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  1. Fredricksen

    Looking for insight regarding 250watt solar panels

    So let me ask this.. Would it be better to use a single larger capacity mppt like a SmartSolar MPPT 150/35, with the 4 panels in series (120v @ 8 amps)? The trade off would be the effectiveness of the array as a whole, (impact of shade, etc. ) OR.. from what I read, when using multiple mppts...
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    Looking for insight regarding 250watt solar panels

    @john61ct, would the MPPT's outputs then be wired together in parallel then connect to the batteries? (and the 30 volt panel output is not a problem?) This is actually sounding pretty straight forward.. :)
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    Looking for insight regarding 250watt solar panels

    They are Soltech, Reflection Series, 60 cell - Monocrystalline about 10 years old
  4. Fredricksen

    Looking for insight regarding 250watt solar panels

    disclaimer: Excuse the ignorance of my questions.. I am not yet well versed in solar and power integration. I have an opportunity to get some 'residential' solar panels (250 watt / 30V) very, very cheap. Is the thought of putting 4 of these panels on a vehicle roof worth pursing? Or is this...
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    4x4 Ambulance - 2003 Ford Econoline E-350 Super Duty

    GovDeals has a 2003 E350 listed for auction in West Virginia ending 3 December 2019 7.3L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL 163K miles In the Questions and Answers, the seller states "IS A MANUAL SHIFT 4X4" https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=11&acctid=10011 Current bid is $1,300
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    Is it still a van?

    Vaguely familiar?... (1963 Econoline)
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    Ford 7.3 Diesel, what to look for?

    I have a 94 7.3 idi ambo. Check the codes.. just to be sure. Like eblau said.. the cooling system.. check the coolant color and ph before you flush it. (Napa has the test strips) to see what was in there. 7.3's had that cavitation issue, and needed a particular coolant. Also.. when checking...
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    1993 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD CHASSIS 6.5L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL AMBO BOX.

    Might make a good project for someone... (auction ends 6/26/19 3:00 PM ET) https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=1&acctid=13953 1993 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Reg. Cab 4WD CHASSIS AND CAB, 6.5L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL. Runs well – stalls on occasion, no diagnostic analysis was...
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    Bob the Campulance. E350 Crestline with Roof Raise. V3 in Progress.

    This may be a silly question..but.. When switching lights over to LED.. does a resistor need to be put inline with these bulbs?
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    Ambulance Insurance

    The original title of my Type III said "cutaway" as well.. I removed the red lenses, and used one of those "wizzy wheels" to remove the lettering. I had to send pictures to my insurance agent. It looks more like an ambo than a MH, but I got coverage. When I was registering it.. the lady at...
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    $401 ,86 e350 ambulance build

    Does it have a info tag inside the drivers door with the gross vehicle weight and the gross combined weight rating? (GCWR - GVW) What condition is the transmission and trans cooler in?
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    1999 1 Ton Quigley 4X4 Van

    https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=2252479 From the description El Dorado Irrigation District - California 1999 1 Ton Quigley 4X4 Moble Work Shop Van. 230,000 Miles on van. New Toyo Tires, Trans replaced at 188,858. Tuned up at 205,000, New Distributer, Fan clutch and belt...
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    E350 10ft Box Van

    aah .. okay. Makes sense.. and the 5mm levels the field. gotcha
  14. Fredricksen

    E350 10ft Box Van

    Let me ask.. What made you choose the XPS polystyrene boards over something like Rmax Polyiso for insulating the box?
  15. Fredricksen

    Wanted: Ford E350 MiniMod Ambulance, 7.3 Powerstroke

    There is a '98 on ebay..127k, 7.3 P/S, mini mod.. just what you're looking for +1 year. Depending on the light..the color looks like it may be aureolin, or maybe a harvest gold.. could be pumpkin or saffron. I'm not good with colors. ;)...
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