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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-29-2016, 06:55 PM
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Posted By Brett218
Pm'd you if you have time I'd be stoked.

Pm'd you if you have time I'd be stoked.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-29-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By Brett218
Yup, I completely removed the springs with the...

Yup, I completely removed the springs with the come-a-long. The top is blocked up with 2x4's. I got one of the pins out, but just can't get the holes to line up. should I try a ratchet strap? I've...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 10-29-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
I finally got around to blocking up the top gain...

I finally got around to blocking up the top gain and started the process of removing the bent pins and replacing with 5/16's shoulder screws and the better shaped half moon plastic bushings.

Now...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-13-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
On closer inspection, it appears that the...

On closer inspection, it appears that the previous owner sleeved the tubes with steel pipe. Nice to know that they are reinforced. I'll feel better once i get the pins replaced.

Can you share the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-10-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
Thanks for the tip. I did a test run with the...

Thanks for the tip. I did a test run with the come-along, bottle jacks, and blocking and it was super easy! Come along will become a permanent kit addition in the van though incase some carnage...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-30-2016, 11:31 AM
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Posted By Brett218
Goodpoint. I'm leaning towards the shoulder bolts...

Goodpoint. I'm leaning towards the shoulder bolts since they would have a screw on the end vs the clevis pin which only has a d-ring keeping the tube on the pin.

If you have them, would you mind...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-29-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
wow, those look nice! I was cruising around on...

wow, those look nice! I was cruising around on the McMaster website to source new clevis pins or switch to shoulder bolts, but I hadn't looked at Nylon spacers.

Correct, the cross bars are fine...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-29-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
Thanks for the insight Larry. You video was...

Thanks for the insight Larry. You video was incredibly helpful in getting me this far. When you say do 1 at a time. should I leave the spring on one side engaged while I do the other side? or is...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-29-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
Thanks for sharing some of your experiences. ...

Thanks for sharing some of your experiences.

I am not the OG owner, but I had the paperwork showing the top was installed in 2008.

I was only planning on replacing the clevis pins in the center...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-28-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,948
Posted By Brett218
Strange Penthouse Scissor Bolt?

Hi Guys-

I am in the process of replacing the scissor bolts on my EB GMC Savanna with Manual Ph top. I added an Aluminess Baja rack with 2 customs mounted 160 watt Zamp Solar panels. Panels are...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-14-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,562
Posted By Brett218
Thanks for the info! I will look into replacing...

Thanks for the info! I will look into replacing the regulator with a dual stage one, hopefully that will solve the problem.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-12-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,562
Posted By Brett218
Hmmm... This is really interesting information. I...

Hmmm... This is really interesting information. I don't know much about propane.

Do you think this would still be happening even though the heater cycles on and off only every 30 min or so and...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 01-09-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,562
Posted By Brett218
Hey everyone Still battling the freezing...

Hey everyone

Still battling the freezing propane issue. I replaced my batteries this summer with fresh AGM's so voltage to the furnace was not an issue. I recently went on the first cold weather...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-27-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,724
Posted By Brett218
Re: AC/DC Fridge vs DC only.

I have the AC/DC truck fridge in my van. I like having the option to plug in just the fridge when I'm parked at home between big trips. I am not wired for shore power, just 300 watts of solar. Taking...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-25-2015, 02:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,562
Posted By Brett218
Re: Propane seems to stop at below freezing

Hey Guys-

I was having this same problem this winter a couple of times. The temp only dipped down into the mid 20's and neither the heater or the 2 burner stove would fire. I have a propex HS2800...
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