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Subject:Re: roof top storage / leveling blocks .ramp / fuse block cover / 3rd battery
From:Mark Belanger
Date:Thu, 10 May 2018 16:27:48 -0700

On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 3:50 PM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com> wrote:

> 1. Think I will watch Craigs list for a solid roof top storage box our 87
> lives on the street here in Venice so think it will be more secure than a
> bag
>

GoWesty sells a nice Cargo Box
<http://www.gowesty.com/product/storage-organization/24630/luggage-rack-cargo-box?v=>
with an optional lock strap
<http://www.gowesty.com/product/bumper-body-/23480/locking-strap-for-luggage-cargo-box?v=>
that's pretty solid.

> 2. I want to replace my old much used 2x6 two step red wood leveling
> blocks with new light weight plastic ones  any recommendations
>

I picked up a set at an RV shop that works fine. Any brand will do.

> 3. I still need a cover for the fuse block any one parting out a van have
> one available ? Or do I do the pick a part thing hoping to find one ?
>

That's going to be tough. I don't recall ever seeing that on the sites of
the usual suspects.

4. Considering placing the starter battery in the engine compartment  and
> keeping the two batteries under the seats for every thing else I have not
> run out of power as we have the solar 70 watt panel but if I move to a
> truck fridge it could be dedicated to that  any thoughts
>

One under the driver and another under the sink would allow you to not mess
with your starter battery. The engine compartment is cramped enough IMHO.

Good luck,
MB

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