Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-04-2016, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 14,069
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-03-2016, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 14,069
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Forum: Welcome Mat
04-18-2016, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,882
On our 170, 2 wheel drive, we went without...
On our 170, 2 wheel drive, we went without propane. Diesel D5 hydronic and air heater, rear outdoor shower, plenty of heat and hot water. We prefer to cook outside when able- we use a 2 burner...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-21-2015, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 13,106
Re: Change in Administration
Thanks Jage, and also to all the others that have shared their knowledge. This has been (and I expect will continue to be) a great resource for owners (and, like me, former owners).
John
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-29-2015, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 22,723
Re: Thetford Curve not flushing
I had the same issue last summer with an in-warranty Curve. Thetford shipped me a new one no questions asked. I called their 800 number, and they walked me through the diagnosis- same corrugated...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
07-22-2014, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,010
Re: Ordering new Sprinter
Not to detract from the SMB Forum, which has been an outstanding resource over the years, but if you're interested in Sprinters, you need to visit the Sprinter Forum. Sprinter-forum.com.
John...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
07-10-2014, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,100
Re: Where to take a shower
In Moab, Poison Spider Bicycles has pay showers. Also, there are several pay/commercial campgrounds that will let you buy a shower w/o staying there. There's also a rec center w/ pool.
John
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
04-21-2014, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,774
Re: Sprinter 4 cyl Alternator recomendation
I got the 250 amp alternator.y plan is to use the Sterling 400 amp alternator to battery charger to charge 399 ah LiFeP04 batteries. No solar, assuming all works as planned.
John
14 2500 170
In...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
04-19-2014, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,317
Re: All Glass look Sprinter windows
I'd bet on CR Lawrence. They seem to be the onlyh aftermarket windows available for the newer Sprinters, and that's what SMB used onn our '03 Ford.
John
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
03-20-2014, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,608
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
02-08-2014, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,724
Re: More batteries
I have hecked w/ the Sterling people, as well as the people @ the Electric Car Parts Company- apparently the AGM 2 setting on the inverter/charger is the same profile as the Lithium batteries need.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
02-08-2014, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,724
Re: More batteries
If you're serious about LiFeP04 batteries, look at https://www.electriccarpartscompany.com. I was able to get 12 volts, 390 amp hours, for about 1600. (8 times 195 amp hour 3 volt batteries). I...
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-02-2014, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 17,235
Re: Don's Sportsmobile build
We got the Pebble Gray, which is amost a tan w/ gray highlights- very nice, and no $600 add-on!
John
'14 Sprinter 170
unconverted as yet
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Forum: Sprinter Chassis
01-02-2014, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,458
Re: Aftermarket Sprinter Alloy Wheels
Check our Euorcampers- they have some Warrior alloy wheels at about $100/per. Interestingly, my local Discount Tire could get me the same wheels for a few $$ less, and no shipping costs. I opted ot...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
11-13-2013, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,433
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Forum: Forum Support | Suggestions, Account Concerns and News
09-12-2013, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 5,138
Re: Login issues
got the captcha on my phone all day today as late as 730 PM mountain time, and on the ipad last night
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Forum: Member Classifieds
09-11-2013, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,086
Re: Free Sprinter Seats
pm sent
I do want them, and will find a way to get them within the next few weeks.
John
SLC
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Forum: Campfire
09-01-2013, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,256
Re: If you sold your Sportsmobile, why?
Timing and serendipity...
We had our van (03 EB 50, 7.3 PSD, Q4x4) for a great 10 years- many great adventures. Our son camped for the first time at 6 weeks in it!.
This winter, we spent 3...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-11-2013, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,641
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-24-2012, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,651
Re: Vehicle batteries keep discharging
Yes. I think (from memory- it's dark out now) that the starting battery box is connected to the house battery box, and that dissuaded the guy, who said he didn't have the time or the tools at the...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-24-2012, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,189
Another Starting Battery/Van electric issue
So a few times on our last trip I would hear a sound while driving that sounded like the automatic locks were firing, like the zapper had been pressed- but it hadn't. One night, while book docking,...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-24-2012, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,651
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-15-2012, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,416
Re: No solar or refrigerator?
Slight thread hijack here:
We have the original 4-d AGM and no solar yet, and we have the larger Norcold Frig. We don't have solar yet. The battery is 9 years old!, and not yet replaced.
Our...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-14-2012, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Re: Any SMB in the Salt Lake vicinity?
Hey Scott... we also live in Emigration. we have an EB 50- pretty generic floor plan, on a Quigley 4X4. Happy to show it to you.
Pmail or reply here
John
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-18-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,877
Possible cause of a leaky roof
Re: roof leak and rebuild...
Is there any reason to use butyl preferentially over silicon? I'm looking at re-doing my roof bolts, and wanna figure out the best sealant. I'm open to suggestion.
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