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  • Yokohama Y370 Discontinued
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:29:13
    ...I spoke with them today and they confirmed that the Y370 LT tire was nearing the end of it's product life cycle. Apparently...
  • solar panels .. article in magazine
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 21:38:47 -0500
    ...vw bus with ONE solar panel on top, charging two deep cycle batteries, and we ran the fridge (12volts only) all day and all...
  • Re: gas to propane
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:37:57 -0500
    ...There is a thermostat beneath the dashboard, so if I am driving with it on, it does cycle off and on like it should...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:06:00 -0400
    ...The cycle is basically silent, though there may be a small fan to assist with cooling the hot fins in back. david -- David Beierl...
  • replacement fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:58:55 -0600
    ...Because of this difference they run for 4-5 days on a deep cycle coach battery without charging instead of 2-3 hours for...
  • Pure Sinewave Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:23:14 -0800
    ...with two 6 volt golf cart batteries by Roll Surrette (true deep cycles...) ... totaling 225 amp hours... and a heavy duty relay to charge...
  • Re: COSTCO's - Kirkland group 41 battery
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:52:43 -0400
    ...you? Get some UB12220's (four) and stuff in there and forgetaboutit. > Interstate MTP-91 also fits, 88 a/h but not deep cycle. >
  • Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:57:31 -0700
    ...What's the efficiency of the gasoline --> mechanical --> > electrical cycle that generates the current to electrolyze the > water? Guessing 30% in the engine times...
  • Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:01 -0400
    ...These batteries will deliver an honest 500 to 1,000 cycles as compared to the 300 or so from an AGM. There are also...
  • Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sat, 7 Oct 2006 17:53:29 -0700
    ...at least the inverter wasn't beeping this time (like before charging the deep cycle...) I'm under the impression that it should be...
  • Re: Christmas lights??
    Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 07:28:44 -0800
    ...You would need a mega alternator or a bank of deep cycle batteries. If you are talking about a DC outlet with a converter...
  • Re: Timing tips for Idiots
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:35:39 -0700
    ...It's important to understand that a 4 cycle engine makes 2 revolutions per cycle, this means that one time when the pulley points...
  • Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 9 May 2008 12:24:22 -0700
    The fridge rear fan is intended to cycle on and off as needed. There is a temp switch high on the fins and when...
  • Re: 85 won't start
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 8 May 2022 17:14:48 -0500
    ...Turned over but wouldn’t start. >> >> I couldn’t hear the fuel pump cycle on when I turned the key to the on position...
  • Re: AC Question-reponse error
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:40:48 -0500
    ...Today, the ambient temp was 84, and the fan seemed to cycle on and off at the low speed setting as it should. The...
  • Re: PIFF Fund-Does it have to be $$$$
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:35:11 -0500
    ...Could we start a list of stuff that could be free-cycled or PIFF through > the list? Could we make it monitored so we...
  • Re: DigiTool Pics or experiences anyone????
    Historical mailing list - Jim Barnes
    Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:55:38 -0600
    ...These plug into a DMM with a duty cycle function (Fluke 87, etc.). The value displayed is the time that the injectors are open...
  • Re: Opinions on this Inverter?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 24 Nov 2004 07:43:28 -0500
    ...It would be connected to my auxiliary Optima >Yellow Top deep cycle. I would replace the alligator clips that come >with the unit with...
  • Re: Fuel Pump terminal plug-in
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:44:47 +0000
    ...I recently pulled my fuel tank for the vent line replacement, after reinstalling I cycled the fuel pump 5 times, then 6 time cranked...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:49 -0700
    ...Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator? > > Thanks very much Dennis. This is what I had hoped. Had found > "double" relay images and...
  • Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:04:43 -0800
    ...Speedo needle sits still sometimes > > Cycle computers are pretty tough for 60+ year-old eyes to see while > driving, and pretty useless at night...
  • Re: Ford Excursion(longish reply) 4WD Japanese vans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:33:08 +1200
    ...Japanese cars have a 4-year model cycle, though the "all-new" model often uses the previous floorpan, engine and more. Their vans generally...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 15 May 2004 10:09:22 -0500
    ...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an >>> exhaust >>> component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of >>> the >>> fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
  • Re: optima vs 27DC-6?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:52:14 -0400
    I think this is the Walmart deep cycle battery I tried recently. It was $40 and 90 Ah, iirc. I took it back after...
  • Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:45:00 -0700
    ...is your proposed battery a deep cycle battery? Deep cycles are designed to be drawn down frequently; starter batteries are not. If it is...
  • buses for sale ... (AL/GA)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 30 Apr 96 00:08:18 CDT
    from the Auto Trader and RV/Cycle Trader for Alabama/Georgia, May 2 edition: 1971 Volkswagen Camper, extensive rework including rebuilt engine, new brakes...
  • Re: Vacuum leaks? '85 camper
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Sun, 20 Apr 1997 12:20:47 -0600 (MDT)
    ...It will run fine above 2000 rpm but will > cycle from approx 400 - 1000 rpm at idle. The Hall unit checks out > okay, fuel...
  • Re: auxiallary battery
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 09:45:45 -0800
    ...as far as I know it is the only full sized (as opposed to the 'wheel chair' size) deep cycle marine battery that will...
  • Aux. Battery/Non-Westy
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:15:51 -0500
    ...I plan to use an Optima deep cycle battery. Any help is appreciated.</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>Randy Charrette</DIV> <DIV>87' Syncro...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:35:44 -0700
    ...The heat source is irrelevant, the limitation comes from the ammonia cycle. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On...
  • how to plan solar
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 1995 11:27:48 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The charge controller is connected to the DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES which accumulate the power as it is produced to make it available to you...
  • Re: Aux battery solution??!!!
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Fri, 21 May 1999 13:49:30 -1000
    ...I have 2 6v deep cycle batteries under the rear seat. I jot sealed Jell cell so that there would be no fumes. They...
  • Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate-why it goes down after filling the system.
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:41:14 -0600
    ...cool-down cycles for things to stabilize. > and .. > if one just tops up the pressure bottle at each cool down cycle after > opening the...
  • Re: Second Battery / Battery wiring / 110vt Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 08:35:43 -0700
    ...Anyway my setup is a Optima Yellow 34/78 deep cycle battery and an amp under the driver swivel seat. Requires some metalworking to...
  • Re: AC Controls
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 18 May 2008 10:08:27 -0400
    ...AC Controls Oh john, it says 2.1 'six cycle." Obviously the poster doesn't' know what they are talking about or it's...
  • Re: 20/50 full syntetic motorcycle oil
    Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
    Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:24:59 -0700
    I hope it wasn't for a Wet Clutch (motor cycle oil) Also FYI, if you have an old setup, it may CLEAN your...
  • Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:49:04 -0500
    ...Or even a cycle > computer....good accurate ones with more functions are under $25 and don't > require messing around in the Pod. > > I...
  • Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 6 May 2009 17:47:12 -0700
    ...When the smart charger cycles into the desulfating mode it's at about 14.4 or better. Fine for an AGM battery but higher...
  • Re: deep cycle battery
    Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
    Mon, 06 May 1996 12:37:07 -0700
    I just had an Interstate Battery rep walk into my office. We got to talking about this thread and he claims (as any good...
  • AC Question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:22 -0500
    ...If the engine idles very long at all with the AC turned on, the high speed cooling fan turns on then cycles back off...
  • Re: Coolant flow/air bleeding
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:12:29 -0500
    ...The Vanagon's cap allows coolant to be drawn in during the cooling cycle. Without the overflow tank, air would be drawn back in...
  • Re: Auxiliary battery recommendations
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Fri, 3 Jun 2016 08:47:27 -0400
    I have been having good luck with the wheel chair deep cycle batteries as long as you have a good charger attached and you...
  • Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:18:10 -0700
    ...that's 2000 firing cycles a minute an eight cylinder engine at highway speeds turn near 2000 rpms and has 1000 firings cycles a...
  • Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
    Historical mailing list - John Lane
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:36:13 -0700
    ...She had the deep cycle battery installed as well as and marine perko switch for switching the batteries, which if your going to have...
  • Re: Norcold results (long)
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:49:55 -0400
    ...Every > time you open the fridge, and especially when you put something in that's > not already cold, the duty cycle will have to...
  • Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:31:28 -0400
    ...Jack's looking at continuous output in terms of the alternator running flat out for several hours at a time, charging deep-cycle batteries...
  • Re: "Wanky" rear window wiper
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 14:33:44 -0800
    ...The wiper starts and stops erratically after the original cycle. >Usually it stops in the middle of the window and doesn't park. If...
  • Quit worrying-go camping!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:49:20 -0700
    ...Flooded Cell Deep Cycle Battery De-sulphation. Risky? On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:58 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: Quit...
  • Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:23:01 -0400
    ...It cycled about once > an > hour for five minutes. I had to turn it down.... In the dead of winter, I > go out and...
  • '87 low RPM/idle problems.
    Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 08:54:42 -1000
    ...This is what I notice If I nudge the RMPs up to 1200 or so (using gas pedal) RPMs repeatedly drift down, in cycles...
  • Re: Deep Cycle as ONLY battery?
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 22:14:31 -0700
    Optima indeed has a web site at http://www.optimabatteries.com/main.htm It has some good FAQs, but unfortunately none answers the question...
  • Cooling temp light flashing...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:52:46 -0700
    ...Driving was stop and go, ambient temp was maybe in the 70s - 80s, my fan cycled on and off as usual, and my temp...
  • Re: cleaning the canvas
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 13:37:46 -0500
    I just go the the $1.00 power car wash and use the regular soap and rinse cycle, bring it home and pop-it...
  • Re: BMEP question
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:08:33 -0700
    ...Four cycle:...equation BMEP = ( HP * 13000 ) / ( L * RPM ) HP=horsepower L = Displacement in Liters i forget what the 13000 was. basically just an efficiency...
  • Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:24:46 -0700
    ...running on 12 volt power? I am considering adding a >deep cycle battery to my '80 Westy, and I am wondering if it is...
  • Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:00:58 -0400
    ...stalk back to the intermittent position and it will > delay > between cycles as long as you waited in the off position. > > That said I...
  • FW: On Fuel Economy - Some Teutonic Observations
    Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
    Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:28:52 -0700
    ...So the factory engineers took lots of > measurements with two variables constant (car and road test cycle). > > The first key result is a plot...
  • Re: SLA AC Delco Deep Cycle? (vs Interstate)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:55:38 +0000
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  • Re: My BLUE van is home!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:24:38 -0500
    ...I have also seen the crankcases filled with water > due to the engine regularly being short cycled from the vehicle being moved > short distances...
  • Re: Oil??
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 7 Mar 1999 21:28:12 -0500
    ...Synth oil and came to the conclusion that in overall life cycle costs, that Synthetic was superior to dino in every respect -- especially on...