint said it wouldnt power up. Checked voltage at fuse panel... checked good, checked voltage at...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-09-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By Flipperfla
Welcome! Been traveling with our skiff, scooter...

Welcome! Been traveling with our skiff, scooter and our custom hi-top chevy for years. A lot of times we can find a campsite where we can keep the boat in the water at the site. Other times we rent a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-08-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,184
Posted By Flipperfla
Check all your ground wiring

Check all your ground wiring
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-04-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By Flipperfla
Before you get into troubleshooting your...

Before you get into troubleshooting your switches, go to Home Depot, in the electrical dept and pick up a can of CRC 2-26 its about $2.50 and its in a small blue can. This will clean and lube the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-30-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By Flipperfla
Where in Fl?. Nice truck! Dont get overwhelmed,...

Where in Fl?. Nice truck! Dont get overwhelmed, you have a clean slate, look at it as an adventure! Start looking at other trucks and see what you like and dont like to suit your needs for upcoming...
Forum: Van Body 12-19-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By Flipperfla
The older ones have a strap the newer ones have a...

The older ones have a strap the newer ones have a flat plate that stops the door from opening too far is hooked at the end and spring loaded. When you are opening the door about 1/2 way or less pull...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-15-2018, 04:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,919
Posted By Flipperfla
I used to do marine installs, sailboats were...

I used to do marine installs, sailboats were always a nightmare with the masts and rigging creating shadows. Especially in a marina where you are surrounded by other sailboats plus the one you are...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-11-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,202
Posted By Flipperfla
I had a very similar issue with my Chevy Express....

I had a very similar issue with my Chevy Express. Several years ago I had a HD alternator installed,about a week later while going to work I felt the engine load down a little, checked the gauges and...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-06-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Posted By Flipperfla
Yep! Thats where it was, in Marathon in front of...

Yep! Thats where it was, in Marathon in front of a Canvas shop. Next time you see him your should tell him his van went viral. Thanks for the info.
Forum: 4x4 12-05-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,814
Posted By Flipperfla
I agree with artictraveller a boat that heavy...

I agree with artictraveller a boat that heavy should have brakes on the trailer, I used to tow a 2.5 ton 25’ cruiser the thing would almost push you thru a red light. Turned out the brake system on...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 12-02-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,521
Posted By Flipperfla
Glad I could help. I agree about Molasses, I...

Glad I could help. I agree about Molasses, I would give it a C- with Looe Key and Carysfort being an A. We were down the week after you and stayed at Curry Hammock all week. I was really suprised how...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-01-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Posted By Flipperfla
If it has wheels, its legal in Florida. LOL! Some...

If it has wheels, its legal in Florida. LOL! Some of the stuff going down the roads is pretty scary. No fenders, quarter panels, no hoods.....no problem!
Forum: Show & Tell 12-01-2018, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,574
Posted By Flipperfla
Beer Wagon!

Came across this in the Fl. Keys!
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-26-2018, 05:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Flipperfla
My Rig

Crusin Fl.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-26-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Flipperfla
3500 with the 6.0, thats the ticket! We searched...

3500 with the 6.0, thats the ticket! We searched and searched for a 2500 or a 3500, white high top, the only thing I could find was a 1500, seems most HTs were on 1500 chassis. Kept a cruiser look,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-25-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Flipperfla
Thanks,I have been a Chevy fan for years. Looks...

Thanks,I have been a Chevy fan for years. Looks like were neighbors! Oviedo is a nice town, I cant believe how fast its growing.
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 10-23-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,900
Posted By Flipperfla
We just purchased the Verizon Jet Pack, dumped...

We just purchased the Verizon Jet Pack, dumped CenturyLink and use it at home and traveling. We just completed a month long trip to Co. Wyoming and S Dakota from Florida. It was great to have access...
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