Forum: General Sportsmobile
01-30-2011, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,833
Re: Anyone ever get Trouble Code P0506?
You might want to make sure there isn't a vacuum leak. I've seen issues with some of the connections at the drivers pillar and at the dash (under the cover on top of the dashboard). While a vacuum...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-11-2010, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,987
Re: Installing heated seats
Roonie,
Your '06 will have factory Ford seats. The incomplete chassis SMB typically converts has unfinished captain seats that SMB covers to match the rest of the interior.
John K.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-09-2010, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Re: House Lights Broken / Repair?
You can also reposition the rod in the light housing and place a drop of super glue gel or similar at both of the rod holes in the light housing, the rod can't shift out of position then. This was a...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-09-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,774
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-20-2010, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Re: House Lifeline Battery Question (again)
Hello Angel,
Yes you can push the equalization button on your Blue Sky 2000E solar charge controller. Make sure you perform the equalization when you're solar panels are receiving the greatest...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-17-2010, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Re: House Lifeline Battery Question (again)
I believe that is correct. You do want to make sure you isolate whichever battery you're equalizing. If you have a battery that is not holding a charge like it should, it may be worth the effort to...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-16-2010, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Re: House Lifeline Battery Question (again)
Actually, the folks at Lifeline recommend it. Of course it does need to be done properly.
Check out page 20 of their manual; https://lifelinebatteries.com/manual.pdf
John K.
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-14-2010, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,693
Re: heat
The switch with the #'s 1 & 2 was for selecting low and high elevation on units before the elevation compensator was available. If I remember correctly, #1 was for below 1,500 meters and #2 was for...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-14-2010, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Re: House Lifeline Battery Question (again)
I think there has been discussion about "equalizing" the house battery(s) on the forum. This might help extend the life of your battery and is worth looking into. Equalizing the battery is basically...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-26-2010, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,047
Re: VAN IS DYING---HELP!
Make sure that the fuel pump relay, and the fuse for the fuel pump located in the Power Distribution Box are okay. I actually saw a van that had been on the road for several months begin to have...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-07-2010, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,047
Re: VAN IS DYING---HELP!
Double check the fuel inertia reset switch located behind the right side kick panel at the passenger foot well. I've seen these trip on a diesel and cause similar problems. I've also seen the fuel...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-18-2010, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Re: Starcool draining second battery
Hello George,
The 12VDC fans on the Starcool do use a lot of power (up to 35 amps). It sounds like your 45amp converter charger is not charging the house battery. Confirm that the GFCI outlet the...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
05-11-2010, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Re: Help Needed, Broken POP TOP Hinge Bolt
Raising the top as Mike suggested is the best way to replace the bolt. Using 2x4's and a floor jack, and extra muscle can be helpful. You'll also want to see what grade bolt was used originally, and...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
05-10-2010, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,933
Re: Air condition stuck in defrost?
There is an access cover in the center of the top of the dash. There are several vacuum lines under this cover. There is also a vacuum connection behind the AC/heater selector switch at the dash, and...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
05-03-2010, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,603
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Forum: 4x4
05-03-2010, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,359
Re: Quigley 4 Low giving me trouble....
Also, check the clearance between the transfer case shift lever and the opening in the floor under the boot. I've seen on more than one occasion where there wasn't enough clearance when the lever was...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
02-11-2010, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,020
Re: New DYO Design
Ditto on the side facing seat(s) for kids issues that were raised. Many kids can't "stomach" riding sideways for any length of time. If you're determined that the dinette plan is for you, then you...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
02-11-2010, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,732
Re: Bay window over dinette?
It's actually been done many times by SMB. The bay window actually serves as a recessed wall when placed by the dinette.
John K.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-29-2010, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,039
Re: Starting Battery Voltage
There is a stud on the upper positive (+) battery terminal block connection that the cable from the lower battery connects to (there is a large brass nut on it). This stud is notorious for "pulling"...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-28-2010, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Re: Battery getting hot
You most likely had a bad Ford battery that prevented the charger from going into a "float" mode, which caused the excessive heat and odor. As mentioned, you will want to replace both of the Ford...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-28-2009, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,710
Re: Radio Switch Drains Batteries?
The radio memory circuit constantly uses very little power from the starting battery. Once the ignition is "on", or the radio switch is set to "extra" battery, the constant power circuit then draws...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-23-2009, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-23-2009, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,637
Re: Very Scary...
I've seen the same thing happen when the axle studs were too long for the correct track rear wheel adapters. Not sure if you have them installed or not, but definitely worth looking into if you do. ...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
11-22-2009, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,346
Re: Bent bows & max penthouse weight
The U-tubes were made several ways throughout the years, early models used mild steel tubing, then DOM steel tubing. Once the electric top was incorporated, a piece of 3/4" O.D. chromoly steel tubing...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-22-2009, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Re: Intermittant battery problem (charging)
One connection that I've found loose before, and causing a similar problem, was on the large cables at the Ford Power Distribution Box under the hood. You have to remove both the large cover and...
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