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Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-19-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By whwv
Late response, so you’ve probably already solved,...

Late response, so you’ve probably already solved, but you just need to give the system 12v for a bit to wake everything up. I used one of those portable battery jumpers to wake mine. Could also just...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 01-27-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,038
Posted By whwv
Not sure if you are looking at the Leoch because...

Not sure if you are looking at the Leoch because of availability, but I ended up ordering a Lifeline 4D AGM battery [Lifeline GPL-4DL] from BatteryGuys.com on Dec. 12, and it shipped the next day. ...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-30-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,038
Posted By whwv
Interesting, reading more on that Nanopulser. ...

Interesting, reading more on that Nanopulser. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-30-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,010
Posted By whwv
Appreciate all the input, thanks! Good...

Appreciate all the input, thanks!



Good suggestion. There is a 12v output under the lid as you stated, using powerpole connectors. Any suggestions on the easiest way to connect to the house...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-28-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,010
Posted By whwv
Forgot to mention, I would be charging the house...

Forgot to mention, I would be charging the house batteries by connecting the shore power outlet to the AC output on the Goal Zero.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-28-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,010
Posted By whwv
Charge House Batteries with Goal Zero?

I recently bought a Goal Zero Yeti 1500x to charge my e-bike. I was wondering if I could also use the Goal Zero to charge top off the house batteries a bit if I was camping in the shade or snow for...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-28-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,038
Posted By whwv
I was getting ready to replace the Lifeline 4D in...

I was getting ready to replace the Lifeline 4D in my 2018 build with about 120 nights on it. Was getting to the point where we were having trouble running the microwave in the morning on a weekend...
Forum: Show & Tell 05-27-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,460
Posted By whwv
Very cool! I've been looking at something like...

Very cool! I've been looking at something like this for a year, but haven't pulled the trigger. Any details on ballpark cost? Size looks like 2x160ah? Assume you had the standard 210ah AGM...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-01-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,963
Posted By whwv
Definitely not fun. When I serviced mine, I...

Definitely not fun. When I serviced mine, I clamped the lines instead of draining which may have made it a bit easier. Will check out those elbow couplers, thanks for posting.
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 11-16-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,280
Posted By whwv
I had to make this call on our 2018 build. The...

I had to make this call on our 2018 build. The all electric seemed to be the rage, but we ended up going with a dual burner propane stove and the Espar for heat/hot water running off the van's fuel...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-19-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,567
Posted By whwv
Looks like a great starter van! Make sure to...

Looks like a great starter van! Make sure to check out ExpeditionPortal when you are doing your homework as there are some write ups on CCV which might influence your decision.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 02-19-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,923
Posted By whwv
I also went with reflectix and magnets without...

I also went with reflectix and magnets without the fabric. Works great in the summer and winter.
...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 02-14-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3,418
Views: 740,389
Posted By whwv
Reflectix

Didn't want to spend the hundreds of dollars on window insulation so I cut out some reflectix. Everything except for the door window is held in place by the paneling. Cover for the door window is...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-20-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,088
Posted By whwv
Yes, crazy efficient! Here in CA, I don’t think...

Yes, crazy efficient! Here in CA, I don’t think they ever add the additives. Had no problems east of Utah.
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 12-20-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,088
Posted By whwv
My setup is based off the Espar D5 and we use it...

My setup is based off the Espar D5 and we use it all the time off the grid in the snow. Power has never been a problem. When the system turns on initially it draws a good amount of power which...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-09-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,862
Posted By whwv
Diesel heater was what I went with. I'm at 87...

Diesel heater was what I went with. I'm at 87 nights and still haven't had to refill the propane tank. On average, we are cooking 1-2 meals a day in the van plus tea and coffee. The Rixen/Espar...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 09-09-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,664
Posted By whwv
Dealer couldn't replicate it, and I didn't feel...

Dealer couldn't replicate it, and I didn't feel it on the drive there and back. I'll keep an eye on it, but I'm hoping it's just how this thing shifts.

On an unrelated note, they did replace...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-15-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,664
Posted By whwv
I like that opinion!

I like that opinion!
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 08-15-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,664
Posted By whwv
I think I'm feeling the same thing in my 2018 144...

I think I'm feeling the same thing in my 2018 144 4x4. It's very inconsistent, and seems to happen between 35-45 mph when under soft acceleration. It's like the transmission was going to change...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-23-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,963
Posted By whwv
Thanks for the clarification, I didn't pick up on...

Thanks for the clarification, I didn't pick up on that!
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 07-16-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,963
Posted By whwv
I've been thinking about this for a bit, but it...

I've been thinking about this for a bit, but it was low on my priority list. The flow reducer was too effective, correct? That was my plan, but perhaps I'll just go the toothpick route in the...
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-09-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,963
Posted By whwv
Thanks. Light looks identical to mine. Time to...

Thanks. Light looks identical to mine. Time to give SMB West a call....
Forum: Sprinter Chassis 05-02-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 16,963
Posted By whwv
Any idea if it's easy to retrofit the dimmer...

Any idea if it's easy to retrofit the dimmer switch? I really wish I had that. Great build, and thanks for sharing!
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-01-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,650
Posted By whwv
I would develop your use cases and then design...

I would develop your use cases and then design the van around them. I'm assuming you are looking at the Mercedes, not waiting for the 2020 Transit AWD since I don't think anyone on this forum has...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-25-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,157
Posted By whwv
I went with the extra insulation due to...

I went with the extra insulation due to experience I had with my Four Wheel Camper. With the FWC, you can buy a thermal pack which is just insulation (thermal fabric) for the pop-up canvas and it...
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