Dave, I think you will find the new radiator helps the temp needle stay
toward the middle even on long grades.

I don't see where you have mentioned the year of your van but you should
perhaps get a new radiator fan temp switch to go with the new rad. The
original switch used in 1.9 models is too slow to react and the later
2.1 switch is all I use any more.

Another thing is to add a manual switch to kick the fan on to high speed
when driving in warm weather up a long grade. Not as needed with a new
radiator and later 2.1 temp switch.

If any of my vans read more than a needle width or two above the led
going up a long hill I know it is time to fix something. Either the fan
is not working properly or it is time for a new radiator.

Mark

Dave Mcneely wrote:
> I'm new to my camper.  I've read the manual, and know that for the temp
> needle to rise well above the led bulb is considered "normal."  On long
> grades in hot weather, the needle approaches, and even touches, the next
> higher white line ("7/8" line).  I pull over, and try to do that before
> the needle reaches the line.  I don't think I'm being over cautious.
> Others have described similar behavior to me.
>
> right now, I'm getting a new radiator -- maybe I needed it, maybe I
> didn't.  I don't like to waste money.
>
> Are you telling me that if the needle approaches the 7/8 line, and the
> temp warning light is not flashing, I should just keep going?
> Hmmmm........ .
>
>