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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-07-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,529
Posted By basssears
Can't remember the brand right now (can look if...

Can't remember the brand right now (can look if it matters) but the CB setup on our van (installed by Sportsmobile, I think, before we bought it used) has a standard whip but it's a quarter turn to...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 09-14-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,527
Posted By basssears
I have a '94 and includes two cup holders in the...

I have a '94 and includes two cup holders in the pop out section of the dog house, does yours not have them? They're not great, granted, but better than nothing. Maybe they were an option, in which...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 07-30-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,398
Posted By basssears
I've had nothing but happy experiences with the...

I've had nothing but happy experiences with the small, tanked propane hot water heater that came installed in my Sportsmobile. Simple, always hot, only fiddling is to turn it on when you get to camp...
Forum: 4x4 07-16-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,338
Posted By basssears
Could you buy an AC bypass pulley at Napa and use...

Could you buy an AC bypass pulley at Napa and use a (new) stock belt? Move the compressor out of the way until you get home?
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-01-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,372
Posted By basssears
Quick add on to the above, if you're getting into...

Quick add on to the above, if you're getting into any of the wiring I strongly suggest investigating what is and (more importantly) is not fused. I discovered that my long, heavy gauge run from my...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-29-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,372
Posted By basssears
I'll add my 2 cents since I just went through...

I'll add my 2 cents since I just went through this.

Back story: had 2 paralleled 12v flooded lead acid batteries that final died (got a long time out of them which was cool). Not ready to go...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-11-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,150
Posted By basssears
Having just done this (I went from FLA to AGM) I...

Having just done this (I went from FLA to AGM) I would recommend sticking with AGM's, with the money you save over lithium (still a savings, although not as extreme a price difference as it used to...
Forum: Van Body 11-27-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,112
Posted By basssears
Have you made sure your weep holes aren't plugged...

Have you made sure your weep holes aren't plugged up?
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-14-2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By basssears
Well it's sure nice to be able to blast out a...

Well it's sure nice to be able to blast out a bunch of heat and warm things up fast, especially with a pop top.

So I don't worry too much about going overboard on the high end, my concern would be...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-13-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By basssears
We have a Wallas diesel forced air heater on our...

We have a Wallas diesel forced air heater on our sailboat and love it, but have always struggled with the idea of needing a separate diesel tank if we went that route on our Sportsmobile (or an...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-03-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By basssears
I'd vote for keep it simple. I have always had...

I'd vote for keep it simple. I have always had poor luck with the rechargeable battery packs on FRS / GMRS radios.

My solution is high quality rechargeable AA NiMH batteries:...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-30-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By basssears
The other consideration here is cooling... the...

The other consideration here is cooling... the hotter the panels get the less productive they are, so if you apply them straight to the roof with no ventilation underneath you're going to have much...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-20-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,626
Posted By basssears
No experience with their jump starters, but Noco...

No experience with their jump starters, but Noco is a known / well regarded brand in general so that seems as good a starting point as any. -- Bass
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-12-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By basssears
So the one downside here, but I don't think it's...

So the one downside here, but I don't think it's that substantial (and is overcomeable) is now my charging capacity is limited by the size of the Orion DC-DC I install (I plan on going with the 18a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-11-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By basssears
Thanks!! I have been mulling this over in...

Thanks!!


I have been mulling this over in my head because I'm heading DC-DC charger myself (same one, I like the Victron) and had gotten CLOSE to this solution but hadn't put it all together...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-11-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By basssears
Care to share what is on your list? New AGM...

Care to share what is on your list? New AGM batteries for me has lead to some upgrading of my charging sources (to accommodate AGM specific voltages), have upgraded my MPPT, a DC-DC charger is next...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By basssears
Thanks, wish I could take you up on the offer but...

Thanks, wish I could take you up on the offer but I think I'm going to have to go 15A, the 30A is going to be too much for my alternator based on some reading. Renogy says use a 20A or smaller if...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-17-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,504
Posted By basssears
Just to wrap this thread up, in case anyone comes...

Just to wrap this thread up, in case anyone comes searching, went with LifeLine AGM's:
https://www.solar-electric.com/lifeline-gpl-27t-agm-sealed-battery.html


100Ah at 20hrs, dropped right in...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-17-2022, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,081
Posted By basssears
DC to DC charger: isolated or not? wattage?

New batteries in the van (1994 Ford EB with 7.5L V8) leads me to look to upgrade my charging system to take better care of them. Went from FLA to AGM and my old MPPT charge controller was not...
Forum: Campfire 07-17-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,419
Posted By basssears
Made my own out of 2x6 left over from a deck...

Made my own out of 2x6 left over from a deck renovation. They're wide enough for off road tires, they nest together for storage, and I have built them two boards high and three boards high, if I need...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-30-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By basssears
I could arrange something in Hailey if that's...

I could arrange something in Hailey if that's close to you. -- Bass
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-26-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,504
Posted By basssears
Thanks for the direction and feedback. I'm in...

Thanks for the direction and feedback. I'm in similar situation, have one battery under the gaucho which I could probably go taller on but the second battery is in the tub under the floor and will...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-26-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,504
Posted By basssears
House. Two in parallel. Contemplated going 6 volt...

House. Two in parallel. Contemplated going 6 volt and in series but doesn't actually get me any more amp hours and would probably require upgrading wiring sizes.


-- Bass
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-25-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,504
Posted By basssears
Best group 27 deep cycle batteries?

Looking for recommendations of Group 27 batteries (that are available) to replace my dying (and never great) Interstate "dual" start / "deep cycle" batteries (lots of air quotes there).


If I...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 06-23-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,095
Posted By basssears
Replying to (my own) 7 month old thread just in...

Replying to (my own) 7 month old thread just in case anyone comes on this in a search.


Not sure what or why it worked, but I completely disconnected the fridge from power (both AC and 12v DC)...
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