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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-14-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,229
Posted By fmiles
Re: Blue Sea 7622

I had SMB West install mine. I wanted to go to the Blue Sea because of its magnetic latching and negligible load on the system when changing states. The Sure Power draws about 1.5 amps when it is...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-08-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,932
Posted By fmiles
Re: Replacement Tires

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Greatly appreciated! I went with Michelin M/S.

Henry - your trip to Alaska must have been wonderful. I enjoyed looking through your album. I will get...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-06-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,932
Posted By fmiles
Replacement Tires

Hi all,

I am in the process of shopping for new tires for my 2008 EB. Most of my travel is on paved highways. I will occasionally go on dirt roads and in mud or snow only when I have no other...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-06-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,800
Posted By fmiles
Re: Sprinter roof air conditioner

Keith,

No. My van is white. The AC unit is also white. It is a pretty close match.

/~fred
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-06-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,800
Posted By fmiles
Re: Sprinter roof air conditioner

Keith,

My unit is a Air V recreational vehicle air conditioner by Carrier. It is a low profile model 68RV0010A.

Here is a link to the service manual - https://www.transportaircon.carrier.com/...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 06-19-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Poll: Espar Survey
Views: 3,064
Posted By fmiles
Re: Espar Survey

George,

I have the same 7 day timer installation as in your photo. The rocker switch supplies 12vdc to pin 10 of the Espar 7 Day Timer and is to put it in the "ignition on" mode. When reading...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-02-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,839
Posted By fmiles
Re: Camping around Monterey?

Mike,

Here are a couple of websites to look at:
https://www.pointlobos.org/Camping.html
https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/parks/sanantonio.html

There are lots of camp grounds on HWY 1 south of...
Forum: Campfire 04-05-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,262
Posted By fmiles
Re: An earthquake question to the CA posters

I was driving in Santa Cruz during the Loma Prieta EQ. It felt like I had four flat tires all at once.

/~fred
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-29-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,461
Posted By fmiles
Re: Espar Heater Question

Keith,

This is from my Installation instructions for the "High Altitude Compensating Device" Espar Kit #20.2900.70.007 ... "The Espar High Altitude Device is used in conjunction with all Espar...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 03-14-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,224
Posted By fmiles
Re: Flat Plate with GMC Diesel

I have the flat plate hot water heater in a Sprinter. I assume the GMC would work the same. I get hot water in about 5+/- minutes. I recommend that you have SMB install a hot water tempering valve...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-11-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,801
Posted By fmiles
Re: SMB Inspection

Also look at the flat plate heat exchanger. If you see any obvious bulging that could indicate the system has been frozen with water in it. That is not a good sign.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 03-10-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,894
Posted By fmiles
Re: Any inside lighting to LED mofications talk here

I completed an upgrade to my reading lights. I used warm white LED boards and base adapters from Super Bright LEDs, Inc.

The original fixture had one 1141 incandescent bulb. My ammeter measured...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 03-07-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By fmiles
Re: Electrical Questions - Shore Power and Charging Both Batteri

Also consider these units by Blue Sea. They do not draw nearly as much current when the relay in engaged connecting the batteries.

https://bluesea.com/category/2/productline/388

/~fred
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-05-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,949
Posted By fmiles
Re: 2010 Forum Meetup Weekend

The weekend of the 15th is good for me. I can finally make a SMB norcal event!

Fred
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-24-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By fmiles
Re: Redundant Battery Separator Switch & low voltage disconnect

Thanks to everyone for all the info. Looks like I have a project!

/~fred
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-24-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By fmiles
Re: Redundant Battery Separator Switch & low voltage disconnect

Greg,

Thanks for the sharing all the work you did and a great writeup. I have been looking at the Blue Sea ACR's for a couple of weeks now and am just about convinced I should get a Model 7622. ...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-24-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,106
Posted By fmiles
Re: LED FLORESCENT REPLACEMENT BULBS

Harry,

I measured the current drawn by my fixtures. Here are the results:

one 18" long fixture draws 1.75 amps total - it has two F15T8CW fluorescent tubes in it.
one 12" long fixture draws...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 02-21-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,012
Posted By fmiles
Re: New to the Forum

Hi Vic,

I am in Scotts Valley too. We might be neighbors! PM me with your contact info and lets get together sometime. I can show you what I use for screens and front window covering.

Best...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-24-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 64,346
Posted By fmiles
Re: Espar Heater Problems

Keith,

I have a rear couch layout EB Sprinter with a D4 Airtronic heater under the couch. I am very happy with it. It will heat up the van in about 20 minutes then run on low the rest of the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-11-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,457
Posted By fmiles
Re: Dually Rear End Sprinters ...

Brian,

I loaded the van today and took it to the public scale and had it weighed. I had a full diesel tank, full water tank, empty gray water tanks and the propane tank was about a half full. I...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-09-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,457
Posted By fmiles
Re: Dually Rear End Sprinters ...

Brian,

The information I gave you is for my 2008 Sprinter conversion done by SMB west. I have an EB (Extended Body) 170" wheel base Sprinter 2500 with the high roof (75" interior height), no...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-08-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,457
Posted By fmiles
Re: Dually Rear End Sprinters ...

Brian,

Here is the info for the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) from Sportsmobile for my vehicle:

GVWR = 8550
UVW -7000
Fresh Water -133 (16 gals @8.32 Lbs/Gal)
Propane ...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-06-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,457
Posted By fmiles
Re: Dually Rear End Sprinters ...

I have an EB Sprinter 2500 with the high roof, no penthouse. I have it configured in a rear couch design, very similar to the layout at https://www.sportsmobile.com/2_sr_exp_eb4.html
I am 6'-0 and...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-14-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,754
Posted By fmiles
Re: AGM Battery life

Mine has a Sure Power Model 1315-200 battery separator.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-12-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,660
Posted By fmiles
Re: Disinfecting the water system?

Dave,

The vent is the overflow line that discharges under the van. Same place where you drain and drive when the tank is too full!

/~fred
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