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Was looking for a product like this with alarm. Everything I found was much more expensive. I wanted to share this link so others needing to monitor batteries have a idea what is out there for $30 including S & H. You can set this to sound alarm at any volt reading. These are a few reasons why I...

Hope this helps some considering propane heaters for van. I tested big buddy heater in van with outside temp 39 and inside van at 39. Ran heater at 18000 btu and within 30-35 min. reached 100 degree. I then reduced btu to 4000 and watched temp fall to about 78 and level off. Stayed there for...

I agree, an alarm would be ideal. The LVD sounds alarm and gives you the option to override. But they cost too much for me to justify. I did find a cig. plug voltage reader with alarm for $30 Free S & H http://www.voltminder.com/http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-products/UPGvoltminder.html...

I will prob. go with 2 deep cycle 12v batt. in parellel. ( that is what I was thinking but offered options to get feedback ) One in engine compartment, other under van along frame rail. They will be connected using 2 gauge wire. ( already have it ) I plan to install 110v charger under hood...

dwh: thank you for the info. I was off on another project. always going in to many diff. directions. Q: For my short term camping use why not keep it simple ? add a 12v batt. in parallel connection to my main batt. and hook up cheap 2/8/12 amp charger to run off 110v gen. or shore power. I...

sportsmobiles website talks about this info. too.

Trans... Im not going off in that direction : ) We were talking about alt. charging batt.and over all cost vs gen. etc. Just wanted to mention my findings. I checked out your post info. on split system parts needed. Geeeez I just want to add a 2nd batt. for extra camping power without spending...

dwh: we talked about alternator reducing MPG. I decided to do a little research and see if anybody has tested this and was I glad to see others had. One article I read was about a guy with diesel VW who disconnected the alt. and used batt. with inverter and batt. charger to keep main batt...

I forgot to mention the rear lift where it slides into receiver accepts 1 1/2" solid adapter inside of lift tube so you can add receiver type winch or in my case move front receiver winch to rear if needed. I carry farm type jack to raise vehicle if burried so I can crawl in there to install...

dwh: "I don't have nor need a microwave. LPG cooks just as well. Of course, with solar and lots of battery it would be a different story. Better to use renewable watts if available." If I have camp set up and ready for cooking I might cook on stove depending what it is. Hot dog, soup, etc. I...

Thanks for the informed reply. It is sometimes hard to get that much info. from people. I know how much time it takes and I thank you. dwh "So, for trying to run a small a/c and also charge the battery, it may be better to use a constant voltage charger which is slower to charge the battery...

Thanks dwh, your a wealth of info. Off Topic ? Well, it still relates to powering A/C and heater. But I do try to stay on topic or close. Nothing worse then starting to follow a 10 page topic that goes off in a completely diff. direction 4 pages into it only to find out at the end nobody...

Thank you dwh I own the large procat coleman space heater with fan which puts out something like 3000 btu. ( Bought it about 4 yr. ago. $60 ) Don't think there is any way the smaller btu would fit my needs...

Off topic! This is an A/C thread. Dont want to go off in diff. directions. but I guess if we can keep it heat and A/C related only since they are both climate control items. I would like to ask some heat Q. Let us figure your living in and heating a standard full sized extended van with...

o.k. others have compared / suggested window unit vs split on other forums and attempted to use SEER and fan noise as reason. I have run air with gen before without a prob. but this last time I was using my 5000 btu with yam 2000 gen. and being in a hurry I didnt let gen warm up. I had it on...

May I ask why you dont add air lift bags ? You still have springs as back up if air bag is damaged. could use bag to get you out of an area if spring breaks. Plus they ride much nicer than any spring ride vehicle I have driven. I keep 20 psi in mine so ride is mostly on air vs springs. Just...

A good fabric store should have something. You can add backing of diff. color so people looking in see white vs print. I was just in fabric store looking for curtain edging and they had fabric, leather, canvas, etc.

The FRA052XT7 5000 btu is 16" wide X 12" high and about 12 inches deep. I'm not positive on the exact depth but could dig up my notes. 5200 is 18.5 wide X 12.5 high X 16 deep with front. and more weight. Manufacturers website has the wrong size listed for 5000 btu. I own the unit and looked...

My .02 You can feel the extra weight and steering has a weighted feel when driving. You will also notice the suspension travels more on bumps unless you have / add heavy duty shocks or something to tame it. My front end sags about 1" when Warn 9000i is installed but I have air bags so I add...

O.K. Thanks, I have spent hours searching in the past and spent a couple more hours tonight looking for pictures. Found 2, all others were dead links. Seems people prefer to take van to dealer and have this type of install done because they dont know how or are not confident enough to try it...