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My 2002 EVWK has 58K miles. It's hard to shift into reverse, esp when cold, and there is an occasional lag.
My questions-are there any signs of a transmisssion about to fail? What is "limp mode"?
I am planning to take a few short trips.
I would appreciate any suggestions.
(I have done one belated trans oil change at 52K. Plan to do another at 60)

Judy

In a message dated 6/19/08 11:29:06 AM, dave_king_ev@... writes:

Lighten up already.? Kludging a 5000BTU 110VAC air conditioner on top
of a camper van and then asking "what's a carbon footprint?" isn't
just kind of funny, it's hysterically funny.

("Solar panels leave a carbon footprint".....uh, no.)

There wasn't a smiley face at the end of your original comment.
Sure solar panels have a carbon footprint.
Somebody has to make them and making them using materials and energy.
Where does that come from:)))

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC


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In a message dated 6/19/08 10:34:54 AM, dave_king_ev@... writes:

You said, iirc, that was a 5000 BTU air conditioner.? Where does that
energy come from?

Most electricity generation is from carbon (in CA, for example, over
half is from coal and fuel oil; in Ohio almost 90% is from coal alone).

It varies by state (and utility company -- for example Progress Energy
gets 35% from nuclear, but they only serve a few million people in the
Southeast), but bottom line is most electricity comes from burning carbon.

Soooooo Whaaaaaaat!

I was answering a request from Garrett (and others) concerning being able to
keep cool in their EVCs while camping in hot weather. Any form of cooling
and/or cooling devices will require energy and producing that energy will leave a
carbon footprint.....even a generator, even solar panels, even batteries,
etc. Perhaps you live in a place with perfect weather but I doubt it.
Your statement is misplaced and irrevelant.
Perhaps you would like to state your living situation and we can examine your
carbon footprint.
Perhaps you have a better solution to keeping cool?
If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

This list is and has been a place where EV and EVC owners solve problems and
help each other with their vehicles.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC


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You should have kept the TT and stored it in the van.

Bob

In a message dated 6/19/08 9:45:48 AM, dave_king_ev@... writes:

And the "Largest Carbon Footprint" Award goes to........

And why would that be.........?

Kent


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This response is very interesting because it does seem the rough
ideling started just after I put a new battery in. How can I find out
how to do the throttle body adaption? I am suppose to be bringing the
van in today for the new coil 1200$. although that code has been
going on for many months so I proably should do that too? thanks for
all the help
--- In ev_update@..., "Garrett" <garrett.elists@...>
wrote:

"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"

Garrett et al:

I have posted five photographs in the photos section of this Yahoo Group,
Album: Kirkley'97EVC

These five photographs show how I have mounted a 5000btu room air contioning
unit in the luggage carrier of my '97EVC, the canvas shroud used to connect
the a/c to the front poptop window, Reflectix insulation panels, an interior
view of the installation and and the vehicle in use.

These were taken several years ago and I no longer mount the a/c unit as in
the photographs.
The photos show a more or less permanent mounting which I used to use during
the hot summers.
I would leave the a/c mounted, with a cover and drive with it mounted.
I no longer do this due to drag and reduction of mpg's.
Now, I carry the a/c inside the vehicle for travel and install it after
arriving at the camp site.
Instead of the painted wooden board and angle brackets, I now only use a 2
inch thick piece of poly foam cut to the exact footprint of the a/c unit. I
place this in the luggage carrier and place the a/c on top. This raises the a/c
unit and insulates its vibrations from the vehicle.

The Reflectix insulation for the poptop is inexpensive and simple to
fabricate..
It is easily cut with scissors and held in place with Velcro tabs.
Reflectix is available in the insulation department of Home Depot and Lowes',
etc.
It comes in various sizes but for these panels you'll want the 48inch x 25
ft. roll, costing abt. $45.
This is enough for all the panels with some left over.
The Reflectix offered at these places is silver on both sides but I have
found this to be a problem as the places where it touches the vehicle's paint, it
leaves silver gray aluminum marks which are hard to remove. I found that
Reflectix was available with one side silver and one side white. With the white
side toward the canvas the marking no longer happens. To get the one white sided
Reflectix you have to have them order it which takes a few weeks.....but it
costs only $30 a roll.

For traveling, I store the four panels (two sides, rear and front) flat on
top the upper bunk mattress.

I use the A/C only during the hot months, but almost always use the Reflectix
insulation except those rare (in Texas anyway) Fall or Spring days. In
summer, the insulation keeps the heat out and the cool in, in winter it keeps the
heat in and the cold out....Duh!!!

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC


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Charles,

Congrats & WELCOME TO EVC PARADISE! :) But I must warn you, this
place can become and ADDICTION real fast, so be prepared!

Actually, you are one of the lucky ones to find this site. Frankly,
as an EVC & EVWK owner, I would be "lost" without it. Here, you will
find pretty much everything you'll need to know about the care &
maintenance of your EVC. Plus you're sure to make a few great friends
that are always willing to help!

For starters...there is a good chance the tranny in your EVC just
needed to hae the "magic tranny reset trick" applied. (see files
section) Your EVC has an "adaptive" tranny, meaning it adapts to your
driving habits, and every once in awhile you'll find it will not
shift past 2nd gear, until "reset" the tranny. Most tranny shops DO
NOT know about the reset "trick" and have taken some unsuspecting EV
owners for a REAL EXPENSIVE, yet unnecessary "ride!"

Best of luck with your "new" EVC. You've got LOTS to learn. I've been
here a few years & still learning!

Best, Billy"Seagull"

--- In ev_update@..., "Charley Hale" <charley.hale@...>
wrote:

Ok, thanks for existing and I'm glad I found you here; just joined.

I bought one of these crazy things yesterday in Boulder, CO; 2001
Eurovan Camper with 51k miles and super fine shape (as well it

should

be, it was pretty expensive) (but I'm NOT remorseful--we're really
looking forward to driving and enjoying this van). A few fairly
innocuous dings on the outside, and inside nothing much more than

one

of the two large black handles in the pop-top ceiling having been
yanked on too hard, it would appear (I have the handle and will be
trying to re-install it better and for good). Its auto

transmission

completely failed in 2004 under warranty and so it now has about

10k

miles on the new one; I <guess> that's a good thing...! Poring

over

the actual machine, and all the extensive documentation that came

with

it. I'm happy to be here!

Charley Hale
Lafayette, CO

Bruce, it would be for a large ladder or two, so a bike rack wouldn't
quite cut it! ;)

But, thx. Billy

--- In ev_update@..., "Bruce_Gray99" <bruce_gray99@...>
wrote:

Or you could also go with the Yakima rear-hatch rack. No hitch

needed.

Just straps onto the back. Drawback - it only holds two bikes. I

got

mine for about $150 at REI.


--- In ev_update@..., "FreedaPeeple" <freeda.peeple@>
wrote:

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

Jeff, yes I believe they are Yakima. Annd your idea sounds great, but
I need the rack soon & might be impossible to find on CL right now,
though I'll check around. Thx for suggestion.

Billy

--- In ev_update@..., "jeff_westy" <k-and-j.drexel@...>
wrote:

The GoWesty one is a Yakima -- right?

I found the towers and bars on craigslist for $60, then just needed

to

buy the "wide body" brackets from the store. I think they're like

$30

a pair. Grand Total $120.


--- In ev_update@..., "FreedaPeeple" <freeda.peeple@>
wrote:

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

Kent, thanks. But I need to carry a ladder or two for my home improvements biz. I'm wondering if I could get away with installing strong stainless steel "handles" (marine type) along the sides, reinforced with stainless steel plates on the bolted side, on the interior. And then just strapping the ladders directly on the roof with rachett straps? Do you think that would work?

Billy

thanks for your quick reply! did you do this years ago or recently? how
did you go about it? i would like to email winnebago but cant find any
decent email addresses to people who can help me. their phone support
has been mediocre at best for me in the past.

i understand the 97 and newer evc's had two exhaust/intake vents
installed to help with fridge performance. i have read here where a
high altitude kit was offered free of charge to previous owners at one
time who only had the single sytem. who was paying for this kit?
norcold, winnebago, or vw?

Ok, thanks for existing and I'm glad I found you here; just joined.

I bought one of these crazy things yesterday in Boulder, CO; 2001
Eurovan Camper with 51k miles and super fine shape (as well it should
be, it was pretty expensive) (but I'm NOT remorseful--we're really
looking forward to driving and enjoying this van). A few fairly
innocuous dings on the outside, and inside nothing much more than one
of the two large black handles in the pop-top ceiling having been
yanked on too hard, it would appear (I have the handle and will be
trying to re-install it better and for good). Its auto transmission
completely failed in 2004 under warranty and so it now has about 10k
miles on the new one; I <guess> that's a good thing...! Poring over
the actual machine, and all the extensive documentation that came with
it. I'm happy to be here!

Charley Hale
Lafayette, CO

I use mine everyday. It tracks your mileage if you input the data with each fill up.

You can watch your mpg in real time on it. It's a bit scary when you see your mpg drop down to 8 or lower as you accelerate. Of course when your driving along at 40 mph or so with a light foot you see the mileage go over 30.

With the x gauge function, I've added the transmission fluid temp to keep an eye on that. It also reads your CEL codes and will reset them.

If you have any specific questions, please p-mail.

Steve

636-337-7700
888-797-5994 - order desk

In a message dated 6/18/08 11:44:31 PM, dshel17@... writes:

thanks for your quick reply! did you do this years ago or recently? how
did you go about it? i would like to email winnebago but cant find any
decent email addresses to people who can help me. their phone support
has been mediocre at best for me in the past.

Years ago....

I bought my '97EVC new Feb. '98.
I think I contacted Winnebago customer service about year later.
They just took my ship to address and sent it to me.
They would even partially pay for the installation.

Kent


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In a message dated 6/18/08 11:23:14 PM, dshel17@... writes:

i understand the 97 and newer evc's had two exhaust/intake vents
installed to help with fridge performance. i have read here where a
high altitude kit was offered free of charge to previous owners at one
time who only had the single sytem. who was paying for this kit?
norcold, winnebago, or vw?

Winnebago

My '97EVC came with only a single vent.
I contacted Winnebago and they sent the second one with install instructions.

But I will say this....the 'high altitude kit' will improve fridge operation
but I've found this only at elevations above 9000 ft.

Kent Kirkley
'97EVC


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Or you could also go with the Yakima rear-hatch rack. No hitch needed.
Just straps onto the back. Drawback - it only holds two bikes. I got
mine for about $150 at REI.


--- In ev_update@..., "FreedaPeeple" <freeda.peeple@...>
wrote:

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

--- In ev_update@..., "Serge" <serge@...> wrote:

Anyone buy an after market gas mileage gauge for the Eurovan?
If so, do you recommend it?
Where did you get it and how much?

Thanks,
Serge
2001 EVC

I see that the ScanGauge II is available at eurocampers and amazon for
$160.

ScanGauge II at Eurocampers
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ScanGauge II at Amazon
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Anyone buy and successfully use one of these?

Thanks,
Serge
2001 EVC

High NOX means bad cat.

Can also mean very lean running via a too-lean fuel/air mix or ignition timing is off, causing high combustion temperatures which in turns causes NOx. But if your HC is kinda normal though, and if your cat is getting kinda old, then I'd rule these out and focus on the cat.