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Re: 93 mv weekender auxiliary battery help for newbie
Hi Robert,
I don't have the van handy to take a look, but the only round hole I remember under my table is the socket for the "leg" that sticks down from the bottom of the table. It holds the table in place when folded... no electricals. As for the socket under the driver's seat, there may be a fuse, I don't remember. It is wired to the battery under the seat. The best thing is to slide your seat forward and take a look. A previous owner may have made some changes. I think my socket was disconnected - anyway it is now because I don't have the under-seat fridge. Ian --- In ev_update@..., "Robert" <rob@...> wrote: outlet on the black plastic cover under the drivers seat. this outlet is not working.doesn't fit in this and i have no idea what would. it is a penny size round hole and the manual saysnothing about it other than where it is located and all my google searchs have turned up empty. |
Re: coil and other codes, 99 euro running rough and wont start sometimes.
"tkirschhofer" <toddk@...> wrote:
new battery, just wouldnt turn over That's the BIG clue, right there. If your battery went dead and you put in a new battery... and, subsequently you did get the engine started, but are lamenting that you have a rough engine... and then spend all kinds of money at a dealership. Slow down a second!! Did you perform a throttle body adaption after your battery install? If you didn't, you very well could have a very rough engine. But, you can fix it yourself (if that's the problem) without much fuss and certainly no expense. Just do the throttle body procedure and see if that doesn't clear up the rough engine. Garrett 1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz" 2002 EVC, "Serenity" |
Re: coil and other codes, 99 euro running rough and wont start sometimes.
Hi Todd,
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If the starter doesn't go when you turn the key, that's most likely a totally different problem than if the starter goes but the motor doesn't start. "No starter" is usually a relatively simple thing to figure out... - not in Park or Neutral (I have seen this more times than you'd think!) - weak battery (try a boost start?) - poor (dirty) battery connections - poor connections in small wire to solenoid - bad ignition switch - bad neutral safety switch (try starting in Neutral) - bad starter or starter solenoid Turn the headlights on... they should be turned off automatically when you turn the key to start. If not, that suggests something in the key switch or related wiring. I have sometimes connected 12v from the battery to the small wire on the starter solenoid. If it cranks, starter is OK, problem is somewhere in the circuit from the battery to the key to the starter solenoid. Can't comment on the CEL and coil... I have the old 5 cyl motor which is very different. Ian Mothersill 93 EV Weekender 5 speed Vancouver, Canada --- In ev_update@..., "tkirschhofer" <toddk@...> wrote:
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Re: More Questions on Generators
Kent wrote:
I checked the site and can't find a price for the eu2000 anywhere.Thanks Kent... Here's the reply from Mayberry's regarding a price quote. I had sent them a quote request by e-mail yesterday: Thank you for visiting us @ Mayberrys.com. Because of Honda's strict internet policy, we as a certified Honda Dealer are not allowed to list prices on our Website or to quote prices via Email or fax. If you are a local, state or federal government facility or a business that purchase's for the government, please fax a letter head with billing & shipping info to 908-689-8732. All others, please give our Sales staff a call at 800-696-1745 for updated sale prices. Edie@... |
Re: Most inexpensive roof rack for '99 EVC??
In a message dated 6/18/08 4:05:19 PM, macgroup@... writes:
Did you have the Yakima deflector installed on the front bar?? I have aNo My Yakima Tracks are mounted running from near the rear edge of the poptop forward. I never got the deflector, thinking the bars were so far back as to be out of the slipstream. However, since they did seem to impact the mpg, perhaps the deflector would have been good to have?? Kent Kirkley '97EVC **** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. () |
Re: Most inexpensive roof rack for '99 EVC??
FreedaPeeple
Thanks for the advice. But I'll bet I can build one for about $100
using parts found at a marine supply & home depot. No welding need be involved, just good strong stainless steel brackets. I'm just trying to find someone here that might have done it successfully & cost- effectively. And I'm unemployed & trying to start up a new business, so that "$300" of my savings account needs to find it's way into my stomach! ;) Best, Billy --- In ev_update@..., "Downtown Computers" <dkorb@...> wrote: metal cutting blades, and fuel to make these purchase's, you will be closer to 300 dollars than you think. Seems like a fair price if the product is made well. I suggest saving money on some other aspect of your life and just buy the thing if you need one. Unless you figure your time is free, I seriously doubt you will actually save much money building one. Every company is entitled to making a gentleman's profit, 300 dollars seems like a bargain to me. sight unseen thoughhere installed a "homemade rack" or where can I buy a cheap one? GoWesty want like 300 bucks! It's nowhere near worth that, IMO! |
Re: Most inexpensive roof rack for '99 EVC??
Downtown Computers
By the time you buy the tubing, welding rod, mounting hardware, metal cutting blades, and fuel to make these purchase's, you will be closer to 300 dollars than you think. Seems like a fair price if the product is made well. I suggest saving money on some other aspect of your life and just buy the thing if you need one. Unless you figure your time is free, I seriously doubt you will actually save much money building one. Every company is entitled to making a gentleman's profit, 300 dollars seems like a bargain to me.
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From: FreedaPeeple To: ev_update@... Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:55 AM Subject: [ev_update] Most inexpensive roof rack for '99 EVC?? I need a roof rack on my 99 EVC, but not much money. Has anyone here installed a "homemade rack" or where can I buy a cheap one? Go Westy want like 300 bucks! It's nowhere near worth that, IMO! Thanks, Billy |
Re: Most inexpensive roof rack for '99 EVC??
In a message dated 6/18/08 11:55:45 AM, freeda.peeple@... writes:
I need a roof rack on my 99 EVC, but not much money. Has anyone hereBilly: Unless you 'absolutely' have to have a roof rack.......I would suggest no going that route. The roof rack and whatever you mount there will impact your gas mileage at least 2-4 mpg. I have removed my Yakima Tracks towers and just put everything inside. An alternative would be a rear hitch mounted carrier......no drag. Kent Kirkley '97EVC **** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. () |
Re: Wal-Mart Question
--- In ev_update@..., "Garrett" <garrett.elists@...> wrote:
I see your point as well. While it never happened in a Wal-Mart lot, I have been chased from other spots. Nothing worse than being woken from a deep sleep in the middle of the night and told to move on. |
Re: [93eurovans] 93 manual trans shifter bushings (?)
First time I did the repair lying on the garage floor in freezing
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weather, reaching around the tranny with my son above looking down and giving advice and helping where he could. That was miserable. Next two times I did it from the top, moving radiator forward and taking off the battery cover and side piece (and maybe something else?) to get better access. There is a bracket that bolts on that has the nylon bushing pressed into it. You can get it off and on from the top, and if you are going to replace that bushing I recommend you take the bracket off to do so. You can also take off the last section of linkage from the gear shift lever to the tranny that has the nylon balls on it, but that has to be done from underneath. I did that the first time to be able to press the ball onto the shaft, and then the ball and shaft into the bushing. However, I was able to use lubricant and channel-lock pliers to press fit the assembly together from the top without taking the shaft off last two times I worked on it, and suggest you attempt the same. A little bit of yelling, adrenaline, and persistance and you can get it. On 6/17/08, dalemisen <dalem@...> wrote:
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Re: Wal-Mart Question
"Tony B" wrote:
I agree. Many stores don't want you there because others tookadvantage. This is one of those cases where I would much rather roll in without drawing attention, be *very* descrete and respectful, and just stealth camp in the back corner after buying some Wal-Mart provisions. I make sure that I have my plastic Wal-Mart bags there in plain view if/when the security guard comes knocking. It's easier to ask forgiveness later if asked to leave... and that hasn't happened yet (for me). If I already see a half-dozen campers in one corner, I feel fine about popping the top. If I don't see any campers, I suspect (for me) it's best to leave a sleeping dog alone and just go hide in a corner next to three other cars somewhere, leave the top down, lights off, shades down, and scram after about five or six hours of much-needed shut-eye. (I forget which Wal-Mart it was (perhaps Flagstaff), but I was amazed to see about 25 or 30 campers when I pulled in... and some were BIG rigs!) Just my TooSense on that one... but, I do see both points of view! Garrett 1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz" 2002 EVC, "Serenity" |
Re: More Questions on Generators
Hi Ken,
Thanks for chiming in... please scroll down to the ###'s below kgkirkley: I checked the site and can't find a price for the eu2000 anywhere.### Well, exactly! I wrote them asking for a quote. Have not heard back. And there are a half-dozen dealers listed for Austin, Texas... so, I will see where the lay of the land is before committing to any dealer, mail-order OR local. As I've mentioned before, I made a heavy canvas 'shroud' thatvelcros around the a/c unit and zips into the front window in place of thescreen. ### Actually, this is elegant and quite brilliant. Can you please post some photos to the group? (I've missed seeing you at the Texas Star Parties.) I especially like that this arrangement would be easier than trying to balance the unit on the door sill, potentially buggering up the cloth or plastic-coated handles... and exposing the interior to possible condensate drippage. There might be room for the generator and a/c up in the luggagecarrier. ### Yes, BUT there is always the hazard of the A/C unit sucking carbon monoxide and other foul exhaust fumes into the living quarters. I would have to have a machine shop modify the exhaust pipe to include a nipple and hose arrangement to escort the exhaust fumes to the rear of the van... and add three new CO detectors for the interior! There's always a complication! The problem would be lifting weight.time. ### Yes, and there's the question of storage... and of course, this kills any "stealth camping" ideas. It would probably be acceptable at Wal-Mart to have this A/C and generator arrangement in the cubby- hole on the roof and the top popped up. My only concern with this pop-up arrangement is that the canvas all around is a HUGE heat loss, especially during the day when the sun is beating on the EVC. I would imagine that going through the side window with an A/C unit would be much better during the hot days. So, having flexibility to choose is probably the right answer. I am still of the mind to take a good A/C unit apart and install the thing permanently in the bottom of the closet. Someone else had this professionally done, but as I recall, it was about $4,000 when it was all finished. It's a major job. I've been thinking about reworking the battery box area and expanding into the rear middle storage area, perhaps making a sound-proof (?) box for a portable generator there. It would be a massive project, but not a bad addition for the EVC. I now carry the a/c inside the EVC andimproving my mpg. ### Yes, it is so good of Winnebago to have thought of the velcro on the front screen like that. I wouldn't want to have to hoist the A/C unit up from the side. Going through the interior is so much easier. Will have to see how all this works at our Texas Star Parties coming up. With so many days touching and into the 100's, it is pretty miserable without some A/C relief. Best, Garrett 1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz" 2002 EVC, "Serenity" |
Re: Wal-Mart Question
--- In ev_update@..., Robert Webster <salsared2004@...> wrote:
manager first. ?I agree. Many stores don't want you there because others took advantage. I have seen people in big RV's in Wal-Mart lots with awnings out, lawn chairs in position, and BBQ grills set up. They look like they had been there for days or weeks! I'm sure this is not what Wal-Mart had in mind when they were initially liberal in allowing over night parking, but as is so often the case, some ruin it for many. |
Re: More Questions on Generators
Garrett:
See below. If out of state you can avoid Texas sales tax....unless they have a business in Tx. I didn't go to TSP this year.As I've mentioned before, I made a heavy canvas 'shroud' thatvelcrosaround the a/c unit and zips into the front window in place of thescreen. I didn't know you were into astronomy? True enough.There might be room for the generator and a/c up in the luggagecarrier. I cover the canvas with Reflectix panels. I'll post some photos when I can dig them out. Kent Kirkley '97EVC **** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. () |
Re: Wal-Mart Question
No matter which Wal-Marts are on the OKAY list it is still advisable to check with the manager first.
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? Bruce Webster '97 EVC --- On Wed, 6/18/08, Jim White <jim@...> wrote:
From: Jim White <jim@...> Subject: Re: [ev_update] Wal-Mart Question To: ev_update@... Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 2:34 AM Add Las Vegas to the banned list. Went into effect sometime within the last year as I found out first hand. I've seen Wal-Mart camping cited in a number of publications, but I'm thinking that maybe the first I heard of it was on some TV (perhaps travel-related) show. There is a website that tracks which ones do and don't allow camping: grounds.com/ walmart_nocampin g.aspx . com/walmartpark. htm I've got the Free Campgrounds West book, and it has been reasonably useful. The thing I need now is an update for TomTom Shared POI data with that info. Jim Garrett wrote: Hi Group, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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