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Re: Tire pressure advice....
Miles Koppersmith
The doorjamb sticker and the Winnebago sticker on my 2002 EVC both list 49F/49R which is the correct inflation for the 225/60R16 102H tires.
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Miles Koppersmith 2002 EVC "Gadabout" ----- Original Message -----
From: "davidaprilh" <smithhorner@...> To: <ev_update@...> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 7:40 PM Subject: [ev_update] Re: Tire pressure advice.... The sticker pictured in the photo is similar to the one in the |
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Shore power charging--was: Trickle Charging both bats?
Stuart MacMillan
Right Forest,
The title is causing confusion. I use the onboard converter to charge both batteries with the jumper. The Magnetek converter in the EVC is designed to run the lights, pump, etc. as well as charge the coach battery. It's not suitable for fully charging gel or AGM deep cycle batteries because the voltage does not go high enough. It's worked great for me for two years so far charging both batteries with a jumper. My Trojan has gone way beyond its design life. When I change it out, it will be for an Odyssey with the Duo Charge system, which will be a large investment I want to postpone for as long as possible! Stuart _____ From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf Of forest flanigan Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:09 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: Trickle Charging both bats? Hi Stuart-- Following this battery thread, If you have a true deep cycle battery they need a different type of charge that the converter should provide. Converters not only convert 110V AC to 12V DC but act as charger for deep cycle batteries. These units are made to give a true deep cycle the type of charge they need (high voltage ). In fact at one time we had golf cart batteries for our cabin and when we switched from a Sears wheel charger (like the ones that service stations have) to a small converter for charging the difference was astonishing. We even had a converter hooked up to a 12V pump to pump water out of a spring using a generator. While a trickle charger will keep the starting battery in good shape in idle times the rear battery should be hooked up to shore power--if not full time ,since I'm not sure what kind of taper these particular units are set up for, at least a couple of days a month and a couple of days before a trip. I think that the jumper idea is good for short term stuff (like helping get started ) but I wouldn't do it long term without researching the solenoid specs first. Hope this helps Forest |
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Re: Trickle Charging both bats?
forest flanigan
Hi Stuart--
Following this battery thread, If you have a true deep cycle battery they need a different type of charge that the converter should provide. Converters not only convert 110V AC to 12V DC but act as charger for deep cycle batteries. These units are made to give a true deep cycle the type of charge they need (high voltage ). In fact at one time we had golf cart batteries for our cabin and when we switched from a Sears wheel charger (like the ones that service stations have) to a small converter for charging the difference was astonishing. We even had a converter hooked up to a 12V pump to pump water out of a spring using a generator. While a trickle charger will keep the starting battery in good shape in idle times the rear battery should be hooked up to shore power--if not full time ,since I'm not sure what kind of taper these particular units are set up for, at least a couple of days a month and a couple of days before a trip. I think that the jumper idea is good for short term stuff (like helping get started ) but I wouldn't do it long term without researching the solenoid specs first. Hope this helps Forest |
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Balmar Duo Charge--Was: Some good battery info
Stuart MacMillan
The current model of the Balmar Duo Charge is digital, no LEDs anymore.
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It's available on line for about $200. I think this is a must-have if you switch to a gel or AGM deep discharge battery. It would be easy to install in the EVC chassis battery compartment. It's on my wish list. Here is one source: Stuart '97 EVC with original Trojan still doing reasonably well _____ From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf Of David Richoux Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 2:41 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list) Jack_son, I think there are actually only 6 LEDs - they are showing various possible combinations to indicate voltage after you program it. Blinking, Steady, On, Off, number of blinks are all a way of showing status without a true meter. They could have done the same thing with one LCD, maybe this was a more rugged (or cheaper) solution? Anyway, worth further research! Dave Richoux On Jun 9, 2008, at 12:52 PM, jack_son_73 wrote:
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Re: Trickle Charging both bats?
Stuart MacMillan
This is exactly what I do during periods of little use, like winter. Now
I'm thinking it's best to plug in whenever parked to keep that coach battery fully charged. Just make an alligator clip jumper out of 14 ga wire, and jump the two big posts at the solenoid. Stuart _____ From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf Of rvdalton Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:22 PM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Trickle Charging both bats? Why not use the built in coach battery charger to charge both batteries. I assume this would require the jumper to allow current to flow into the vehicle battery. Rob --- In ev_update@yahoogrou <mailto:ev_update%40yahoogroups.com> ps.com, "jack_son_73" <jackr1@...> wrote: "tornadokc247" <mdobbs@> wrote: charger |
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Re: Go Westy EVC tire solution
--- In ev_update@..., "samcamper2003" <samcpa@...> wrote:
I had the GoWesty lift kit installed on my 2000 EVC in Dec 07. The wheels and tires seem to be performing well. I'm happy with the hydroedge tires and think they have the adequate weight capacity for the EVC. Casey Moore
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EVC mechanic shop - Seattle
Land Washburn
And your favorite Seattle area EVC mechanic shop is....???
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Thanks for your help... Land ('97 Winnebago EVC ) -----Original Message-----
From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...]On Behalf Of asic00@... Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 7:27 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Winterizing Hi Michael: If you saw my posting of last week you will see I am CURRENTLY involved in the IDENTICAL problem with my 97 EVC. I buy and sell these EVCs and bought a 97 where the tank had leaked and really wrecked the gray floor in the middle area. The EVC service manual (available thru GoWesty for about $21.00) is really the best clue of how to get these tanks out. The problem is VERY difficult to say the least, as after 4 days effort it is still NOT out due to Winnebago design flaws. Too LENGTHY to go in on an email, but if you want to call me in Michigan at 248-546-1207 we can talk as like I said I am still working on this almost every day. You must get the water out, however, as my previous owner did not, and the underlayment under the gray vinyl material is OSB (compressed wood) and it will ROT OUT, causing it to need to be replaced almost completly. To replace most of the OSB involves removing almost all the cabinets other than the really big one. Once new OSB is installed, one must find new gray vinyl floor covering. It is NO LONGER available thru Winnegbago, but I have found it thru a supplier in Washington, and two yards plus shipping is only $50.00. Unless you get the water out IMMEDIATELY the OSB (Oriented strand board) will almost certainly turn to mulch (it is made up of compresssed wood chips) and have to be replaced. If your OSB has absorbed a lot of water if may be too late, and the OSB acts a sponge. By the way it MAY be necessary to remove the water tank in chunks, as Winnebago designed the cabinet around it in such a way that (up unti now) I still have not figured how to get it out in one piece. The ONLY good think so far is to find that the tank is still available thru Winnebago at at cost of $185.00 plus shipping. To buy it however, you need to go to Mobility RV their selling company in Iowa. You can find them on their website and call their 800 number. Call me if you wish and I will tell you what I know so far. Perhaps we can help each other figure how to get the "beast" out other than cutting it up in chunks. Randy in Michigan 248-546-1207 |
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Floor covering-was Winterizing
Stuart MacMillan
Randy,
Cabela's has it too: It's a marine product. It would be great if you could summarize this process (tank removal) and post it in the files! Good luck! Stuart _____ From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf Of asic00@... Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 7:27 AM To: ev_update@... Subject: [ev_update] Re: Winterizing Hi Michael: If you saw my posting of last week you will see I am CURRENTLY involved in the IDENTICAL problem with my 97 EVC. I buy and sell these EVCs and bought a 97 where the tank had leaked and really wrecked the gray floor in the middle area. The EVC service manual (available thru GoWesty for about $21.00) is really the best clue of how to get these tanks out. The problem is VERY difficult to say the least, as after 4 days effort it is still NOT out due to Winnebago design flaws. Too LENGTHY to go in on an email, but if you want to call me in Michigan at 248-546-1207 we can talk as like I said I am still working on this almost every day. You must get the water out, however, as my previous owner did not, and the underlayment under the gray vinyl material is OSB (compressed wood) and it will ROT OUT, causing it to need to be replaced almost completly. To replace most of the OSB involves removing almost all the cabinets other than the really big one. Once new OSB is installed, one must find new gray vinyl floor covering. It is NO LONGER available thru Winnegbago, but I have found it thru a supplier in Washington, and two yards plus shipping is only $50.00. Unless you get the water out IMMEDIATELY the OSB (Oriented strand board) will almost certainly turn to mulch (it is made up of compresssed wood chips) and have to be replaced. If your OSB has absorbed a lot of water if may be too late, and the OSB acts a sponge. By the way it MAY be necessary to remove the water tank in chunks, as Winnebago designed the cabinet around it in such a way that (up unti now) I still have not figured how to get it out in one piece. The ONLY good think so far is to find that the tank is still available thru Winnebago at at cost of $185.00 plus shipping. To buy it however, you need to go to Mobility RV their selling company in Iowa. You can find them on their website and call their 800 number. Call me if you wish and I will tell you what I know so far. Perhaps we can help each other figure how to get the "beast" out other than cutting it up in chunks. Randy in Michigan 248-546-1207 |
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Wiper motor lookup needed
jadrma1
Can someone do a Bentley repair manual lookup for me and tell me how
the wiper crank attaches to the driveline of the wiper motor on my '95 Eurvan. Whatever it was fell off and left me stranded in a rainstorm. The crank is now hanging useless below the wiper motor driveline (spindle) which turns just fine when the activated. It looks like the driveline is threaded but I'm wondering if there were washers, etc involved. Also, what size nut was it? Thanks. |
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Re: Winterizing
Hi Michael:
If you saw my posting of last week you will see I am CURRENTLY involved in the IDENTICAL problem with my 97 EVC. I buy and sell these EVCs and bought a 97 where the tank had leaked and really wrecked the gray floor in the middle area. The EVC service manual (available thru GoWesty for about $21.00) is really the best clue of how to get these tanks out. The problem is VERY difficult to say the least, as after 4 days effort it is still NOT out due to Winnebago design flaws. Too LENGTHY to go in on an email, but if you want to call me in Michigan at 248-546-1207 we can talk as like I said I am still working on this almost every day. You must get the water out, however, as my previous owner did not, and the underlayment under the gray vinyl material is OSB (compressed wood) and it will ROT OUT, causing it to need to be replaced almost completly. To replace most of the OSB involves removing almost all the cabinets other than the really big one. Once new OSB is installed, one must find new gray vinyl floor covering. It is NO LONGER available thru Winnegbago, but I have found it thru a supplier in Washington, and two yards plus shipping is only $50.00. Unless you get the water out IMMEDIATELY the OSB (Oriented strand board) will almost certainly turn to mulch (it is made up of compresssed wood chips) and have to be replaced. If your OSB has absorbed a lot of water if may be too late, and the OSB acts a sponge. By the way it MAY be necessary to remove the water tank in chunks, as Winnebago designed the cabinet around it in such a way that (up unti now) I still have not figured how to get it out in one piece. The ONLY good think so far is to find that the tank is still available thru Winnebago at at cost of $185.00 plus shipping. To buy it however, you need to go to Mobility RV their selling company in Iowa. You can find them on their website and call their 800 number. Call me if you wish and I will tell you what I know so far. Perhaps we can help each other figure how to get the "beast" out other than cutting it up in chunks. Randy in Michigan 248-546-1207 |
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Re: ATF Change was: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list)
--- In ev_update@..., Larry Schellhase <schellhase@...> wrote:
wow, my local dealer, who initially told me the change wasn't needed and didn't want to do it, called me back after VW corporate prodded them and said it would cost almost $400! Their price prompted me to order parts and do it myself. At under $200 I would have let them do it! I can see prices varying to some degree, but double is a big difference! Tony 01MV |
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Re: Wiper motor lookup needed
No washer. The crank is held with a "self-locking hex nut M8"
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Bob W. In a message dated 6/10/2008 11:16:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jadrma@... writes: Can someone do a Bentley repair manual lookup for me and tell me how the wiper crank attaches to the driveline of the wiper motor on my '95 Eurvan. Whatever it was fell off and left me stranded in a rainstorm. The crank is now hanging useless below the wiper motor driveline (spindle) which turns just fine when the activated. It looks like the driveline is threaded but I'm wondering if there were washers, etc involved. Also, what size nut was it? Thanks. ****Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. () |
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Re: ATF Change was: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list)
Larry Schellhase
I have 120,000 mi on my 99 EVC and I have had the ATF fluid changed 3 timess at
Santa Monica VW, last time they charged me $178.73 for: AT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID - FLUSH AND CHANGE WITH SYNTHETIC FLUID Labor was $105 and parts were 1 - TF Synthetic ATF 42.90 1 - 1Gasket 26.45 1 - A Pipe 2.68 1 - B Seal 1.70 Next to the the engine, transmission repair or replacement is probably the biggest cost risk you could have. If you can find a competent shop that will do the procedure for a couple of hundred bucks I believe it is well worth the expenditure. Good luck, Larry LA, CA |
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Re: ATF Change was: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list)
David Richoux
The group website has a Files section with many maintenance tips collected (and distilled, sometimes!) There certainly could be a lot more info posted to that section, but so many people don't remember to check. Any list member can upload files.
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Dave Richoux 2000 EVC On Jun 9, 2008, at 8:48 PM, Larry Schellhase wrote:
Pat, it is too bad you just missed the big discussion we had on changing the transmission fluid. Unfortunately when there are 400 responses to a subject (many of them digressions) it is impossible for the Yahoo Group search function to you get to the gist of the subject. And, I cannot imagine anyone having the patience to actually read all those posts (I know I didn't). But, since your EVC has 110K mi and you don't know if the transmission fluid has been changed, I think it is safe to say that the majority of posters here would recommend that you have the ATF fluid flushed ASAP. |
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Re: ATF Change was: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list)
pat_under_hill
Hi Larry,
Well maybe we're going to have to read those messages after all. You say "a majority of posters here would recommend that you have the ATF fluid flushed ASAP" but Garrett's file says flushing can make a mess internally (my husband says Garrett is very wrong about that). We ordered a service manual (repainting the front bumper came in second) to look up the fluid capacities and will then decide if flushing is really necessary or not. I did some searching of the forum's messages (Yahoo sure has a terrible search engine!) and see prices all over the map, from a hundred to a thousand. 400 messages and still no easy answers? --- In ev_update@..., Larry Schellhase <schellhase@...> wrote: changing the transmission fluid. Unfortunately when there are 400 responses to a subject (many of them digressions) it is impossible for the Yahoo Group search function to you get to the gist of the subject. And, I cannot imagine anyone having the patience to actually read all those posts (I know I didn't). But, since your EVC has 110K mi and you don't know if the transmission fluid has been changed, I think it is safe to say that the majority of posters here would recommend that you have the ATF fluid flushed ASAP. If you are not a DIY person you need to find a shop that can do it for you. Hopefully others will add the details for what the job actually requires to be done correctly. Sprinter list) To: ev_update@...then 50 or so on batteries is not too much ;-) |
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ATF Change was: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list)
Larry Schellhase
Pat, it is too bad you just missed the big discussion we had on changing the transmission fluid. Unfortunately when there are 400 responses to a subject (many of them digressions) it is impossible for the Yahoo Group search function to you get to the gist of the subject. And, I cannot imagine anyone having the patience to actually read all those posts (I know I didn't). But, since your EVC has 110K mi and you don't know if the transmission fluid has been changed, I think it is safe to say that the majority of posters here would recommend that you have the ATF fluid flushed ASAP.
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There are instructions in the Files section for doing it yourself. If you are not a DIY person you need to find a shop that can do it for you. Hopefully others will add the details for what the job actually requires to be done correctly. Larry LA, CA --- On Mon, 6/9/08, pat_under_hill <pat_under_hill@...> wrote:
From: pat_under_hill <pat_under_hill@...> Subject: [ev_update] Re: Some good battery info - (swiped from the Sprinter list) To: ev_update@... Date: Monday, June 9, 2008, 1:22 PM > If we can have 400+ messages on ATF replacement, then 50 or so on batteries is not too much ;-) No, not too much, but that's comparing apples to oranges, or maybe apples to knitting needles! My husband and I just purchased a 1993 with an automatic and, after googling a bit, I found this group, and I'm glad I did. Our van only has 110,000 miles, but I don't think the previous owner did anything but drive it on Sundays to church (that's what he told us, anyway). He certainly didn't do much maintenance, or keep any records. Best of luck to all of you trying to achieve storage battery nirvana. I"m trying to make sure we aren't one "funny noise" away from negative equity in our new van. More transmission talk!!! Please!!! |
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Re: Trickle Charging both bats?
Why not use the built in coach battery charger to charge both
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batteries. I assume this would require the jumper to allow current to flow into the vehicle battery. Rob --- In ev_update@..., "jack_son_73" <jackr1@...> wrote:
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Go Westy EVC tire solution
Has anyone in the Denver area purchased and installed on a 01-03 EVC
the tire solution sold by Go Westy? id=3843&category_id=145&category_parent_id= Just trying to find a shop in my area who can install and do the wheel alignment? And/Or has anyone else gone this route and what are your thoughts about this solution? Thx, Sam/2003 EVC - Denver CO |
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Re: Add on Rain Gutters Web Page Up
Gerry,
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You were replying to a message nearly 9 years old! You can see a few photos here: We sold quite a few of these back then, but not many the last few years. I may only have 1 long rail for the EVC remaining and no real way to ship it. It's too long to ship by UPS, FedEx, or DHL. You can use roof racks on these gutters. I even hang an awning from the gutter on my Weekender. Steve 636-337-7700 888-797-5994 - order desk On Jun 9, 2008, at 8:23 PM, notaudi wrote:
These "gutters" sound interesting, but I can't find a pic or |
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