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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-27-2019, 11:23 AM
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Posted By LenS
Added a third 100w solar panel to the Green TARDIS

Added a third 100w solar panel to the Green TARDIS
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-27-2019, 10:16 AM
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Posted By LenS
Just installed a third 100w Renogy solar panel on...

Just installed a third 100w Renogy solar panel on the roof. Need it for all the time...most of the time... we camp in all or partial shade.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-02-2017, 09:49 PM
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Posted By LenS
Put van in storage lot for the winter. Will chk...

Put van in storage lot for the winter. Will chk on it in Feb. and probably bring it home in early April for end of April planned trip. Now have 150k miles on it so had it serviced and tires rotated...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-07-2017, 02:42 PM
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Posted By LenS
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-11-2016, 06:41 PM
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Posted By LenS
Takes about 15 minutes to remove and store them. ...

Takes about 15 minutes to remove and store them. I just feel better safe then sorry.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-10-2016, 09:18 PM
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Posted By LenS
Winter is around the corner

Got the Green TARDIS prep'd for winter storage. Before going into storage at storage lot I removed the solar panels to make sure they did't "walk" over the winter.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-08-2016, 09:18 AM
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Posted By LenS
Couple more pics of refrig

My refrig is a "home made" setup and is a free standing unit vs the Norcold and other units specifically designed for RV's and boats.

By adding the fans I no longer have to worry about keeping 5"...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-08-2016, 09:10 AM
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Posted By LenS
Never take enough pics or document enough. Here...

Never take enough pics or document enough. Here is what I have. Your question made me go back.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-08-2016, 07:11 AM
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Posted By LenS
Wired three small - 0.15A - fans for refrig...

Wired three small - 0.15A - fans for refrig cooling. Wired them so that they only come on when the refrig compressor turns on. One cooling the compressor, and one each on the right side and left...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-23-2016, 07:22 AM
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Posted By LenS
Previous solator has worked fine for us, lasted...

Previous solator has worked fine for us, lasted 12 years, cost about $50. Our Chev. alternator uses a voltage sensor to sense engine battery voltage so we do not see a significant voltage drop with...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-14-2016, 10:59 AM
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Posted By LenS
Replaced my 12 year old Sure Power battery...

Replaced my 12 year old Sure Power battery isolator. Diode blown.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-17-2016, 08:24 PM
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Posted By LenS
Spent a couple hours this evening making an LED...

Spent a couple hours this evening making an LED spot light to go over our new dinette table. Put one coat of varnish on the spot light wood trim. One more tomorrow morning then will wire it in...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-19-2015, 12:20 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

After the refrig project decided it was time to replace my two 6 year old house batteries. Replaced the two Delco "sealed" Voyager group 29 batteries (wired in parrallel) with two Costco Interstate...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-08-2015, 06:03 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Got a windshield water leak fixed :a3: :a3: :a3: The windshield was 12 years old and developed some dripping at the top. Called my local glass installer about getting it resealed. I thought...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-18-2014, 10:00 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

My van is Chevrolet Express 2500 with a 6L80E transmission. The trans was replaced at 134,000 miles. In hind sight I think 4th 'gear' started to fail 20k miles ago. It really did not have a hard...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-17-2014, 11:30 AM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

:a6: Just had a re-manufactured trans installed in my 2000 Chev. Express. Cost w a new oxygen sensor: $3,600 :a6:
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-29-2013, 06:25 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Cleaned my top for the first time today with a power washer.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/images/upload/4339a9775602f075b842b73c3d90c428.jpg
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-27-2013, 06:29 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Got the van out of storage. After 4 months the house batteries were down to 12.3 volts. The THIRTEEN year old original Delco starting battery just started the van. It was nip and tuck. Installed...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-30-2012, 12:18 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Installed hooks on the roof support poles and that supports the mesh bag (via a rod at the top of the bag --that's why there is no sag in the bag). Lift it off (full or empty) the hooks and store it...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-30-2012, 06:24 AM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

We have hung a net bag at the head of the penthouse bed. Good for books, reading lights and things. The bag attaches to the roof support rods (safety rods). I have also put Velcro patches on the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-29-2012, 09:52 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

FYI
Did some current measurements:

6600R Fantastic Vent

Fan Speed Amps
(Manual)
100% 1.52A
50% 0.52A
20% 0.22A
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-26-2011, 07:43 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Worked on penthouse top "corner droop" and modified my penthouse top four corner supports.

Have seen several pictures showing penthouse ceiling luan sagging in the corner area. My front drivers...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 08-17-2011, 02:47 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Added screens to rear door windows for better bug free cooling in our lavatory. Rear of van was facing sun during recent trip and only way to get air flow in back of van was opening windows and...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-24-2011, 07:41 PM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

Figured it was time to upgrade my water system. Added Culligan D-15 5umN charcoal pre-filter and a Flow-Max 1.0 umA pleated filter. I thought I would have fill water flow restriction issue with...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-30-2011, 09:51 AM
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Posted By LenS
Re: What did you do to your SMB today?

In hind sight. I would cut the griptape about 1" shorter on each end of the rungs. Sliding my hands down the sides of the ladder I have sanded the skin of both hands. Keeping the area free of sand...
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