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  1. TechnoWeenie

    M1088 camper conversion

    All the Chinese #(%& is pretty much made by the same company. This is a water heater, no? Is it shutting down because it's getting the water to temp? Another common issue is the included incoming air filter is too restrictive and can cause high internal temps, but that usually throws an E05...
  2. TechnoWeenie

    M1088 camper conversion

    E14 is a metering pump failure. Double check your ground, and voltage.
  3. TechnoWeenie

    Coolant heater addition. 1997 1078

    Some would say it's a minor risk. They're probably not wrong. The odds of something going wrong are slim. The problem is, if they go wrong, can you implement a FER and get on the road? You're on a forest service road and you get a leak.... how long until you realize you dumped all your...
  4. TechnoWeenie

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    That explains why Disney has been crap so lately... Looks like you found mickey and Minnie..
  5. TechnoWeenie

    Charging/Maintenance and Alternators

    The above is partially true for systems that measure only voltage - newer systems made in the past decade also measure resistance, inductance, etc and don't rely solely on voltage unless you get something crappy. It will accept the 100A+50A as 150A until such time as it's full, or internal...
  6. TechnoWeenie

    Charging/Maintenance and Alternators

    The pulse is one of duration, not of high voltage - so no issues damaging anything. With multiple chargers - not true, all things being equal, it's additive. If you have 50A coming in from solar and 100A coming from your alternator you're going to be charging @ 150A..(again, all things being...
  7. TechnoWeenie

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I started it. It's been hibernating for over a year... figured I should at least get its juices flowing. ~35*... started right up....no hesitation.. didn't even have batteries on a charger/maintainer. That spin on oil filter kit has oil pressure up immediately, and it's great.
  8. TechnoWeenie

    Charging/Maintenance and Alternators

    I hope you're using a 24->12V converter and not just tapping into a single battery. That's not a leak, that's a hemorrhage. Those batteries are 100AH+, meaning you're pulling close to half (or more) of that, in 24 hours. Meaning you got a 2A+ draw. That's not insignificant. Either find out...
  9. TechnoWeenie

    Coolant heater addition. 1997 1078

    While a hydronic heating system sounds great, it adds complexity. With complexity, comes the increased opportunity for something to go wrong. Why would you complicate one of the few systems that's REQUIRED for your engine to operate? You get a coolant leak, and you're dead in the water. Sure...
  10. TechnoWeenie

    Charging/Maintenance and Alternators

    The solarizer/pulsetech is not really a charger, but a desulfator. It doesn't put out enough juice to charge the battery. It sends high frequency pulses (PWM) to the battery to prevent sulfation. That's it. It is normally 'on' at all times, even when engine is running, so no issues. SLA...
  11. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    OK, even if they're 250AH, they're still only gonna be rated to 50% DoD (Depth of Discharge) for full life. Most are rated at 80% DoD MAX, but at significantly lower life. In addition, Lifepo4 have cycle lives in the 3000-5000 range, whereas AGMs are only rated for ~1K cycles MAX with most...
  12. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    No it doesn't. 4D is generally 200AH, not 250... AND....only half of that is usable.. AND..... AGMs are on par, price-wise, with LiFePo4. AND.... 2x 4Ds weigh ~234lbs for 200AH usable.. AND.... 2x Lifepo4 weigh ~48lbs for 200AH usable.. AND...Lifepo4 can recharge quicker..
  13. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    Who said anything about battleborn? They're overpriced. Right now, LifePo4 batteries are going for less than $300 for 12V@100AH, 200AH 24VDC rack mounts with all the bells and whistles are going for ~$1200 --- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NN5KWY ^^ $240 - $12 coupon = $228 Can support up to...
  14. TechnoWeenie

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    I ran through all this years ago. Keep it 24V - You can charge from the alternator. Skip the DIY liFepo4 - commercial systems are dirt cheap these days. Whether you go rackmount or decided to series/parallel 12V batteries, the minimal cost savings doing it yourself isn't worth it. Get a 24V...
  15. TechnoWeenie

    Im new and i have a 5th gear lock out solenoid problem

    I know you said you fixed it, but double check that your button on your transfer case lever isn't stuck in. Shoot some electrical contact cleaner in there and actuate it a bunch of times to help clear out anything that may be causing it to stick.
  16. TechnoWeenie

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    We have a FB group for locals, if you're interested. https://www.facebook.com/groups/339623506135698/
  17. TechnoWeenie

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Biocide is a thing ;) I use PowerService Bio-Kleen.
  18. TechnoWeenie

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Went to open my door and heard a bunch of metal parts drop and my door handle didn't work. Opened it up, and found the spring on the latching mechanism decided it didn't want to live anymore. Ordered a new latch. Installed it... and handle wouldn't go back in. Pulled it back out... checked...
  19. TechnoWeenie

    Another M1010 owner

    You need a better antenna. Go with a 1/4 wave.. you'll thank me.
  20. TechnoWeenie

    Pull out deck/steps

    While it may not be an issue for others (or the OP), for security reasons, I want something that can be retracted/stowed from inside. With my M934 I wrapped a loop of paracord around the top step, and once I was in, was able to lift it up and bring it inside. I'm more concerned about 2 legged...
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