开云体育

I'm not sure where this information is from, but I can verify that

system is not designed to run without the fans. When our fan fuses

the van overheated while traveling at 70 mph on freeway traffic

OVERHEAD STORAGE UNIT
The overhead storage unit worked wonderfully. The concern that it
might block rear visibility was not a problem. We could see the

and grill of cars as they approached but you could not see the road-
rage in their driver's eyes [that may be a blessing]. The soft

work better than expected. We packed items we used more often

the front that were accessible by pulling down the front edge cloth
without tilting the unit. The unit road smoothly and did not sway
from side-to-side even on rough and winding roads. It also did not
get in the way of us using the lower bunk.

The weight of the unit fully loaded was 25 pounds consisting of 6
pairs of Levis, 10 T-shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 sets of sweats and
several other items. We did not take a suitcase on this trip so
going from driving mode to camping mode was as simple as popping the
top and turning the front seats.

It would be nice to only have to undo only one snap to tilt open the
unit instead of the two that currently hold the prototype in the
closed position.

MAP STORAGE
The map storage was a blessing. Not only did it hold our maps

travel guides but also the cell phone, sunglasses, pens, and several
other items. I think this was the first trip where we did not step
on maps and guides. I guess it will have to set up a vacuum mold to
make a "real" unit sometime this winter.

CLOSET STRAPS AND FALSE BOTTOM
The closet straps should be mounted slightly higher. Some of the
shorter cloths would migrate out from behind the strap. I may place
another strap about 18-inchs higher to retain the cloths both at the
middle and the bottom of their length. We stored bottles of water

the closet's false bottom along with a few other items. Only once
did we retriever them so they remained out of our way.

UNDER REAR-SEAT STORAGE BOXES
The trapezoidal side box worked will since it's contents were
accessible by raising the rear seat. The rectangular box was not as
convenient because the front cover had to be removed to access its
contents. It was not the removal of the cover that was the problem
but trying to get the darn thing back on. With a new mounting

for this cover, this problem may resolve itself. We shuffled a few
items the first day out so only items rarely needed remained in this
box.


OUR NEXT PROJECTS
-Closet Doors
I am going to make a 4-panel door for the closet. This will
provide better access to the closet and shelves. Once the closet
door can be opened fully, the shelves can be extended fully toward
the front.

-Norcold 12-volt thermostat.
We managed to freeze several items on our "long-drive" days. I
think it's time I installed the 12-volt thermostat modification.
Also, a refrigerator thermometer may be

I have taken our '00 EVC in on 3 separate occasions to
have the brakes
checked. Several months ago we came down a steep canyon
grade and apparently
glazed the pads. Since then we have not been able to
eliminate a grinding
sound. The dealer continues to tell me that the brakes
are like new, no wear
on the pads and the grinding is caused by the metal
meeting metal. They have
sanded down the pads 3 times and it lasts only a few days
and then they begin
grinding again. Anyone else had this problem? Dave
Strong tells me it
happens with all EV's, but I do not recall anyone
mentioning this since I
have been monitoring the list.


Jean Foulks
'00 EVC "Vana Yt"











Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to

Yegs posted an article a long time ago about mice getting into the
EV. He found how they were getting there and how to fix it. Try the
search function on his name or mice.

Jerry

"my 2001 EVC comes with an access opening precut - almost exactly

Is this simply a hole or is it a hole with a covering?


Peace, Love and Serenity,
Madeleine

At 01:23 PM 9/18/2001 -0700, you wrote:

I recently discovered mouse droppings in my '96 EVC. They'd

bag of dog biscuits I had on the dash (which is how I first

them) and also into the cupboard just above the back seat where I

food stuff. I trapped 3 mice in two nights then left on a week

in the van (set the traps the first night but they weren't

back and caught another mouse the second night back. So it looks

aren't living in the van yet and just coming in to scrounge for

concern is that they might take up residence. I have put mouse

items (including paper coffee filters) in containers but they

be coming in.
I'm not overly fond of trapping mice and would rather find a

keeping them out. Does anyone have any ideas of where they might

getting in and how I might stop them?

Janet
Saturna Island BC

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Dear Janet,

How about a Cat? I certainly wouldn't use a poison

the mouse goes away and dies. He may not die outside the van but

inaccessible location. Traps are the best and I can't recommend

over another.

Reg

Wow. I've never gotten better than 18 mpg even without a trailer.

Lee Th
97 EVC
Palo Alto, CA