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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-02-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By rob_gendreau
Memory saver; power when battery disconnected

I've got a question about "memory savers," the dongles that go in an OBD port to provide power when the vehicle battery is disconnected.

I have to store my 2001 E250 for a bit and theft is a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-06-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By rob_gendreau
2001 E250 pulling "K" fuel pump relay for secure storage

I am considering pulling the fuel pump relay, which is "K" in my fuse box during storage of my van. I recall reading the discussions on the Cyclops security system which replaced this or another...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-05-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By rob_gendreau
Maybe I'm misunderstanding you misunderstanding...

Maybe I'm misunderstanding you misunderstanding me, but the point is to defeat entry IF the hood latch is opened either from inside the vehicle or through the front grille.

IOW, to keep the hood...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-03-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By rob_gendreau
Thanks. I did look at pins, but hard to find a...

Thanks. I did look at pins, but hard to find a place to put them.

But I may have lucked out: I have an antenna mount that fastens inside the bay but has a flange that fits through the gap between...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-03-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By rob_gendreau
Yes, I've seen that. I couldn't figure out a way...

Yes, I've seen that. I couldn't figure out a way to make it lock in a way that would easily accessible.

Still looking.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-01-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By rob_gendreau
Lock for Ford E series hoods?

I am wondering if anyone knows of a hood lock system, hardware, hack, etc for the front hood of an E series, especially 2001 ish. I'm looking for something that would keep the hood locked even if...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-28-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,787
Posted By rob_gendreau
Thanks Linda. Turns out my situation is more...

Thanks Linda.

Turns out my situation is more complex than I thought.

I believe my 2001 E250 5.8L came with THREE cats: one on each side of the engine, approximately, and one to the back just...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-23-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,787
Posted By rob_gendreau
I realize there's an older thread about cat...

I realize there's an older thread about cat thefts and brainstorming counter measures, but I too am thinking of the cat clamp on my 2001 E250 which is awaiting a replacement converter and insurance...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-27-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,797
Posted By rob_gendreau
Interesting suggestions. Power is obviously an...

Interesting suggestions. Power is obviously an issue for me; I have to store the SMB at times and changing batteries every couple of weeks is sort of feasible, probably easier than whipping out the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-25-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,797
Posted By rob_gendreau
GPS vehicle tracker recommendations

I'm considering a GPS tracking system for the van.

It's for antitheft, but I'd also like something that conceivably would be like an Inreach or SPOT for the van itself; something I could share so...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-16-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By rob_gendreau
I'd ask the "bulders" (I assume conversion...

I'd ask the "bulders" (I assume conversion company, like SMB) this question. But generally I'd have them do it. They may get better prices, and IIRC the van will come out as non commercial too.
Forum: 4x4 03-19-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,880
Posted By rob_gendreau
And maybe 4Wheel Parts. I was skeptical, but they...

And maybe 4Wheel Parts. I was skeptical, but they did some great work for me on my 4x4 E250, which had a bunch of custom stuff on it. So very labor intensive, and hard to find parts. I was impressed....
Forum: Campfire 03-15-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By rob_gendreau
I agree with Lake Hill Road. But note that you...

I agree with Lake Hill Road. But note that you cannot drive more than about one van length off it anywhere along its length now. Still worth it after a dinner stop nearby; quiet and little to no...
Forum: Van Body 02-22-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,509
Posted By rob_gendreau
I started this thread, and yes, my Monstaliner...

I started this thread, and yes, my Monstaliner top is in great shape. I had a few crack-like spots in the back due to flex in fiberglass, but that wasn't a Monstaliner problem and they were easily...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-21-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,457
Posted By rob_gendreau
Good question. Every battery does more poorly in...

Good question. Every battery does more poorly in cold, but lithiums can be destroyed by charging when cold, as you note. The BMS prevents that. I don't camp in areas where it's sub -32 inside my van...
Forum: Campfire 02-20-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,369
Posted By rob_gendreau
Truck campers can be nice, but also kind of...

Truck campers can be nice, but also kind of wobbly offroad unless you get like the Four Wheel Camper types. The ones that go on a flatbed type chassis are really nice; more room.

I dunno about...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-20-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,457
Posted By rob_gendreau
I'm not sure of what charging parameters the...

I'm not sure of what charging parameters the Renogy likes. They should supply you with that info. Then what to do next depends on how you charge your battery: solar? alternator? shore? Many devices...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 02-20-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,208
Posted By rob_gendreau
I got tired of the outside light on my van...it...

I got tired of the outside light on my van...it blinded me every time I approached the van, so what was the point? dunno about new vans, but in 2001 they put them pretty high. Not to mention such a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 12-10-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 27,644
Posted By rob_gendreau
I don't recall that the 1250 required a setting...

I don't recall that the 1250 required a setting for the battery capacity, but it certainly does for type. And if your battery bank is as you say, both lithium and AGM, I don't think this would work...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-09-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,046
Posted By rob_gendreau
I considered just doing a drop in, as per Battle...

I considered just doing a drop in, as per Battle Born's specs. But I too was a bit concerned about the alternator, my aging isolator, and even the wiring. That led me to think of a new isolator, etc,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-27-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,046
Posted By rob_gendreau
Since I first brought up BB, let me add a +1 for...

Since I first brought up BB, let me add a +1 for them.

There are lots of competitors out there now, and before buying call them for tech support...if you can. Unlike with lead acid most of the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-26-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,046
Posted By rob_gendreau
Sheesh, that's cheating, no? :n5: Battle...

Sheesh, that's cheating, no? :n5:

Battle Born and I think ReLion sell warmers as well. I would think they don't draw that much, and as I think you can effectively discharge at lower temps than...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-08-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,511
Posted By rob_gendreau
Battery monitor recommendations?

I have a Link 10 (now made by Xantrex, if made at all; mine was before Xantrex bought them). It seems to have broken (keeps showing like 2.x or 6.x volts when connected; previously showed correct...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 09-13-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,102
Posted By rob_gendreau
Cool! (heh). Thanks for the data.

Cool! (heh). Thanks for the data.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 09-12-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,102
Posted By rob_gendreau
Ha! easy to say when you're the ARCTIC...

Ha! easy to say when you're the ARCTIC Traveler.... :b1:

But yeah, partly academic. And I suppose coming from managing big ice chests of food for say 10 day raft trips where it's more critical...
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