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Steve, I see no one responded so thought I would give my limited knowledge recommendation. I would use a trickle charger for sure and perhaps even disconnect the batteries from the truck, new vehicles have many phantom loads that will deplete the batteries in no time, if the batteries get...

John, Thanks for taking the time to answer, I am jealous of you right now as I am toiling away in the salt mines. Seeing the schematic for the wiring of the espar will really help out! Now I need to track my loom and see if mine is the same. I will install a three way switch too. I do call...

welcome and that will be a nice set up! I was shocked to read the list of manufacturers you posted with the "too expensive" for the reason to not purchase, with your purchase price in the $250,000 US range there was around 13 manufacturers listed with 8 of them being too expensive! That to me...

John, Again thanks for all the information, I sure dont like re-inventing the wheel so I will look into that thermostat you mentioned, sounds like just the thing, a three way switch will most likely find its way into my system too, I just need to be talked into things. I would sure like to see...

Hi John, lucky you to be out in the desert! Even if it's raining! Thanks for the information! Do you need to have the three way switch or can you just wire the thermostat into the 7 day timer wires? The less electronic wiring for me to do the better! I am challenged that way. My espar is...

Thanks for that info John, it seems like the external pump has a bit of oomph and shoots the fuel through with good velocity, but then the run is very short, maybe three feet, a fairly coarse filter to trap any tank crud might be a wise idea and will most likely put one on, muffler is a for...

Thanks for the comments gents! I just got back home from vacation and am putting together a new post on what I have been up to, some big changes for the rig! The write up is in Editing right now and its a bit of an epic saga that is sure to bore, along with a few pics. It involves the roof...

I think I will put a filter on my line too, and a muffler, for sure a muffler, mine is pretty loud!

Hi John, is that an amorphous panel? Looks like that one is a more managable size than the shortest unisolar one, I did read somewhere in a business magazine about unisolar coming back from bankruptcy, have you heard of anything? Oh, and merry xmass and happy new year to all!

Hey Mr.D, Merry Xmass and happy new year! There are two small radiator boxes with muffin fans mounted inside the camper, one above the catalytic heater and the other in pointing into the bathroom, they throw good heat! I bought my D5 from guy in Ontario for around $900, full kit with...

Yeah same thing, I was looking for something that converted quickly, here's a link. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/48351-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/page25

Installed the Espar diesel boiler onto the truck and plumbed the heaters and calorifier. It took longer than expected and was a slow go. It is hooked up to the truck coolant system providing heat and hot water while the truck is running and making it so the Espar can pre-heat the engine if...

I looked all over for something around that range of motion and there wasn't much out there, the only one I saw in that range was designed to protrude below the base, I think it was West marine or Steveston Marine or another boat supplier.

"Anyway, welcome to the forum even if you're you really an Isuzu salesman in disguise. " Too funny! By the way, 60mph is 96.56 km/h and not 120km/h, that was why it took you so long to get there:)

Thanks for the update and the reminder of how rich and lush the interior looks, I remember when Paul made that floor and I thought at the time that it was a shame to have anyone step on that floor, my prediction is that it will be a table full time soon! How does that dual lock perform when dirty?

If I remember right the step up in the frame was very close to 6", Owen, I wouldn't mind if you posted up your response on here, I would like to read what you had to say. Howard, keep in mind that if there were to be storage boxes mounted under the cabin that they would need adequate space to...

Thanks wonderingsol, My frame mount method I would say is a bit antiquated, there wasnt as much information available when I did that and new info has been brought to light and I cant say that my way is better and I would probably most likely do it different if I was doing it again. I designed...

Again thanks for responding! Nice web site to visit with some good info on it! http://www.trailworthyfab.com/Custom-Hummer-Wheels-w-Tire-Combos/

Thanks for the reply, I am not looking for a guarantee'd number but more of an opinion on what kind of weight do you think the rims could withstand? I have never seen these rims so have no knowledge about them but just by looking at a certain product can get an idea about its strength and...

Hi and welcome to the forum. I do have a question about the rims that you could supply and that is what you can expect these rims to be able to handle weight wise? The ability to load these vehicles up to 14,000 pounds and then take all that weight out to the bush is a demanding...