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  1. DaveNay

    Battery Usage Calculation

    Watts divided by volts = amps. A 120 watt device at 12V will draw 10 amps per hour. An 80 A/hr battery would run that device for 4 hours (@ 50% reserve capacity)
  2. DaveNay

    Battery Usage Calculation

    Also, for a deep-cycle battery, you should not use greater than 50% of the capacity. A standard "starter" battery on a vehicle isn't really suitable at all for a lengthy discharge (5%-10% of capacity?)
  3. DaveNay

    01-06 Suburban/Yukon XL 2500

    I've got a Triton 5.4 sitting in my barn if you want it....:ar15:
  4. DaveNay

    LED Light Bars; Post Up Pics

    The glare from that roof light looks horrendous!
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    Ground for dual battery

    Most every installation I have ever seen suggests connecting the neg of the aux battery directly to the neg of the primary battery using the exact same size cable as the pos connection.
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    A bug I can't quite get out!

    When they get too hot, they are easily dropped and roll under the seat.
  7. DaveNay

    40" LED bar on a '99 Suburban

    There's no room behind the grill. There is the aux trans cooler and e-fan back there. Selling and switching to a shorter model is definitely an option.
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    40" LED bar on a '99 Suburban

    So....I've had a 40" LED bar for a couple months now but I haven't mounted it yet because I'm not really happy with my options. I have basically three choices. My first choice would be on top of the bumper, in front of the grill. The problem with this is the bumper is very "pointy" and when...
  9. DaveNay

    Best way to install LED ribbon lights inside truck

    I'd also use it sparingly....a 1" long piece of tape every 8"-12" should be plenty.
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    Best way to install LED ribbon lights inside truck

    I would cross the JB Weld off pretty quickly...that is the very definition of "permanent". Your best bet might be some 3M foam tape. Extremely good bonding, yet it could be removed in a pinch...
  11. DaveNay

    Lets talk about gas storage

    You had HOT potaotes?!?! We only had cold ones and we had to eat them for lunch.
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    Lets talk about gas storage

    The slow factor is what kills me! My Oliver 1850 tractor has the fuel filler about 6' off the ground and takes 30 gallons. Waiting for four or five gas cans to empty through the "approved" spout takes about 15 minutes. I have long since moved on to just taking the entire cap off and pouring...
  13. DaveNay

    A bug I can't quite get out!

    Do you know anyone with a half dozen Iguanas that you could let live in the car for a week?
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    A bug I can't quite get out!

    I don't see any reason why you can't just use a regular bog fogger available from the hardware store. I say open the windows a half inch an follow the directions. Obviously, you would want to remove any gear you have stored in the truck, especially any food or cooking gear. If it is your daily...
  15. DaveNay

    Is 4WD necessary in a Light Truck? Diff Locks Sufficient?

    This appropriate and timely article just came across my feeds.... http://www.exploringoverland.com/overland-tech-travel/2014/11/19/leian7ab6rluksreu60xi7w22bpglh (Disclaimer, I drive a 2WD truck with no issues)
  16. DaveNay

    3D MODELING SOFWARE

    What type of 3D modeling are you looking to get into? There are basically two different camps of 3D modeling....mechanical modeling or everything else. In the mechanical design I have used everything from AutoDesk Solid modeling (rudimentary modeling built in to AutoCAD) to Unigraphics to...
  17. DaveNay

    Getting A Motorcycle Motorcycle Might Save Me Money...

    Leave your work shoes in your desk drawer behind all the files you never look at.
  18. DaveNay

    Towing Nightmare!! 7.3 Help Needed??

    How reliable is your fuel source? Could you have water in the tank?
  19. DaveNay

    Just scored a diesel generator. Now what?

    Where are you planning to camp with this loud generator running while you sleep?
  20. DaveNay

    Camp Caddy (Kickstarter)

    I love Canadian accents
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