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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

Hi Guys,

In the Files section, I see a file for rear brake change for 2001-2003
EVC. I've never done one, but need to now. Is it the same for a 1999
EVC? If anyone can point me to step-by-step procedure I'd appreciate it.

Billy

Garrett,

This website will solve all your "problems." This is a great site for
RV travelers. Provides camping & boondocking info in all sates.



Best, Billy

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 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

Billy:

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


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--- In ev_update@..., "Garrett" <garrett.elists@...> wrote:

It's easier to ask forgiveness later if asked to leave... and that
hasn't happened yet (for me).

Garrett
1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz"
2002 EVC, "Serenity"

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.

First time I did the repair lying on the garage floor in freezing
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.

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"Tony B" wrote:

I agree. Many stores don't want you there because others took

advantage.


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"

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.
Does one have to call them to obtain a price?

###
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' that

velcros

around the a/c unit and zips into the front window in place of the

screen.

###
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 luggage

carrier.

###
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.
A 5000btu a/c weights about 40 lbs., the eu2000i 46 lbs.
You'll have to lift them both up to the luggage carrier, one at a

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 and
'install' it when camping up through the front poptop window, thus

improving 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"

--- In ev_update@..., Robert Webster <salsared2004@...> wrote:

No matter which Wal-Marts are on the OKAY list it is still advisable to check with the

manager first.

?
Bruce Webster
'97 EVC

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.

Garrett:

See below.

?? ###
? ?? 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.

If out of state you can avoid Texas sales tax....unless they have a business
in Tx.

As I've mentioned before, I made a heavy canvas 'shroud' that

velcros

around the a/c unit and zips into the front window in place of the

screen.

?? ###
? ?? 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.

I didn't go to TSP this year.
I didn't know you were into astronomy?

There might be room for the generator and a/c up in the luggage

carrier.

?? ###
? ?? 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!

True enough.

?? ###
? ?? 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 cover the canvas with Reflectix panels.

I'll post some photos when I can dig them out.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC



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Garrett.

Here's a link to a page showing what your looking for. The front mounted AC units in Casita travel trailers are in the 5 to 6k btu range and folks are using the "SPP6E" kit.


Joe

Garrett.

One other thing to think about. These small generators have been know to sprout legs and walk :=}

Joe

No matter which Wal-Marts are on the OKAY list it is still advisable to check with the manager first.
?
Bruce Webster
'97 EVC

Garrett:

Hi Group,

Thanks to Jack_son and Joe R for their replies to my last generator
inquiry.? As a result, I have committed to buying the Honda EU2000i

I checked the site and can't find a price for the eu2000 anywhere.
Does one have to call them to obtain a price?
Also, are you at liberty to say what the super duper price was?

I can imagine that it is rather stupid to run the generator near enough
to the EVC that exhaust fumes could enter the living space somehow.?
And, it will be incredibly attractive concept to set the thing on top
of the EVC in the little baggage cubby-hole up front. I'm wondering if
there is a way?

The whole idea is to install a window A/C unit in the passenger window
and run an AC-current line directly from the generator to the A/C unit.

Do you want to sleep in the top bunk with the top popped?
If you do, I will tell you that keeping cool up there with the a/c in the
passenger window isn't easy.
As you know , cold air is heavy and falls and it won't go up thru the small
opening very well, even with a fan blowing up.
If you do I would suggest placing the 'window a/c' unit in the center of the
luggage carrier, facing rearwards. I've done this for years in our hot Texas
summers. As I've mentioned before, I made a heavy canvas 'shroud' that velcros
around the a/c unit and zips into the front window in place of the screen. In
operation, with the upper bed stowed, the air bounces off the angled pop top
and down into the interior. With the upper bed in use its very cool up there. I
also use two 12v Walmart clip on fans to keep the air moving.

When parking at Wal-Marts, for example, I can imagine that they would
be a touch sensitive about my setting a generator 15-feet away from the
EVC and running an AC line to the window unit.? That would be pushing
things a bit, no?? But, to have the generator on the roof and a
descreet AC cord running to the window... well, who would notice?

There might be room for the generator and a/c up in the luggage carrier.
The problem would be lifting weight.
A 5000btu a/c weights about 40 lbs., the eu2000i 46 lbs.
You'll have to lift them both up to the luggage carrier, one at a time.

I used to keep my a/c mounted in the luggage carrier during the hot months
and remove it when it cools down. I now carry the a/c inside the EVC and
'install' it when camping up through the front poptop window, thus improving my mpg.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC





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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:





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,

I have not seen in print anywhere the Wal-Marts that are OFF LIMITS for
overnight parking.

I have heard on various forums that local statutes prohibit camping
within city limits, etc., etc., so those Wal-Marts are not available. I
think El Paso is one of those cities, no?

Is there a list anywhere of these "off limits" Wal-Marts?

Also, are all Sam's Clubs available too?

In fact, I have never seen it anywhere written or published that Wal-
Marts are available for parking over night... it's just always been
word of mouth. What's up with that?

Best,

Garrett

Hi Group,

Thanks to Jack_son and Joe R for their replies to my last generator
inquiry. As a result, I have committed to buying the Honda EU2000i



I can imagine that it is rather stupid to run the generator near enough
to the EVC that exhaust fumes could enter the living space somehow.
And, it will be incredibly attractive concept to set the thing on top
of the EVC in the little baggage cubby-hole up front. I'm wondering if
there is a way?

The whole idea is to install a window A/C unit in the passenger window
and run an AC-current line directly from the generator to the A/C unit.

When parking at Wal-Marts, for example, I can imagine that they would
be a touch sensitive about my setting a generator 15-feet away from the
EVC and running an AC line to the window unit. That would be pushing
things a bit, no? But, to have the generator on the roof and a
descreet AC cord running to the window... well, who would notice?

Am wondering if an exhaust hose can be fabricated by a buddy who owns a
machine shop? (And route that hose to the rear of the van) And, maybe
things wouldn't be *that* unsafe if I installed three or four different
CO detectors inside the EVC?

Any thoughts?

Thanks to all!

Garrett
1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz"
2002 EVC, "Serenity"

Many thanks to Joe R and to Jack_son for their thoughtful replies!

Follow up questions:

1) As per Joe's post, how difficult is it to install a second "soft
start" capacitor to a typical 6000 BTU Window A/C unit?? As I recall,
capacitors have three wires... so, you've already LOST me! ;)

2) I sent off to Mayberrys.com (as per Jack_Son's recommendation) for
a quote on the Honda EU2000i generator. Wondering if anyone knows of
any other outfits that will mail-order a Honda ultra cheap?

Best,

Garrett
1999 EVC, "DolphinJazz"
2002 EVC, "Serenity"


"Joe R" wrote:

What your describing is a "soft start" kit and it is a second

capacitor because AC's already have one as you stated.

The inverter generators have a relativity high starting capacity but

a lot of users need the soft start also.

Thanks Stephen - I was just under there and everything is just swimming around, so the
anchor points those ball bushings would provide does sound like the likely problem. Do
you recall accessing them from directly under, or twisting arms around from the wheel-
well area? I can't see a thing up under (over) there thus far!

Thanks again,

Dale

I have also had a similar problem on my '95 when the lock button on the sliding door gets slightly out of position on the shaft and, in it's downward travel, it?becomes?stopped before the button can rest in the?full down &?locked position.? This causes the locks to acutate and, until?finally the?sliding door lock button finds a place to?locked--usually resulting in a stuck door.? I have solved this (knock on wood) by loosening the lock button so that the plastic button rides higher on the shaft.??It has been more than a month and so far so good.

Jim Black
Cardiff, CA