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  1. DiploStrat

    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    In our case, heading your way in early May! ;) Lock yer doors!
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    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    See also, Liquid Spring. No experience with either. As I know from the Sahara, low tire pressure can lead to tire failure. :cautious:
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    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    Reminds me of an old Cold War joke. Guy arrives in Moscow, asks which car to buy. Told to get a Lada (or some other brand.) It immediately breaks. "Thought you said this was a good car!" "Let me show you ..." Russian takes hammer, hits car, it runs again. In my case, it was the starter that...
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    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    Would love to have my Total Composites box on this. (Assuming, assuming, assuming.) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7414488858590446/
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    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    All kinds of stuff breaks. What is the difference between an old hose and a new sensor? Or a windscreen. Some of this is simply luck of the draw. The Howes drove a modern 3/4 ton Chevrolet through sixty countries and broke just about every thing that could break. I have spent a ton of money...
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    MB truck owners in North America - is it worth it?

    Scholars differ, but my quick answer would be "no." Understanding that my truck has spent several years traveling in the US and is now in Europe, I would go with something else. Some comments: -- Parts for a 1990 MB truck are an issue, even in Europe. There are lots of work arounds, but very...
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    Merc 1124 AF Touring in Europe

    Neil, would love any tips. Without a UK bank account we have been unable to buy any of the magic boxes for tolls. Credit card worked in France, most of the time. 😉
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    Merc 1124 AF Touring in Europe

    Dude! If you can handle the UK, the EU is easy. “The Wandering Bird “ website (https://www.wandering-bird.com/) has lots of tips for UK motorhomers. Bottom line, every thing is wider and taller. 😝
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    EC Bathroom Layout Question

    Rumor has it that Sandy's son did not do a great job with the company. We actually visited the factory to see if the C-Head would fit out tiny bath. It did and had the great advantage over the Nature's Head that you could lift the bucket out without needing a cover - it fit through the doors...
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    EC Bathroom Layout Question

    Fixed cassette odor by installing a composting toilet. EXPANDED: Had a Natures Head on our first camper. Next one had a cassette. Though, "How bad can it be?" Replaced it with a C-Head. Still have the C-Head. Still use it. Still no odor.
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    Velit 12v AC?

    Boy, that REALLY looks like the Houghton, which is one of the more efficient 110v units. I wonder ...
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    Redarc BCDC Sizing

    Makes sense. Start with a BCDC 1250D and upgrade if/when you need.
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    Redarc BCDC Sizing

    FWIW, a friend who also uses REDARC toys reports that REDARC suggested a Manager 30 paired with a BCDC1250D for his new camper - to give some 80A of charge. I have NOT tested this and would not attempt it without an iron clad assurance from your dealer that they will take things back should it...
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    Redarc BCDC Sizing

    Short answers - always better too big than too small. Your 1.5Kw inverter will soon grow to a 3 Kw inverter, your cooler will become a fridge, and fans will blossom and thus your 150Ah battery will be replaced with a 270Ah. So get the BCDC1250D and also look at the "Manager" line for more...
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    Shore power 120 & 220

    Had to bang my head against the wall a few times before I fully got this! (And I lived in 220v countries most of my life!) By definition, an inverter/charger cannot be multi-voltage, as it passes power directly via a transfer switch. That would send 220v to your 110v appliances. (Or 110v to...
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    Shore power 120 & 220

    Ouch! Had not thought of forest fires; with have "only" 640w. I was amazed at how much solar performance fell off in the Fall. And annoyed that my alternator charging is not working properly. (Hopefully will have that sorted in the New Year.) While I like as much independence as possible, I...
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    Shore power 120 & 220

    AFAIK: -- US residential power is two 110v phases and a neutral. This gives you 110v at the outlet and 208v, phase to phase, for electric stoves and dryers. -- I am guessing that UK/EU is 220v phase to neutral with a ground. Don't know if there is any way to split a phase in this setup, but my...
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    Shore power 120 & 220

    Hey Peter! We once went some 18 months without shore power as a proof of concept. Some things we learned: -- You can do it, even with an all electric camper, as long as you have enough battery to carry between rains and enough solar to recharge. --Some (all?) lead acid batteries need a really...
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    Shore power 120 & 220

    You miss the point. My appliances are 120v as well. Charge yer batteries and use your inverter. Works much better than a transformer. Also limits your draw on often undersized 220v service. My Victron draws less than 4A @220v. Also obviates frequency issues.
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