Forum: Campfire
02-21-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 15,316
Re: What do you do for work/living?
This is riveting, I don't know why since I don't know anyone here. I guess we all have a common interest in a van, crazy!
In order of importance, dad to two 5 year old boys, husband, 20 year...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-23-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,948
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-23-2014, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,948
Re: Getting frustrated...
I feel your pain I just went through basically the same thing. I have an 06 6 ltr as well, my two starting batteries are on the passenger side frame rail and the house battery is under the backside...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-23-2014, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
So just to close this topic out I replaced my house battery and everything is working properly now. I also changed my starting batteries because the were the original batteries, that was not fun.
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Forum: Member Classifieds
07-31-2014, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,624
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-30-2014, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
Thanks again for the help. I'm trying to get a battery at the moment. NAPA is my only resource were I live, their AGM battery is half the price of the brand that Sportsmobile recommends and sells...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-27-2014, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
Thank you all for the help. I'm hoping that the dead house battery is the cause of all my problems. I'm going to start there anyway it seems like too much of a coincidence that everything went...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-26-2014, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
I'm not sure either the book that came with the van is vague. I need to pull the coolant tank to see if there is an isolator under the tank.
I'm going to replace my 8 year old battery and clean...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-26-2014, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
I think I do have multiple problems.
1. My house battery is done
2. When I plug into shore power no power is getting to my outlets or the inverter. I checked the breakers, I was having trouble...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-25-2014, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Re: House battery not charging from shore or van
Thanks for the input. The Tripp lite is not putting out power when I'm plugged into shore power and according to my manual the shore power goes to the GFI outlet then the breaker panel then the...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-25-2014, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
House battery not charging from shore or van
Hello all, I'm trying to get out the door on a trip and I'm having a house battery problem.
First off the house battery is original on a 2006 so it may be done it's the larg AGM I believe. I...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
04-28-2014, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 24,427
Re: Dynamat Soundproofing Project
Hello, thanks for this great information. I'm planning on doing basically the same thing that you did. Am I safe to order from your quantities or were you short or did you have extra?
Do you...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-15-2013, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,109
Re: Leaf Springs
Thanks for the input. I think those sizes are the same just a different rim size and a little lower profile on the 17.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-14-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 76,906
Re: Warning to 6.0 PSD Owners with Amsoil System
Correct my oil lines I just threw in the fuel lines for my heater for good measure. SMB had the fuel lines hooked up backwards so when I was in the high altitude setting I was using the fuel pump...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-14-2013, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 6,109
Re: Leaf Springs
I'm looking for some more input on the Betts springs that SMB is currently using. Peter at SMB tells me that the ride quality is greatly improved over what they installed on my 2006. I'm looking to...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-06-2013, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 76,906
Re: Warning to 6.0 PSD Owners with Amsoil System
I purchased on o6 a few years back and I just came across this thread now. I will be checking my oil lines tomorrow. I'm a little concerned that I may have missed something else. Is there a spot on...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-29-2011, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,209
Re: Formosa Covers?
I have had one for the last few years and it is worth the money and fits well. I have an EB with aluminess bumpers and the large conversion van cover fits well.
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-29-2011, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,367
Re: Espar furnace shutting off
Did you ever resolve this? I have been having the same problem with my 06 since I purchased it. I have sent it to lubrication specialist and they said the heater was fine but the mini controller was...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-02-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
In case anyone is interested my mini controller was bad. I pulled the unit and sent it to Greg at lubrication specialists. They bench tested it, tuned it up and sent me an updated thermostat that...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-26-2010, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
That seems like a worthwhile upgrade I'll have to check if it will fit. Now I just need a muffler for my fridge, a muffler for the wife's snoring, the crying babies etc etc
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-25-2010, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Re: Espar heater
Did you ever sort this out? I'm having similar problems on my 2006
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-25-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
how did you fit it? what year is your van/layout ?
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-24-2010, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
I finally pulled the unit out and sent it to Lube Spec to be serviced. Its a 2006 and I don't think it ever has been serviced.
Interesting what you said about fuel pump angle, the bracket that...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-09-2010, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
Thanks all for the help,
I was finally able to plug the van in on a cold night to see if it is a voltage issue but no luck. I can manually turn the heat on but it won't keep running to maintain...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-22-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,703
Re: heat
I don't think my Mini controller is tied in with the timer because I have run the system with just the MC in the past and it worked fine. There is a good chance that some of my problem is operator...
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