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Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-31-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By porschedpm
Have you considered a high quality leather...

Have you considered a high quality leather steering wheel cover. I've installed leather steering wheel covers from Wheelskins on three different vehicles over the years. I installed a two-tone one of...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-01-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,328
Posted By porschedpm
Steve: Sounds like your persistence paid off. I...

Steve: Sounds like your persistence paid off. I saw a comic strip-type quote in a Dealership Parts Dept once that said 'Arguing with Parts Guy is like wrestling with a pig...after a while you...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-28-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,328
Posted By porschedpm
Vanzila, Was that the link you intended? The...

Vanzila, Was that the link you intended? The link provided shows a flooded lead acid battery....not an AGM.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-16-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By porschedpm
this was from a thread on mounting a CB antenna...

this was from a thread on mounting a CB antenna but may apply to your WE-Boost antenna.
...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-04-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
Posted By porschedpm
Looks like 2wd. Now priced at $32,000.

Looks like 2wd. Now priced at $32,000.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-02-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 765
Posted By porschedpm
This is what I went with. I only needed one to...

This is what I went with. I only needed one to operate the furnace but liked the modern look of it. Runs on AA batteries
...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 12-26-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,998
Posted By porschedpm
My wife and I are planning on viewing from San...

My wife and I are planning on viewing from San Antonio, TX area. Visiting Big Bend Natl Park beforehand. Read somewhere that, weather-wise Texas has highest probability in US of being cloud free on...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-19-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By porschedpm
Thanks guys. This is exactly the type of info I...

Thanks guys. This is exactly the type of info I was hoping for.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-18-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By porschedpm
Interesting that the dimensions of the Buck-Boost...

Interesting that the dimensions of the Buck-Boost Smart 50A dc-dc Charger (5.4 x 4.85 x 1.6 inch) are actually smaller than my Victron 12/12-30 Smart dc-dc Charger (5.1 x 7.3 x 2.8 inch).
I do...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-18-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By porschedpm
That’s awesome. Is that a known fix to use a 20v...

That’s awesome. Is that a known fix to use a 20v small lithium battery to wake up a battery bank?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-15-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By porschedpm
My Renogy Lithium battery bank depleted last...

My Renogy Lithium battery bank depleted last spring due to 6 months of inactivity and I had turned off my solar panels during those six months due to freezing winter weather. In my case the draw from...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News 10-12-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By porschedpm
On the sign-in page I always try to check the box...

On the sign-in page I always try to check the box ‘Remember Me’. That keeps me logged in longer. If I’ve composed a big thread though, I still save before submitting.
Forum: Campfire 09-19-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,395
Posted By porschedpm
If you’re in the area don’t miss the Solar...

If you’re in the area don’t miss the Solar Eclipse the morning of Oct 14, 2023. https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023 The zone of totality enters the US around Coos Bay/Eugene, cuts...
Forum: 4x4 07-19-2023, 10:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,387
Posted By porschedpm
I had my 2006 6.0 A/C compressor fail once in...

I had my 2006 6.0 A/C compressor fail once in 2019 and 3 times in 2022 all with similar failure modes: The AC stops blowing cold air, continue driving for 2-3 more hours, and then after stopping,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-25-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,273
Posted By porschedpm
Scott and Vantage Optics get my vote too. Their...

Scott and Vantage Optics get my vote too. Their products and workmanship are top quality. Scott keeps current on what the best lighting options are. He’s easy to get a hold of and his customer...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-17-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By porschedpm
Thanks everyone for your comments and support. ...

Thanks everyone for your comments and support. Will definitely be tapping into the A2 position on the steering column ign switch connector. I figure I probably took at least year off the starting...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-17-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By porschedpm
12v Trigger to DC-DC Charger Wiring Mistake Leads to Dead Starting Batts

I made a stupid mistake last week that resulted in nearly completely draining my starting batteries in less than 2.5 hours. Both starting batteries were fully charged and about 9 months old. Here's...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 11-10-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By porschedpm
I considering replacing my original 16 yr old...

I considering replacing my original 16 yr old Norcold reeferator when it dies with a Dometic CFX3-95 and then installing their slide rails to so it could be pulled out for access and pushed in and...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-10-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By porschedpm
I can see the benefit of these in limited...

I can see the benefit of these in limited situations but I would consider them only if I couldn’t get a traditional mobile audio amp with better specs to work. For my situation and at that price...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-07-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By porschedpm
I don't know if its most but many body and repair...

I don't know if its most but many body and repair shops nowadays will contract out their windshield work because, unless they have a technician doing windshields all the time, it's too easy for these...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-31-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,052
Posted By porschedpm
I once rented travel trailer from Outdoorsy. ...

I once rented travel trailer from Outdoorsy. Ended up catching a low hanging branch resulting in two, 2 inch holes in the awning. I brought it to owners attention when I dropped off thinking it was...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-31-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,516
Posted By porschedpm
I had three bad experiences with AAA Roadside...

I had three bad experiences with AAA Roadside Assistance in 2022. In April had a blowout in my 2006 E350 on I-5 south of Sacramento. I had a frozen lug nut which appeared to be beyond my capabilities...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 10-13-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By porschedpm
Keep in mind that several of the Sierra mountain...

Keep in mind that several of the Sierra mountain passes are closed during the winter beginning after the first major storm of the season (roughly from Nov/Dec +/-)and until April or so. (link:...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-22-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,550
Posted By porschedpm
Not a perfect solution but a simple one …. On my...

Not a perfect solution but a simple one …. On my dome lights I have a switch I can turn off one or both dome lights.
Forum: Member Classifieds 09-18-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,718
Posted By porschedpm
My first campervan was an 84 Vanagon...

My first campervan was an 84 Vanagon Adventurewagen. I can attest to the quality of their materials and workmanship.

BTW, what's the size of the upper bed.
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